A late Alexia Putellas wonderful long range free-kick earned world champions Spain a 1-0 win over the Super Falcons of Nigeria in their second Group C game of the women’s football event of the 2024 Olympic games in Paris. Putellas scored the winning goal in the 85th minute as her freekick sailed over goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and into the net. It is now back-to-back defeats for the Falcons while the Spaniards have made it two wins from two games. Falcons coach Randy Waldrum made a few changes with Asisat Oshoala and Esther Okoronkwo starting. Tonight’s loss puts the Falcons at the bottom of…
Author: Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter)
Argentina sealed a record-breaking 16th Copa América title and a third consecutive major trophy after an extra-time strike from Lautaro Martínez fired Lionel Scaloni’s side to a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Colombia in Miami. With kick-off delayed by over an hour due to major ticketing issues outside the Hard Rock Stadium, both teams wasted no time in asserting their authority on proceedings. First, Julián Álvarez flashed an effort wide for La Selección when well-placed in the box, before at the other end of the pitch, Jhon Córdoba fired a dangerous strike across the face of goal and against the woodwork.…
Spain became the most successful side in UEFA European Championship history, lifting the trophy for the fourth time thanks to a 2-1 win over England in the final of the 2024 edition at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Often criticised for his tactical inflexibility, Gareth Souhtgate – the first manager to lead England into two major tournament finals – sprung a surprise in the German capital by reverting to a defensive four, with Luke Shaw starting a competitive match for the first time since February. Spain made the early running as the Three Lions reacquainted themselves, but chances were few and…
Federation Cup champions El-Kanemi Warriors have been drawn against Beninoise club, Dadje FC in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. El-Kanemi will host the first leg, while the reverse fixture will go down for Benin Republic. The winner over two legs will face former champions RS Berkane of Morocco in the second preliminary round. Nigeria’s other representative, Enyimba are however drawn bye in the first round of the preliminary round as one of the 12 highest-ranked teams in the competition. The People’s Elephant will take on the winner of Guinea’s Haifa FC and Rahimo of Burkina Faso in…
Nigeria’s representatives in the 2024/25 CAF Champions League, Enugu Rangers and Remo Stars have been drawn against US Zilimadjou of Comoros and AS FAR of Morocco respectively in the preliminary round. US Zilimadjou will host the Nigerian champions in the first leg between August 16-18, while the reverse fixture will go down at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu between August 23-25. The winner over two legs will face the winner of the tie between St Louis of Mauritius and Angola’s GDSE in the second preliminary round. Enugu Rangers are back on the continent for the first time since 2016 with…
Ten-man Colombia held firm as they edged past Uruguay 1-0 to book their place in the Copa America final. Néstor Lorenzo’s men sealed their place in Sunday’s final with defending champions Argentina after a first-half header from Jefferson Lerma earned them a narrow 1-0 victory. Colombia, who played the entire second half with 10 men, are now unbeaten in an incredible 28 matches (W22, D6). Having breezed past Panama in the quarter-finals, Colombia made a positive start against Marcelo Bielsa’s side, as right-back Daniel Muñoz directed a good headed chance wide of the far post. La Celeste gradually grew into…
The Three Lions of England are through to their second consecutive UEFA European Championship final after a 2-1 semi-final victory over the Netherlands – courtesy of Ollie Watkins’ sensational stoppage-time strike. England will lock horns with Spain in the final on Sunday at the Olympiastadion stadium in Berlin. It was the Dutch who went in front in the 7th minute when Xavi Simons fired into the far top corner from distance, sending the Westfalenstadion’s ‘Oranje Muur’ into ecstasy. But captain Harry Kane presented England a way back into the game when referee Felix Zwayer pointed to the spot following Denzel Dumfries’…
Two beautiful goals saw Spain come from behind to beat France 2-1 and progress to the final of the 2024 UEFA European Championship, while also continuing their status as the only team to win all of their matches in this tournament. After just eight minutes into the semifinal game, Randal Kolo Muani headed in Kylian Mbappe’s cross to put France in front, as they registered their first goal from open play in this tournament. 13 minutes later, Lamine Yamal curled home a stunning strike from outside the box to write his name into the record books by scoring at the…
Chelsea Football Club have appointed former Super Eagles player Seyi Olofinjana into a talent management role covering Africa. His new role at Chelsea will cover recruitment recommendations across Africa, working in conjunction with a newly-appointed scout that will cover the continent. The former Nigeria international started his football career in Nigeria with Crown FC of Ogbomosho, and Kwara United before moving to club SK Brann of Norway in 2003. He moved to England to join Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2004. Due to his experience and expertise, his role will aim to build on Chelsea’s connections in Africa and streamline the pathway…
Mikel Merino’s extra-time goal sent Spain into the semi-finals of the Euro 2024, after beating hosts Germany 2-1 in their quarterfinal class at Stuttgart Arena on Friday. After a pulsating first half ended goalless, Dani Olmo gave Spain the lead six minutes into the second half, as he side-footed home a cross from 16-year-old star Lamine Yamal. Germany eventually equalised in the 89th minute of the game when Florian Wirtz sent a thunderous strike in off the post to send the home fans wild as the game went into extra time. But with seconds remaining in the thrilling extra 30 minutes, Merino headed home…