Author: Tolu Adedayo
CAF president Ahmad Ahmad wrote to Cameroon president Paul Biya proposing that it hosts the 2021 edition, Cameroonian media outlets reported Saturday. The Caf executive committee snubbed Cameroon on Friday, citing serious delays with its preparations in the midst of a violent separatist rebellion near two of the venues that are set to host the Nations Cup games. “I would like, Mister President, to assure you, that seeing the efforts that you have already accomplished and in light of the importance of your personnel implication, Caf and its executive committee would be honored if Cameroon accepts to host the 2021…
Tyson Fury and his raucous followers could not overcome powerful Deontay Wilder who floored the giant gypsy twice to earn a split draw and retain the WBC heavyweight world title on Saturday. No one in the more than 15,000 fans in the building was satisfied. Only titleholder Wilder (40-0-1, 39 KOs) and lineal heavyweight champion Fury (27-0-1, 19 KOs) seemed satisfied after the decision was rendered at the Staples Center. The split draw keeps both fighters unbeaten and both also keep their titles. Still, it was a heavyweight spectacle. Fury seemed eager to have fun and eager to show off…
Nigeria Striker Victor Osimhen continued his incredible run of formin the Belgian top-flight as he scored in Charleroi 3-1 win overCercle Brugge on Saturday. The 19 year who joined the Belgian side on a season-long loan from German club Wolfsburg was handed his 12th league start at Stade du Pays de Charleroi on Saturday. Cristian Benavente’s put Charleroi ahead in the 16th minute, before the former U17 world champion doubled his side’s advantage in the 53rd minute. Marco Ilaimaharitra added the third to seal the three points which moved the Club to sixth place on the table with 26…
SAFA spokesman Dominic Chimhavi has thrown caution in the air , saying South Africa are not financially buoyant to host the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. CAF at the emergency executive meeting on Friday confirmed that Cameroon won’t be hosting the event due to fact that infrastructuresand facilitate needed for the tournament won’t be ready in time for the event. This immediately sparked speculation that Morocco , Egypt and South Africa could step in and host the tournament due to already available infrastructures. However, Dominic Chimhavi says it will be difficult for the showpiece to be staged in South Africans unless…
Tochukwu Oluehi was heroic as Nigeria emerged champions of the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) for the 9th occasion on Saturday night. Heading to the final Nigeria won nine, drew one and lost two games in 12 meetings with South Africa. Nigeria had their penalty appeal ignored by the centre referee after Asisat Oshoala was tackled in the box. South Africa slowly found their bearing in the second half and showed much improvements unlike the first stanza. The Falcons had the chance to draw the curtain raiser when goalkeeper Swart brought down Ordega in the box. The referee…
The final of the 2018 African Women Nations Cup (AWCON) is upon us with old foes Super Falcons of Nigeria will be taking on the Bayana Bayana of South Africa in Accra.
Former Nigerian youth international, Eddy Lord Dombraye says he’s ready to consider offers from Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club after he successfully completed his UEFA coaching badges.
Falcons Striker Rasheedat Ajibade believes that class and experience will help Super Falcons beat the Bayana Bayana of South Africa to retain the AWCON title they won in Cameroon in 2016.
Rotherham United defender Clark Robertson hopes that his flourishing partnership with Super Eagles player Semi Ajayi is not broken up in January.
Super Eagles right fullback, Ola Aina has returned from his injury layoff and is now in line to make Torino’s matchday squad for the Serie A clash against Genoa.
