Over 140 players ready for 2024 National Women’s Cricket Championship
Over 140 players drawn from zonal teams and their officials are ready for the 2024 National Women’s Cricket Championship, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has said.
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Nigeria awaits CAF’s verdict over Eagles’ shabby treatment in Libya
The Nigerian delegation to the aborted Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya returned to the country yesterday with tales of woe. This is as the country’s football authorities, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), as well as, the entire country await the continent’s football governing body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to make a pronouncement over the alleged beastial treatment meted to the Nigerian contingent, by Libyan authorities.
Nasarawa Amazons, Bayelsa Queens trade tackles in BOWFT final
Nasarawa Amazons Football Club of Lafia, yesterday, defeated defending champions, Edo Queens, to qualify for the final of the Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament (BOWFT), where they will meet Bayelsa Queens in the grand finale.
Kalu berates Libya Football Federation, urges punishment for ‘mischief’
The Pillar of Sports in Africa, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has condemned the ill-treatment meted out to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Libya. Kalu stated that CAF must sanction Libya for treating the Super Eagles with such disdain and disregard, saying, “CAF must make that decision as quickly as possible to serve as a deterrent to any African country that behaves in such an irresponsible manner.
Football ‘foul play’: Nigeria, CAF go head-to-head over Super Eagles’ ordeal in Libya
• Super Eagles recount ordeal after 12-hour detention in Al Abraq • Nigeria, Libya await CAF’s ruling • Libyan FA denies alleged foul play • Libya playing mind games with Super Eagles, says Amb. Lolo
Ronaldo scores in Portugal’s Nations League win as Spain sink Denmark
Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Portugal beat Poland 3-1 for their third straight Nations League win on Saturday, while European champions Spain put an end to Denmark’s perfect start in the competition.
Italy sweep past Israel in Nations League amid high security
Italy strengthened their position at the top of Nations League Group A2 on Monday by beating Israel 4-1 in Udine, where ramped up security measures were put in place for the away side’s first match of 2024 outside Hungary.
Edo Babes to lock horns with Nasarawa Amazons in BOWFT semifinals
West African champions, Edo Queens will meet Nasarawa Amazons in the first semifinal of the ongoing Betsy Obaseki Women’s Football Tournament (BOWFT), at the UNIBEN Sports Complex, while the second semifinal will pit Heartland Queens against Bayelsa Queens, at Western Boys High School. Both matches will kickoff by 10.00 a.m. today.