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CAF Confederation Cup: Nigeria’s Rivers United beats Dreams FC of Ghana to qualify for quarter-final
Nigerian club Rivers United secured a dramatic last-minute victory to qualify for the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup.
How Super Eagles defied odds, doubts to qualify for N10b CAF prize
Smarting from the second-round shocking exit at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon two years ago, failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, and a poor run of results in 2023, not many could place a bet on an excellent outing for the Nigerian national team in Cote d’Ivoire. But in a tournament full of upsets, the Super Eagles are in the final and in the hearts of soccer-loving Nigerians again – forcing rare smiles that temporarily forgo national socio-economic woes. GOWON AKPODONOR reports that the Eagles’ good fortune is a testament to national potential, continuous investment in sports and daring to believe in dreams.
Champions League: Barcelona comeback to beat Porto, qualify for knockout stages
Xavi Hernandez was able to get his Barcelona team back on track in the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over Porto that saw the Catalan giants progress through to the knockout round.
TOKYO 2020: Okagbare, Nwokocha Qualify for 100m Semifinal In Tokyo
For the first time since 2012, two Nigerian athletes will be running in the semifinals of the women’s 100m after Blessing Okagbare and Nzubechi Grace Nwokocha qualified from their respective heats Friday in Tokyo, Japan.