Month: January 2024
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NEWS
2024 Australian Open Day 9: Alcaraz, Zverev, Medvedev, Hurkacz progress to quarters
World number two Carlos Alcaraz put on a tennis clinic as he defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets 6-4 6-4…
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AFCON
Ghana on brink of 2023 AFCON group stage elimination after late collapse vs Mozambique.
In a stunning turn of events, Ghana squandered a two-goal lead in stoppage time, allowing Mozambique to mount a comeback…
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Super Eagles
Nigeria down Guinea-Bissau to book 2023 AFCON last-16 spot
Nigeria defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0 to reach the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday, January…
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9ja Flavour
Super Eagles starting XI for Guinea-Bissau AFCON clash
Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro has made four changes to his starting XI for the AFCON clash…
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AFCON
Six dead in Guinea as celebrations turn tragic after AFCON victory
Tragedy struck in Guinea as the celebrations following the Syli National’s 1-0 victory over Gambia in the Africa 2023 Cup…
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Other Sports
2023 AFCON standings and last-16 permutations ahead of last group stage matches
The last group stage games of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be decided this week. A very…
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NEWS
Sunshine Stars FC sacks Coach Edith Agoye
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Sunshine Stars of Akure, have sacked coach Edith Agoye. SportsRation reports on Monday, January…
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Super Eagles
Troost-Ekong and Sanusi to miss Nigeria’s AFCON clash vs Guinea-Bissau
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash without the…
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AFCON
Nigeria Vs Guinea-Bissau: Bouchra Karboubi to lead female referees contingent for AFCON clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a female refereeing crew led by Morocco’s Bouchra Karboubi to officiate the…
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AFCON
Chancel Mbemba accuses Morocco coach of racism
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match between Morocco and DR Congo was packed with on and off-field drama. Aside…
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AFCON
Nigeria Vs Guinea-Bissau: 2023 AFCON match preview
Nigeria faces Guinea-Bissau in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final group game. SportsRation presents a preview of the…
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AFCON
2023 AFCON summary for January 21
Three 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage matches were played on Sunday, January 21. Here is summary of…
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NEWS
2024 Australian Open Day 8: Djokovic, Sinner, Gauff, Sabalenka through to last eight
World number one Novak Djokovic continued his impressive run in the 2024 Australian Open by claiming a straight sets win…
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Football
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has 10 more years to play
Al-Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has jokingly stated that he still has 10 years of football left to play before retirement.…
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Falconets
Nigeria qualify for 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have earned a place at this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals after a goal…
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Super Eagles
100 Matches, 140 Goals: Nigeria’s AFCON Legacy Unveiled
Nigeria’s clash with Guinea Bissau at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in central Abidjan on Monday evening will be the country’s…
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Super Eagles
Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro aims for top spot in AFCON 2023 group
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro says Nigeria aims to finish top of group A in the 2023 Africa Cup of…
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Other Sports
2024 Australian Open Day 7: Alcaraz, Zverev, Medvedev, Norrie all progress
World number two Carlos Alcaraz defeated Shang Juncheng in the third round of the 2024 Australian Open. The Spaniard claimed…
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La Liga
‘ Barcelona can come back to win La Liga ‘ – Xavi remains optimistic despite wide gap
Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez has expressed optimism about his team’s chances of closing the wide gap and winning the La…
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Foreign stories
Kylian Mbappe shines as PSG overwhelm US Orleans in French Cup
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured victory over US Orleans in the French Cup with Kylian Mbappe playing a starring role as…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Nathan Tella scores as Bayer Leverkusen stages comeback against RB Leipzig
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella scored a goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-2 win against RB Leipzig at the Red Bull…
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AFCON
2023 AFCON summary for January 20
Three matches were played on January 20, 2024 in the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.…
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Nigeria National League
Nigeria Youth International Charles Etim shines as FC ONE Rocket defeat Solution FC
Nigeria Youth International, Charles Etim was excellent as FC ONE Rocket defeated Solution FC 1-0 in a Nigeria National League…
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EPL
Ivan Toney scores on Premier League return as Brentford beats Nottingham Forest 3-2
Ivan Toney marked his return from an eight-month betting ban with a goal as Brentford secured a thrilling 3-2 victory…
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FIFA U20 Women's World Cup
Nigeria qualify for 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World
Nigeria has qualified for the 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament following a 2-0 aggregate win over Burundi in the…
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AFCON
Ghanaian Prophet predicts AFCON group stage exit for Black Stars
A Ghanaian Prophet, Reverend Jedidia Henry Kore, popularly known as Prophet Fire Ogya, has predicted that the Ghana national football…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Flying Eagles star Tochukwu Nnadi completes transfer to SV Zulte Waregem in Belgium
Flying Eagles of Nigeria star, Tochukwu Nnadi has officially completed his transfer to Belgian second division club SV Zulte Waregem.…
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Super Eagles
Ahmed Musa thanks Nigerians for support after Cote d’Ivoire AFCON win
Super Eagles of Nigeria skipper Ahmed Musa has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support and assured them that the…
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EPL
Ivan Toney to start for Brentford in Premier League return
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that striker Ivan Toney will make his official return to competitive action in the…
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Super Eagles
” I did not fake Injury ” Sadiq Umar clarifies controversy surrounding AFCON injury
Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has addressed the controversy surrounding injury that led to his withdrawal from the 2023 Africa…
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