Harry Awurumibe Nigeria’s Super Eagles this night succumbed to a second half blitz from Ukraine to spoil what would have been a sweet victory over the top rated Europeans nation. Nigeria had raced to a 2-0 goals lead before the half time but Ukraine fought back gallantly  in the second half to tie the game with two goals in quick ...

Cup holders Nigeria will defend their Africa U23 Cup of Nations title in Egypt in November after the Olympic Eagles secured a robust 5-0 win over their Sudanese counterpart in the final qualifying leg at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Tuesday evening.   A brace by Ndifreke Effiong and one each by Taiwo Awoniyi, Sunday Faleye and Sunusi Ibrahim ...

Harry Awurumibe With two of the most dreaded rivals of the Super Falcons, Ghana and Cameroon still in the race for the one and half tickets reserved for Africa for the women’s football tournament of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The overall winner of the qualifiers out of the eight remaining countries in the race will qualify automatically for the ...