Super Eagles’ Best Yet To Come, Says Head Coach
Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, has described the senior national team as a work in progress, saying the team’s fighting spirit will place it above its peers in the near future. Speaking on Nigeria’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over Sierra Leone in Liberia on Sunday, Peseiro said the team’s fighting spirit came to the fore when it seemed that the Leone...
Choosing Chelsea Over Man United Was Best Decision Of My Career – Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi says picking Chelsea over Premier League rivals Manchester United was the best decision of his life. Mikel made a controversial move to Chelsea in 2006 after Manchester United after Manchester United claimed they had already signed him. After a protracted saga that lasted for months, Chelsea offered to pay Manchester United $12m, while Mikel’s...
Victor Osimhen’s Agent Denies Chelsea Loan
Agent Roberto Calenda has denied reports about Victor Osimhen joining Chelsea on loan, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Calenda broke his silence on the protracted transfer of the player in the wake of Tuesday’s report by The Athletic, whose Football Correspondent, David Ornstein, reported that both clubs have continued negotiations over a deal, which will see Romelo Lukaku move to Napoli...
Chelsea Offer Benfica £87m And Three Other Players For Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea have intensified their pursuit of Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup star, Enzo Fernandez with their latest offer of £87 million plus three players inclusive of winger Hakim Ziyech. The Blues have been linked with several players in the January transfer window as they look to get their Premier League campaign on track after a lacklustre first half of the...
Super Eagles To Receive N5.6b If…
Super Eagles players are set to earn €12.2m (N5.6bn) from FIFA if they beat Ghana to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Ghana and Nigeria played out a goalless draw in the first leg at the Baba Yara Sports stadium in Kumasi last Friday. The Super Eagles are seeking to qualify for the global showpiece a 7th time and,...
Manchester United Takeover: Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani Makes ‘Substantial’ Bid For Club
Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar banks QIB, has made a 'substantial' bid for Manchester United. The bid will carry no debt, and they say they will reinvest all profit into the community through the Nine Two Foundation. The Raine Group, who is organizing the potential sale on behalf of the Glazer family, asked for...
Dyche Replaces Lampard As Everton New Manager
Former Burnley manager, Sean Dyche has been appointed officially as the new coach of Everton. The Toffees confirmed the 51-year-old’s appointment today on the club’s website. Dyche has joined the club on a two-and-a-half-year contract and will be in charge of the club’s next game. READ ALSO: La Liga Title Not Yet Over For Real Madrid – Ancelotti The former coach of Everton...
Samuel Chukwueze, Iheanacho Unused Subs As Villareal, Leicester Secure Wins
Super Eagles attackers Samuel Chukwueze and Kelechi Iheanacho were unused subs as their clubs secured vital victories before heading into the international break. Iheanacho’s Leicester squared off against Wolves at the King Power Stadium, hoping to secure a win that would place them on top of the Premier League log. The victory was secured by a lone Jamie Vardy goal,...
Man City Retain EPL Title As Arsenal Miss Out On UCL Qualification
Manchester City secured a dramatic comeback win against Aston Villa to beat rivals Liverpool to this season’s Premier League title. Heading into the final day of the season, Liverpool needed to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers and hope Man City fail to...
Favour Ofili Declares A Stronger, Faster Comeback
Nigeria's Favour Ofili, controversially denied opportunity in the Women’s 100m race at the Olympics has promised a stronger and faster comeback. She has posted on her X-handle a soul-lifting message that had close to 82 thousand views within 10 hours. Close to five thousand liked her post within a short time. Her message reads: “It’s easy to feel defeated, but every...