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2022 W’Cup Playoff: Addition Of Amuneke Has Strengthen Eagles Technically –Garba

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Former Nigerian midfielder, Garba Lawal believes the addition of Emmanuel Amuneke to the technical crew has strengthen Super Eagles quest of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Recall that last month the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) retained Eguavoen as the interim coach of the senior national team and also added Amuneke to be part of the technical crew...

Nigeria vs Ghana: Eguavoen Will Have Difficulty In Choosing Players – Tijani Babangida

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Former Nigeria winger, Tijani Babangida has said Austin Eguavoen will have difficulty in selecting the team to face Ghana in the World Cup playoff later this month. Babangida said this while speaking on how the Super Eagles can conquer perennial rivals Ghana. Nigeria and Ghana will do battle later this month with the eventual winner assured of a place in Qatar...

Burnley vs Leicester: Lookman, Iheanacho, Ndidi, Look Forward To Victory in FA Cup Showdown

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The trio of Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman, would hope to help Leicester City end their poor run in the Premier League when they visit Burnley on Tuesday.   Going into today’s fixture Leicester are winless in their last five Premier League games, losing three and drawing two. Leicester’s last win came on 28 December, 2021, when they edged Liverpool...

Ighalo Credits Watford For Career Success

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Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo has explained how playing for Premier League club Watford has helped him in his career. Ighalo linked up with Watford in 2014 and was integral in the club’s promotion to the Premier League in the 2014–15 season. The 32-year-old scored 33 goals In 82 league appearances for the Hornets before moving to Chinese Super League outfit Changchun...

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Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti heaped plaudits on his players following their hard-fought 2-1 win against Lazio on Sunday. Fabian Ruiz netted deep into stoppage time to hand all three points to the Partenopei. Spalletti praised his side for fighting hard to win the game. “The team played good football in the second half, and it’s true that Pedro’s wondergoal got Lazio on...

I’ve learnt A Lot From Tuchel – Christensen

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Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has disclosed that he has learned a lot from Thomas Tuchel since he became manager of the club. The Danish international is not an automatic starter at the club and is likely to leave when his contract expires in the summer. However, Christensen is delighted with the way he has improved under Tuchel and the number of...

Iwobi Thrilled With Performance Despite Everton’s Defeat To Man City

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"He Is Playing With Incredible Consistency" — Lampard Showers Praises On Iwobi

Alex Iwobi was happy with his performance despite Everton’s agonizing 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in their Premier League clash on Saturday. Iwobi has caught the eye since Frank. Lampard’s appointment at the end of January and was named in the starting XI for the third successive match in a three-man attack alongside Anthony Gordon and Richarlison. The Nigeria international produced...

Liverpool FC Win Carabao Cup

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Liverpool FC have won the 2022 Carabao Cup 11-10 on penalties against Chelsea. Chelsea’s goalkeeper Kepa missed the 22nd penalty kick in a thrilling final. Details shortly…

FIFA Bans Matches In Russia, No Flag Or National Anthem For Team

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Putin Describes US House Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Trip Carefully Planned Provocation

FIFA has ordered Russia to complete their upcoming matches without their flag, anthem and as the Football Union of Russia in neutral territory, following the invasion of Ukraine. Several nations have announced that they will refuse to play Russia, including England, as well as Poland, Czech Republic and Sweden. World Cup play-offs would see Russia face Poland then either the Czech...

Senator Orji Kalu Fitness Challenge Video Goes Viral

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A front-runner presidential aspirant and former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu has shown physical and mental fitness in a new video sighted by ABN TV. The Senate Chief Whip was seen jogging, in a way that shows his fitness. The capacity of some presidential aspirants ahead of 2023, particularly their physical fitness has come under serious questioning. Watch The Video...

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