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Victor Olorunfemi

Victor Olorunfemi is a sports reporter with Peoples Gazette. Prior to working with The Gazette, he was with Sports247 Nigeria, a grassroots football news platform. He is on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @herovicofficial
November 28, 2022

Qatar 2022: Lions roar back as Cameroon earn first World Cup point in Serbia stalemate

In the 63rd minute of the game, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon came from a 3-1 down to draw Serbia 3-3.

Vincent Aboubakar
November 27, 2022

Violence breaks out in Brussels over Belgium’s World Cup loss to Morocco

Two second half goals from Romain Saiss and Zakaria Aboukhlal could spell the end of Belgium’s journey in Qatar if they lose their last match of the group.

Brussels riot
November 27, 2022

IHF Trophy Tourney: Nigeria under 18, 20 teams emerge continental champions 

The Nigerian representatives defeated host Ivory Coast in the final of both categories in front of their disappointed home fans.

IHF Trophy Tournament for Africa in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
November 26, 2022

World Cup: Messi hits Maradona’s record as Argentina stave off elimination against Mexico

The major highlight of the first half came in the 45th minute when Mexican forward Alexis Vega curled an accurate free-kick.

Lionel Messi
November 26, 2022

Qatar 2022: Mbappe’s brace against Denmark sends France into World Cup round of 16 

Two second half goals by Kylian Mbappé saw France triumph over Denmark and booked their place in the round of 16.

Kylian Mbappe
November 25, 2022

World Cup: Host Qatar crash out as Netherlands, Ecuador play out draw

Ecuador and Netherlands played a 1-1 draw Friday night to seal the fate of the host in the competition.

Ecuador v Netherlands
November 24, 2022

Iran arrests footballer for insulting World Cup team, criticising crackdown on protesters

Voria Ghafouri, who was omitted from the country’s squad for the ongoing FIFA World Cup has been a regular critic of the government of Iran even during his time with the national team.

Voria Ghafouri
November 24, 2022

Qatar 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup history in Portugal’s dramatic victory over Ghana

With the goal, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner becomes the first-ever player to score in five different FIFA World Cup finals.

Ronaldo v Ghana
November 24, 2022

Qatar 2022: Switzerland pip Cameroon as Africa awaits first World Cup goal

Breel Embolo scored his first World Cup goal against the country of his birth as Switzerland pipped wasteful Cameroon 1-0 in Group G opener on Thursday.

November 23, 2022

Nigerian club Lobi Stars rule out move to sign Ronaldo

The reports linking the Lobi Stars did not sit well with the Nigerian club and has subsequently denied the rumours in a statement on its verified Twitter page.

Ronaldo/Lobi Stars