WAFCON 2022: We Can Beat Super Falcons – Burundi Coach, Niyonkuru
Burundi’s head coach Gustave Niyonkuru has said his team is prepared to prove a point at the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco next month. While sharing his final squad on Thursday morning, Niyonkuru made it clear they have worked on ...
Kylian Mbappe Told He Won’t Play One More Minute For PSG
Rolland Courbis, a former French defender, has criticized PSG star Kylian Mbappe. Courbis has stated that the 24-year-old sensation would never play for the French champions again. He was speaking in response to the player's contract dispute with the club. “You don’t think you’re going to play for a year and say goodbye to us! “If that’s your idea, have a reunion with...
“Age Cheating Won’t Be Tolerated” – Sports Minister Warns
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has warned that any attempts at age cheating in the National Youth Games would not be tolerated. Enoh, who emphasised the importance of upholding the integrity of the games by strictly adhering to the age requirement, called on participating states in the games to embrace the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. He also...
U-20 WWC: Falconets Head Coach Danjuma Confident His Team Will Soar Above France
Falconets head coach Chris Danjuma is banking on the special ‘Nigerian Spirit’ to help his side prevail against France in their Group C clash against at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Danjuma’s girls will take on Bleuettes at the Estadio Nacional, San Jose on Thursday night (Friday morning in Nigeria). The Falconets will be up against one of the tournament’s...
EPL: Man City Crush Arsenal 5-0 At Etihad
Ten-man Arsenal were completely outplayed by Manchester City as they slumped to the bottom of the Premier League. It is the first time since 1954 that the Gunners have lost their three opening games of the league season and this match was effectively over by half-time. City captain Ilkay Gundogan and striker Ferran Torres scored in the first 12 minutes and...
U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles To Face Uganda In Quarter-Final
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will confront Uganda in the quarter-finals at the ongoing 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt. Ladan Bosso’s finished second in Group A after defeating Mozambique 2-0 in their final group game on Saturday night. Uganda confirmed their place in the last eight after a 0-0 draw against South Sudan on Sunday night. The Young Cranes finished in...
I Love The Intensity In Premier League – Varane
Manchester United defender, Raphael Varane has revealed that he’s enjoying the intensity of the Premier League. Varane joined signed from Real Madrid in the summer, in a bid to turn United into title contenders. Despite a series of indifferent results this term, Varane is pleased with his integration into the team and adaptation to the Premier League. READ ALSO: Fire Service May...
Oladapo Afolayan Joins Bolton Wanderers
England-born Nigerian footballer, Oladapo Afolayan has joined Bolton on loan from West Ham until the end of the season. The 23-year-old striker made a goalscoring debut for the Hammers last month in a 4-0 victory against Doncaster Rovers in the FA Cup and is understood to have been recommended to the League Two side by ex-skipper Kevin Nolan. “We are really...
NFF Finally Sacks Gernot Rohr, Appoints New Super Eagles Interim Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has terminated Gernot Rohr’s contract as the Super Eagles coach. Subsequently, the football federation appointed Augustine Eguavoen, currently its Technical Director, as the Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles on an interim basis. “This is with immediate effect, and follows the termination of the relationship with Franco-German Gernot Rohr, who has been in charge of the three...
Samuel Chukwueze Sends Villarreal Into Champions League Semi-Final
Samuel Chukwueze scored in the 88th minute to help giant-killers, Villarreal qualifies for the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League beating Bayern Munich 2-1 on aggregate.......
