Author: Adebanjo Ogunseye
Barcelona return to action midweek in the Champions League where they face Norwegian side Lillestrøm and the Catalans have issued a warning to their opponents as they are ready to unleash in-form striker Asisat Oshoala.
Asisat Oshoala made it 5 goals out in as many league appearances for Barcelona on Sunday as she scored the opener leading to a 2-0 win against Atletico Madrid in a top of the table clash.
Rotherham Boss has hailed Semi Ajayi’s goal scoring form after the Nigerian hit his sixth goal in five league games for the Millers.
Semi Ajayi scored his 7th league goal on Saturday in Rotherham’s 1-2 defeat at home to Championship leaders Norwich, in what has become his best goals return since turning pro.
D’Tigers have been drawn alongside Argentina, Russia and Korea in Group B of the 2019 FIBA World Cup for men in China between the August 31 -September 15.
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Former Nigeria footballer and 1989 U20 World Cup star Taiwo Enegwa says there aren’t many players coming through the junior teams with special abilities, who could become match winners.
Alex Iwobi came off the bench in Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Rennes on Thursday night, as the Gunners booked their spot in the Europa League quarter-final at the expense of the Ligue Un side, qualifying 4-3 on aggregate. However, the Nigerian was once again created a social media whirlwind owing to a confrontation between him and Stade Rennais’ Hamari Traore.
With the progress of Civil Defenders at the FIBA Africa Basketball League and their elite 8 path confirmed, the Nigerian side is expected to produce a master class performance against their next opponent, AS Sale.
Rugby has been granted optional status at the 2020 National Sports Festival, making a return to the games.
