AC Milan overcame a spirited Rennes 5-3 on aggregate despite a 3-2 loss in Thursday’s second leg to reach the Europa League last 16, where they will be joined by fellow former European champions Benfica. Benjamin Bourigeaud scored a hat-trick for Rennes, including a pair of penalties, but goals from […]
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On Sports, Ivory Coast AFCON Hero Haller Suffers Injury Setback
On Sports, Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller was ruled out for “several weeks” on Friday after the Africa Cup of Nations winner suffered a recurrence of an ankle injury. Haller, 29 years, scored the winning goal as Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the AFCON final last weekend but was […]
President Bola Tinubu Confers National Honour on Members of The Super Eagles.
On Sports President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on every member of the Super Eagles that participated at the just concluded African Cup of Nations. President Bola Tinubu hosted Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, at the Council […]
Falz, AY Makun defend Super Eagles’ Alex Iwobi against cyberbullying
Rapper, Falz and comedian, AY Makun have taken to their social media to defend Super Eagles’ Alex Iwobi after he was dragged by Nigerians over the recent loss at the AFCON. Taking to his Instagram account, Falz posted a picture of the football star on his along with a powerful […]
On Sports, Ivory Coast Becomes the First Tournament Hosts to Triumph Since Egypt lifted the trophy in 2006.
On Sports A packed-to-the-rafters Alassane Ouattara in in Stadium in Abidjan was the perfect setting for Cote d’Iovire to add a third African title in front of their loyal supporters who rallied them to a pole finish as a result of a 2-1 comeback victory. For the 12th time in […]
Nigerians Celebrate As Super Eagles Enter AFCON Final, After Win Against South Africa
Nigerians Celebrate As Super Eagles Enter AFCON Final, After Win Against South Africa Nigeria’s Super Eagles have entered the 2023 AFCON Final. The Super Eagles won a tension-soaked game against South Africa in Semi Finals that took place yesterday. At full time, the score was Nigeria – 1, South Africa […]
On Sports, Super Eagles Gear Up To Battle With South Africa
In anticipation of the high-stakes AFCON 2023 semi-final showdown between Nigeria and South Africa, Super Eagles Team Coordinator, Patrick Pascal, assures that the Nigerian team remains focused and will not underestimate the formidable Bafana Bafana. Ahead of today’s epic clash, Pascal emphasized that the Super Eagles are gearing up to […]
On Sports News, Amusan Sets New African 60m Hurdles Indoor Record
On Sports Tobi Amusan has set new African women’s indoor record in 60 metres after running 7.75 seconds at the New Balance Indoor Gand Prix in Boston. Amusan’s 7.75 seconds performance at Boston means she retired the 7.77 record she earlier set in Kazakhstan at the Astana Indoor Meet in […]
On Foreign News, France Calls For Postponed Senegal Vote To Be Held As Soon As Possible.
On Foreign News, In a bid to address the growing political crisis in Senegal, the foreign ministry of former colonial power Paris has urged Senegalese authorities to end the uncertainty surrounding President Macky Sall’s recent announcement of an indefinite postponement of the scheduled February 25 election. The call for clarity […]
Eagles Dedicate Friday’s Win Against Angola To Late Okwaraji
Eagles Dedicate Friday’s Win Against Angola To Late Okwaraji Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dedicated their 1-0 victory against the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarter-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations, AFCON, to the memory of late Samuel Okwaraji. Okwaraji, a Nigerian international, slumped and died while playing […]