Super Eagles Drop Positions In Latest FIFA Ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped from 28th to 30th position in the latest FIFA world ranking. World football governing body, FIFA, released the latest rankings on their website on Thursday, 4 April 2024.
Paris 2024 Qualifier: It’s Do Or Die Against Super Falcons — Ramalepe
Banyana Banyana of South Africa defender, Lebohang Ramalepe has described the team’s upcoming 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against Nigeria a “do or die” affair. The two rivals are battling for one of Africa’s two spots for the women’s football event. The two-legged qualifier is expected to be keenly contested with both teams desperate to feature at the Olympics. READ ALSO: Paris 2024...
Aina Gets Good Rating In Forest’s Win Against Fulham
Ola Aina got a very good rating after helping relegation threatened Nottingham Forest defeated Fulham 3-1 in Tuesday’s Premier League fixture. It was Aina’s second appearance for Forest since recovering from injury. Following his impressive performance, SkySports rated the Super Eagles defender seven. Aina was replaced with seven minutes left to play. READ ALSO: Paris 2024 Qualifier: Waldrum Vows Super Falcons Will Qualify Ahead South...
Paris 2024 Qualifier: Waldrum Vows Super Falcons Will Qualify Ahead South Africa
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum says his team will beat the Banyana Banyana of South Africa to the 2024 Olympic Games ticket. Nigeria will host South Africa in the first leg of the final round qualifier at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Friday. The reverse fixture will take place next week Tuesday in Pretoria. The overall winners is guaranteed a...
Ahmed Musa Offers Explanation On Why He Declined Handshake With Kano Governor
Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa says he did not shake hands with Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State owing to “cultural respect”. A video of Musa at the Kano State Government House last month generated controversy on social media after the player was captured bowing to and not exchanging handshakes with the governor. But on Tuesday, Musa explained that the gesture...
UCL: Bayern Munich Won’t Overcome Arsenal If Tuchel Takes Charge, Says Hamann
Former Liverpool star, Didi Hamann has warned that Bayern Munich may fail to beat Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League if Thomas Tuchel is allowed to remain as manager. Hamann stated this on the backdrop of the team’s 2-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund, where he faulted the German tactician tactical play. In a chat with Sky90, Hamann said...
Nwaneri Will Grow In Arsenal — Mertesacker
Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker believes Ethan Nwaneri will grow with the Gunners. Recall that Nwaneri signed his first professional contract with English Premier League leader Arsenal on Thursday. However, in a chat with the club’s official website, Mertesacker stated that he’s delighted to see a young talent sign a professional deal. “We are extremely proud of Ethan and his journey, from pre-academy...
Paris 2024: D’Tigress To Face Australia In Group Opener
Nigeria senior women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, will take on Australia in their opening Group B game at the Paris 2024 Olympic games. The Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) confirmed the pairing on their website. Other teams drawn in Group B with D’Tigress are hosts France and Canada. According to the schedule D’Tigress will face Australia on Monday, 29 July 2024. READ...
Chelsea Is Blessed With Abundance Of Talents – Madueke
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has disclosed that the Blues is blessed with abundance of talents in their squad. Madueke in a chat with Daily Mail, also revealed that it’s the first time in his career where he has lost and drawn games. He also noted that the players remain united as they battle for consistency this season. “We won all the time. “This is...
Friendly: Super Eagles Performance Against Mali Commendable – Finidi
Finidi George has described the Super Eagles’ performance as commendable despite losing to Mali in Tuesday’s friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco. Goals from El Bilal Toure and Kamory Doumbia secured a 2-0 win for Mali. It was a first win for the Malians against the Eagles since 1975. READ ALSO: NNL Announces Fixture Adjustment For State Federation Cup Final Goals from El Bilal...
