“There Is No Small Team” – Simon Tells Super Eagles Not To Underrate Sudan
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has told his teammates they must not get complacent when they face Sudan in their second Group D game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The Super Eagles opened their campaign in the competition with a 1-0 win against seven-time champions Egypt on Tuesday. The West Africans will do battle with Sudan on...
Onuachu Wins 2021 Belgian Golden Boot Award
Paul Onuachu has been named the winner of the 2021 Belgian Golden Shoe award. Onuachu becomes the first-ever Nigerian and the fourth African to claim the prestigious honour. Three Africans, Aruna Dindane of Cote d’Ivoire (2003) Morocco’s Mbark Boussoufa twice (2006 and 2010) and DR Congo’s Dieumerci Mbokani (2012) had previously won the award. The Belgian Golden Shoe award is given at...
“It Will Not Be Easy” — Sudan Coach Tia Expects Difficult Game Against Super Eagles
Sudan head coach Burhaneldin Tia admitted facing the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be a huge task for his side. The Falcons of Jediane held Guinea-Bissau to a 0-0 draw in their opening game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Tia’s men will face a more daunting task when they confront three-time winners Nigeria at the Stade Roumde...
2021 AFCON: Awoniyi Promises Better Performance Against Sudan
Taiwo Awoniyi hopes to put up a better performance in Nigeria’s second Group D game against Sudan at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Awoniyi was picked to lead the attack in Nigeria ‘s first game against Egypt ahead of Umar Sadiq and Peter Olayinka. The forward was however criticised by many for his performance in the encounter which...
“We Gave Super Eagles Too Much Respect” – El Shennawy
Egypt national team goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shennawy says the Pharoahs gave the Super Eagles too much respect in Tuesday’s AFCON 2021 Group D opener. The seven-time African champions got off to a poor start after losing 1-0 to the Eagles in what looked like a one-sided game. The Eagles had a comfortable game, controlling the rhythm the way they preferred, the score...
Moses Simon Is Man Of The Match – Okocha Disagrees With Decision To Hand Iheanacho MOTM Award
Former Nigeria midfielder, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has said Moses Simon should have been named Man of the Match against Egypt. Simon was in imperious form for the Super Eagles as they beat the Pharaohs 1-0 in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations opening fixture on Tuesday. The Nantes winger dribbled past players on the right flank and created chances for...
AFCON 2021: Kanu Nwankwo Reveals Country That Will Win Trophy After Nigeria Defeat Egypt
Former captain of Nigeria national team, Kanu Nwankwo has tipped the current squad to go all the way and win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The Super Eagles began their quest for a fourth title in the best possible way, with a 1-0 win over favourites Egypt on Tuesday. Kelechi Iheanacho netted an outstanding winner in the 30th...
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Xavi Names El Clasico Squad For Spanish Super Cup
Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernández has named his side’s squad for tonight’s Spanish Super Cup El Clasico semi-final tie against Real Madrid. Xavi named a 24-man squad to face Real Madrid at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh. The Spaniard released the squad in a post via Barcelona’s official website. Barcelona head to the game following a 1-1 draw with Granada in their...
2021 AFCON: They Didn’t Take Any Chances – Yobo Reacts To Nigeria’s Win Over Egypt
Nigeria assistant coach, Joseph Yobo has hailed Super Eagles’ solid defending after they defeated Egypt 1-0 in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations opener on Tuesday. The three-time African champions won the group game, thanks to a sparkling strike from Kelechi Iheanacho in the 30th minute. The Pharaohs stepped up their game in the second half and threw everything at the...
AFCON: Kelechi Iheanacho Laments Rohr’s Sacking After Nigeria Defeat Egypt
Super Eagles star, Kelechi Iheanacho, has revealed that he and his teammates were gutted with the sack of former Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr. The Leicester City forward said this following Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 1-0 victory against Egypt on Tuesday. Recall that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) recently sacked Gernot Rohr and appointed Jose Peseiro as the new...
