EPL: Haaland Will Not Start In Liverpool Team – Mark Goldbridge
Football pundit, Mark Goldbridge has claimed that Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland would not get into Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool starting team. Haaland has been impressive since joining Man City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022. The 23-year-old has broken different records, including scoring the most goals in a Premier League campaign last season. The Norway international has been impressive also this season. He currently...
Mourinho Good Enough To Coach Barca – Peseiro
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro believes Jose Mourinho has what it takes to manage Barcelona. Peseiro, who took Nigeria to the final of the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where the team lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast, stated this in an interview with Spanish outlet, Sport. Recall that Mourinho is current;y out of managerial job after he was sacked by...
Hodgson Resigns As Crystal Palace Coach
Roy Hodgson stepped down as manager of Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace on Monday, just hours before their crucial clash with relegation rivals Everton. Former England boss Hodgson had been under fire from Palace fans amid the club’s slide towards the relegation zone. The 76-year-old was taken to hospital for tests on Thursday after falling ill. “I understand, given recent circumstances, it...
PSG Aims Replacement Of Mbappe With Osimhen
Victor Osimhen is considered one of the top candidates to replace Kylian Mbappe at PSG. The 25-year-old is expected to leave the French champions on a free transfer at the conclusion of the season, after years of speculation about a move to Real Madrid. Los Blancos remain the favourites to sign the France captain, despite reports that the two parties have yet to...
Honored And Proud – Peseiro Thanks President Tinubu For Rewarding Super Eagles
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has expressed his delight following the national honour bestowed on the team. Peseiro and his players were received at the Presidential Villa by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday. The Portuguese and his players were awarded with national honours, plots of land as well as flats in the Federal Capital Territory. “Honored and proud. We were...
President Tinubu Rewards Super Eagles With National Honours, Plots Of Land In FCT
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, rewarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria with a national award (Member of the Order of the Niger, MON) flats in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and piece of land. President Tinubu made the pronouncement when he received the players and officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation...
Peseiro Should Be Sacked Despite Leading Eagles To AFCON 2023 Final, Says Idah
Former Nigerian international Peterside Idah has called for the sack of Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro despite leading the team to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nigeria lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in the final on Sunday. The ex-international questioned the gaffer’s defensive approach to games which he said is new to the country. “You know,...
COMPLETE LIST: All AFCON Awards
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) ended on Sunday, February 11, with the hosts Ivory Coast beating the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in 90 minutes. The game was followed by an award ceremony where the Eagles received their silver medal and Ivory Coast lifted the illustrious trophy. Best Goalkeeper – Ronwen Williams (South Africa) Fair Play Team Award – South Africa Golden Boot Winner – Emilio Nsue...
AFCON 2023: Difficult To Believe We Won Title – Cote d’Ivoire Coach, Fae
Cote d’Ivoire head coach, Emerse Fae says he can’t describe the overwhelmingly great feeling of guiding the Elephants to glory on home soil. The hosts came from almost being knocked out to winning the title. Fae’s side came from a goal down to seal an emphatic 2-1 win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan...
AFCON: Ivory Coast Outplayed Nigeria, Jose Peseiro
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has acknowledged that the Elephants of Ivory Coast were the superior side following his team’s loss in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. In the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, hosts Ivory Coast overcame a strong deficit to defeat Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria 2-1. Striker Sebastien Haller scored a thrilling late winner to cap off...
