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Triumph in defeat; Australia's story in the 2023 Women's World Cup

Australia's fantasy home World Cup closes in defeat to Sweden in third-place playoff After finishing first in their group, fairytale triumph over Denmark and France to book a place in the semifinal, It has been a landmark and history making period for Australia in the Women's World Cup (the co-host of the 2023 edition of the competition). However, the Matildas' journey in the competition finished in a 2-0 loss to Sweden in the third-place playoff on Saturday (19/8/2023). Despite the lost, this f

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BENEFITS OF SPORTS Sports are physical activities or games that are played individually or in teams, with the aim of winning or achieving a goal. Sports can be played for recreation, exercise, competition, or professional purposes. There are numerous types of sports, including team sports such as soccer, basketball, football, and cricket, and individual sports such as tennis, boxing, gymnastics, and track and field. Sports can have a variety of benefits, both physical and mental. Regular partici

Sports Minister Charges Super Eagles to Soar in World Cup Qualifying Series

Says team should be inspired by Qatar 2022 qualifiers ordeal

Nigeria U19 maiden participation at the ICC Cricket World cup in Malaysia excites NSC

Approves Foreign Training tour in India for the team The National Sports Commission, NSC, has approved a foreign training tour in India for the Nigeria U19 Women team who are currently preparing to feature at this year's ICC U19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, slated for Malaysia from the 18th of January 2025. The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon, Bukola Olopade, revealed that the Commission is working closely with the Nigeria Cricket Federation, in the area of logistics ,

T20 World Cup 2024: The Semifinals

Yesterday marked the last match of the Second group stage well known as the Super 8 Stage - the quarter-final stage. In Group 1, India got the first spot in the semi-finals after defeating Australia by 24 runs while Afghanistan took the last spot earlier by winning against Bangladesh by 8 runs concluding the Super 8 Stage matches. In Group 2, South Africa and England reached the semi-finals. South Africa defeated the United States by 10 wickets with 62 balls left and England defeated West Indies

FIFA World Cup: Moroccan players wave the flag of Palestine after the victory

Yesterday, in the pre-quarter final match of the World Cup, Morocco defeated the former world champion Spain on penalty kicks after a sensational contest.

10 fun facts about this year’s World Cup

Discover what makes Qatar 2022 totally unique After 12 years of anticipation, the World Cup is very nearly here. When Qatar 2022 kicks off on Sunday November 20, it will mark a number of historic firsts – and to mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up 10 World Cup fun facts just for you. How many did you already know? 1. First ever World Cup held during the northern autumn Every World Cup prior to 2022 has been held in May, June or July, but this year’s tournament will be held in November and Decemb

Forget about Lionel Messi, here is the player who could win the 2022 world cup golden boot

As the 2022 world cup approaches the quarter finals stage, the race to clinch the golden boot award is slowly shaping up. Regular favourites to win the prestigious award including Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandoski & Cristiano Ronaldo have hit the ground running with a couple of strikes each so far. However, PSG & France super star Kylian Mbappe has emerged as the favourite to secure the top scorer award in the elite tournament this term. The 23 year old has really produced a string of excellent pe

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Match Schedule

A total of 64 games will be played to decide the winners of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup; Statistics And Figures So Far.

The 2022/2023 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Round of 16 came to an emphatic end, with Egbedore United thrashing Aiyedire United 3-0 in the final pre-quarterfinal match held at the Osogbo City Stadium on Wednesday. The tournament brought together 32 Football teams from all parts of Osun State and produced no shortage of records and eventful stats. Here we look at some of the stats in the round of 16, as we head into the last Quarter Finals of the tournament. The eight (8) teams thro

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T20 World Cup; Australia beat Ireland

T20 World Cup; Australia beat Ireland Brisbane: Host Australia defeated Ireland by 42 runs in the Super 12 stage of T20 World Cup. Chasing a target of 180, Ireland were five wickets down for 25 after Lorcain Tucker tried to take over the team, but wickets continued to fall from one end to the other. The entire team was bowled out for 137 runs in 18.1 overs.

