Nigeria Name Ndidi, Osimhen, Musa 25 Others In 28-Man AFCON Final List
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022. Former Nigeria captain Eguavoen, who coached the Super Eagles to a third-place finish at the finals in Egypt 15 years ago, has selected four goalkeepers, nine defenders,...
AFCON 2021: Eagles Will Play Attacking Football – Eguavoen
Super Eagles interim coach, Austine Eguavoen has assured that he would adopt a more attacking football with the team at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Eguavoen, who is expected to lead the senior national team to the bi-annual tournament, stated this in an interview with Brila FM. Recall that the three-time AFCON champions have been pitted alongside seven-time Nations Cup...
“I Feared Playing Against Henry” – Carlo Cudicini Admits
Former Chelsea Italian goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has revealed that he used to ‘fear’ playing against Arsenal because of Thierry Henry. Cudicini spent nine years at Stamford Bridge between 2000 and 2009, though he was displaced by Petr Cech after he was signed. After spells at Tottenham and LA Galaxy, the 48-year-old has now returned to Chelsea as a loan player technical coach. Cudicini, speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes at...
Willian Backs Chelsea To Win Premier League Title
Former Chelsea winger Willian is backing his old club to win the Premier League title this season. Asked about the players currently in Thomas Tuchel’s side he likes to watch, Willian picked three former teammates. He said: “Hudson-Odoi, Mason Mount, Reece James.’ When pressed to name a favourite, the Corinthians player replied: “Difficult. I think Reece James. I like him. READ ALSO: AFCON...
AFCON 2021: Osimhen’s Return, Welcome News For Super Eagles, Napoli – Okpala
Former Nigerian midfielder, Sylvanus Okpala has described Victor Osimhen’s return from injury as a cheering news for Napoli and the Super Eagles ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Recall that Osimhen suffered a left cheekbone and orbital fracture in Napoli’s Serie A clash against Inter Milan on November 21. However, the Nigerian international has made a...
No Coach Can Stop Me From Playing At AFCON – Adebayor
Legendary Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor has slammed European clubs for their latest attempt at holding back African players from taking part at the 2021 AFCON. Since COVID-19 emerged, a number of African nations have found themselves battling to secure their top stars for friendlies and 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with some clubs in Europe having attempted to stop players from...
“I Will Be Available For 2021 AFCON” – Osimhen
Victor Osimhen has assured that he will be available to represent Nigeria at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. There have been doubts over the availability of Osimhen taking part at the AFCON after he suffered a facial injury during a Serie A fixture between Napoli and Inter Milan in November. Osimhen suffered a fractured eye socket and cheekbone...
Eto’o Insists 2021 AFCON Will Go Ahead
Newly elected president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) Samuel Eto’o has insisted the 2021 AFCON will surely go ahead. The AFCON will take place in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6 2022. But there are reports that CAF is considering cancelling this year’s edition due to the rapid increase of the Omicron COVID variant. READ ALSO: We Will Miss Awoniyi...
We Will Miss Awoniyi During AFCON – Union Berlin Boss
Union Berlin manager Urs Fischer has admitted that the club will miss the services of Taiwo Awoniyi during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Awoniyi is expected to be named in Nigeria’s squad for the competition which will take place in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6. That will see the striker miss four Bundesliga games and the Cup derby...
Why Iheanacho Is Struggling At Leicester City – Eguavoen
Super Eagles interim coach, Austine Eguavoen has revealed that Kelechi Iheanacho’s inability to take his game to the next level was due to his misplaced role at Leicester City. Eguavoen, who is expected to list Iheanacho in his provisional squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, told Elegbete TV that the technical crew will figure out his perfect role...
