2023 AFCON: Early Preparation Will Be Key For Super Eagles – Rufai
Former Nigerian international, Peter Rufai has called for early preparation for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nigeria will battle host Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea in Group A of the tournament. The Super Eagles will commence their campaign against Equatorial Guinea on January 14, 2024, at the Stade Olympique Alassane Quattara, Abidjan. However,...
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles’ Group Opponent Rwanda Appoints German Coach
The Super Eagles’ Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying opponent, Rwanda, has appointed German-born Torsten Frank Spittler as their new head coach. The Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA) announced Spittler’s appointment in a communiqué on their X handle. “FERWAFA is pleased to announce that Mr. Torsten Spittler Frank (61) has been appointed as the new head coach of Rwanda’s men’s national...
2026 WCQ: We Must Not Show Super Eagles Respect — Ex-Zimbabwe Head Coach
Former Zimbabwe head coach, Sunday Chidzambwa, has charged the country’s senior men’s national team, Warriors, not to show Nigeria’s Super Eagles respect. The Super Eagles will take on Zimbabwe on matchday two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The game will take place inside the Huye Stadium in Rwanda on 19 November 2023. Prior to the game against the Super Eagles,...
Talents Without Experience Don’t Win Games – Desailly Warns Chelsea
Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly has warned the Blues to change their transfer policy of signing talents without experience if the club must compete in the Premier League. The Blues are in 11th place in the Premier League, as they prepare to take on leaders Tottenham on Monday. While the Stamford Bridge club can narrow the gap to Spurs with a win,...
Orban Threatens To Quit Gent Over Bench Role
Nigeria forward, Gift Orban, has lashed out at his Belgian Pro League club, KAA Gent, and threatened to move elsewhere if manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck does not give him more playing time. Orban recently lost his place in the Gent’s team following a barren spell in front of goal. The 22-year-old scored for the second consecutive game after coming off the bench...
UCL: Chukwueze Returns To Full Training At AC Milan
Samuel Chukwueze has returned to full training ahead of AC Milan’s UEFA Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Chukwueze has been missing in action since sustaining a minor hamstring injury on international duty last month. According to Italian publication, Calciomercato.com, the winger was involved in full training with his teammates on Sunday. READ ALSO: Orban Threatens To Quit Gent Over...
Bamidele Praises Shooting Stars’ ‘Big Win’ Against Kwara United
Shooting Stars defender Ayodeji Bamidele has talked up his team’s 4-1 drubbing of Niger Tornadoes at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday. Ayobami Adekunle scored Shooting Stars’ first goal of the game with Ayodeji Bamidele, Adeowo Gbolagade and Kareem Ayinde also on target for the hosts. Ernest Chidiebere scored the consolation goal for Niger Tornadoes. Bamidele reacted to the win in a...
Djokovic Maintains Lead In The ATP Rankings
After winning a seventh Paris Masters at the weekend Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic extended his lead in the world ATP rankings over Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz on Monday. The 36-year-old Djokovic won his 40th Masters 1000 title and stretched his winning run to 18 matches to top the rankings on 11,445 points with 20-year-old Alcaraz on 8,455 heading into the elite...
Big European Clubs Are After Osimhen, Says Peseiro
Nigeria head coach, Jose Peseiro believes Victor Osimhen will always attract the interest of top clubs around Europe. Osimhen was linked with a move away from the Serie A champions this summer following an impressive campaign in the Italian top flight last season. The striker scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances for the Partenopei. The Nigerian is, however, yet to sign...
NOC Raises Concerns On Paris 2024 Olympics
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has appealed to the Minister of Sports Development Senator John Enoh and stakeholders to join forces to ensure Nigeria athletes realize their dreams at Paris Olympic Games and other major international competitions. NOC President, Eng. Habu Gumel, renewed the call that there is need to test-run their readiness for the 2024 Olympic Games by using the African Games...
