Rédaction Africa Links 24 with James Agberebi
Published on 2024-02-24 20:10:21
Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers put on a star performance, scoring two goals as Rangers demolished Hearts 5-0 in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. Dessers has been in fine form this season, finding the back of the net 12 times in 24 league appearances for Rangers. In all competitions, the 29-year-old has scored a total of 16 goals. Additionally, he is currently joint third in the goal-scoring charts with his Rangers teammate James Tavernier.
The recently appointed Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Eno, has been silently making a significant impact on Nigerian sports. Despite his low profile, he has been working behind the scenes to bring positive changes to the sports sector.
A group of 18 Nigerian track and field athletes based in the United States of America are set to join Nigeria’s camp in Accra, Ghana, in preparation for the 2024 Africa Games. The tournament is scheduled to take place in three Ghanaian cities next month.
In a warm-up game ahead of a novelty match at Onikan Stadium in Lagos, the Amalgamated Team managed to secure a convincing victory over the Punch team. This victory has raised expectations for the upcoming match.
The late coach Sebastian Broderick, who previously coached the Golden Eaglets, was laid to rest in Benin City, Edo State. In his honor, a commemorative match was played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium between Internationals and his former club, Bendel Insurance FC.
Overall, Nigerian sports enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to in the coming months as both the athletes and administrators are making significant contributions to the development and success of sports in the country. The performance of Cyriel Dessers, the impact of Senator John Owan Eno, and the upcoming Africa Games are all indicators of the positive trajectory of Nigerian sports.
