GROUP AMorocco 1-0 Burkina FasoThe 12th edition of the Women African Cup of Nations kicked off in Rabat Morocco on Saturday as host Nation, Morocco edge Burkina Faso thanks to a first half free-kick by their legendary captain, Ghizlane Chebbake.The goal came one minute before the half hour mark when Burkina Faso goalkeeper, Mariam Ouattara made a mess of the free-kick from the No. 7, which in the end define the result of the game.Senegal 2-0 UgandaOn Sunday, Senegal earned their first ever win in the competition thanks to goals in either half from Ndeye Diakhate and Nguenar Ndiaye, which…
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A T PNOVAK DJOKOVIC CONQUERED VAN RIJTHOVENAfter 2hr38, Novak Djokovic cruises into the Quarterfinal after winning the Round 4 with score of 6-2 4-6 6-1 6-2 against Tim Van Rijthoven on Center Court.He continues his quest for a 21st Grand Slam title and a seventh Wimbledon crown, a fourth in succession to equal Roger Federer’s record.SINNER COMMITS NO SINJannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 6-4 6-7 6-3 to become the fourth Italian male player in the Open Era to reach the quarterfinals in Wimbledon after Adriano Panatta, Davide Sanguinetti and Matteo Berrettini.Carlose Alcaraz departs Wimbledon after recording his best run…
A T PNADAL ROLLS ONRafael Nadal closes out a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 straight sets win over Lorenzo Sonego on Center Court in 2h4 on Saturday to reach a 20th consecutive grand slam matches won.The Spaniard moves into that fourth round where he’ll face Botic van de Zandschulp.Botic van de Zandschulp sealed progression into the fourth round thanks to a tough win over former Wimbledon semi finalist, Richard Gasquet.The Dutchman continues his fine form on grass to seal the win in four sets, taking it 7-5, 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-1.KYRGIOS NICKS TSITSIPASNick Kyrgios is through to the next round after coming from…
A T PDJOKOVIC NOT SLOWING DOWNNovak Djokovic is through to the fourth round in Wimbledon following his third win in the Championship, this time over Miomir Kecmanovic.The Serbian sealed an emphatic 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 straight set win over his fellow countryman to progress into the fourth round and continues his push for a fourth consecutive Wimbledon title.Awaiting him in the fourth round is 25-year-old dutch star, Tim Van Rijthoven, who sealed qualification following a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 straight set win over Nicoloz Basilashvili.On Sunday, Djokovic will fact van Rijthoven for the first time ever, as his Dutch opponent look to…
ATPNADAL POWERS INTO THE THIRD ROUNDRafael Nadal is through to the third round in Wimbledon following a four set win over Ricardas Berankis on Center Court on Thursday afternoon.The top seed took the tie 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to extend his Grand Slam winning run to 16 and set up a third round showdown with Lorenzo Sonego.Italian, Sonego eliminates Hugo Gaston in straight set on Court 14, taking it 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 to move one closer to equalling his best run in the Championship, which was a fourth round finish just last year.In his way to equal that run is…
ATPDJOKOVIC TAMES THANASINovak Djokovic sealed an expected win over Thanasi Kokkinakis in Center Court to book a place in the third round in Wimbledon.The top seed took the game 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to set up a third round meeting with his countryman, Miomir Kecmanovic who defeated Alejandro Tabilo in four sets, taking it 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, recording his best run in Championship.TIAFOE GETS A CHANCE FOR REDEMPTION VS. KUBLIKFrances Taifoe continues his run in the Championship with another straight sets win, this time over German qualifier, Maximilian Marterer.The American won 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 to equal his best run in…
WTAIGA SETS NEW RECORDWorld No.1 Iga Swiatek gets her Wimbledon campaign underway with a resounding 6-0, 6-3 straight set win over Qualifier, Jana Fett.The Pole has now set a new record for most consecutive wins in the 21st century with her 36th, overtaking Venus Williams’ previous record of 35.The great Serena Williams is in third with 34.Swiatek faces Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove of The Netherlands, who eliminated Sonay Kartal of The Great Britain, in the second round.SOFT WORK FOR BADOSA IN ROUND ONEPaula Badosa eases into the second round in Wimbledon following a 6-2, 6-1 straight set win over Louisa Chirico…
NOVAK POWERS ONDefending Champion, Novak Djokovic sealed a remarkable win on his return to the grass in the first round of the 2022 Wimbledon Championship on center court.Aiming to become the fourth player to win four consecutive Wimbledon title since Roger Federer between 2003 and 2006, the Serb defeated Soon Woo Kwon in four sets, 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 to set up a second round meeting with Thanasi Kokkinakis.WIMBLEDON MILESTONE FOR SIR MURRAYSir Andy Murray records his 60th victory in Wimbledon following victory over James Duckworth.Despite losing the first set, Murray won the next three sets to reach the second…
The Nigeria Professional Football League hit another low on Sunday, as Katsina United command their way to the three points rather than play to earn it.The matchday 35 fixture at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina saw South West side, Remo Stars take on the home side, Katsina United.Starting the Gameweek in the dropzone, the host were desperate of a win to see them move up to 45 points on the log and subsequently out of the relegation zone.They did make a good start to the game and established a 2-0 lead as early as the 28th minute thanks to…
Mikel Arteta finally have his man for £45 million on a five year contract.It’s been long coming all summer and the fact that Arsenal pulled off this transfer without Champions League football to offer shows they are actually smoking something good at the Emirates.Despite reported advances from Milan and Tottenham Hotspur, both who play in the Champions League next season, Mikel and Edu were able to convince the Brazilian their project is best suitable for his style.It’s a win-win for all three parties involved as Arsenal’s priority is Jesus and the player seems himself heading for a place where he…