Rangers did not start the NPFL/DMF preseason Super Cup 2022 tournament the way they wanted as they were set back by the 71st minute, Elijah Akanni’s goal for neighbours, Enyimba at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun state on Tuesday. The cagy but entertaining encounter saw the Aba side dictate the pace of the game early in the first half …

Morocco break the jinx and qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time. The Atlas Lions beat 2010 champions Spain 3-0 on penalties in Qatar after both sides ended 120 minutes of football without a goal. This is an improvement on Morocco’s Round of 16 elimination at Mexico 1986 where they were beaten by Germany …

Senegal have history on their sight. The first time Asia hosted the FIFA World Cup, the Teranga Lions made Africa proud by shocking the world to reach the quarterfinals in Korea/Japan 2002. It was the continent’s second time at that stage after Roger Milla-inspired Cameroon broke the jinx at Italia 1990. When they go up against the Three Lions of …

Africa’s five qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar are reduced to two — Senegal and Morocco — as the knockout phase kicks off this evening. Cameroon and Tunisia exited from the group stage despite winning their last matches, while Ghana were defeated but found joy in denying Uruguay progression as a payback for the “hand-of-God” stoppage of …

Tingo Media Group has announced a package of goodies for fans who will be attending the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL)-Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation pre-season tournament holding at the Mobalaji Stadium from 6th to 9th December. Chief Operating Officer of Tingo Media, Martins Ebuwa Agbonwaneten said that the incentive is being provided to give fans a rewarding experience in addition to …

After the exit of Tunisia on Wednesday despite beating reigning champions France by a lone goal, it’s the turn of Morocco and Cameroon to give Africa something to cheer again at Qatar 2022. Continental champions Senegal are already through to the last eight of the FIFA World Cup, waiting for England on Sunday. Morocco are looking to qualify from the …

The inaugural igeria Professional Football League (NPFL)-Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation pre-season Super Cup earlier scheduled to run from 1st to 4th December has been shifted to 6th to 9th December. According to the organisations, the change was necessitated by logistics challenges. Four teamsEnyimba, Shooting Stars, Rangers and Bendel Insurance — will be participating in the tournament, packaged by Tingo Media. The venue …

African champions Senegal qualified for the last 16 of Qatar 2020 FIFA World Cup having finished as runners-up to Netherlands in Group A. The Teranga Lions will now wait for the winners of Group B, who will emerge tomorrow from among England, Iran and United States. Senegal shot ahead in the 44th minute when Ismaila Sarr converted from the spot …

At a simple but impressive ceremony, Nigerian sports editor Kunle Solaja and 80 other journalists across the globe were honoured by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) in conjuction with FIFA in Doha on Tuesday. With nine FIFA World Cup coverages under his belt, Solaja and South Africa’s Mark Glesson, each with nine appearances at the FIFA World Cup are …

The final phase of determining the remaining 13 teams advancing to the knockout stage of this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar begins with Groups A and B concluding games. Defending champions France (Group D), most decorated country, Brazil (Group G) and Portugal (Group H) have already booked their spots in the Round of 16, pushing to win their respective …