David Okoye, Author at OHAFIATV

Apr

09

2023

Messi overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo’s record

NewsCristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Soccer, Sports, World News

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, on Saturday, surpassed Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s record as he scored in the French Ligue 1 away clash against OGC Nice. Messi netted in the 26th minute of the encounter to give the Parisians the lead. The Argentina World Cup winner has now scored 702 goals in Europe’s top five leagues, one more than Ronaldo. Messi has reached the mark in 105 fewer games than the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star. The 35-year-old scored 672 goals in 778 games during his spell at Barcelona. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has now netted 30…

Oct

31

2022

By David Okoye

EPL: Neville hails Man United player as Absolutely fantastic, after 1-0 win

NewsGary Neville, Manchester united, Soccer, Sports

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has described Lisandro Martinez’s performance in their 1-0 victory over West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday as ‘absolutely fantastic. Marcus Rashford’s second-half strike, the England international’s 100th goal for the Red Devils, separated both sides. United dominated the game but fought hard in the last minutes to secure their three points. Neville was particularly delighted by Martinez’s performance, telling Sky Sports, “They all contributed out there. They’re all going to De Gea but Dalot, Martinez, Maguire and De Gea in that last 15-20 minutes were outstanding. “It wasn’t a good performance from Manchester…

Oct

21

2022

By David Okoye

Nigeria Flamingos beat USA to qualify for U-17 World Cup semis for first time

SportsFlamingos, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, World News

Nigeria’s Under 17 team, popularly known as Flamingos have qualified for the semi-finals of this year’s U-17 women’s World Cup. This is the first time the team would be reaching the last four in the competition. The tournament is currently going on in India. The Nigerian girls beat the USA on penalties in Friday’s quarter-final to book a place in the semifinals.

Oct

16

2022

By David Okoye

Osimhen faces battle to reclaim Napoli place

NewsNapoli, Soccer, Sports, Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen faces a fight to reclaim his No.9 shirt at Napoli despite scoring his maiden UEFA Champions League goal for the club against Ajax on Wednesday on his return to action for the Partenopei.. Free-scoring Napoli, who beat Ajax 4-2 on Wednesday to reach the knockout stages of the competition, take on Bologna at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday (today) in what could be Osimhen’s 70th game for the club since his arrival in 2020. The Nigerian had been out of action for 35 days following a spell on the sidelines through a biceps femoris muscle injury. But…

Oct

14

2022

By David Okoye

Uzoho nominated for UEFA Europa League POTW, SOTD

NewsFrancis Uzoho, Soccer, Sports, Super Eagles

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has been nominated for the UEFA Europa League Player of the Week and Save of the Day awards. Uzoho was in outstanding form in Omonia Nicosia’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday night. The 23-year-old made 11 saves and only conceded in the 93rd minute. It was only his second appearance in the competition for the Cypriot club this season. The Nigerian will battle Vitor Oliveira, Joey Veerman, and William Boving for the Player of the Week award. He is running for the Save of the Day award along with Ugurcan…