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I Left Eagles’ Job Due To Lack Of Support From NFF, Oliseh

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I Left Eagles’ Job Due To Lack Of Support From NFF, Oliseh

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Sunday Oliseh, has disclosed that he was offered little support by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) during his reign as the senior national team coach. Recall that Oliseh managed the Super Eagles for seven months, from July 2015 to February 2016, resigning due to ‘the inability of the NFF to honour the terms of his contract’. However,...

Euro 2024: Kroos Brought Stability To Germany’s Midfield

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Euro 2024: Kroos Brought Stability To Germany’s Midfield

Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane believes  star, Toni Kroos has brought stability to the Germany’s midfield at the ongoing 2024 Euro championship. Sane stated this ahead of the team’s quarter-finals clash against Spain on Friday. Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane believes Real Madrid star, Toni Kroos has brought stability to the Germany’s midfield at the ongoing 2024 Euro championship. Sane stated this...

Messi Excluded From Argentina’s Squad For 2024 Olympics

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Messi Excluded From Argentina’s Squad For 2024 Olympics

Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi, has been left out of Argentina’s squad to the 2024 Olympics. Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, does not make the cut too. However, Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez will be heading to Paris. Messi, who won an Olympic gold medal in Beijing in 2008, has been excused from international duty in Paris to manage his workload. The 37-year-old is currently...

Osimhen To Start Pre-season With Napoli Next Week

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Osimhen’s Demand Hinders Chelsea's Move

Victor Osimhen is expected to start the pre-season with Napoli next week as no club has yet made concrete offers for him. Napoli coach Antonio Conte could meet Osimhen in Castel Volturno next week as no European club has yet made a formal offer to secure the striker’s services. Osimhen has a €130m clause included in his contract with the Partenopei...

Paris 2024: Super Falcons To Face Canada In Friendly

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Paris 2024: Super Falcons To Face Canada In Friendly

The Super Falcons will take on Canada in a friendly ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. The friendly is slated for Sevilla, Spain on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The Super Falcons will train for two weeks in Sevilla ahead of the Olympic Games. Randy Waldrum’s side played a 0-0 draw with the reigning Olympic champions at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup...

Paris Olympics: Go And Conquer – Oparanozie Charges Super Falcons

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Paris Olympics: Go And Conquer – Oparanozie Charges Super Falcons

Former Nigeria international Desire Oparanozie has charged the Super Falcons ahead of the Paris Olympic games. On Wednesday Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum announced the players that would represent Nigeria at the games. Among notable names are Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Osinachi Ohale, Toni and Nicole Payne, Michelle Alozie and Others also named in the squad are Chiamaka Nnadozie, Jennifer Echegini,...

AFCON 2025Q: Benin Republic Can Beat Super Eagles Again, Rohr Brags

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Rohr Acknowledges Bruno Labbadia

Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr is optimistic the Squirrels can beat the Super Eagles again. The Squirrels claimed a famous 2-1 victory over their close-door neighbour in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers last month. The two countries were drawn again in the same group for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday. Rohr, who managed the Super Eagles for...

I Have Not Quit Super Eagles, I Took A Break – Ahmed Musa

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I Have Not Quit Super Eagles, I Took A Break – Ahmed Musa

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has debunked his rumours of retirement from the national team, Super Eagles, saying he only took a break from the team. ABN TV reports that the former Leicester City striker did not feature in any of Nigeria’s seven matches at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire where the team finished as...

Chelsea New Head Coach Maresca Ready To Compete For Titles

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Chelsea New Head Coach Maresca Ready To Compete For Titles

The Chelsea FC’s new head coach Enzo Maresca has said that his team is ready to improve while also fighting for titles. In his first interview at Stamford Bridge released by Chelsea via YouTube on Monday, Maresca expressed his enthusiasm and readiness to take on the challenge. “Very happy, excited. It will be a fantastic journey,” Maresca stated, emphasising his eagerness...

Ahead Of Semi-Final Clash Against Netherlands, England Faces Tactical Dilemma

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Ahead Of Semi-Final Clash Against Netherlands, England Faces Tactical Dilemma

In preparation for the Euro 2024 semi-final clash, England manager faces several key decisions that could shape the outcome of this crucial match. After a penalty shootout victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals on Saturday, PUNCH Online highlights the tactical crossroads the Three Lions find themselves. Defensive Reshuffling A BBC report on Monday noted that with Marc Guehi available after suspension, Southgate...

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