Liverpool stunned by second-tier Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup

Liverpool stunned by second-tier Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup The crucial moment came near the start of the second half when Harvey Elliott handled the ball inside Liverpool’s box and Hardie converted the subsequent penalty. Liverpool dominated possession for the rest of the contest and had a number of chances to score a late equalizer. Diogo Jota had an effort saved by Conor Hazard, while the goalkeeper also tipped Jarell Quansah’s header over the bar. But as the nine minutes of extra time dre

Byung-hoon Ahn "30th in FedEx Cup, 30th in world ranking

Byung-hoon Ahn, 33, is aiming to finish 30th in the FedEx Cup, 30th in the world rankings and win his first career PGA Tour title this year. The South Korean will compete in the PGA Tour's Genesis Invitational 2024 at Riviera Country Club (Par 71) in California, USA, on April 16 (Korea time). The tournament will feature world-class players. Host Tiger Woods (USA) will be joined by 18 of the top 20 players in the world, including World No. 1 Scotty Schauffler (USA) and No. 2 Rory McIlroy (NI). So

2023 DFA State League Cup Final Set for November 16th,2023.

DFA MEDIA The Delta Football Association (DFA) has officially marked November 16, 2023, as the date for the much-anticipated 2023 DFA State League Cup Final. The DFA through it's chairman, honourable Ken Nwamuocha has extended a warm invitation to football fans, club supporters, and the broader football fraternity of Delta and the country at large to grace the finals with their presence. Their unwavering support and enthusiasm will undoubtedly elevate the atmosphere and make this event even more

Sports Minister Demands Swift Action Towards Fixing World Cup Qualification Challenges

Says proactive and progressive steps must be taken immediately The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has demanded that the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) urgently put in place the necessary framework to ensure Nigeria qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in addition to addressing issues that have hindered high performances and growth of Nigerian football. The meeting held on Thursday at the Minister’s office in Abuja, touched on various areas including the c

Ringside Sovereignty: Cristiano Ronaldo's True capacity Seatmates at the Rage versus Usyk Battle"

Cristiano Ronaldo's attendance at the profoundly expected Rage versus Usyk battle has started extraordinary hypothesis about who he will sit close to. With Conor McGregor precluded, the center movements to other high-profile people who could share the sumptuous ringside experience with the football hotshot. In this article, we investigate potential seatmates, including: - Tyson Rage's company: A potential spot close by the Wanderer Lord's nearest partners, similar to Paris Wrath or ben Davison.

Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup: Egbedore United To Face Osun FA, Osogbo In Final.

Fgbedore United will take on Osun FA team , Osogbo on Sunday in the final game of the 2022/2023 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup at the Osogbo City Stadium. Osun FA came from behind in the first Semi-Final on Tuesday, to beat a well spirited Ilesa East FC 2-1. Taiwo Afolabi netted twice in the second half, after Pelumi Oladimeji had scored an own goal against his team, which gave the Ilesa East side an edge in the first forty-five minutes of the encounter. Egbedore United on the other

Sports Minister Congratulates Rivers United on CAF Confederations Cup Qualification

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has congratulated Rivers United, Nigeria's representative in the ongoing CAF Confederations Cup, for securing a quarterfinal berth with a remarkable 2-1 victory over Dreams FC of Ghana. Senator Enoh expressed his delight at Rivers United's advancement in the tournament, describing it as a moment of pride for the entire nation. He emphasized that this achievement is not only a triumph for Rivers State but also a victory for all

CROSS RIVER FA CUP FINAL 2025: ROVERS FC & E-WORLD UNITED FC BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY

BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O The stage is set for a pulsating Cross River FA Cup final as Rovers FC takes on E-World United FC at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, on Saturday. This highly anticipated clash will determine the champions of the state and promises to be a battle of skill, determination, and tactical brilliance. E-World United FC booked their spot in the final after a sensational comeback victory over Liberty Lions FC in the semi-finals. Despite trailing by a goal, E-World United displayed i