2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Don’t Underrate Liberia, Dosu Warns Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Dosu Joseph has warned the Super Eagles against underrating Liberia ahead of the commencement of the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers in September. Super Eagles are grouped alongside Central Africa Republic, Cape Verde, and Liberia. In September, the team first welcome Liberia to Lagos, before they embark on a tricky trip to Cape Verde. The Olympic gold medalist...
Home-Based Super Eagles Good Enough To Defeat Mexico – Gernot Rohr
Gernot Rohr has backed the home-based Super Eagles to defeat Mexico in their international friendly in the United States. Speaking after the team’s Friday morning training session, Rohr praised the players for their attitude in training, while expressing confidence that they can overcome the Mexicans. “They are doing well (home-based Eagles),” he told Super Eagles media. “The Super Eagles first team...
Napoli To Extend Osimhen’s Contract
Serie A club Napoli are planning to add one more year to Victor Osimhen’s contract and also insert a release clause. The Nigeria international signed a contract until 2024 worth €4.5M per season when he joined from Ligue 1 outfit Lille last summer. According to Corrmezzogiorno, the Partenopei are determined to extend the forward’s contact, whilst also inserting a release clause. Osimhen scored...
Copa America: Uruguay Beat Bolivia To Seal First Win, Advance To Quarter-finals
Uruguay secured their first win at this year’s Copa America after defeating Group A opponent Bolivia 2-0 and book their place in the quarter-finals. An own goal by Bolivia goalkeeper Carlos Lampe and a goal by Edinson Cavani, his 52nd goal, sealed the win. Uruguay thoroughly deserved their first win of this year’s tournament as they dominated throughout. READ ALSO: Insecurity: Imams Warn Against Provocative...
Mexico Arrive Los Angeles For Super Eagles Friendly
The El Tri of Mexico arrived Los Angeles on Thursday morning ahead of next month’s international friendly against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The two countries will clash at the Los Angeles Coliseum, United States of America on July 3. Gerardo Martino’s side are using the game as part of their preparations for the CONCACF Gold Cup slated for USA next...
UEFA Scraps Away Goal Rule In Champions League And Europa League
UEFA has abolished the away goal rule in all club competitions from the 2021/22 season. Instead, ties that are still level after two matches will go to extra time and penalties. “The away goals rule has been an intrinsic part of UEFA competitions since it was introduced in 1965. However, the question of its abolition has been debated at various UEFA...
Ronaldo Simply A Born Goal Scorer – Pele
Brazil football legend, Pele has described Portugal forward, Cristiano Ronaldo as born goal scorer after he equalled Iran’s legendary striker, Ali Daei’s record for most international goals in men’s football. Ronaldo scored a brace in Portugal’s 2-2 against France in Wednesday’s Euro 2020 final group game, to help his team qualify to the round of 16. The 36-year-old is now the...
Dele-Bashiru Returns To Watford Training After Injury Layoff
Watford midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru has returned to training after eight months on the sidelines due to the injury. Dele-Bashiru copped the injury in Watford’s 1-0 defeat to Reading at the Madejski Stadium on October 3, 2020. The encounter was the Nigeria international first start for the Hornets since his move from Manchester City in 2019. The 21-year-old returned to the club to...
Tokyo Olympics: 49 Players Invited As D’Tigers Open Camp In USA
Head Coach of D’Tigers, Mike Brown has officially commenced preparation for the 2020 Olympic Games with the invitation of 49 players as camp opens in California, USA. Top on the list are NBA stars Monte Morris (Denver Nuggets), Miye Oni (Utah Jazz), OG Anunoby (Toronto Raptors), Kz Okpala ( Miami Heat), Festus Ezeli, Precious Achiuwa (Miami Heat), Udoka Azubuike (Utah...
I’ll Give Proper Account Of Myself Against Mexico – Chris Nwaeze
Kwara United’s Chris Nwaeze has promised to give a good account of himself when the Super Eagles face Mexico in an international friendly game. Nwaeze was among the 25 Home Based players invited by Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr for the game against Mexico on July 3 in USA. READ ALSO: From Abia Speaker’s Several Mini-Stadium Projects Will Arise Many Samuel...
