Super Eagles Can Win AFCON 2021 – Eguavoen
Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Austine Eguavoen has reiterated that the senior national team can lift the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations regardless of the time frame left for them to prepare. Eguavoen made this known in an interview with Brila FM, where he said that he’s optimistic of Nigeria’s chances at the tournament in Cameroon. Recall that the three-time...
“I Was Never In Nigeria Because Of Money” – Gernot Rohr
Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has denied reports that his decision to managed the Nigerian team was because of the money involved in it. Rohr, whose contract was recently terminated by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), made this known in an interview with ESPN. The German tactician, who was replaced by Austine Eguavoen as Super Eagles interim coach, stated that...
EPL Table: Klopp Reacts As Chelsea Drop Points
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has said that he didn’t expect that their Premier League rival Chelsea would drop points. On Thursday, Chelsea dropped two points after they played a 1-1 draw with Everton in a Premier League tie at Stamford Bridge. Mason Mount and Jarrad Brathwaite scored the goals to ensure Chelsea and Everton shared a point each. The result against Everton...
21st National Sports Festival Billed For November 2022
The 21st National Sports Festival tagged Delta 2022 is scheduled to take place in November 2022 following the resolution of the Technical Committee of the National Council on Sports. The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare disclosed this on Monday in Asaba, the Delta State Capital during the extra-ordinary National Council on Sports Meeting and Inauguration...
Eguavoen’s Experience Will Shape Up Eagles At AFCON 2021 – Sylvanus
Former Nigerian midfielder, Sylvanus Okpala believes the Super Eagles interim coach, Austine Eguavoen’s experience will come handy on the team at the fast-approaching 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Okpala, who was among the technical crew of late Stephen Keshi that won the 2013 AFCON title, told Brila FM in an interview that he’s optimistic Eguavoen will excel at the bi-annual...
We Will Miss Awoniyi During AFCON – Union Berlin Boss
Union Berlin manager Urs Fischer has admitted that the club will miss the services of Taiwo Awoniyi during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Awoniyi is expected to be named in Nigeria’s squad for the competition which will take place in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6. That will see the striker miss four Bundesliga games and the Cup derby...
“I Will Be Available For 2021 AFCON” – Osimhen
Victor Osimhen has assured that he will be available to represent Nigeria at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. There have been doubts over the availability of Osimhen taking part at the AFCON after he suffered a facial injury during a Serie A fixture between Napoli and Inter Milan in November. Osimhen suffered a fractured eye socket and cheekbone...
AFCON 2021: Osimhen’s Return, Welcome News For Super Eagles, Napoli – Okpala
Former Nigerian midfielder, Sylvanus Okpala has described Victor Osimhen’s return from injury as a cheering news for Napoli and the Super Eagles ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Recall that Osimhen suffered a left cheekbone and orbital fracture in Napoli’s Serie A clash against Inter Milan on November 21. However, the Nigerian international has made a...
“I Feared Playing Against Henry” – Carlo Cudicini Admits
Former Chelsea Italian goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has revealed that he used to ‘fear’ playing against Arsenal because of Thierry Henry. Cudicini spent nine years at Stamford Bridge between 2000 and 2009, though he was displaced by Petr Cech after he was signed. After spells at Tottenham and LA Galaxy, the 48-year-old has now returned to Chelsea as a loan player technical coach. Cudicini, speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at...
Group Set To Establish Football Club For Nomadic Fulani Children
Kautal Hore, a Fulani socio-cultural group, says it would establish a football association for nomadic children in Jigawa State. The State Chairman of the association, Alhaji Umar Dubantu, stated this in an interview with Newsmen in Dutse on Monday. According to him, the establishment of the association for the nomads will motivate and encourage the youth among them to actively partake...
