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NWSL: Oshoala scores historic debut goal for Bay FC
Nigeria's Super Falcons and Bay FC forward Asisat Oshoala says she is poised to keep making history and winning trophies in her new clime, after scoring the first ever National Women’s Soccer League goal for her new club, as they marked their US women’s topflight debut with a 1-0 win against Angel City on Monday.
African Games: Nigeria return to second behind Egypt after Day 8
After picking just one gold, five silver, and one bronze medal on Day 8 of the ongoing African Games in Ghana, Nigeria have returned to second position on the medal table with South Africa dropping to fourth while Algeria took third place.
Champions League Quarter-Finals: Man. City v Real Madrid, Arsenal v Bayern, Atletico Madrid v Dortmund, PSG v Barca
Defending champions Manchester City have been handed Real Madrid in the quarter-final of the Champions League.
African Games: Egypt extend lead, Nigeria in distant second
Nigeria has 54 medals (22 gold, 13 silver and 19 bronze) to occupy the second position on the medals table behind Egypt, who lead with 103 medals, which comprises 61 gold, 22 silver and 20 bronze medals.
Champions League: Arsenal secures quarter-final berth after penalty drama against FC Porto
Arsenal clinched a spot in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a nail-biting 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Porto at the Emirates Stadium, following a 1-0 win for the hosts after extra time and a 1-1 aggregate score.
Champions League: Barcelona beat Napoli to reach first Quarter-Final since Lionel Messi left
Barcelona beat Napoli 3-1 on Tuesday night to wrap up a 4-2 win on aggregate and a place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Paris 2024 Women’s Olympic Football: Falcons host Banyana April 5
Africa’s top-ranked team, Nigeria will host reigning African champions South Africa in the first leg of their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament final qualifying fixture at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja April 5 according to the Confederation of African Football.
Joshua did what Fury couldn’t do, Ngannou affirms
Francis Ngannou elicited laughter after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua Friday in their heavyweight bout when a reporter asked if that was the hardest he’s been hit.
Premier League: Manchester City left deflated after Anfield draw, says Stones
John Stones proved an unlikely scorer for Manchester City in a sizzling Sunday showdown at Liverpool. However, he was left deflated after a 1-1 draw prevented Pep Guardiola’s side from taking over at the top of the table.
African Games: Nigerian wrestlers sweep 6 gold medals
It was an atmosphere of joy and excitement for Nigeria after the country’s wrestlers swept all the gold medals at the female wrestling events at the ongoing African Games in Ghana.