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...
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...
“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...
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...
AFCON 2021: “Super Eagles Must Not Get Complacent” — Fuludu Warns Ahead Sudan Clash
Former Nigeria international Edema Fuludu has warned the Super Eagles not to get complacent, after their impressive win against Egypt. The Austine Eguavoen-led side outclassed Egypt that paraded Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah in their Group D opener on Tuesday. Kelechi Iheanacho bagged the only goal of the game with a superb first half goal. Up next for the Eagles is a...
President Buhari Hails Super Eagles’ Inspiring Start At AFCON 2021
Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari has praised the Super Eagles for starting their Cameroon 2021 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a heartwarming win against seven-time champions, the Pharaohs of Egypt, at the Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua on Tuesday. “President Muhammadu Buhari commends the Super Eagles of Nigeria for an impressive start at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
AFCON 2021: “Why Super Eagles Players Are More Motivated Now” – Eguavoen
Austin Eguavoen has explained why Super Eagles players are more motivated now since he took charge. Eguavoen led the Eagles to a winning start at this year’s AFCON following their 1-0 win against Egypt. The team put in a determined performance against the seven-time African champions who paraded Mohamed Salah. And speaking on what is responsible for the renewed motivation in the...
AFCON 2021: Eagles Will Take Each Game Like A Cup Final – Aina
Ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations game against Sudan on Saturday, Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has revealed that the team will take each game like a cup final. Aina made this known in an interview with the team media officer, where he said that the players are well focused on the next game against Sudan. Recall that the...
Simon, Onyekuru Dazzle In Super Eagles’ Training Ahead Sudan Clash
Moses Simon and Henry Onyekuru were in superb form in Super Eagles’ penultimate training session ahead of Saturday’s Group D clash against Sudan. Simon produced a fine performance in Nigeria’s 1-0 win against Egypt on Tuesday and was unlucky not win the man-of-the-match honour. The Nantes winger also dazzled in training on Thursday as the Super Eagles stepped up preparations for...
Carabao Cup: “Chelsea Deserve To Qualify For Final” — Spurs Manager, Conte
Antonio Conte has said Chelsea deserved to qualify for the final of the Carabao Cup at the expense of Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea progressed into the final 3-0 on aggregate, after beating Spurs 1-0 in the second leg on Wednesday night. Coming into the game with a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, Antonio Rudiger scored the only goal in the reverse...
