AFCON: Nigeria Was Disappointing -Rohr
Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has described as disappointing the early exit of the Nigeria national team from the Africa Cup of Nations now in its quarter-final stage in Cameroon. The Super Eagles boosted the hopes of many when they recorded a perfect sweep in the group stage; beating the trio of Egypt, Sudan, […]
Barty Beats Collins To End 44-Year Wait For Home Australian Open Champion
Ash Barty recovered from 5-1 down in the second set to win the Australian Open final 6-3, 7-6 (2) over Danielle Collins on Saturday, ending a 44-year drought for Australian women at their home Grand Slam tournament. The top-ranked Barty won the first set with one service break against the 27th-seeded Collins. But the 28-year-old […]
Nadal Into Australian Open Final After Win Over Berrettini
Rafael Nadal moved one win away from a record 21st Grand Slam men’s title after a dominant start enabled him to beat Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in the Australian Open semi-finals. Seventh seed Berrettini eventually turned the match into a contest, but Nadal completed a 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 win. The 35-year-old Spaniard is level on […]
Sport Vibes With Bolaji
South Africa still the team to beat in African Field Hockey. Naomi Osaka to bounce back? A year of upsets in the world of Sports? These and more are discussed in this exciting episode of Sport Vibes.
Africa Cup Of Nations: At least Eight Killed In Crush At Cameroon Stadium
At least eight people have been killed and 38 injured in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon. Videos showed screaming fans being crushed at an entry gate to the Paul Biya stadium in the capital Yaounde. Witnesses described chaotic scenes outside the ground as thousands of fans struggled to […]
Australian Open: Peng Shuai T-shirt Ban Reversed After Outcry
The organisers of the Australian Open have reversed a ban on T-shirts supporting Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai after a global outcry. Last Friday, security staff had asked spectators to remove T-shirts and a banner saying “Where is Peng Shuai?” before entering the grounds. Ms Peng vanished for weeks after accusing a top Chinese official of sexual […]
Okoye, Iwobi Victim Of Cyberbullying, Receives Death Threats Following Eagles’ Exit From AFCON
After Nigeria’s 1-0 defeat to Tunisia and exist from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and midfielder Alex Iwobi were victims of cyberbullying by fans, including death threats. Youssef Msakni scored the only goal of the game from 25 yards out, propelling Tunisia to the final eight and […]
Australian Open: Navratilova Blasts Peng Shuai T-shirt Ban
Retired tennis star Martina Navratilova has blasted a decision by Australian Open organisers to ban T-shirts supporting Chinese player Peng Shuai. Security staff had on Friday asked spectators trying to enter the grounds to remove T-shirts saying “Where is Peng Shuai?”. Ms Peng disappeared for weeks after accusing a top Chinese official of sexual misconduct […]
AFCON: Eguavoen Reacts To Super Eagles Lose To Tunisia
Interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen said on Sunday that his team did not deserve to lose to Tunisia in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16. Nigeria was dismissed from the AFCON on Sunday in Garoua, Cameroon, after losing 0-1 to Tunisia. The North Africans will now face the Stallions of Burkina […]
Q/Final Place At Stake As Super Eagles Expect Tough Battle With Covid-Ravaged Tunisia On Sunday
Nigeria’s manager Augustine Eguavoen says he expects a tough duel between his Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 encounter in Garoua. Tunisia’s campaign has been somewhat ravaged by positive COVID tests and the team only qualified for the knockout stage as one of the […]
