Don’t Compare Me With Rudiger, We Are Not The Same Personality In Terms Of Playing Style – Koulibaly
New Chelsea signing, Kalidou Koulibaly has told the fans not to compare him with departed Blues defender, Toni Rudiger because they are not the same personality in terms of playing style. Recall that the Senegalese international was signed from Napol...
Ronaldo Wins Euro 2020 Golden Boot Award
Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Euro 2020 Golden Boot award. Ronaldo, 36, finished top scorer of the tournament with five goals and an assist from 391 minutes of action. Czech Republic’s Patrick Schick emerged as a surprise contender for the Golden Boot, after he also scored five times, helping his side reach the quarter-finals. Ronaldo beat Schick to the award as...
Chelsea Offer Benfica £87m And Three Other Players For Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea have intensified their pursuit of Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup star, Enzo Fernandez with their latest offer of £87 million plus three players inclusive of winger Hakim Ziyech. The Blues have been linked with several players in the January transfer window as they look to get their Premier League campaign on track after a lacklustre first half of the...
Governor Otti Employs 15 Abia Athletes, Cash Rewards (PHOTOS)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has announced employment for 15 athletes from the state who won gold and silver medals in international and national sporting competitions. Otti who announced this at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA on Friday during a reception held for Abia athletes who participated in international and national competitions, congratulated them for making...
Manchester United Confirms David De Gea Has Left Club After 12-year Spell At Old Trafford
The 32-year-old Manchester United Player officially became a free agent when his contract expired at the end of June, but the Red Devils were in talks to tie him down to an extension. However, De Gea would have been forced to accept a significant cut to his previous £375,000 weekly wages, and Erik ten Hag could not guarantee that he...
2022 W/Cup Playoff: CAF Releases Dates, Venues Of Final Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed the dates and venues of the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff. After intense rounds which saw the participation of all 54 CAF Member Associations, 10 teams are still in contention for the five African places at the prestigious world tournament. The first leg of the last round is scheduled for 25 March 2022, while...
Ighalo Credits Watford For Career Success
Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo has explained how playing for Premier League club Watford has helped him in his career. Ighalo linked up with Watford in 2014 and was integral in the club’s promotion to the Premier League in the 2014–15 season. The 32-year-old scored 33 goals In 82 league appearances for the Hornets before moving to Chinese Super League outfit Changchun...
Roman Abramovich Has Decided Frank Lampard’s Fate At Chelsea
Chelsea legend Lampard faces a vital run of fixtures in the FA Cup with Luton Town, followed by Premier League games against Wolves, Burnley, Tottenham and Sheffield United. If the Blues' all-time leading scorer has chance to turn things around remains to be seen, but Abramovich has already taken one major decision in the Independent reports. Among the major contenders to...
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...
CHAN 2023 Qualifier: Yusuf Confident Home Eagles Will Turn The Table Against Ghana
Home-based Super Eagles head coach Salisu Yusuf is confident his team will secure a place at the 2023 Africa Nations Championship in Algeria. The Home Eagles lost 2-0 to the Black Galaxies of Ghana in the first leg of their final qualifiying round fixture last weekend. Both teams will clash in the reverse fixture on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola Stadium,...
