Finidi George Wins First Game As Enyimba FC Coach
Finidi George got his official debut game as Enyimba head Coach off on a winning start guiding his side to a 1-0 victory against Senegal’s Diambars in a CAF Confederation Cup playoff game on Saturday, ABN TV reports. Enyimba snatched a late winner through substitute Cyril Olisema, who converted an 87th-minute penalty. The victory hands the Nigerian club side the first-leg...
Sen. Kalu Salutes Enyimba’s CAF Win, Urges Governments To Invest In Sports To Foster Unity
Former Governor of Abia state and Pillar of Sports in Africa, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu has described the victory of Enyimba Football Club at the Confederation of Africa (CAF) competition as well-deserved and commendable. The former Governor, under whose administration Enyimba FC won the CAF competition in 2003 and 2004, stressed that sports is a unifying game, adding that government...
I Want To Win The Ballon d’Or – Karim Benzema
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema admits winning the Ballon d’Or is an ambition. Benzema has carried Los Blancos in terms of goal scoring for the best part of two years now and so impressive has his form been, an international recall even occurred under Didier Deschamps’ stewardship. “It’s a trophy that all the players want,” Benzema told TVE. “Ever since I was...
Wilder Finally Congratulates Tyson Fury
Deontay Wilder has finally congratulated Tyson Fury on his thrilling victory in their trilogy fight last Saturday after refusing to shake hands with the WBC champ and saying he did not respect him. The two heavyweights went toe-to-toe in an incredible bout in Las Vegas as Fury survived two knockdowns in the fourth round to finally KO his American opponent...
Salah Wins Player Of The Month For September
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah has been crowned the PFA Fans’ Player of the Month for September. The 29-year-old produced a string of stellar performances for the Reds last month, chalking up goals in every one of Liverpool’s September Premier League fixtures against Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Brentford. Away from domestic action, Salah also netted three goals in two Champions League...
‘I Was Told To Pay £5,000 To Get Super Eagles Call Up’ – Sarki
Former Golden Eaglets star, Emmanuel Sarki has made a starling revelation on how some coaches demanded £5,000 for him to be invited to the senior national team. The Kaduna-born winger seemed destined to progress to the Super Eagles after an impressive performance with the Flying Eagles and the U-23 side, only to earn a call-up to the Haitian national team...
EPL: It Was Not My Decision To Leave Arsenal – Wenger Finally Opens Up
Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has hinted that he was sacked by the club in May 2018. Wenger, in his new documentary, said “it was not really” his decision to step down after 22 years in charge. The Frenchman also described his Arsenal exit as “a funeral”. During his stint with the Gunners, Wenger won three league titles and seven FA Cups,...
Messi Was ‘Sick’ After Barcelona Confirmed His Exit – Aguero Reveals
Sergio Aguero has revealed that Lionel Messi was “sick” after his departure from Barcelona was confirmed. The ex-Manchester City striker has long been good friends with Messi, with the two being past roommates when playing internationally. Aguero joined Barca with the expectation he would be lining up alongside the 34-year-old. But after a shock emotional exit, Messi ended up at Paris Saint-Germain. READ...
I Snubbed Man Utd For Chelsea To Help Three Nigerian Players – Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has admitted he had to sign for Chelsea in 2006, because the futures of three other Nigerian players were tied to the deal. Mikel spent 11 trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge after signing from Norwegian club, Lyn Oslo. However, the transfer was enmeshed in controversy, as he had initially signed for Manchester United. Mikel Obi...
Osimhen Is A Quality Striker, Goal Creator – Incocciati
Former AC Milan striker Beppe Incocciati has described Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen as a quality goal scorer and goal creator for Napoli. Incocciati stated this in a chat with TuttoNapoli, where he praised the Nigerian international impressive goal scoring form for Napoli in the Serie A this ongoing season. He said Osimhen has the speed, physical abilities and height to...
