Messi Nominated In Three Categories For ESPY 2023 Award [See Full List]
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been nominated for three ESPY 2023 awards. ABC, an American television network, is presenting the honor. Messi had a tremendous year, scoring seven goals and contributing three assists to help Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In the final versus France at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner scored twice. Messi's effort has been...
Super Eagles Lacked Tactical Play Against Sierra Leone — Ikhana
Former Nigeria international Kadiri Ikhana has said the Super Eagles lacked tactical play despite their 3-2 win against Sierra Leone in Sunday’s 2023 AFCON qualifier. The Eagles booked their place at next year’s tournament following the hard-fought win against the Leone Stars. A brace from Victor Osimhen and a late goal from Kelechi Iheanacho sealed the win for the Eagles. Despite the...
I Can Win The 2023 Ballon d’Or – Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain and France forward, Kylian Mbappe, believes that he can beat other competitors to the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. The current favourites for the award are Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Norwegian striker Erling Haaland. Messi won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and was adjudged the best player of the tournament along with the French League title. Erling Haaland won the...
Super Eagles’ Best Yet To Come, Says Head Coach
Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has described the senior national team as a work in progress, saying the team’s fighting spirit will place it above its peers in the near future. Speaking on Nigeria’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over Sierra Leone in Liberia on Sunday, Peseiro said the team’s fighting spirit came to the fore when it seemed that the Leone...
I Will Remember England Hat-Trick Forever — Saka
England winger Bukayo Saka has said he will remember his first career hat-trick for the Three Lions forever. Saka was passed fit to start the game despite coming off after just 45 minutes of Friday’s 4-0 win over Malta due to an injury scare. The Arsenal was the star of the show as he netted thrice in the 7-0 thrashing of...
Arsenal Make New £60m Offer For Havertz
Arsenal have made an improved verbal offer worth £60million for Chelsea German international Kai Havertz, Daily Mail reports. The new package is understood to be worth a guaranteed £ 55 million plus an extra £5m in bonuses. Having seen their original offer of around £ 50 million turned down by Chelsea last week, Arsenal has continued talks with Chelsea over agreeing...
AFCONQ: Osimhen Is Nigeria’s Goal Machine – Babangida
Former Nigerian winger, Tijani Babangida has revealed that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen can be Nigeria’s goal machine if he gets the necessary assistance from his teammate. Recall that the Napoli star bagged a brace in the team’s 3-2 win over Sierra Leone in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Monrovia on Sunday, to help Nigeria seal qualification. READ...
It’s Difficult To Accept Mbappe As Captain, Says Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann has admitted it was “hard to stomach” Didier Deschamps’ decision to make Kylian Mbappe captain of the France national team ahead of him. Griezmann was widely touted as the favourite to replace Hugo Lloris’ who retired after the 2022 World Cup. But Deschamps opted to give the armband to Mbappe. The decision reportedly took Griezmann by surprise and caused a...
AFCON Qualifier: Nigeria Face Sierra Leone Tomorrow At 5pm
The AFCON qualifier will take place at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, Monrovia, Liberia. The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro has already released his 23-man team to face Sierra Leone. Nigeria previously defeated the Leon Stars in 2022, coming back from a goal down to win 2-1. The 2013 AFCON Champions will be expected to do the same when...
2023 AFCONQ: Leone Stars Will Make Things Difficult For Super Eagles — Peseiro
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro is expecting a difficult test against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. The three-time African champions will be the guests of Leone Stars at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, Monrovia on Sunday. Recent encounters between both teams have been keenly contested. The Leone Stars rallied to hold the Super Eagles to a 4-4 draw in November...
