NPFL: I Don’t Care What People Are Saying – New Enyimba Head Coach
New Enyimba head coach, Finidi George, has said he is not bothered about reactions to his appointment. George, in an interview with Brila FM, insisted he has received enough support to succeed at the Aba club. The former Super Eagles star was speaking for the first time, after the two=time CAF Champions League winners unveiled him as their new boss. “I don’t...
Air Peace Boss Gifts Super Falcons N20m Despite Defeat
The President of Air Peace Airline, Allen Onyema, has compensated the Super Falcons’ past and present teams with the sum of ₦20 million. This is contained in a statement signed by Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, on Wednesday. Onyema presented the cheques to the various teams after the finals of the maiden edition of the Aisha...
Aisha Buhari Cup: “Falcons Defeat To South Africa Blessing In Disguise” – Akinwunmi
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) first Vice President and chairman LOC, Aisha Buhari Cup, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, has described the Super Falcons defeat to South Africa as a blessing in disguise. The Falcons suffered a shock 4-2 loss to South Africa in the final fixture of the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Cup on Tuesday inside the Mobolaji Johnson stadium, Onikan. Following...
Osimhen Is Lukaku’s Heir – Zola
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola says Napoli’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is Romelu Lukaku’s heir. Zola, who also featured for Napoli during his playing days (1989 – 1993), made this known in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. After a not too impressive start to the season following his sending off against Venezia, Osimhen has so far found the back of the...
LaLiga: Barcelona Cannot Play Tiki-Taka – Ronald Koeman
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has criticized his players including Philippe Coutinho and Gerard Pique following their 1-1 draw with Granada in a LaLiga clash on Monday night. Koeman also admitted his current crop of players cannot play ‘Tiki-taka’, after failing to beat Granada at Camp Nou. After Granada took the lead in the second minute through Domingos Duarte, Barcelona needed a...
Juventus, Atletico Madrid Interested In Saka
Juventus and Atletico Madrid are reportedly keeping tabs on Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka and are expected to make a move this season. Saka has become an instrumental player for Mikel Arteta – having made five Premier League appearances and four starts so far this season. The 20-year-old also played a fundamental role in helping England reach the Euro 2020 final this summer which...
Joshua Sends Warning To Usyk Ahead Heavyweight Showdown
Anthony Joshua has warned challenger Oleksandr Usyk he may be in over his head. Usyk will take on Joshua at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night after just two pro fights at heavyweight. Joshua says the unbeaten former undisputed cruiserweight world champ is taking a gamble by fighting him when he has relatively little experience at heavyweight. He feels Usyk...
Osimhen Not Yet World-Class – Gernot Rohr
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr believes while Victor Osimhen has made tremendous progress in his game, the Napoli striker is not yet world-class. Osimhen opened his account for the season with a brace against Leicester City in a Europa League group stage match in England on Thursday night. “Victor is currently one of the best strikers in Europe, but not yet in...
PCN @175: Women Team Trounces Men 1-0 In Novelty Match In Umuahia (Photos, Video)
In celebration of 175 anniversary of the Church, Presbyterian Church Of Nigeria, PCN South-Central Synod has marked the event with a novelty match in Umuahia, where the Women's Guild (WG) dealt a heavy blow on their male counterpart of Men Christian Association (MCA) with a 1-0 win. ABN TV reports that the winning goal came after a 1-1 equalizer, in...
Aisha Buhari Cup: “I’m Ever Ready To Give My Flesh, Blood For Nigeria” – Desire Oparanozie
Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie has expressed his readiness to give his flesh and blood while playing her fatherland. Oparanozie made this known after recovering from a head collision she sustained in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Mali on Monday during the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament in Lagos. The 27-year-old, who plays in the Division 1 Féminine for Dijon FCO was...
