AFCON 2021: Eagles Displayed Physical Power Against Egypt – Ike Shorunmu
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu has expressed delight with the physical attitude of the Super Eagles in their win against Egypt in the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerian team, which outplayed their Egyptian opponents won the game by a solitary goal scored by Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho at the 30th minute. READ ALSO: Why Akpeyi Lost His...
2021 AFCON: How We ‘Tamed’ Mohamed Salah – Austine Eguavoen
Super Eagles head coach Austine Eguavoen has revealed how his side stopped Egypt captain Mohamed Salah in Tuesday night’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash. The Liverpool star failed to make much impact in the game with his side going down to a 1-0 defeat. Much was expected from the forward following his superlative displays for Liverpool this season,...
AFCON 2021: Queiroz In Heated Exchange With Egyptian Fan After Loss To Nigeria
Carlos Queiroz was spotted arguing with an Egyptian fan following the Pharaohs’ dismal performance against Nigeria on Tuesday. The seven-time African champions suffered a 1-0 loss thanks to a Kelechi Iheanacho’s wonder strike. The Eagles were by far the more dangerous side for the entirety of the encounter and could have increased the gap if it was not for Mohamed El-Shennawy’s...
Carabao Cup Semi-Final: Tuchel Names Chelsea Squad To Face Tottenham In Second-Leg
Chelsea’s squad to face Tottenham Hotspur in tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg tie has been revealed. According to Football London, Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel has named a 25-man squad to face Tottenham. Chelsea had won the first-leg 2-0 at Stamford Bridge last week. Tuchel’s men head to the game following a 5-1 win against Chesterfield in the FA Cup last Saturday. READ...
AFCON 2021: No Hiding Place For Sudan – Adepoju
Former Nigerian midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has predicted that the Super Eagles will overcome Sudan in Saturday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D game. Adepoju stated this in an interview with Brila FM, where he revealed that there will be no hiding place for the Sudanese team. “Super Eagles has what it takes to take care of Sudan. “I am sure they...
NFF Doesn’t Believe In Nigerian Coaches – Christian Chukwu
Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, on Sunday, said the present leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation does not believe in indigenous coaches. He said this following the 3-1 win against Sudan recorded in the Africa Cup of Nations by the Super Eagles led by Augustine Eguavoen on an interim basis. “I can assure you that the present Nigeria Football Federation...
I’m At Aston Villa To Make A Difference – Coutinho
Aston Villa loan star Philippe Coutinho is ready to put Barcelona in his rear view mirror. The Brazilian is a surprise signing for the Villains, with his connection to manager Steven Gerrard proving crucial in securing the attacker’s services. Coutinho came on to great effect in the Premier League against Manchester United, helping the team turn around a 0-2 deficit to...
AFCON 2021: Eguavoen Reveals Who Should Get Most Credit After Nigeria Defeated Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has said that his players should get the ‘most credit’ after defeating Guinea-Bissau at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday. Recall that the Super Eagles defeated Guinea-Bissau in their final Group D fixture on Wednesday night, thanks to goals from Umar Sadiq and William Troost-Ekong. Eguavoen’s men qualified as Group D winners...
AFCON 2021: “We Do The Talking On Pitch” – Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has said that Nigeria now do the talking on the pitch at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Troost-Ekong, who was the man-of-the-match against Guinea-Bissau, told newsmen during a post-match conference that there were many questions about him and the team’s chances coming into the tournament, adding however that the team’s...
AFCON 2021: We’re Not Perfect – Super Eagles Captain, Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has said the team is not perfect and makes mistakes that can be corrected with each game at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Troost-Ekong, who was the man-of-the-match on Thursday, told newsmen during a post-match conference that the team was still a work in progress, adding it is improving with...
