AFCON 2023: Ex-Chelsea Midfielder, Mikel Obi Makes Prediction
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi has predicted the country to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. The 2023 AFCON will take place from January, 2024 and will be hosted by Ivory Coast. However, Mikel Obi firmly believes that Nigeria’s Super Eagles can clinch their fourth AFCON title in Ivory Coast. READ ALSO: No Going Back On October 28 Kick-Off...
No Going Back On October 28 Kick-Off Date – NNL
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has said the kick-off date for the 2023/24 season remains unchanged. The season is scheduled to start on Saturday, October 28. The Chief Operating Officer of the NNL, Dr Ayo Abdulrahman stated this on Thursday in Abuja. READ ALSO: 2023 AFCON: Super Eagles Will Be Tough Opponent For Cote D’Ivoire – Drogba Dr Abdulrahman said the board is...
2023 AFCON: Super Eagles Will Be Tough Opponent For Cote D’Ivoire – Drogba
Didier Drogba says coming up against the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be an “exciting challenge” for the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire. The hosts will face the three-time champions in Group A, alongside Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau following Thursday’s final draw in Abidjan. The former Chelsea forward said playing the Super Eagles promises to be a...
Osimhen Can Decide His Next Move – Esin
Former Nigerian international, Etim Esin has revealed that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen should be left alone to decide his next move. Recall that the Nigerian international was left furious after two seemingly insulting videos were posted to the club’s TikTok account, one of which had mocked him as begging for a penalty and then his miss from the spot...
Rooney Appointed Birmingham’s New Manager
Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney was hired as the new manager of Championship club Birmingham on Wednesday. Rooney has agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract to replace John Eustace at St Andrew’s after leaving Major League Soccer side DC United last week. Eustace, in charge for just 15 months, was sacked despite guiding Birmingham to sixth place in the Championship this season...
Man United Have Gone Backwards Under Ten Hag – Sherwood
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager, Tim Sherwood has claimed that Man United has gone backward under current manager Erik Ten Hag. Sherwood made this known in a chat with Metro, where he also criticized defender, Raphael Varane for adding no value to the club since he joined them in 2021 from Real Madrid. “Basically what they are doing is under Ten Hag buying...
Kovacic Should Have Recieved Two Red Cards Against Arsenal – Halsey
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has insisted that Man City midfielder, Mateo Kovacic should have been issued two red cards for his bad tackles against Arsenal. The English top flight’s referees were once again the center of controversy in several games. During the clash between last season’s top two teams, the referee failed to send off Mateo Kovacic for rough...
Osimhen Will Do Well If He Joins Chelsea, Says Mikel
Former Nigerian international, Mikel Obi has advised Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to choose Chelsea ahead of Man United. Mikel, who was part of the Super Eagles squad that lifted the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, made this known in the latest episode of The Obi One podcast. The former Chelsea star noted that Osimhen will excel as...
UK And Ireland Set To Host Euro 2028 After Turkey Withdraws Bid
A joint bid from the United Kingdom and Ireland to host Euro 2028 now has no rivals after Turkey withdrew from the bidding process, UEFA said on Wednesday. Britain and Ireland shelved plans to bid to host the 2030 World Cup to focus on staging the European Championship and their bid was already the favourite for the 2028 tournament. European football’s...
FIFA Appoints Referees, VAR Officials For Eagles, Saudi Arabia Friendly
World football governing body, FIFA has appointed Portuguese official Luis Godinho as referee for the international friendly match between three-time African champions Nigeria and Asian giants Saudi Arabia, coming up at the Estadio Municipal de Portimão next week Friday. Godinho will be assisted by compatriots Bruno Jesus (assistant referee 1), Tiago Costa (assistant referee 2), and Miguel Noguera (fourth official)...
