By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government, in partnership with technology company TECNO, has unveiled the Sanwo-Olu Mini Stadium, an eight-a-side AstroTurf football pitch located at Sura under bridge, Lagos Island, as part of efforts to promote youth engagement and sports development across the state. The initiative aligns with the commitment of Governor Babajide Olusola…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mohamed Salah scored the decisive goal as 10-man Egypt defeated South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Liverpool forward converted a penalty in the 45th minute after South African defender Khuliso Mudau struck…
By Ayomide Otitoju During Wednesday’s Group F clash between Cameroon and Gabon in Agadir, the match began in front of nearly empty stands, but the stadium filled significantly during the first half despite heavy rain. Official attendance was later reported as 35,200 in a venue that holds over 45,000 spectators. Similar situations have occurred in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored the decisive goal as Ivory Coast began their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title defence with a 1-0 win over Mozambique on Wednesday in Marrakesh. Diallo struck in the 49th minute of the Group F match, securing victory for the three-time champions against a team ranked…
By Ayomide Otitoju Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group E opener on Wednesday at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Mahrez opened the scoring just 82 seconds into the match, delighting the 16,115-strong crowd,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senegal kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday, while Nigeria’s Super Eagles overcame Tanzania 2-1 in a more hard-fought Group C clash. Wins were also recorded by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tunisia as the first round of group matches…
By Ayomide Otitoju Leicester City striker Patson Daka scored an injury-time header to earn Zambia a 1-1 draw against Mali in their opening Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A match on Monday. Daka, who has managed just one goal for Leicester City in the English Championship this season, met a Mathews Banda cross in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Burnley striker Lyle Foster scored in the 79th minute as South Africa edged Angola 2-1 in Marrakesh on Monday, securing their first opening win at an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign since 2004. Bafana Bafana had previously struggled in tournament openers, drawing twice and losing four times since their 2004 victory…
By Ayomide Otitoju Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed confidence and optimism as Nigeria prepares for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), insisting the team is united and motivated to make amends for recent setbacks. Ndidi, who was named captain earlier this week, said the Super Eagles are heading into the tournament with…
