Orban Threatens To Quit Gent Over Bench Role
Nigeria forward, Gift Orban, has lashed out at his Belgian Pro League club, KAA Gent, and threatened to move elsewhere if manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck does not give him more playing time. Orban recently lost his place in the Gent’s team following a barren spell in front of goal. The 22-year-old scored for the second consecutive game after coming off the bench...
Talents Without Experience Don’t Win Games – Desailly Warns Chelsea
Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly has warned the Blues to change their transfer policy of signing talents without experience if the club must compete in the Premier League. The Blues are in 11th place in the Premier League, as they prepare to take on leaders Tottenham on Monday. While the Stamford Bridge club can narrow the gap to Spurs with a win,...
2026 WCQ: We Must Not Show Super Eagles Respect — Ex-Zimbabwe Head Coach
Former Zimbabwe head coach, Sunday Chidzambwa, has charged the country’s senior men’s national team, Warriors, not to show Nigeria’s Super Eagles respect. The Super Eagles will take on Zimbabwe on matchday two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The game will take place inside the Huye Stadium in Rwanda on 19 November 2023. Prior to the game against the Super Eagles,...
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles’ Group Opponent Rwanda Appoints German Coach
The Super Eagles’ Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying opponent, Rwanda, has appointed German-born Torsten Frank Spittler as their new head coach. The Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA) announced Spittler’s appointment in a communiqué on their X handle. “FERWAFA is pleased to announce that Mr. Torsten Spittler Frank (61) has been appointed as the new head coach of Rwanda’s men’s national...
2023 AFCON: Early Preparation Will Be Key For Super Eagles – Rufai
Former Nigerian international, Peter Rufai has called for early preparation for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nigeria will battle host Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea in Group A of the tournament. The Super Eagles will commence their campaign against Equatorial Guinea on January 14, 2024, at the Stade Olympique Alassane Quattara, Abidjan. However,...
2024 Olympic Qualifiers: Nnadozie Hails Fans For Cheering Super Falcons To Victory
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed appreciation to the fans for their massive support in the team’s 4-0 win over Ethiopia on Tuesday in a 2024 Olympic games qualifiers at the Moshood Abiola Stadium. Recall that Atletico Madrid forward Rasheedat Ajibade scored a brace in the encounter while Asisat Oshoala and Uchenna Kanu scored a goal apiece. The first leg...
Osimhen Battles Mane, Mahrez, Salah, Others For 2023 CAF Player Of The Year Award
As expected, Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has been nominated for the 2023 CAF Africa Men’s Player of the Year award. CAF announced the 30-man nominees on their X handle on Wednesday. Osimhen will contend for the award against stars like Mohamed Salah, Riyad Mahrez, Sadio Mane, Hakim Ziyech, Sofyane Amrabat, Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi and Mohammed Kudus. Also shortlisted...
Super Eagles Will Make Good Impact At 2023 AFCON – Babangida
Former Nigerian international, Tijani Babangida says he’s optimistic the Super Eagles will make a good impact at the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nigeria has been pitted alongside Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau in Group A. However, the team will commence their campaign against Equatorial Guinea on January 14, 2024, at the Stade Olympique Alassane Quattara, Abidjan. READ...
2024 Olympics Qualifiers: Super Falcons Ready For Ethiopia Test — Madugu
Super Falcons interim head coach Justine Madugu says the team is battle ready for Wednesday’s clash against Ethiopia. The nine-time African champions were held to a 1-1 draw by the Ethiopians in the first leg in Addis Ababa last week. Both teams will clash again in the reverse fixture at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Madugu claimed his girls were disappointed with...
Bellingham Plays With Germany’s Mentality – Mijatovic
Former Real Madrid striker and sporting director Pedja Mijatovic has revealed that Jude Bellingham plays with Germany’s mentality which has made him succeed at the club. Mijatovic admits he’s long been a fan of the England midfielder. “I have known Bellingham for years and his departure from England at such a young age to the Bundesliga has made him imbued with...
