U-23 AFCON Qualifiers: Olympic Eagles Begin Camping In Ibadan Today
In preparation for their 2023 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Tanzania this month, the Nigeria U-23 team will begin camping in Ibadan on Monday, The 32 players invited to camp by Coach Salisu Yusuf and crew will train in Ibadan until a final squad is selected to depart Nigeria on 18th October for Dar es Salaam, for...
Argentina Could Have Won 2018 World Cup If… – Messi
Paris Saint-Germain winger, Lionel Messi says Argentina’s inability to win its opening game cost them the chance to win the 2018 World Cup. Recall that Argentina crashed out of the competition after losing 4-3 in the knockout stages. However, Messi in a chat with MSC football, stated that losing to Iceland contributed to their failure to win the World Cup. “The truth...
Klopp Accuses Arteta Of Influencing Referee’s Decision
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp has accused Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta of influencing referee’s decisions after the Reds’ fall at the Emirates Stadium. He specifically said the Spaniard pressured referee, Michael Oliver to issue unwarranted cards to Liverpool’s players during their 3-2 defeat to Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli (1) and Bukayo Saka were the scorers for Arsenal, while Darwin Nunez and Roberto Firmino...
Arteta Can’t Handle Big Name Players, Says Aubameyang
Former Gunners skipper, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has taken a swipe at Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, claiming he can’t handle ‘big players. Aubameyang, who joined Chelsea during the summer transfer window, infamously fell out with Arteta while he played for the Gunners. He spent four years in north London, scoring 92 goals in 163 games. This included just over two years with Arteta...
Lampard Praise Ronaldo After Man Utd’s 2-1 Win Against Everton
Everton manager, Frank Lampard has compared Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo to Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi following his side’s Premier League 2-1 defeat to the Red Devils on Sunday. Lampard watched as Ronaldo scored his 700th club career goal against Everton at Goodison Park. Ronaldo had been on 699 career goals in club football since September 15, but his 700 arrived against...
Woman Shot Dead In US By A Man He Defeated In Basketball Game
A 21-year-old Dallas woman was shot to death by a male friend who lost to her in a basketball pickup game, Nypost reported. According to the deceased family, Asia Womack was gunned down Monday evening after she played hoops with the man at T.G. Terry Park near her home, Fox 4 News documented. “This was supposed to be a friend of...
Walker Doubtful For 2022 World Cup After Groin Surgery
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is a big doubt for the World Cup in Qatar after undergoing groin surgery. Walker was forced off during the win over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday and missed the 5-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. City confirmed on Thursday that the defender underwent surgery this week...
I Have No Plans To Dump Chelsea – Chalobah
Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has denied reports circulating in social media that he has plans to leave Stamford Bridge. The versatile defender is in and out of the first team at present but is hoping for more game time under new boss Graham Potter. Chalobah was speaking after his side’s routine win in the Champions League group stages over AC Milan. “I...
EPL Celebrates Super Eagles Legend Okocha
Organizer of the English topflight, Premier League, has celebrated legendary Nigeria skipper Austin Okocha. The Premier League celebrated Okocha, who featured for Bolton Wanderers during his time in England, as part of its moves to commemorate the Black History Month. A two minutes video of Okocha exhibiting his skills at Bolton was published on the Premier League’s Twitter handle. Also a caption...
NPFL: Enyimba Unveil Five New Players
Enyimba have announced the signing of five new players ahead of the 2022/33 season, reports confirms. The quartet of Chibuike Nwaiwu, Nonso Nzediegwu, Murphy Ndukwu and Chijoke Mbaoma were all signed from Heartland Football Club of Owerri. Defensive midfielder James Oransaya linked up with the People’s Elephant from Nigeria National League outfit, Gateway United. Nwaiwu, a combative midfielder has joined on a...
