Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Nigerian track and field star, Tobi Amusan has made history once again, this time off the track, by earning a spot in the University of Texas El Paso’s (UTEP) prestigious Hall of Fame.
Nigeria forward Ifeoma Onumonu continued her impressive form, netting a goal in Montpellier’s 2-0 victory at Saint Etienne on Saturday.
Rúben Amorim has warned Manchester United supporters that the road to success will be a long and difficult one, following a 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town in his first match as manager.
Head Coach Justine Madugu has named a 20-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against France, with the match scheduled for Saturday at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers.
Nigeria’s Glory Edet and club side, TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo are the new champions of the CAF Women’s Champions League after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Morocco’s AS FAR in the final played at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi in El Jadida on Saturday.
Nigeria forward, Joy Omewa was the hero for Fortuna Hjorring as they came from behind to defeat Odense 2-1 in their final match of the Danish Women’s League regular season on Saturday at the Nature Energy Park.
Manchester City’s losing run extended to five matches with a crushing 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium, as the champions’ defensive frailties were brutally exposed.
Super Falcons forward, Jennifer Echegini netted a brace to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a 6-1 win over Dijon in France’s top-flight women’s league on Saturday.
Edo Queens’ dreams of securing a medal in the CAF Women’s Champions League were dashed on Friday, as they lost 4-3 in a tense penalty shootout to Morocco’s FC Masar in the bronze medal match.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been placed in Group B of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to take place in Morocco next summer.
