Ballon D’Or 2021: Give It To Lewandowski – Luis Suarez Tells Organizers
Barcelona and Uruguay legend, Luis Suarez has made a U-turn on his choice of who wins the 2021 ballon d’Or. Suarez, who had back in October tipped former Barcelona teammate, Lionel Messi for the award, saying, “Because in the Ballon d’Or you should not only look at what one has done in the year, but also you have to see...
Super Eagles: Minister Drums Support For Local Coach
Sports minister, Sunday Dare, may have thrown his weight behind the choice of a local coach to take over the Super Eagles coaching job. Speaking during TotalEnergies AFCON Trophy Tour in Lagos, yesterday, Dare spoke glowingly on the exploits of Nigerian ex-players, who led the Super Eagles to success in past editions of the competition. “At the 1980 AFCON, a 16-year-old...
Presidency Orders NFF To Sack Rohr Immediately
The Minister of Sports Sunday Dare has handed down the directives of the Presidency that the Super Eagles Manager Gernot Rohr should be relieved of his position forthwith. Our correspondent learnt that the president gave the order over the weekend and want everything surrounding the disengagement of the German sorted out immediately. “The presidency is aware of the poor performance of...
Winning EPL Title Remains Chelsea’s Priority – Mount
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount has revealed that winning this season’s Premier League remains the team’s biggest goal. The Blues won the Champions League last season, and reached the FA Cup final, and are now top of the Premier League. Mount, who came off the bench during a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday, told TribalFootball that they must go all...
Salah Dreams Of Winning Ballon d’Or
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah admits he would love to win the Ballon d’Or. The Egyptian winger, who has 37 goals and assists so far this season, is yet to win the highest individual honor in the European game. Despite being happy with what he has achieved with Liverpool as a team, Salah admits the hunger for individual honors is also present. READ...
Why I Hope To Stay At AC Milan For Life – Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has explained why he would love to ‘stay at Milan for life’ and jokes he could play with a third generation of the Maldini family. Ibrahimovic was a guest on Che Tempo Che Fa on Rai Tre to discuss his new book, ‘Adrenaline.’ He recently turned 40 and is still scoring goals, but his contract with the Rossoneri is...
EPL: Salah Gives Conditions To Sign New Liverpool Contract
Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah, wants assurances about the Premier League club’s plans for the coming years before he signs a new deal. According to Sky Sports, financial terms are not the only issue holding the 29-year-old back from extending his deal with the Reds. While Salah indeed wants more money, he also wants to ensure he will play for a club...
CAF Dismisses AFCON 2021 Cancellation Rumours
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has denied reports that the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations will be cancelled. CAF labelled the news coming from Europe as “lies and fake news”. There were reports on Thursday morning that the European Clubs Association’s (ECA) have decided not to release African players for the AFCON. Head of Media Relations and Operations, Lux September, hours...
Why Iheanacho Is Struggling At Leicester City – Eguavoen
Super Eagles interim coach, Austine Eguavoen has revealed that Kelechi Iheanacho’s inability to take his game to the next level was due to his misplaced role at Leicester City. Eguavoen, who is expected to list Iheanacho in his provisional squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, told Elegbete TV that the technical crew will figure out his perfect role...
AFCON 2021: Nigeria Has Many Quality Players To Defeat Salah-Dependent Egypt – Ogunjimi
The President of the Authentic Nigeria Football Supporters Club (ANFSC), Abayomi Ogunjimi a.k.a Bonfree has backed the Super Eagles to muster a challenge at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Ahead of Nigeria’s opening match against Egypt in Group D’s cracker, Ogunjimi declared his confidence in the Super Eagles to defeat the Pharaohs at the Roumde Adjia Stadium,...
