Emmanuel Dennis Joins Watford For Pre-Season Training
Nigeria winger Emmanuel Dennis has linked up with Premier League newcomers Watford for pre-season training ahead of the new season. Dennis recently joined the Hornets on a five-year contract from Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge. READ ALSO: BREAKING: CJN Swears In 18 Court Of Appeal Justices The versatile winger scored 27 goals in just over 90 club appearances for Brugge and...
“I’m Ready To Take Up Super Eagles Job If NFF Wants Me” – Sunday Oliseh
Sunday Oliseh, a former Super Eagles coach, has expressed his readiness to become the next coach of the national team. Oliseh has been without a job since 2018 and left the Super Eagles in 2016 over allegations of problems with the NFF leadership and claims he was being ‘bewitched’ Oliseh who played for Dutch side, Ajax between 1997 and 1999, debunked...
Messi Agrees Two-Year Barcelona Contract Extension
Barcelona are reportedly on the brink of confirming a new two-year contract for Lionel Messi. The 34-year-old’s existing deal is due to expire later this week, throwing up a scenario where the Argentine could walk away from Camp Nou. However, the return of president Joan Laporta has coincided with a change of heart from Messi, who requested a transfer away from...
Copa America: Ecuador Ends Brazil’s Winning Run, Qualify For Q/finals
Brazil’s ten-game winning run came to an end after Ecuador earned a 1-1 draw in the final Copa America group game in Goiania. Coach Tite made ten changes from the midweek win over Colombia as Neymar, Casemiro, Thiago Silva and Richarlison were rested. The reigning champions had already booked their spot in the next round as group winners and Venezuela’s defeat...
Abia Govt Talks Tough As Plateau United Fans Attack Enyimba Players After Goalless Draw In Jos (Photos)
Abia state government has condemned the attack on players of the state-owned Enyimba Football Club by fans of Plateau United football club after a goalless draw in Jos on Sunday. ABN TV gathered that some of the players of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Enyimba were critically injured in the attack. As at the time of this report, our correspondent...
Czech Republic Dump Holland Out Of Euro 2020
The Czech Republic pulled off the shock of the European Championship so far by defeating the Netherlands and booking their place in the last eight after defender Matthijs de Ligt was sent off. Tomas Holes nodded in the opener 13 minutes after De Ligt was sent off for handball following a VAR review, denying Patrik Schick a clear goalscoring opportunity. Holes...
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...
