Lionel Messi Leaves Barcelona
Iconic Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has left the La Liga giants. The club announced the departure of its highest goal scorer in a statement on his website on Thursday evening. It reads: “Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial...
Sen. Kalu Salutes Enyimba’s CAF Win, Urges Governments To Invest In Sports To Foster Unity
Former Governor of Abia state and Pillar of Sports in Africa, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu has described the victory of Enyimba Football Club at the Confederation of Africa (CAF) competition as well-deserved and commendable. The former Governor, under whose administration Enyimba FC won the CAF competition in 2003 and 2004, stressed that sports is a unifying game, adding that government...
CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba FC Record Vital Away Win In Senegal
Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Saturday recorded a precious win away in the 2021/2022 CAF Confederation Cup’s second preliminary round first leg match, ABN TV reports. Cyril Olisema scored from the penalty kick spot three minutes from time to give Enyimba a precious away win over Senegal’s ASC Diambars in Thies. The game looked on its way to a...
Finidi George Wins First Game As Enyimba FC Coach
Finidi George got his official debut game as Enyimba head Coach off on a winning start guiding his side to a 1-0 victory against Senegal’s Diambars in a CAF Confederation Cup playoff game on Saturday, ABN TV reports. Enyimba snatched a late winner through substitute Cyril Olisema, who converted an 87th-minute penalty. The victory hands the Nigerian club side the first-leg...
Samuel Chukwueze, Akpoguma Score, Awoniyi Fires Blanks
Samuel Chukwueze and Kevin Akpoguma were both on target for their respective European clubs on Saturday. Chukwueze came off the bench to wrap up maximum points for Villarreal who came from a goal down to defeat Real Sociedad in LaLiga. It’s Chukwueze’s second league goal, and his fifth of the season in 15 appearances across all competitions. The Nigeria international replaced Yeremi Pino...
Brilliant Samuel Chukwueze Helps Villarreal Keep Top Four Dreams Alive
Super Eagles and Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze saw only thirty minutes of action, but that was enough for him, as he scored the vital third goal to help Villareal secure a 3-1 victory away at Real Sociedad. The Yellow Submarines travelled to the Reale Arena to battle fellow top-four hopefuls Real Sociedad. Despite being five places below their opponents on...
Ibere Youths Commend Rep. Onuigbo Over Sponsorship Of Youth League
The youths of Ibere in Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency under the aegis of Ibere Youth Committee on Sports have commended the member representing the federal constituency, Rep. Sam Onuigbo for sponsoring the annual youth football league in the community. The youths in a release signed by UcheGod Kalu, the Director of Sports Ibere Youths and Chairman committee on Sports Ibere League...
Nigeria Break Record As Super Eagles Defeat Egypt 1-0 In AFCON Opener
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their group stage encounter at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday in Garoua, Cameroon. Super Eagles, who top Group D with the victory, were dominant and impressive in the game. With today’s victory, Nigeria broke Egypt’s unbeaten record. Pharaohs were unbeaten in their last 16...
Ghana Eliminated From AFCON
Four-time champions Ghana were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations after crashing 3-2 to minnows Comoros in Group C on Tuesday in Garoua. The Black Stars had captain Andre Ayew sent off after 25 minutes and, after wiping out a two-goal deficit, lost when Comoros’ Ahmed Mogni scored his second goal five minutes from time. Details later…
Ajayi, Nwakali In Vs Guinea Bissau
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguaveon has given some starters rest in the last Group D match between the Super Eagles and Guinea Bissau. Among them rested are goalkeeper Maduka Okoye; defender Kenneth Omeruo; winger Moses Simon and striker Taiwo Awoniyi. The Super Eagles have already qualified for the Round of 16 at the ongoing AFCON 2021 in Cameroon. Here is the starting...
