Izuchukwu Okosi

Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.

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AFCON: Aboubakar’s Penalties Cancel Sangare’s Opener As Cameroon Defeat Burkina Faso

Hosts Cameroon began their quest for a sixth Africa Cup of Nations triumph on a winning note with captain Vincent Aboubakar converting two spot kicks as the Indomitable Lions came from behind to beat a resilient Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening

January 9, 2022

Sports

Video Assistant Referees To Be Used At AFCON 2021

Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be used at all 52 matches at this month’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time. The 2019 edition in Egypt only saw the technology introduced from the quarter-finals by the organisers, the

January 9, 2022

Sports

Nigeria, 23 Other African Countries Set To Battle For AFCON’s 2 Billion Naira Prize Money

The Confederation of African Football has announced that nearly $17 million will be shared as prize money at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will hope to win their fourth AFCON title in

January 9, 2022

Sports

Africa’s 2022 World Cup Playoffs Draw To Hold January 22 In Douala, Cameroon

The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations may be starting today (Sunday 9 January, 2022) but the Executive Committee of the Confederations of African Football (CAF) have announced that the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-offs draw will be

January 9, 2022

Entertainment

Nollywood Star Okonkwo Advocates Igbo Unity For Southeast Presidency In 2023

Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo has opined that prevalent disunity will hinder the chances of the Igbos to succeed in Nigeria politics. Okonkwo best known for his role in the blockbuster 1992 movie, Living In Bondage, has begun a career

January 8, 2022

Sports

Ighalo Plays 90 Minutes For Al-Shabab On Saturday, Doubtful For AFCON

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo was in action for 90 minutes on Saturday evening as his Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab were held to a 1-1 draw by Abha on Matchday 16 of the Saudi Pro League. Ighalo was

January 8, 2022

Entertainment·Lifestyle·Sports

Wizkid, Burna Boy Release ‘Ballon D’Or’ Song For African Giant Featuring UFC Fighter Kamaru Usman

Grammy award-winning Nigerian duo, Burna Boy and Wizkid have released a video for the African Giant’s new song ‘Ballon D’Or. Produced by Nigerian British producer P2j, the track is inspired by one of the most prestigious trophies

January 8, 2022

Sports

Vandrezzer Football Club Appoint Former Nigeria International Makinwa As New Head Coach

The management of Nigeria National League side Vandrezzer FC have announced former international Henry Makinwa as their new head coach. The former Katsina United manager is replacing coach Tony Bolus, and has put pen to paper on an initial

January 8, 2022

Entertainment·Lifestyle

Organisers Call For Submissions Ahead 18th Edition Of Africa Movie Academy Awards

Africa Film Academy (AFA), the organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs), has called for submissions ahead of its 18th edition in 2022. The organisers of the award announced this in a statement on Saturday, calling on filmmakers

January 8, 2022

Events·Sports

Christine Mboma Wins BBC Personality Of The Year Award

Becomes Second Namibian After Frankie Federicks Namibia’s Christine Mboma has been awarded the BBC African Sports Personality of the Year prize becoming the second Namibian after Frankie Federicks to win a BBC award. The 200m silver medallist achieved the feat beating other

January 8, 2022

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Izuchukwu Okosi

AFCON: Aboubakar’s Penalties Cancel Sangare’s Opener As Cameroon Defeat Burkina Faso

Video Assistant Referees To Be Used At AFCON 2021

Nigeria, 23 Other African Countries Set To Battle For AFCON’s 2 Billion Naira Prize Money

Africa’s 2022 World Cup Playoffs Draw To Hold January 22 In Douala, Cameroon

Nollywood Star Okonkwo Advocates Igbo Unity For Southeast Presidency In 2023

Ighalo Plays 90 Minutes For Al-Shabab On Saturday, Doubtful For AFCON

Wizkid, Burna Boy Release ‘Ballon D’Or’ Song For African Giant Featuring UFC Fighter Kamaru Usman

Vandrezzer Football Club Appoint Former Nigeria International Makinwa As New Head Coach

Organisers Call For Submissions Ahead 18th Edition Of Africa Movie Academy Awards

Christine Mboma Wins BBC Personality Of The Year Award

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