Author: Rashaad Harris

The Nigerian senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, is through to the Semifinal stage of the ongoing 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament ongoing in Kigali, Rwanda.Playing at the BK Arena on Wednesday in one of the quarter-final games, DTigress stepped up their quest for an astonishing fourth consecutive continental title; beating Mozambique 59 – 52. Result breakdown1st Quarter – Nigeria 16 -Mozambique 182nd Quarter – Nigeria 29 -Mozambique 333rd Quarter – Nigeria 47 – Mozambique 434th Quarter – Nigeria 12 – Mozambique 9Nigeria will now face host country Rwanda in the semi-final in what promises to be an explosive encounter

Goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon has retired from football at the age of 45.The 2006 World Cup winner spent last season at boyhood club Parma, helping them finish fourth in Serie B and reach the last 16 of the Coppa Italia, where they were knocked out by eventual winners Inter Milan.Buffon signed a contract extension with I Crociati until 2024 in February but has decided to call it quits ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.The Italian stopper won the UEFA Cup in 1998-99 during his first stint with Parma before making the move to Juventus in July 2001 for a then world-record…

Brazil were knocked out of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup following a 0-0 draw against Jamaica in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon.Jamaica also made history as the first Caribbean nation to reach the Round of 16 in the history of the competition. Brazil dominated proceedings for a larger part of the contest but failed to breach the Jamaican defence. The Reggae Girlz created very little going forward but such was their work at the back, that mattered little.Jamaica joined Switzerland and Japan as one of just three nations yet to concede a goal at Australia & New Zealand 2023.Legendary Brazil…

South Africa have created history by qualifying for the knockout stages of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after stunning ltaly with a stoppage-time winner in their decisive group G match.Captain Thembi Kgatlana was the hero forBayana Bayana, firing the ball past goalkeeper Francesca Durante in the 92nd minute to complete a dramatic 3-2 comeback win at Wellington Regional Stadium.South Africa had never won a World Cup match and they were minutes away from being eliminated until Hildah Maiaga skipped into the penalty area and squared a ball for Kgatlana to tap in, leaving Italy stunned.Though Italy…

The Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages (LASPG), Musiliu Akinsanya, known as MC Oluomo, has announced that the fare for commercial bus drivers will be reduced starting Wednesday, following Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu’s directive. The tickets for drivers that were previously sold at N800 will now be sold for N600, and all bookings will have a 25% reduction. Passengers will also benefit from reduced fares, with routes previously charging N500 now reduced to N300 and routes charging N200 now reduced to N150. The reduction also applies to tickets purchased by commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators. MC Oluomo has established a…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) remains adamant about holding today’s protest against fuel subsidy removal, as talks with the Federal Government for short-term solutions fell apart. The Federal Government pleaded with labour to postpone the protest, assuring them of addressing their concerns. Meanwhile, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) instructed its affiliates and state councils to actively participate in the protest. Pro-labour civil society groups, including the Joint Action Front (JAF) and Campaign for Democratic Workers Rights (CDWR), also urged their members nationwide to join the demonstration.Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed the IGP’s warning in…

Fatma Samoura, FIFA Secretary-General, had heart-warming words of praise for the Nigeria players after their 0-0 draw with Ireland, securing their place in the Women’s World Cup round of 16.Samoura expressed her admiration for the team’s accomplishments in the dressing room at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium and revealed that, for the first time, the tournament’s prize money will be paid directly to the players rather than through the Nigeria football federation. Each player is entitled to $60,000 in prize money. “It is because of you, Super Falcons, that for the first time in the history of FIFA, the FIFA Women’s World…

Real Madrid legend Marcelo weeps profusely after causing potential career-ending inj¥ry for Luciano Sánchez during a recent football match An Argentinos Juniors defender, Luciano Sanchez, s¥ffered a full dislocation of his left knee on Tuesday during a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires. The 29-year-old footballer s¥ffered the serious inj¥ry after a challenge by veteran left-back Marcelo, now playing for Brazil’s Fluminense. His teammates initially believed he had brok£n his leg, but a medical report published by the club said it was a full dislocation. The incident occurred as Marcelo, known for his footwork and exceptional skill, maneuvered his way…

Jason Okpocha, son of popular Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, has joined has joined Liverpool Football Academy in England.Basketmouth, disclosed this on his Twitter handle on Monday. Sharing a video of his son’s arrival at the academy, the 44-year-old wrote, “Go make daddy proud boy. #liverpoolfcchamps.”Jason is the only son of Basketmouth and his former spouse, Elsie Uzoma. The couple, who separated in 2022, have three children together.The Liverpool Football Academy has produced famous players who have gone on to achieve success.Among them are Steven Gerard, Jamie Carragher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Michael Owen and Robbie Fowler.

Chelsea has completed the signing of teenage midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu.The 19-year-old joins on a seven-year contract, with a club option of a further year. He has moved from his hometown club Rennes, for whom he was a regular last season as they finished fourth in France’s Ligue 1 and made the knockout stage of the Europa League. Co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: ‘We’re delighted Lesley is joining Chelsea. He is an impressive young player who has already made his mark in Ligue 1. He has a huge amount of potential and we know he is going to…