Arteta Confirms Bukayo Saka Injury Blow
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Bukayo Saka suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday’s North London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur. The 19-year-old has been a shining light for the Gunners with six goals and six assists in all competitions this season, but he had to be withdrawn at half time against Spurs as Nicolas Pepe took his place. Saka’s...
2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Iheanacho’s Hat-Trick For Leicester Strong Warning To Benin, Lesotho – Dosu
Former Nigerian goalkeeper, Dosu Joseph says Kelechi Iheanacho’s impressive hattrick in Leicester City’s 5-0 win over Sheffield United will serve as a big threat to Super Eagles opponents Benin and Lesotho in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Iheanacho who has enjoyed a recent run of game time has now racked up nine goals this season in all competitions....
Iheanacho Was Clinical, Outstanding Against Sheffield United – Rodgers
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers has lauded Super Eagles star, Kelechi Iheanacho’s hattrick in the team’s 5-0 win against Sheffield United as an outstanding performance. Iheanacho who had scored in two consecutive league games was eyeing a first career achievement of scoring in three consecutive EPL games and he did so in style scoring three goals in the process. A delighted...
No News On Contract Situation – Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos says there is still no news on his future as he approaches the end of his contract with the Spanish giants. The 34-year-old Spain defender will see his current deal expire in June, and as yet there has been no official word on any extension. Ramos has not played since suffering a knee injury in the...
AC Milan Could Have Beaten Manchester United – Fikayo Tomori
Fikayo Tomori is convinced Milan could have won against Manchester United in Thursday’s Europa League first-leg round of 16 fixture at Old Trafford. Amad Diallo opened his Manchester United goal account after broking the deadlock before Simon Kjaer grabbed a late equalizer. And reacting to the outcome of the game, Tomori who is on loan from Chelsea said: ”It’s a great...
Finidi Faults Rohr On Musa’s Invitation For AFCON Qualifiers
Former Nigerian midfielder, George Finidi has criticized the 24-man squad released by Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Finidi in an interview with Brilafm stated that the German tactician has undermined his position with the inclusion of Ahmed Musa in the squad ahead of players that are in the current form. Musa, who...
Koeman Wants Barcelona To Sign Depay Over Aguero
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman is reportedly keen for the Catalan giants to sign Lyon’s Memphis Depay over Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero at the end of the season. Both Memphis and Aguero will be out of contract at their respective clubs this summer, and Barca have been strongly linked with the pair ahead of the 2020-21 campaign. According to Sport, Koeman wants...
Koeman Urges Messi To Stay At Barcelona
Ronald Koeman has urged Lionel Messi to remain at Barcelona despite their dampening Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain. A 1-1 draw with Mauricio Pochettino’s side on Wednesday evening saw the Catalan giants bow out of Europe’s elite competition after they were thrashed 4-1 at Camp Nou in the first leg, and speculation over Messi’s future continues to gather pace. The...
CAFCC: Enyimba Will Go All Out For Three Points Against Orlando Pirates – Oladapo
Enyimba FC striker, Austin Oladapo says he’s optimistic the team has what it takes to beat Orlando Pirates in the second group match of the CAF Confederations Cup on March 17. Recall that the former CAF Champions League winner defeated Libya’s Ahli Benghazi 2-1 on Wednesday to begin their campaign on a winning note. READ ALSO: UAE Extends Ban On Nigerian...
Michael O’Neil Expects Mikel To Extend His Stay In Stoke City
Stoke City manager Michael O’Neil expects experienced midfielder John Mikel Obi to extend his stay at the club. Mikel joined the Potters as a free agent last summer after severing ties with Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor. The former Chelsea midfielder alongside James Chester has helped in reshaping the changing room. “Both signed contracts with options so we anticipate that both players...
