Super Falcons Beat Algeria 4-1 In International Friendly
The Super Falcons continued dominating Algeria yesterday with a 4-1 win in the second-leg of their international friendlies at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Folashade Ijamilusi’s hat-trick was the highlight the afternoon, while Gift Monday added another goal to secure a second consecutive victory over the Green Ladies. The Super Falcons had defeated the Green Ladies 2-0 in their first friendly last Saturday. This means that Interim Coach, Justin Madugu, has now won his first two matches since the resignation of Randy Waldrum.
Winners at the Ballon D’Or Event Announced
Spanish player Rodri and Aitana Bonmati each won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world male and female. Rodri, a first-time winner of the award, was instrumental in helping his team win an unprecedented , fourth successive Premier League trophy last season, while Barcelona’s Bomati won the women’s award for a second time. Meanwhile, Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr said he will keep on fighting racism even if his activism is what led to him not winning the Ballon d’Or. Asked what Vinicius meant with his post, his management staff said “the football world is not ready to accept a player who fights against the system.” The 24-year-old Vinicius who has been subjected to racial abuse on several occasions in Spain, stated this on social media after his LaLiga side Real Madrid cancelled their plans to attend the ceremony in Paris, boycotting it despite winning the Men’s Club Of The Year award, and their manager Carlo Ancelotti was named Men’s Coach Of The Year. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://thebeat97.fm/erik-ten-hag-sacked-as-manchester-united-manager/
Lawmaker Detained for Assaulting Bolt Driver
A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, has been detained by the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver in Abuja. The incident occurred on October 27, 2024, when Ikwechegh, who represents the Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, ordered a delivery of snails from a vendor. […]
The 2024 Ballon D’Or Is About To Make History
The 2024 Ballon d’Or is set to take place tonight, and it guaranteed that a new name will be added in the new page of history. For the first time since 2003, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo will be on the shortlist, while the other active former winners, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema, are also not included in the list. Set for tonight at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, this is the 68th edition of the awards ceremony, and for the third straight edition, the award will consider an entire football season (2023-24 season) instead of the calendar year. The frontrunners for the award are Brazilian Vinicius Junior, English man Jude Bellingham, both of whom play for Real Madrid in Spain, and Spain International Rodri, who plays for Manchester City.
Erik ten Hag sacked as Manchester United manager
Manchester United has announced the dismissal of manager Erik ten Hag following a disappointing start to the 2024-25 season. The decision comes after a series of underwhelming performances and a failure to meet the club’s expectations. Ten Hag joined Manchester United in the summer of 2022 from Ajax, where he had enjoyed considerable success. Despite […]
UPDATE: Port Harcourt Helicopter Crash
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau(NSIB) says another body has been recovered out of the eight involved in the Ill-fated helicopter crash which occurred on the coast of Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean. In a statement by the Director Public enlightenment and family assistance of the Bureau Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji noted that the lifeless body […]
NSIB Clarifies Number Of Bodies Recovered At Helicopter Crash Scene
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) wishes to clarify the misinformation concerning the ongoing recovery operations for the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registration 5N BQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation, which crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Contrary to reports suggesting that five bodies have been recovered, the country’s Safety […]
UK and Germany Sign Bilateral Defence Pact
United Kingdom and Germany have signed off on a bilateral defence pact, with an eye on countering the growing security threat from Russia, among others. The deal, sealed yesterday, sees Europe’s two largest spenders pledge to co-operate on exercises on NATO’s eastern flank amid concerns over a possible escalation of the war in Ukraine. It […]
NFF Changes Venue for Super Falcons/Algeria Friendly
The first leg of the international friendly between the Super Falcons and their Algerian counterpart will now be played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, on Saturday, October 26. The Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) announced the venue change from the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, without stating any reason for the decision. The second […]
Super Falcons Open Camp Ahead Of International Friendlies
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Gift Monday are now in the Super Falcons camp in Lagos ahead of the two international friendlies against Algeria this month. The trio are among the foreign-based players invited for the double-header friendlies by caretaker coach, Justin Madugu. The remaining overseas-based stars are expected in camp yesterday. The Super Falcons will have their first training session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos later tonight. The two friendly matches are scheduled for Saturday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 29.