UFC 261: Masvidal Reacts As Nigeria’s Usman Knocks Him Off, Says It Hurts
Jorge Masvidal says it hurts to be knocked out by Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman for the first time in his career and in front of family, friends in Florida. He said this after losing in their rematch at UFC 261 at Vystar Veteran’s Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday. Usman floored Masvidal (35-14, 12-8 UFC) with a picture-perfect straight right hand...
Ighalo Has Nothing To Offer Super Eagles Again – Fashanu
Former England international, John Fashanu has admonished Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to work with the current crop of players in his disposal than to recall Odion Ighalo to the senior national team. Ighalo retired from the Super Eagles after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where he finished as the top scorer of the competition. Though reports in the media...
I Will Take Back Abia Warriors From Abia Govt – Senator Orji Kalu
By Iyke Nwokedi Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu says he is poised to reclaim Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) club Abia Warriors from the Abia State Government. Senator Kalu stated this during an interview session on Nigerian Sports Mouthpiece (NSM) WhatsApp forum on Wednesday. The politician cum business man who engineered Enyimba's triumph on the continent on...
Chukwueze Challenges Messi And Courtois For La Liga Player Of The Month Award
Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze has been nominated for the La Liga Player of the Month award for April. The Nigeria international will compete with Barcelona captain Lionel Messi, Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois, and Atletico Madrid’s Angel Correa for the individual accolade. Other contestants are Sevilla’s Fernando, Real Betis’ Claudio Bravo and Fernando Pacheco of Deportivo Alaves. Chukwueze was in terrific for the Yellow Submarine...
UEFA Includes Chukwueze In Europa League Team Of The Week
Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze has been included in the UEFA Europa League Team of the Week, after the conclusion of the semi-finals first-legs on Thursday. UEFA made this known on their official website, uefa.com, on Friday. Chukwueze’s inclusion came as a result of his impressive showing in Villarreal’s 2-1 home win against Arsenal. He marked his superb display with an assist...
Zidane Ready To Step Down As Real Madrid Coach
Zinedine Zidane has reportedly become increasingly ‘tired’ at Real Madrid and is ready to step down as head coach of the Spanish giants at the end of the 2020-21 campaign. The Frenchman is in his second spell in charge of Los Blancos and has enjoyed huge success at the helm, winning two La Liga titles and three Champions League crowns. Madrid...
Shearer Urges Kane To Leave Tottenham Hotspur
Alan Shearer wants Harry Kane to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer to fulfill his ambition of winning trophies at the club level. Spurs have endured another disappointing campaign following their defeat to Manchester City in the League Cup final and a poor domestic campaign which could see them miss out on a top-four place. The North London club was also knocked...
Chelsea Vs Man City Champions League Final Set To Hold In Portugal
Portugal has been described as ‘increasingly likely’ to host the Champions League final for the second year running as a result of ‘failed’ talks so far between UEFA and the English FA. Istanbul was the intended host city for the 2021 final but, having already lost 2020 final as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, current UK travel restrictions that...
I’m Always Committed To My Job – Jose Mourinho
Former Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has disclosed that he’s always committed to his job and never allowed unnecessary ‘noise’ to distract him. Mourinho, who was recently appointed as manager by FC Roma was sacked by Tottenham after a poor run of results in the Premier League. During his troubles at the Premier League club, Mourinho in an interview with trading partner XTB said...
Super Eagles Needs Quality Preparations To Qualify For Qatar 2022 – Amaju Pinnick
President of the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) Amaju Pinnick has informed that the, Super Eagles can qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar come 2022 if they have quality preparations.. The three time AFCON champions will host arch rivals Cameroon Indomitable Lions in an international tune-up game in Austria come June. Amaju, a member of FIFA Committee gave an intense analysis...
