“Why I Quit Cape Verde Team Suddenly Before Nigeria Clash” — Ricardo Gomes
Cape Verde forward Ricardo Gomes has explained the reason behind his decision to quit the team ahead of Tuesday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Cape Verde Football Federation announced on Sunday that the FK Partizan of Serbia striker decided to leave the team’s camp in Tubarões Azuis after claiming to be injured. “It...
Guardiola speaks on Man City’s Champions League challenge
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he accepts that they will not be considered one of the all-time great sides, until they win the Champions League. City wrapped up an unprecedented domestic Treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup last in May, adding to the record-breaking league title they won last season. But they were knocked out...
EPL: Fit-Again Aina Returns To Training At Nottingham Forest
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has returned to training at Premier League club, Nottingham Forest. The versatile full-back has not made an appearance for Forest since returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo revealed that Aina played the final of the competition against Cote d’Ivoire with injury. In a post on the official Forest Facebook account, the...
Emmanuel Dennis Joins Watford For Pre-Season Training
Nigeria winger Emmanuel Dennis has linked up with Premier League newcomers Watford for pre-season training ahead of the new season. Dennis recently joined the Hornets on a five-year contract from Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge. READ ALSO: BREAKING: CJN Swears In 18 Court Of Appeal Justices The versatile winger scored 27 goals in just over 90 club appearances for Brugge and...
Manchester United Interested in Chelsea’s Boss Thomas Tuchel As New Manager
Manchester United reportedly want Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel as their new manager. The Red Devils want to make the appointment before the end of the season. Sanctions against Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has put Tuchel’s future in doubt, but he has rubbished talk of an exit from the European champions. Manchester United are keeping a close eye on happenings around Stamford...
Hodgson Resigns As Crystal Palace Coach
Roy Hodgson stepped down as manager of Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace on Monday, just hours before their crucial clash with relegation rivals Everton. Former England boss Hodgson had been under fire from Palace fans amid the club’s slide towards the relegation zone. The 76-year-old was taken to hospital for tests on Thursday after falling ill. “I understand, given recent circumstances, it...
Super Eagles Have Every Quality To Win 2023 AFCON – Eguavoen
Technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen believes the Super Eagles have the quality to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles last tasted success on the continent in 2013 in South Africa. The West Africans will be looking to win a fourth AFCON title next year in Cote d’Ivoire. Jose Peseiro’s side have been drawn...
Abia Born DARTS Champion, Ukaegbu Goodluck Pleads For Assistance To Pay Flight Ticket As He Receives Australian Invitation (Photos, Video)
An Abia born DARTS player, Ukaegbu Nnamdi Goodluck has appealed to kindhearted individuals and groups to come to his aid to facilitate his journey to Australia where he has been invited to play. Ukaeg...
Nwabali Gets All-Clear To Feature In Super Eagles’ Friendlies
Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is expected to be fit for Super Eagles’ friendlies against Ghana and Mali later this month. Nwabali was forced to leave the pitch during Chippa United’s 2-0 defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns last weekend after sustaining an injury. The injury raised serious doubts on his availability for the friendlies against the Black Stars and Eagles. According to reports, the injury...
2022 World Cup: Lewandowski, Ibrahimovic Are My Role Models, Says Ramos
Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos has disclosed that the duo of Robert Lewandowski, Zlatan, and Ibrahimovic are his major football idols. Recall that Ramos grabbed the headlines on Tuesday after netting a hat-trick in Portugal’s 6-1 win over Switzerland in the round of 16 Ramos was used as Portugal’s point-man instead of more established strikers and Ronaldo was shockingly dropped to the bench. The...
