Sodje Okays Rohr’s Sack, Backs Eguaveon’s Appointment
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has supported the decision to sack Gernot Rohr and approved the appointment of Austine Eguaveon as new interim head coach of the team. The Nigeria Football Federation announced the sacking of Rohr on Sunday night. “The relationship between the Nigeria Football Federation and Mr Rohr has come to an end. We thank him for his...
Fati Officially Joins Brighton On Loan From Barcelona
Ansu Fati has joined Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion on loan from Barcelona. “We are pleased to confirm the signing of Ansu Fati on a season-long loan from Barcelona,” Brighton stated on their website on Friday. “The 20-year-old made 36 La Liga appearances last season for Barca, as they secured their first title for four years.“ READ ALSO: Arsenal Defender...
U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Not Scared Of Italy, Says Bameyi
Flying Eagles captain, Daniel Bameyi says the team is not scared of Italy, their next opponent at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. The Young Azzurri stunned five-time champions Brazil 3-2 in their opening fixture. The Flying Eagles also started the competition on a winning note, edging out debutants Dominican Republic 2-1. Bameyi reckoned the Italians will be a tough...
Transfer: Jules Kounde Reveals Reason He Snubbed Chelsea For Barcelona
Jules Kounde, a recent addition to Barcelona, has insisted that the reason he chose the club over Chelsea is because of their “ambitious project.” Kounde recently moved from Sevilla to Barcelona this summer. The Frenchman had the choice between p...
Gernot Rohr Demands $1m Compensation From NFF
Former Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr is demanding $1m compensation fee for what he claimed is unfair dismissal by the country’s Football Federation. Rohr was sacked by the NFF on the eve of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations early this year. The NFF a...
Eric Cantona Inducted Into Premier League Hall Of Fame
Legendary Manchester United French forward Eric Cantona has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Cantona now joins former England striker Alan Shearer and Arsenal great Thierry Henry who became the first players announced into the Premier League Hall of Fame last month. The former France international is the first of six inductees chosen from a 23-man shortlist after a fans’ vote. He...
Ancelotti Unsure About New Contract Progress
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has claimed new contract talks with his players are out of his hands. The trio of Gareth Bale, Isco, and Marcelo are all expected to be allowed to leave the club this summer. Midfielder Luka Modric is however set to be offered a new contract. “We have to talk to the club about this, but we don’t...
AFCON 2023: Ekong Has Shown Skills Of Leadership – Rufai
Former Nigerian international, Peter Rufai has commended Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong for his leadership role in the team despite Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that the Nigerian international opened seven minutes before the break when Troost-Ekong nodded home his third goal of the tournament. The Super Eagles were...
“We Must Be At Our Best” – Ten Hag Speaks Ahead Sevilla Vs Man United
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has told his players to be at their best if they must overcome Sevilla in tonight’s Europa League second-leg tie. United goes into the second leg of the Europa League quarterfinal tie with the score locked at 2-2 on aggregate. Ten Hag said: “The timing of emotions is important in big games – we must...
Nwaneri Will Grow In Arsenal — Mertesacker
Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker believes Ethan Nwaneri will grow with the Gunners. Recall that Nwaneri signed his first professional contract with English Premier League leader Arsenal on Thursday. However, in a chat with the club’s official website, Mertesacker stated that he’s delighted to see a young talent sign a professional deal. “We are extremely proud of Ethan and his journey, from pre-academy...
