Below is New Telegraph’s weekly sports news roundup of the 15 most important Nigerian news stories from Monday, July 15 to Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Heartbreaking news again for England, Spain become European champions

England remain in the hunt for their first silverware since 1966 after losing to Spain in the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin, Germany, yesterday.

Spanish substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winning goal in the 86th minute…read more

2024 Copa America Final: Argentina beat Colombia to win record 16th title

Argentina successfully defended their Copa America title on Monday morning, July 15, after a 1-0 victory over Colombia.

The Albiceleste needed a goal from a substitute in extra time…read more

Mourinho moves to Moffi as Fenerbahce builds team that can compete in Europe

Super Eagles striker Tarem Moffi has been given the chance to work with one of the most successful coaches in football history, Jose Mourinho, as the Portuguese tactician looks to build a formidable team at Fenerbahce ahead of the new season.

Mourinho, who was appointed coach of the Yellow and Blacks last month, has…read more

Copa America 2024: Messi becomes the most decorated player in football history

Captain of Argentina, Lionel Messihas become the player with the most trophies in football history.

Messi played 60 minutes as his country defeated Colombia 1-0…read more

Real unveil Mbappe in packed Bernabeu stadium

Kylian Mbappe has been officially introduced as a Real Madrid player in a packed Bernabeu stadium.

The imminent arrival of the 25-year-old French captain after the expiration of his…read more

Falcons take on Olympic champions in friendly match

Tomorrow the Super Falcons will play a friendly match against reigning Olympic champions Canada, New Telegraph reports.

The competition is part of the preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games…read more

It will be a disaster if Eagles fail to qualify for the World Cup – Okpala

Former Super Eagles assistant coach Sylvanus Okpala has said it would be disastrous for the country if it fails to qualify for the 2026 World Cup despite the precarious position the country was in.

Speaking on a radio programme monitored in Lagos…read more

Eagles drop further in latest FIFA rankings as Spain climb to 3rd

The latest FIFA rankings show the Super Eagles have dropped to 39th position, down from their previous position of 38th. Spain, the new champions of Europe, climbed five places to claim third position worldwide.

The Super Eagles, currently without a manager after Finidi George’s…Read more

Why Falcons Lost to Canada – Waldrum

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum attributes the team’s friendly defeat to Canada to a combination of tactical and executional blunders, insisting that his team has shown marked improvement since being knocked out in the round of 16 at the last Women’s World Cup.

Canada won the match 1-0 thanks to a goal from Jordyn Huitema in the 18th minute…read more

Rodri and Morata risk UEFA suspension

European Football Association (UEFA) has launched disciplinary proceedings against Spanish striker Álvaro Morata and his team-mate Rodri for singing about a sovereignty claim over Gibraltar.

Morata and Rodri sang the song during La Roja’s European Championship title…read more

Davis Cup: Nigeria advances to Euro/Africa Group II with win over CIV

Nigeria recovered from a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Namibia to beat Ivory Coast 3-0 in their third leg of the Davis Cup Africa Group III Qualifier in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital.

The victory boosted Nigeria’s chances of promotion to the World Group…read more

Olympics: Dollars rain down on Nigerian team athletes

In a bid to boost Team Nigeria’s morale, the Federal Government has announced significant financial incentives for athletes who win medals at the 2024 Olympic Games, which begin next week in Paris, France.

The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, yesterday revealed…read more

Adams: I lost a friend, says Adeyinka Adeboye

Adeyinka Adeboye, the Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports to the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has expressed his sincere condolences to the family of the late Hon. Ekene Adams, describing him as a true friend.

Former SSA to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…read more

Paris 2024: Falcons land in Bordeaux tonight

Nigeria’s 2004 quarter-finalists arrive in the French city of Bordeaux tonight as the countdown begins for their first appearance in the women’s Olympic football tournament in 16 years.

The nine-time African champions, who have an interesting…read more

Minister, NFF and others mourn late House Speaker Adams

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, joins others in mourning the passing of Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Ekene Adams, who passed away on Tuesday morning.

It was reported that the 39-year-old who represents Chikun/Kajuru…read more

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