Super Eagles Arrives Oran Today For Algeria Friendly
The Super Eagles are expected to arrive in Oran on Monday (today) ahead of their second friendly against the Desert Foxes of Algeria. Jose Peseiro’s side held their last training session in Constantine on Sunday night. The West Africans will take on Algeria at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium, Oran on Tuesday night. The three-time African champions were held to a 2-2 draw...
We Respect Super Eagles – Algeria Head Coach
Desert Foxes of Algeria head coach Djamel Belmadi says he has total respect for the Super Eagles. The North Africans are unbeaten in their last three matches against the Super Eagles. Belmadi’s side defeated the Syli Stars of Guinea 1-0 last week Friday. The gaffer gave a number of newer players a run-out as the likes of Riyad Mahrez, Youcef Belaili, and...
Kaka Names Player That Deserves To Win Ballon d’ Or This Year
Former Real Madrid midfielder, Kaka, has identified Karim Benzema as the player that deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Kaka also believes it is not a given that Benzema will win the 2022 Ballon d’Or. Speaking to MARCA, Kaka was said: “I think he is a very favorite although you can never say one hundred per cent that they...
Moffi To Lead Super Eagles’ Attack Against Algeria
Lorient forward Terem Moffi is favoured to lead the Super Eagles attack in today’s friendly against Algeria. The team’s leading marksman Victor Osimhen is unavailable for the game as a result of injury. Moffi has impressed for his club this season, netting six times in eight league appearances. The 23-year-old has been impressive in all the team’s training session since they set...
La Liga Is More Technical Than Bundesliga – Lewandowski
Barcelona striker, Robert Lewandowski has revealed that playing in the Spanish League is more technical than the Bundesliga. In an interview with Kwartalnik Sportowy, Lewandowski said that leaving Bayern Munich for Barca has rejuvenated him. “In Spain, technical plays are more appreciated. In Germany, the focus is always on order, intensity and winning games. Here, every little technical trick or dribble...
Injury: Ndidi Out Of Algeria Vs Nigeria Friendly
Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out of the Super Eagles friendly game with Desert Foxes next Tuesday due to injury. This was revealed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on their Twitter handle on Thursday morning. Though the nature of the injury was not disclosed. Also, the NFF disclosed that Ndidi has left the Eagles camp and returned to England. The NFF wrote:...
UEFA To Replace Super Cup With Four-Team Tournament
Europe’s football governing body UEFA is considering plans to revamp the Super Cup. According to the Mail, as per Diario AS, the body are considering plans to replace the Supercup with a new four-team tournament, as they seek to increase their income. The tournament would consist of four teams in similar format to that of the Spanish Supercup currently. The invited teams...
I Never Told Gakpo, Timber Not To Join Man United, Says Van Gaal
Netherlands’ national team coach, Louis van Gaal has debunked reports that he advised the duo of Jurrien Timber and Cody Gakpo from joining Manchester United this summer. Reports had quoted some of the members of the Dutch squad as saying that the former Manchester United boss advised them against moving to Old Trafford. Former Ajax boss, Erik ten Hag joined Manchester...
I’m Delighted About Ancelotti’s Management At Real Madrid – Rudiger
Real Madrid defender Toni Rudiger has expressed his delight with the man-management of Carlo Ancelotti since he arrived at the club from Chelsea this summer. The German international in an interview with Sport1, stated that he has never experienced anything such from a coach. The 29-year-old may not have been working under him for long, but he already has glowing words for...
Algeria Hold First Training Session Ahead Super Eagles Friendly
The Desert Foxes of Algeria held their first training session on Monday night ahead of the international friendly against Nigeria. The session took place at the team’s training centre in Sidi Moussa. The players and their officials are expected to leave for Oran on Tuesday (today) for the game. The friendly is billed for the Miloud Hadefi Stadium, Oran on Tuesday, September...
