Ghana FA, Sports Ministry Divided Over New Coach Ahead Eagles Clash
The Ghana Football Association and Ministry of Sports are at loggerheads over the choice of a new coach for the Black Stars. The GFA are in the hunt for a new gaffer for the Black Stars after sacking Serbian Milovan Rajevac last week. Former Newcastle United, Brighton and Norwich City manager Chris Hughton and former midfielder Otto Addo are two main...
World Cup: FIFA Bans Kane From Wearing ‘OneLove’ Armband
The world football body, FIFA, has banned England striker, Harry Kane, from wearing the ‘OneLove’ armband during the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Kane has been threatened by FIFA that he would receive an instant yellow card if he walks onto the pitch wearing the armband in their opening match against Iran on Monday afternoon (today). FIFA has strict rules about...
NFF Set To Name New Coaches For Super Eagles, Flying Eagles, Golden Eaglets
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed its technical committee to recommend new coaches for the Super Eagles, CHAN Eagles, Flying Eagles, and Golden Eaglets. The NFF gave the directive following the meeting of the executive committee in Abuja on Tuesday. The technical committee is to make. recommendations for the various posts within five weeks. It would be recalled that the NFF...
NFF Hails Super Eagles Despite Defeat To Ecuador
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick remains positive despite the Super Eagles failing to record a win in their friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador. The Super Eagles lost 1-0 to Ecuador on Friday morning to end their U...
Chukwueze Set To Play For The First Time As An AC Milan Signee On August 8
Samuel Chukwueze may make his debut for his new club AC Milan on August 8 in a friendly match against another Italian side Monza. Also yesterday, the management of AC Milan has confirmed the signing of the Nigerian striker from Villarreal on a five-year deal. “AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze from Villarreal CF. The Nigerian forward...
NFF Gives Peseiro Three-Day Ultimatum To Accept Pay Cut Or Quit Post
The Nigeria Football Federation has handed Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro a three-day ultimatum to accept a pay cut and renew his contract. The NFF, through its technical committee, stated that the Portuguese will bid farewell to his job if he fails to make a decision within the three days. Chairman of the technical committee, Sheriff Rabiu Inuwa hinted that...
Arteta Promises Arsenal Will Bounce Back From Difficult Phase
Arteta looked over the ruins of Arsenal's Champions League loss to Inter and said his team would rise above the ruins to reverse their struggling run. The Gunners crashed to a 1-0 loss in the San Siro on Wednesday, adding to the growing sense of turmoil around a team that was expected to mount a strong challenge for European and...
Bribery: Siasia Sues FIFA In US Court
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia on Monday filed a lawsuit in New York Federal court against the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) after he was convicted of bribery. Siasia insists the world soccer ruling body ran afoul of his constitutional rights after he was convicted of bribery. The 53-year-old claimed only the US Government can charge him . The former...
Fears As Ex-Chelsea Star, Charly Musonda Mysteriously Disappears
Former Real Betis and Chelsea player, Charly Musonda has been declared missing after he negotiated to sign for Belgian club, Zulte Waregem, according to Marca. The player is reported to have mysteriously disappeared and no one knows his whereabouts. ...
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...
