I’ll Give Proper Account Of Myself Against Mexico – Chris Nwaeze
Kwara United’s Chris Nwaeze has promised to give a good account of himself when the Super Eagles face Mexico in an international friendly game. Nwaeze was among the 25 Home Based players invited by Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr for the game against Mexico on July 3 in USA. READ ALSO: From Abia Speaker’s Several Mini-Stadium Projects Will Arise Many Samuel...
Done Deal: Chelsea Sign Timo Werner From Leipzig
Chelsea announced the signing of German international forward Timo Werner from RB Leipzig on Thursday in the first major move of the summer transfer market. “The 24-year-old has agreed to personal terms with the Blues, and will remain at the German club for the rest of the Bundesliga season,” Chelsea said in a statement. “He will link up with his new...
“I Would Rather Die Than Join Real Madrid” – Pique
Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique, has insisted that he would rather die than join Real Madrid in the near future. Pique, who said it is impossible for him to join Real Madrid, stated this ahead of Barcelona’s LaLiga clash with Real Betis on Saturday. When asked what it would take to get him considering an offer from Real Madrid, Pique told Spanish...
Simon, Chukwueze, Six Others Arrive In Abidjan Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier
Early arrivals at the Super Eagles' camp in Cot'Ivoire on Monday included Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze, in anticipation of their 2025 AFCON qualifier. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that six other players, Amas Obasogie, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Bruno Onyemaechi, Gabriel Osho, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, also arrived in Abidjan on Monday. The Super Eagles media officer who confirmed the...
Nwabali Arrives Eagles Camp Ahead Of World Cup Qualifiers
The super eagles Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, arrived in Uyo last night to take the number of players in Super Eagles camp to 16 on the first day of training ahead Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown with Rwanda’s Amavubi invaders from Kigali. The Chippa United safe hands who is Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper returned to training after an injury scare last week. Nwabali...
CAF Congratulates Osimhen On Ballon d’Or Nomination
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has congratulated Victor Osimhen on his nomination for the 2023 Ballon d’Or. Osimhen made the list of nominees released on Wednesday night by the organizers. The Napoli hitman made history as the first Nigerian to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or. 29 other players were on the shortlist. “@MoSalah, @AndreyOnana, Yassine Bounou, @victorOsimhen9. “Africa has 4 nominees between...
Napoli, Chelsea Meet To Negotiate Lukaku Deal With Osimhen
Napoli plans meeting with Chelsea Football Club to negotiate a deal for Romelu Lukaku face-to-face today. The Serie A club made an official bid for Lukaku on Monday but according to football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, it was not approved. However, the offer is being considered with terms and conditions, and both sides are confident that a deal will be reached. Both clubs...
Iheanacho Up For Leicester City Goal Of The Month Award
Kelechi Iheanacho has been shortlisted for Leicester City Goal of the Month Award for May. Iheanacho’s superb strike in the 4-2 home defeat to Newcastle United is in contention for award along with seven others. Youri Tielemans’ FA Cup Final winner against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium is up for the award, as is Luke Thomas’ strike at Manchester United. Marc Albrighton’s goal...
English Women’s Super League Salutes Plumptre, Falcons For 2023 World Cup Qualification
English Barclays Women’s Super League have saluted Ashleigh Plumptre and her Super Falcons teammates for qualifying for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Plumptre, who plays for Leicester City in the Women’s Super League, returned from injury to help...
Guardiola Is A Genius – Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has described Pep Guardiola as a “genius”. Arteta worked as Guardiola’s assistant manager at Manchester City before leaving for Arsenal. He said, “He is forceful in everything: in managing, in convincing the group of his idea, in dragging everyone along, in getting the best out of them, in the decision-making process before and during the match, in...
