Author: Chidozie Okoroji
Victor Moses has issued his first statement about Nigeria since announcing his retirement in 2018, and it is a message that will lift the heart of many.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria did not perform particularly well in the 2-1 quarter-final victory over South Africa, but William Troost-Ekong’s late winner was an example of how their sheer pedigree in this tournament can sometimes be enough to get them over the line.
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has departed Abuja this morning to lead a presidential delegation to cheer Super Eagles in their today’s match against Algeria in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. This is contained in a statement by Mohammed Isa, the Special Assistant to the Senate President on Media and Publicity. Speaking before his departure, Lawan, according to the statement said the presence of the delegation would boost the morale of the Nigerian players and spur them to win the match. “I am confident that our boys will today reenact their winning streak in their determination…
There are, of course, many reasons why Serena Williams has been as successful as she’s been, for as long as she’s been.
Former Nigeria international, Edema Fuludu has submitted ahead of Sunday’s AFCON semi-final against Algeria that the Eagles are well motivated to win and believes they will give their best in Cairo on Sunday.
Former Super Eagles player and ex-international, Friday Elanor has submitted that the match against Algeria in the AFCON semifinal on Sunday will be a 50:50 affair, even as the Algerians have star players in their team, and we also have stars in our team as well.
Super Eagles striker, Jude Odion Ighalo has submitted ahead of the big semifinal clash between Nigeria and Algeria at the ongoing AFCON, Egypt 2019.
Hours before her Wimbledon semifinal, Serena Williams spent some time deep in thought and arrived at a couple of conclusions. For one thing, she shouldn’t focus too much on trying to raise her Grand Slam title total to 24, a number achieved by just one other player in tennis history. And for another, she needs to stay calm on the court. With that in mind, Williams went out Thursday and made it all look so easy, overwhelming Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-2 in 59 minutes to once again put herself on the verge of an eighth championship…
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny refuses to travel with the team for a soccer tour in the United States.
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Josiah Omeruo has revealed his excitement at qualifying for the semifinal after the Eagles won 2-1 in Cairo last night. The West Africans overcame the challenge of Bafana Bafana in the quarter-final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations to seal their progress to the semi-final. Samuel Chukwueze broke the deadlock in the 27th minute but Bongani Zungu’s header in the 71st minute, after a VAR review, drew the teams level. The game was heading to extra-time until William Troost-Ekong pounced on a defensive error from goalkeeper Ronwen Williams to secure Nigeria’s progress.…
