Sports Archives - Page 12 of 15

Oct

21

2022

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

21

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Injury update: Arteta okays Saka ahead of Arsenal vs Southampton clash

NewsArsenal FC, Arteta, Saka, Soccer, Sports

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has said Bukayo Saka is okay after he received treatment during their Europa League victory over PSV Eindhoven. Granit Xhaka scored the only goal in the 71st minute on Thursday night. Saka almost made it 2-0 after driving runs through the PSV defense, but his effort was saved by Walter Benitez. While bursting through, Saka was kicked on the back of the leg and required treatment on the pitch. Arteta resisted the temptation to take off England forward, with Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White instead introduced shortly after. After the match at the Emirates, Arteta calmed…

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…

Oct

11

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

El Clasico: Messi was rude to Real Madrid players – Dudek

SportsLionel Messi, Soccer, Sports

Ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper, Jerzy Dudek, has claimed Lionel Messi insulted Pepe and Sergio Ramos during El Clasico encounters. Dudek joined the LaLiga giants in 2007, where he mainly occupied a place on the bench. The Polish goalkeeper played second-fiddle to Iker Casillas, but was involved in a few heated Clasico matches during his spell. Speaking to Marca, Dudek said: “He was very provocative, as were Barcelona and their manager Pep Guardiola. “They were always ready to annoy you and many times they managed it perfectly. I’ve seen and listened to Messi saying very rude things to Pepe and Ramos that…