Tinubu At 70: Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo, Peter Rufai, Others To Feature At Novelty Match
Tomorrow at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos, politics and sports will share a common ground as friends of the national leader of the ruling APC and a presidential aspirant under the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be staging a novelty football match to commemorate his 70th birthday anniversary. Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group told journalists that no...
Chelsea To Battle Spanish Giant In Champions League Quarter Final
Holders Chelsea were drawn against 13-time winners Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Friday, with the English club’s future in jeopardy. Chelsea are up for sale after the British government placed Russian owner Roman Abramovich under sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Nigerians Want To Win Every Trophy – Eguavoen
Nigerians’ demands is to win every match and trophies, this means coaching the Super Eagles is one of the toughest jobs in the world, Super Eagles head coach Austin Eguavoen has stated. Eguavoen, who doubles as the Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical Director, faces a tough task qualifying Nigeria for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when the Eagles face the...
‘We Know The Quality He Has’ — Everton Boss Lampard Praises Alex Iwobi
Everton boss Frank Lampard has heaped plaudits on Alex Iwobi after the Nigerian stoppage time strike gave the Toffees a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle United on Thursday night. Iwobi exchanged passes with substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin before slotting a low left-footed shot into the net. The win ended a four-game losing streak in the Premier League for Everton and boosted the...
Brendan Rodgers Provides Injury Update On Nigeria Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has provided injury news update on Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. Ndidi limped off on the hour mark in Leicester City’s 2-1 defeat to Ligue 1 side Stade Rennes on Thursday night. “Ndidi has a blocked tackle, so it is his medial ligament and his knee, so we will see how that is,” Rodgers told BT...
2022 World Cup Qualification: Black Stars To Start Training In Kumasi on Tuesday
Black Stars will start training in Kumasi on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, for the first leg of their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against Nigeria. The team will arrive in the capital of the Ashanti Region on Tuesday and will commence training immediately. Players are expected to start arriving this weekend after playing for their respective clubs. By Monday evening,...
Manchester United Interested in Chelsea’s Boss Thomas Tuchel As New Manager
Manchester United reportedly want Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel as their new manager. The Red Devils want to make the appointment before the end of the season. Sanctions against Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has put Tuchel’s future in doubt, but he has rubbished talk of an exit from the European champions. Manchester United are keeping a close eye on happenings around Stamford...
The Chelsea Team More United Despite Sanctions Against Owner Roman Abramovich –Azpilicueta
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta believes everyone in the dressing room is sticking together. The Blues are undergoing significant turmoil following UK government sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich. With the club likely to be sold in the coming weeks or months, the players are getting on with their jobs, as evidenced by progression to the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of...
FA Cup: Playing Behind Closed Doors Not The Best For Chelsea –Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits they were wrong to attempt to have their FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough played without fans. On Tuesday, the Blues asked the FA for the fixture to go ahead without fans ‘for matters of sporting integrity’ after they were not allowed to sell any more away tickets for the match due to the sanctions placed...
Super Eagles To Lodge At Wells Carlton Hotel And Apartments Ahead of 2022 World Cup Qualification Clash With Ghana in Kumasi.
Ahead of the first leg match of the 2022/World Cup qualifying playoffs Nigeria versus Ghana, in Kumasi, the Nigeria Football Federation has intensified efforts in ensuring that the Super Eagles have maximum comfort and concentration to pick the world cup ticket. Part of the efforts is the relocation of the team’s usual Wuse Zone-7 camp to the posh The Well...
