Suspension From World Soccer Is “Unfair,” Says Russian Football Union
Alexey Sorokin, a member of the Russian Football Union delegation, criticized Russia’s suspension from world soccer on Thursday at the FIFA 72nd Congress in Doha, Qatar, and said it was unfair. Speaking to journalists before the start of the congress, the former FIFA Council member said he found it “strange” that the Russian team is not allowed to play international events. Some context: Russia is...
FIFA Bans Nigeria Stadium From Hosting International Matches
World football governing body FIFA, has slammed an indefinite ban on MKO Abiola Stadium Abuja from hosting international matches. This is coming after the death of Joseph Kabungo, a medical doctor from Zambia, who died during a stampede after Nigeria fans invaded the Moshood Abiola National Stadium pitch, following a 1-1 draw with the Black Stars on Tuesday, March 29th. Kabungo...
Austin Eguavoen Resigns As Super Eagles Coach
Austin Eguavoen has resigned as Super Eagles Head Coach following the failure of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Brila FM who broke the news said Eguavoen has sent an official resignation letter to the NFF. The Sports radio said Eguavoen will now return to his role as Technical Director of all national teams. However, the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF,...
Okocha, Cafu, Matthäus To Assist In Qatar 2022 World Cup Draw
Nigeria football Legend Austin Okocha has been selected to assist in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup draw alongside legends like Cafu and Lothar Matthäus. World football governing body, FIFA, made the announcement in a release on their official website on Thursday. The 2022 FIFA World Cup draw will hold on Friday April 1st in Doha, Qatar. Okocha, Matthäus and Cafu, will...
Liverpool Will Win The Premier League, Not Man City – Gary Neville
Former Man United legend, Gary Neville has predicted Liverpool to win the Premier League title ahead of Man City this season. The Reds already have one trophy in the cabinet after winning the Carabao Cup last month. It was the first domestic cup competition won by Liverpool since 2012. Jurgen Klopp’s side are still in the Champions League and the FA...
You Need Players Like Ronaldo, Van Dijk, Alisson At Arsenal – Carragher Tells Arteta
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has advised Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta to sign players in the form of Man United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Virgil van Dijk and Alisson at Liverpool. Last summer saw the Gunners splash over £140 million on new signings including the likes of Ben White, Aaron Ramsdale and the permanent transfer of Martin Odegaard. But Carragher has told Arteta and...
NFF Reveal How CAF Doctor Died After Nigeria, Ghana Clash In Abuja
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has released more details on the death of Confederation of African Football’s medical officer, Dr Joseph Kabungo. NFF, on Wednesday, noted that Kabungo died before getting to the hospital. According to the football federation, the medical officer collapsed while looking for Ghanaian players to undergo doping tests. NFF gave the explanation in a statement by its spokesman,...
Villarreal Prepare Bid For Emmanuel Dennis
LaLiga club Villarreal will make a move for Nigeria forward Emmanuel Dennis this summer. The 24-year-old has caught the eye of Villarreal and a number of clubs in Europe following his impressive performances for Premier League club Watford. Dennis has already scored nine goals in his first campaign in England. According to the Daily Mail Watford will look to reduce the wage...
I Won’t Apportion Blame On Uzoho For Eagles Failure To Qualify For Qatar Says Vincent Enyeama
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has revealed that he won’t blame Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho for Nigeria’s inability not to qualify for Qatar 2022. Francis Uzoho, who replaced injured Maduka Okoye, made a costly error that ultimately eliminated the Super Eagles. In an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, Enyeama feels it would be difficult for Uzoho, Okoye, and Akpeyi...
2022 WCQ: “I Feel Pity For Super Eagles” — Black Stars Coach, Addo
Otto Addo says he felt pity for the Super Eagles after the Black Stars of Ghana beat them in the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs on Tuesday. The Black Stars picked the ticket after holding the Eagles to a 1-1 draw inside the Moshood Abiola Stadium. The four-time AFCON champions qualified for their fourth World Cup on the away goals rule...
