Samuel Chukwueze Joins Exclusive List Of Nigerians To Have Won UEFA Europa League
Samuel Chukwueze has joined the list of Nigerian players who have the UEFA Europa League after his club Villarreal defeat Manchester United in the 2020-2021 final on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Nigerian international missed the final due to the ankle injury he suffered in the semi-final against Arsenal, but his mates did well to see off Manchester United in the thrilling...
Starting 11 Of Manchester Vs Chelsea
Manchester City starting lineup (4-3-3): Ederson | Zinchenko, Ruben Dias, Stones, Walker | Silva, Gundogs, De Bruyne | Foden, Sterling, Mahrez Substitutes from: Ake, Torres, Carson, Aguero, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia, Cancelo, Laporte, Mendy, Rodri, Steffen, Fernandinho Chelsea starting lineup (3-4-3): Mendy | Rüdiger, Thiago Silva, Azpilicueta (c) | Chilwell, Jorginho, Kanté, James | Werner, Havertz, Mount Substitutes from: Caballero, Arrizabalaga, Alonso, Emerson, Christensen,...
FA Cup Winner, Iheanacho Visits Senator Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate and African Pillar of Sports, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu played host to Nigerian Professional Footballer and Premier League's Leicester city Star Kelechi Iheanacho, who paid him a courtesy visit at his Abuja home on Wednesday evening. The Super Eagles striker who won the FA Cup title with Leicester City after beating Chelsea in the...
Czech Republic Dump Holland Out Of Euro 2020
The Czech Republic pulled off the shock of the European Championship so far by defeating the Netherlands and booking their place in the last eight after defender Matthijs de Ligt was sent off. Tomas Holes nodded in the opener 13 minutes after De Ligt was sent off for handball following a VAR review, denying Patrik Schick a clear goalscoring opportunity. Holes...
Italy Crush England’s Dreams After Winning Euro 2020 On Penalties
Italy have won Euro 2020, their first European Championship since 1968, beating England on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Wembley. The Azzurri rallied after Luke Shaw’s early goal, with Leonardo Bonucci equalising in the second half. With no goals in extra-time, the game was settled in a shootout. Shaw had opened the game in dramatic fashion, finishing a superb break...
Bayern Munich Legend, Muller Is Dead
Bayern Munich star and legend, Gerd Muller, is dead, ABN TV reports. Muller died on Sunday morning at the age of 75. His demise was announced by the German Club via a statement on their website; “Today the world of FC Bayern stands still. The German record champions and its entire fan base mourn Gerd Müller, who died early Sunday morning at...
Popular Footballer Who Has Been In Coma For 38 Years Dies
Jean-Pierre Adams, a French professional footballer who has been in coma since March 1982 has died, aged 73. Adams’ death was recorded on Monday 6 September 2021 in Nimes France. The late athlete who was born in Dakar Senegal, played as a centre-back for the likes of PSG and OGC Nice. READ ALSO: Nigerian 1974 Gold Medalist Turns Blind, Begs In Enugu...
Super Eagles’ Victory Over Blue Sharks A Demonstration Of Expertise — Sen. Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State and Pillar of Sports in Africa, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu has described as a demonstration of football expertise the victory of Nigeria's Super Eagles against Blue Sharks of Cape Verde in the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying fixture. The Senate Chief Whip while applauding the Super Eagles noted that the victory is well-deserved and timely. Kalu,...
Brazil Win To Become First South American Qualifiers For Qatar World Cup
Lucas Paqueta’s instinctive strike gave Brazil a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Colombia on Thursday to book their place at Qatar 2022. The five-time world champions join the hosts and Europeans Germany and Denmark as early qualifiers for next year’s finals. They have produced a near-perfect qualifying campaign, winning 11 of 12 matches — their only blemish a goalless draw...
EPL: Arsenal Ready For Liverpool Test As Pressure Mounts On Solksjaer
Liverpool will pose a stern test of Arsenal's revival when the Premier League title-chasers host Mikel Arteta's resurgent side on Saturday. The international break offered a welcome respite for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but Manchester United's beleaguered manager is in the firing line again as his troubled team head to Watford. Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is back in the Premier League and...
