AFCON: Power Outage Hits Côte d’Ivoire
Power outage has hit parts of Côte d’Ivoire, the host country of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. A popular Nigerian sports journalist, Suleiman Adebayo, disclosed this during an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday. He spoke on the sidelines of Nigeria’s lone-goal victory against Guinea-Bissau on Monday. According to him, the power outage has lasted over five hours across...
Southgate Resigns As England Manager After Euro 2024 Loss
Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager after the Three Lions' crushing 2-1 defeat by Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final. Southgate, 53, was under contract until December but has decided to quit following after nearly eight years in the role. He was permanently named England manager in November 2016 and guided the Three Lions through four major tournaments, twice leading his side to the European...
Morgan Slams Arteta Over Decision To Sell Aubameyang
Piers Morgen has criticized Mikel Arteta over his decision to sell Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the winter transfer window. Aubameyang has been in fantastic form since linking up with Spanish giants Barcelona last month. Arsenal defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on Thursday night to move within a point of fourth-placed Manchester United. Despite Gunner's victory, Aubameyang took social media to slam Arteta...
2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles Are Favourites To Qualify In Group A – Kalou
Former Chelsea star, Salomon Kalou has tipped the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, which will take place in Cote d’Ivoire. The former Ivory Coast international made this known in an interview with SuperSports on Tu...
FIFA Celebrates Oshoala’s Pichichi Award
World football governing body, FIFA, has celebrated Asisat Oshoala for finishing as top scorer in the Primera Iberdrola (Spanish women’s first division). Oshoala concluded the season with 20 goals and three assists in 19 games despite a three month...
Peseiro Hails ‘Massive’ Super Eagles’ Win Against Sao Tome
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro praised his players after their remarkable showing in Monday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiying fixture against Sao Tome and Principe, reports says The three-time African champions were in devastating form...
Messi Will Play At 2026 World Cup – Tapia
President of the Argentinian Football Federation Claudio Tapia believes that Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi will play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Messi and Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with Messi bagging the player of the tournament award after scoring seven goals and notching three assists. Messi who moved from...
Euro 2020: England Are Beatable – McTominay Declares
Scotland midfielder Scot McTominay says he’s optimistic they are good enough to shock the Three Lions of England in Friday’s Euro 2020 clash. McTominay, who is expected to face some of his Man United teammates, told The Sun in an interview that the team are battle-ready for the big task. “There has to be belief, there has to be a confidence...
Luis Enrique Set For ‘Special’ Clash Between PSG, Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has described Wednesday’s Club World Cup semi-final clash against Real Madrid as a “special” occasion, while steering clear of questions about his past relationship with Kylian Mbappe, who is now set to face his former club. “Playing against Real Madrid is always a special game,” the Spanish tactician told reporters during a press conference...
“I’m Under Pressure” — Joshua Admits Ahead World Title Fight With Usyk
Anthony Joshua has admitted to being under pressure going into Saturday’s heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua, 32, can reclaim the WBA (Super), WBO, and IBF titles by beating Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch. The Ukrainian, a former undisputed cruiserweight champion, is undefeated as a professional and comfortably beat Joshua last September in London. It is the first time in his...
