UCL: Don’t Underestimate Lille – Cole Warns Chelsea
Chelsea legend Joe Cole has warned his former club not to underestimate Lille. The Blues initially drew the French champions before UEFA declared the draw ‘void’ after a ‘technical problem’. The draw was repeated and Chelsea once again drew Lille, who Cole played for in the 2011/12 season. “Chelsea will be very, very happy with that but I’d put a word of...
“It’s A Huge Frustration” — Rohr Bitter After Been Sacked
Gernot Rohr can’t hide his disappointment following his sacking as Super Eagles head coach weeks ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Rohr was dismissed by the Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday as a result of poor performances. “It’s a huge frustration, but I don’t want to argue, it’s not my style,” the 68-year-old told AFP. “(I’m) convinced that...
Aguero Set To Announce Retirement From Professional Football
Argentina striker Sergio Aguero is set to announce his retirement from professional football on Wednesday less than six months after joining Barcelona. Aguero will make the announcement at a press conference in Barcelona. The former Manchester City and Atletico Madrid star has struggled with injuries and health problems since moving to Spain, making only five appearances for the Catalan side. READ ALSO: We...
Champions League Draw To Be ‘Entirely Redone’ After Error — UEFA
The draw for the last 16 of the Champions League is to be “entirely redone” after an embarrassing technical error, European football’s governing body UEFA said on Monday. UEFA blamed a “material error” due to a “technical problem with the software of an external service provider” as it announced that the draw for the first knockout round of its flagship...
Lukaku Will Return To Italy In Future – Agent
The agent of Romelu Lukaku has said that the Chelsea striker will return to Serie A before the end of his career. The Belgium international represented Inter Milan between August 2019 and August 2021, scoring 64 goals and registering 16 assists in 95 appearances for the Italian champions in all competitions. Lukaku returned to Chelsea during the recent transfer window in...
Cavani Desperate To Leave Manchester United
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is supposedly eyeing an exit from the club next month. The Uruguay international has endured an injury-hit 2021-22 season and has only made eight appearances in all competitions this term due to a tendon issue. Cavani was strongly linked with an exit from Man United over the summer, but he ultimately stayed put after his 12-month...
Eguavoen Speaks On Appointment As Super Eagles Interim Head Coach
Austine Eguavoen has called for support from Nigerians following his appointment as interim head coach of the Super Eagles. Eguavoen’s appointment was announced on Sunday night following the sacking of erstwhile head coach Gernot Rohr. The former defender will now guide the Super Eagles to the 2021 Africa of Nations in Cameroon. He has now has the task of putting together a...
Why NFF Decided To Sack Rohr – Amaju Pinnick
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that the decision to sack Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr was to prevent a major disaster from happening to the senior national team. He made this known in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, where he said that the NFF gave the German tactician all the necessary support...
Chelsea Must Do Everything To Keep Rudiger – Keown
Arsenal hero Martin Keown says Chelsea must do what they can to keep hold of Toni Rudiger. Chelsea currently remain at a stalemate with Rudiger regarding a possible contract extension. The former Roma man could walk away for free at the end of the season and seek a lucrative deal elsewhere, but Keown has stressed his importance to the side. “He’s...
Sodje Okays Rohr’s Sack, Backs Eguaveon’s Appointment
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has supported the decision to sack Gernot Rohr and approved the appointment of Austine Eguaveon as new interim head coach of the team. The Nigeria Football Federation announced the sacking of Rohr on Sunday night. “The relationship between the Nigeria Football Federation and Mr Rohr has come to an end. We thank him for his...
