Amuneke Faults Rohr On Musa’s Invitation For AFCON Qualifiers
Former Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Amuneke is not comfortable with Ahmed Musa’s invitation for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Benin and Lesotho. Musa was named in the 24-man squad for both games by Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr on Tuesday. His selection has generated controversy as he has been without a club since last October. “Professionally and...
“I’m Working Really Hard” – Dele-Bashiru Eager To Return From Injury
Tom Dele-Bashiru is back full-time at the training ground and stepping up his recovery from injury as he bids to return and recapture the hugely promising form he showed at the start of the season. The midfielder underwent surgery in London to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and then did the first part of his rehabilitation...
CAF Cancels U-17 AFCON
The Confederation of African Football has announced the cancellation of the 2021 U-17 Total Africa Cup of Nations. The resolution was reached at the CAF Emergency Committee meeting held on Monday, March 8, 2021, in Rabat, Morocco. The committee explained in their official statement that they were aware of the constraints faced by some member associations as well as the host country. The...
UFC 259: Blachowicz Beats Adesanya To Retain Heavyweight Title
Jan Blachowicz has defeated Israel Adesanya to retain his light heavyweight title in by unanimous decision at UFC 259 in Las Vegas on Sunday. Jan Blachowicz (28-8) was awarded an upset unanimous decision victory over Israel Adesanya (20-1) after judges handed scores of 49-46, 49-45, and 49-45 in favor of the Polish champion. In the first three rounds, both men minimised...
Super Eagles Can Handle Lagos Pressure – Adepoju
Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju is confident the Super Eagles will not be under pressure playing in Lagos. The Eagles are scheduled to play their last 2022 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Lesotho at the Teslim Balogun Stadium later this month. The match against Lesotho comes up three days after the game against Benin Republic in Porto Novo. READ ALSO: AFCON...
Only Real Madrid Can Decide Bale’s Future – Mourinho
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that only Real Madrid has the key to Gareth Bale’s future. The Portuguese tactician has been impressed with the recent form of the Welsh international after back-to-back goal-scoring performances in the Premier League and Europa League. Bale is on loan at Tottenham and if he continues with his brilliant form there are fears that Real...
AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Get New Dates For Benin, Lesotho Ties
Nigeria will play its final two African Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Benin Republic and Lesotho on March 27 and 30 respectively, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed. According to the new dates, the Super Eagles will meet the Squirrels of Benin Republic at the Charles de Gaulle Stadium, Porto Novo by 5.00 p.m. on March 27,...
Guardiola Calls For Calm At Man City After 21st Consecutive Win
Pep Guardiola hailed an outstanding performance but called for calm after Manchester City extended their run of consecutive victories to 21 with a 4-1 defeat of Wolves. City struck three times in the final 10 minutes, with Gabriel Jesus grabbing two, as City held off an unexpected Wolves fightback to claim a deserved win at the Etihad Stadium. The result lifted...
CAF 2021: We’re Bringing The Cup Home, Enyimba Coach Vows
Coach Fatai Osho has expressed confidence over Enyimba becoming the first Nigerian club to win the CAF Confederation Cup. The two-time African champions are in a tough-looking Group A alongside Orlando Pirates of South Africa, Algeria’s Entente Sportive Setif and Al Ahli Benghazi from Libya. Enyimba qualified at the weekend when they pipped Nigerian rivals Rivers United 5-4 on penalties after...
Villarreal Coach Happy Over Samuel Chukwueze’s Recovery
Villarreal coach Unai Emery is delighted with Samuel Chukwueze's recovery from injury ahead of side's La Liga meeting with Athletic Club on Sunday night, ABN TV reports. The Nigeria international traveled with the Villarreal squad to Austria for the Europa League round of 32 first-leg clashes against Red Bull Salzburg but remained rooted to the bench for the entirety of...
