I Feel More Better At Chelsea Than Atletico Madrid – Saul
Saul Niguez says he’s feeling better about life at Chelsea after a difficult start. The midfielder is on a straight season-long loan from Atletico Madrid. Saul told the club’s website: “The beginning wasn’t easy for me. I have changed my whole life, moving from Madrid, leaving Madrid with my family, changing language and culture, even the small things like driving on...
Cameroon’s Young Lionesses Arrive Thursday For Falconets Clash
Cameroon’s U20 girls, Young Lionesses will fly into the Federal Capital, Abuja on Thursday morning for their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, fourth round second leg clash with the Falconets of Nigeria, scheduled for Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The Lionesses, who held the rampant Falconets to a scoreless draw in the first leg played at the...
Qatar 2022 WCQ: “Why Ghana Has What It Takes To Beat Nigeria” — Ex-Asante Kotoko Chairman
Former Asante Kotoko chairman Herbert Mensah has explained why he feels the Black Stars of Ghana have what it takes to beat Nigeria and secure qualification for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. The West African rivals will face off in the final qualifying round in late March with the winner progressing to the World Cup slated for November this...
AFCON 2021: CAF Fines Egypt $100,000 Ahead Semi-final Clash With Cameroon
The Egyptian Football Federation has been fined $100,000 by CAF’s Disciplinary Board, for failing to honour a pre-match press conference ahead of their AFCON 2021 quarter-final clash with Morocco at the weekend. This was announced in a statement released on CAF’s website. It comes ahead of the Pharaohs’ semi-final tie with hosts Cameroon on Thursday. The statement read: ”The CAF Disciplinary Board...
Tunisia Sacks Coach After AFCON Exit
The Tunisia Football Federation have sacked head coach of the Carthage Eagles Mondher Kebaier following the team’s exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The TFF announced the decision on Sunday, a day after the Carthage Eagles elimination from the AFCON. The North Africans lost 1-0 to the Stallions of Burkina Faso in their quarter-final clash at the Roumde Adija...
AFCON 2021: Senegal Must Expect A Tough Battle Against Burkina Faso – Cissé
Senegal coach, Aliou Cissé, has predicted a ‘big battle’ when his side faces Burkina Faso in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final tie on Wednesday. Cisse also warned Senegal players, including Sadio Mane and Nampalys Mendy, who won the man of the match award against Equatorial Guinea, not to get carried away after beating the Nzalang Nacional 3-1 on...
“Forget About AFCON Disappointment, Focus On World Cup Qualifier Against Ghana” – Eguavoen Urges Eagles
Austin Eguavoen has urged the Super Eagles players to put the disappointment of the AFCON 2021 behind them and focus on the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Ghana in March. After a brilliant start to the ongoing AFCON in Cameroon, the Eagles were shocked 1-0 by Tunisia in the round of 16. The Eagles had a perfect record in the group...
Egypt Surpasses Nigeria, Sets New AFCON Record After Win Vs Morocco
The Pharaohs of Egypt came from behind to earn a dramatic 2-1 win against Morocco after extra-time , in Sunday’s quarter-final tie at the AFCON 2021. Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah inspired the seven-time African champions to the win after scoring and providing the assist for the winner. Following the last win the Pharaohs now hold the record for the most semi-final...
Egypt Were Brave In Win Against Morocco – Salah
Mohamed Salah has praised the Pharaohs bravery in Sunday’s quarter-final victory against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations. Carlos Queiroz’s men rallied back from a goal down to beat their North African rivals 2-1 Morocco in Yaounde. “We fought with all our might. We had to focus and clear our minds, and in the end we won the match and...
AFCON 2021: Nigeria Had The Best Team But Lost In Group Stage – Salah
Egypt captain, Mohamed Salah, has reacted to the Super Eagles’ early elimination at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Salah, who was the Man of the Match on Sunday as the Pharaohs defeated Morocco 2-1, said that Nigeria’s exit is proof of just how tough the tournament is. The Pharaohs will now face the host nation, Cameroon in the semi-final...
