2023 AFCONQ: Why Super Eagles Must Approach São Tomé Game Like World Cup Final — Babayaro
Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Babayaro has urged the Super Eagles to approach Sunday’s 2023 AFCON qualifier against São Tomé and Principe like a World Cup final. The Eagles will round off their Group A qualifiers against already eliminated São Tomé inside the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. READ ALSO: Saudi League Might Be Better Than Ligue 1, Says...
2023 AFCONQ: I’m Ready To Prove My Worth Against Sao Tome – Torunarigha
Newly invited Super Eagles defender, Jordan Torunarigha has revealed that he’s ready to prove his worth if given the opportunity to play against Sao Tome and Principe in Sunday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. After making 31 appearances for Germany from U-15 to U-21 levels, Torunarigha switched allegiance to represent Nigeria at the senior international level, in...
Super Eagles Must Qualify For 2026 World Cup – Ndidi
Wilfred Ndidi says the Super Eagles can’t afford to miss out on a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the last edition of the World Cup hosted by Qatar. The three-time African champions lost out to their perennial rivals Black Stars of Ghana in the playoff. With the ticket to the 2023 Africa Cup...
Rubiales Resigns As Spain FA President Over Kissing Scandal
Luis Rubiales has confirmed he is resigning as the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation. This comes amid the ongoing investigations against him following his unsolicited kiss on Spain forward Jenni Hermoso. Earlier this week, Hermoso filed a criminal complaint, which led to prosecutors filing a case with Spain’s top court against Rubiales. READ ALSO: Super Eagles Must Qualify For 2026...
2023 AFCONQ: Osimhen Emerges Top Scorer Ahead Salah, Mane
Victor Osimhen finished as top scorer in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Osimhen shone throughout the qualifiers, scoring more goals than the likes of Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah. The Napoli hitman netted a hat-trick as the Super Eagles thrashed Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in their final qualifying fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday...
Mane Reveals Who Told Him To Join Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr forward, Sadio Mane has revealed the person who told him to join the Saudi Arabian club. Mane joined Al-Nassr from Bayern Munich in August for €30 million. The former Liverpool player had spent just a year with Bayern but struggled amid a serious leg injury and off-the-field drama. READ ALSO: 2023 AFCONQ: Osimhen Emerges Top Scorer Ahead Salah, Mane The 31-year-old was...
I’m Done Playing In England – Plumptre
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has disclosed that she has no intention of playing her football in England. Plumptre was part of the Super Falcons squad that narrowly lost via penalty shootouts to England in the round of 16 of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Recall that Plumptre is a free agent after leaving Leicester City...
Nigeria’s Tonye Solomon Sets GWR Record With Climbing 250 Feet Mast With Ball On His Head
Nigerian Tonye Solomon has set a Guinness World Record by climbing 150 steps to the top of a radio mast measuring 250 feet (76 metres) in height while balancing a football on his head. Disclosing this on its website on Wednesday, GWR said Solomon set the record in August in Bayelsa State. “New record: Most steps climbed on a ladder while...
Why I Didn’t Leave Man Utd This Summer – Maguire
Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire has opened up on why he did not leave the club this summer. Maguire was heavily tipped to move on after he was stripped of the captaincy by manager, Erik Ten Hag. He has played only 23 minutes so far this season and had offers to leave Old Trafford. However, no deal was reached and Maguire remained...
CAF Congratulates Osimhen On Best FIFA Men’s Player Nomination
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has praised Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on his nomination for the 2023 Best FIFA Men’s Player nomination. FIFA named Osimhen as one of the 12 nominees for this year’s award which also includes Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Julian Alvarez. Also on the list are Osimhen’s Napoli teammates Khvicha...
