Super Eagles Land In Cotonou, Ready For Benin Republic
Nigeria have arrived in Cotonou ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Squirrels of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face the Squirrels at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto-Novo on Saturday. The players and their officials landed in Cotonou on Friday morning after a short boat ride from Lagos. READ ALSO: FIFA Extends Ban...
Super Eagles Will Enjoy Boat Trip To Benin – Rohr
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has assured his players they will enjoy the boat trip to Cotonou for Saturday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Benin. The players have raised concerns over the boat trip to the neighboring country. The gaffer has however assured it is the best way to travel to Cotonou for the game. READ ALSO: Fear...
FIFA Extends Ban On Blatter And Valcke By Six Years
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) said on Wednesday it had extended the ban on its former president Sepp Blatter and former secretary-general Jerome Valcke by six years and eight months, in relation to the receipt of huge bonuses. Blatter, who is 85, received 23 million Swiss francs ($24.6 million) in “extraordinary bonuses” linked to the 2010 World Cup in...
Another Former Super Eagles Star Is Dead
The Team Manager of Lobi Stars football club of Makurdi, Barnabas Imenger, is dead. The former Super Eagles player died after a protracted illness in Abuja. He played for former Hawks FC of Makurdi, which later became BBC FC, Lobi Bank FC, and Lobi stars football club. ABN TV learnt his corpse was being conveyed from Abuja to Makurdi. A statement by management...
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been a shining light for the Gunners with six goals and six assists in all competitions this season, but he had to be withdrawn at half time against Spurs as Nicolas Pepe took his place.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...
