AFCON 2021: Okocha Reveals Why CAF Overlooked Egypt’s Gabaski, Handed Mendy Best Goalkeeper Award
Nigerian legend, Austine Jay-Jay Okocha, has revealed why Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy was named the best goalie in the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The Senegal goalkeeper, who was recently named the world best goalkeeper by the football governing body, FIFA, was also recognised by CAF at the end of the tournament on Sunday. Many pundits and sports...
Van de Beek Made Wrong Decision To Join Everton – Parker
Manchester United title winner Paul Parker says Donny van de Beek should not have moved to Everton. The Dutchman signed for the Toffees on-loan to the end of the season, having struggled to break into the United first-team under Ralf Rangnick. “Donny van de Beek needed to go. He needs an opportunity to prove himself,” Parker told BonusCodeBets via the Metro. READ...
Pinnick Commends Eguavoen Over Super Eagles AFCON Game
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has praised interim head coach of the Super Eagles Augustine Eguavoen despite the team’s elimination from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Eguavoen took temporary charge of the team on the eve of the AFCON following the sacking of Gernot Rohr. The Super Eagles won all three group games before succumbing to...
Emmanuel Amuneke Takes Over Super Eagles From Eguavoen
The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles, with Augustine Eguavoen staying as Interim Technical Adviser while former Nigeria World Cup star and former U20 Boys’ Head Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke drafted in as immediate assistant to Eguavoen. One of the most garlanded footballers to have come out...
“Eguavoen Retention Big Boost For Super Eagles” – Okosieme
Ndubuisi Okosieme, a former Nigeria winger has hailed the Nigeria Football Federation’s decision to retain Austine Eguavoen as Super Eagles’ interim Technical Adviser and discarded its earlier plan to engage an expatriate head coach. The NFF has discarded its earlier plan to hire Portuguese coach, Jose Peseiro, and extended the tenure of Austine Egiavoen as the NFF Technical Director/ interim...
Chelsea Desperate For More Trophies – Kante
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is not losing his appetite for trophies. The Blues picked up the Club World Cup at the weekend, defeating Brazilian side Palmeiras 2-1 in extra time in Abu Dhabi. Kante, who was involved in the game, is looking forward to the Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool at the end of February as another chance to lift silverware. He...
Emmanuel Amuneke’s Appointment Will Bring Positive Value To Eagles – Okocha
Former Nigerian midfielder, Austine Okocha believes the appointment of Emmanuel Amuneke to be part of Super Eagles interim coach, Austine Eguavoen’s technical crew is a good addition that will help propel the senior national team forward. Recall that the former Barcelona star was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) a few days after the team’s elimination in the Round...
Blessing Okagbare Banned For 10 Years For Doping
Nigeria’s 2008 long jump silver medalist Blessing Okagbare has been banned for 10 years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced on Friday. The 33-year-old, who is also a sprinter, was expelled from the Tokyo Olympics last year before the women’s 100m semi-finals after testing positive for human growth hormone at an out-of-competition test in Slovakia on July 19. “The Disciplinary...
2022 WCQ: Black Stars Forward Sulemana Down With Back Injury
Black Stars of Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana will not be involved in Rennes clash with Troyes on Sunday because of a back problem. The Ligue 1 outfit confirmed Sulemana is not in the squad for their encounter at the Roazhon Park. “Kamaldeen Sulemana is out for a back problem,” coach Bruno Genesio said at the pre-match presser. It’s a big blow for...
Nigeria vs Ghana: I’m happy He Agreed To Join – Amuneke Hails Ademola Lookman
Super Eagles coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has hailed Leicester City’s Ademola Lookman as a great addition to the national team ahead of the World Cup playoff against Ghana in March. Lookman has been cleared by FIFA to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria. Amuneke says Lookman, who won the 2017 U17 World Cup with England, will add value to the Super Eagles. “He...
