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...
UCL: We Will Have To Fight To Win – Ancelotti Speaks Ahead Real Madrid Vs Braga
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says his team would need to put up a fight to defeat Braga in their UEFA Champions League fixture on Wednesday, November 8 at the Santiago Bernabeu. A win over Braga would guarantee qualification to the round of 16 for Los Blancos. It is unclear whether midfield stalwart Jude Bellingham would be in the game due...
2022 U-17 WAFU B:’ We Will Subdue Côte d’Ivoire’ —Golden Eaglets Coach, Ugbade
Golden Eaglets head coach Nduka Ugbade has expressed confidence that his side will subdue Cote d’Ivoire in the semi-finals of the U-17 WAFU B on Tuesday. The last four of the regional qualifying tournament will kick off today (Tuesday) with Nigeria...
Odion Ighalo Departs Saudi Arabia Club Al Hilal
Saudi Arabia club Al Hilal has announced that former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo will leave the club. Al Hilal made the announcement on their Twitter handle. “Thanks @ighalojude 🦅 Wishing you good luck and success 💙 #AlHilal.” Ighalo joined Al Hilal on 29 January 2022 and finished his first season as the league’s top scorer with 24 goals. READ ALSO: Ronaldo Speaks On Leaving...
Maguire Has No Place At Manchester United – Gallas
Former Chelsea defender, William Gallas says it will be difficult for Man United defender, Harry Maguire to retain his spot in the defence at Old Trafford despite his impressive display at the 2022 World Cup. According to him, the club is “too big” for the Red Devils captain, explaining that this is the reason the former Leicester City man has...
2023 AFCONQ: Osimhen Emerges Top Scorer Ahead Salah, Mane
Victor Osimhen finished as top scorer in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Osimhen shone throughout the qualifiers, scoring more goals than the likes of Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah. The Napoli hitman netted a hat-trick as the Super Eagles thrashed Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in their final qualifying fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday...
Mount To Miss Man United’s Next Two EPL Games With Injury
Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is set to miss the club’s next two Premier League matches with injury. According to United, Mount is expected to be out until after the international break because of a “small complaint” sustained in last weekend’s 2-0 defeat by Tottenham. Mount joined United from Chelsea in June in a deal worth an initial £55m. United’s next league...
Two Abia Warriors Players Missing
Abia Warriors FC declared that Henry Udezuka and Christian Uzorji have absconded from the team’s camp. The club’s management disclosed this in a press release made available to ABN TV. The Abia-based outfit maintained that the duo are still members of the club. READ ALSO: Messi Will Play At 2026 World Cup – Tapia “This is to inform the public that Henry Udezuka...
Osimhen Alone Can’t Help Chelsea – Gallas
Former Chelsea defender William Gallas says Victor Osimhen alone can’t solve his former club’s problem. Chelsea have struggled in the Premier League this season despite spending big in the transfer window last summer. A place in next season’s UEFA Champions League is out of reach as the Blues are currently languishing in 11th position on the Premier League table. Mauricio Pochettino’s side...
Arsenal, Palace Clash In EPL Opener
The 2022/23 Premier League actions resume today with Arsenal travelling to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace in a London derby in their opening game. For the third season in a row, Arsenal will begin their new campaign with a London derby; the ...