Super Eagles Deserves World Cup Spot Than Ghana – Austine Eguavoen
Nigeria interim technical adviser Austine Eguavoen insists the Super Eagles deserve a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar than their perennial rivals Ghana. The two West African giants will clash in the playoff later this month. The first leg will take place at the Cape Coast Stadium on March 25, with the reverse fixture to be staged at...
Team-mate Clash: Egypt Winger Vows Revenge As They Take On Senegal For 2022 World Cup Spot
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has vowed to avenge an Africa Cup of Nations final loss last month to Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal when they clash again on Friday in a 2022 World Cup play-off. Failure in the continental final was particularly bitter for prolific Liverpool scorer Salah as he was also part of the Egyptian team that lost the 2017 Cup...
Portugal Would Have Won 2022 World Cup If… – Deco
Former Portugal international Deco has revealed that his country would have the 2022 World Cup if they had Lionel Messi at their disposal. Deco, who made 75 appearances for A Selecao, has said that while Portugal has many good players, they don’t have Messi. READ ALSO: Nike To Sponsor Ronaldo, Al-Nassr Kits Next Season In an interview with Argentine outlet TR Sports,...
De Zerbi Distances Self From Tottenham’s Managerial Job
Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi has debunked rumours circulating in the media that he has been put in place to replace Tottenham’s Antonio Conte as manager. The Italian has been linked with Antonio Conte’s job at Spurs. But he says: “I have a long contract with Brighton and I’m happy to work here. READ ALSO: I Want To Be A Team Leader,...
Gov. Otti Hosts Female Para-Power Lifters, Receives Commendation (Photos)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, continues to inspire hope and confidence among Nigerian athletes with his strong support to the development of sports in the country. Barely two weeks after he warmly received a contingent of Abia players in the nation's female football team, Super Falcons, to the World Cup in Australia, Governor Otti on Tuesday played host to...
BREAKING: Chelsea Sack Head Coach Frank Lampard
Chelsea FC announced on Monday they had sacked manager Frank Lampard after a poor run in the Premier League. “This was a very difficult decision for the club, not least because I have an excellent personal relationship with Frank and I have the utmost respect for him,” said owner Roman Abramovich. https://twitter.com/FrankLampaerd/status/1353671105677033473?s=20 Chelsea are struggling in ninth place in the Premier League...
We Are Confident Of Victory Against Nigeria – Carlos Ponck
Cape Verde defender Carlos Ponck insists the side can claim a big win against Nigeria in Tuesday’s (today) 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture. The encounter is billed to hold at the 5,000 Estádio Municipal Adérito Sena, Mindelo. The Blue Sharks were held to a 1-1 draw by Central African Republic on matchday one and are determined to pick their first...
UCL: My Heart Is Divided –Ronaldinho Says Ahead PSG Vs AC Milan
Brazilian legend, Ronaldinho says it will be difficult for him to predict the outcome of today’s Champions League clash between PSG and AC Milan at Parc des Princes, Paris. Ronaldinho, who played for both PSG and AC Milan during his professional football career, also hoped to watch the game in the stadium. “I expect a magnificent match and I hope to...
Finidi Not The Problem Of Super Eagles – Chris Green
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board member, Christopher Green, has said Super Eagles head coach Finidi George is not to blame for the team’s woes. The Eagles are on the brink of missing out on another World Cup no thanks to their poor campaign in the qualifiers, where they’ve recorded three draws and a loss. After four games in Group C,...
Osimhen Dedicates Brace To Injured Icardi
Victor Osimhen dedicates his brace to Galatasaray injured teammate Mauro Icardi following their 3-2 victory over Samsunspor on Sunday. The Nigeria striker gave his team the lead three minutes into the Turkish Super Lig Game Week 12 fixture and restored the advantage in the 55th minute, five minutes after Jules Ntcham pulled the visitors level from the spot. The 25-year-old celebrated...
