EPL Table: Klopp Reacts As Chelsea Drop Points
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has said that he didn’t expect that their Premier League rival Chelsea would drop points. On Thursday, Chelsea dropped two points after they played a 1-1 draw with Everton in a Premier League tie at Stamford Bridge. Mason Mount and Jarrad Brathwaite scored the goals to ensure Chelsea and Everton shared a point each. The result against Everton...
2021 AFCON: Super Eagles Camp Open In Uyo December 28
The Super Eagles will begin preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Uyo on December 28. According to reports, the team will train in the Akwa Ibom state’s capital before moving to Garoua, Cameroon venue of their group games. There are also plans for the Super Eagles to play at least three warm-up games before the start of the...
“I Was Never In Nigeria Because Of Money” – Gernot Rohr
Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has denied reports that his decision to managed the Nigerian team was because of the money involved in it. Rohr, whose contract was recently terminated by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), made this known in an interview with ESPN. The German tactician, who was replaced by Austine Eguavoen as Super Eagles interim coach, stated that...
CAF Dismisses AFCON 2021 Cancellation Rumours
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has denied reports that the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations will be cancelled. CAF labelled the news coming from Europe as “lies and fake news”. There were reports on Thursday morning that the European Clubs Association’s (ECA) have decided not to release African players for the AFCON. Head of Media Relations and Operations, Lux September, hours...
Super Eagles Can Win AFCON 2021 – Eguavoen
Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Austine Eguavoen has reiterated that the senior national team can lift the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations regardless of the time frame left for them to prepare. Eguavoen made this known in an interview with Brila FM, where he said that he’s optimistic of Nigeria’s chances at the tournament in Cameroon. Recall that the three-time...
I Was Surprised By My Appointment As Eagles Interim Coach – Austin Eguavoen
Interim Super Eagles boss, Augustine Eguavoen said he was shocked when his name was announced as the next coach of the national team. Franco-German gaffer, Gernot Rohr was sacked by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the weekend after a series of not-too-good results during the World Cup qualifying series. Eguavoen said he never expected that the former Burkina Faso coach...
Sanchez Set To Return To Barcelona In January
Barcelona will look to resign Alexis Sanchez from Inter Milan during the January transfer window. Sanchez has rarely made an appearance for the Serie A champions this season with two goals and two assists to his name. The Italian giants are allegedly prepared to part ways with the Chile international, a scenario which has seemingly led to Barcelona coming to the...
Eguavoen Will Turn Around Eagles’ Fortune At AFCON 2021 – Adepoju
Former Nigerian midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has backed the newly appointed Super Eagles interim coach, Austine Eguavoen to turn around the fortune of the team at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Adepoju in an interview with NAN, stated that the timing of the sack of Genort Rohr with just few weeks to the commencement of the bi-annual tournament won’t affect...
UCL: Don’t Underestimate Lille – Cole Warns Chelsea
Chelsea legend Joe Cole has warned his former club not to underestimate Lille. The Blues initially drew the French champions before UEFA declared the draw ‘void’ after a ‘technical problem’. The draw was repeated and Chelsea once again drew Lille, who Cole played for in the 2011/12 season. “Chelsea will be very, very happy with that but I’d put a word of...
“It’s A Huge Frustration” — Rohr Bitter After Been Sacked
Gernot Rohr can’t hide his disappointment following his sacking as Super Eagles head coach weeks ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Rohr was dismissed by the Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday as a result of poor performances. “It’s a huge frustration, but I don’t want to argue, it’s not my style,” the 68-year-old told AFP. “(I’m) convinced that...
