Playing Against Super Eagles Won’t Be Easy – Egypt Coach El-Badry
Egypt head coach Hossam El-Badry admitted that playing against the Super Eagles and the two other teams in Group D won’t be an easy task. The draw for the biennial competition , which took place on Tuesday, put Egypt in Group D alongside Nigeria, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles and the Pharaohs are considered favorites to qualify from the group...
Arsenal Considering Conte As Arteta Replacement
Arsenal are reportedly considering former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte as Mikel Arteta’s successor. The Spaniard has overseen a torrid start to the 2020-21 season with the Gunners, suffering back-to-back 2-0 defeats to Brentford and Chelsea in their first two top-flight matches. Arsenal have been hit hard by injuries and a coronavirus outbreak in August, though, and a recent...
Signing Cristiano Ronaldo Was A Mistake – Ex-Juventus President, Gigli
Former Juventus president, Giovanni Cobolli Gigli, has said the club made a mistake by signing Cristiano Ronaldo. Gigli also claimed Ronaldo is hindering the club’s efforts to win back the Serie A title and wants him sold before the summer transfer window closes. Ronaldo joined Juve from Real Madrid in a €100million transfer before the 2018/2019 campaign. The 36-year-old is now into the...
Isaac Success Joins Serie A Club Udinese On Three-Year Deal
Nigeria forward Isaac Success has linked up with Serie A club Udinese from Premier League outfit Watford. According to the Mirror, Success penned a three-year contract with the White and Blacks for an undisclosed fee. Originally, the 25-year-old had wanted to stay and fight for his place at Vicarage Road, but after an influx of striking options were brought in through the...
We Are Confident Of Victory Against Nigeria – Carlos Ponck
Cape Verde defender Carlos Ponck insists the side can claim a big win against Nigeria in Tuesday’s (today) 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture. The encounter is billed to hold at the 5,000 Estádio Municipal Adérito Sena, Mindelo. The Blue Sharks were held to a 1-1 draw by Central African Republic on matchday one and are determined to pick their first...
Pele Celebrates Successful Surgery To Remove Tumor
Brazilian football icon Edson Arantes do Nascimento popularly known as Pele, has celebrated the successful surgery which he underwent to remove a tumor. The three-time World Cup winner said he had the surgery last Saturday, days after he was hospitalized in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Commenting on the successful surgery, Pele wrote on his Instagram page: ”My friends, thank you very much...
2022 WCQ: Musa Gifts Super Eagles Teammates N5m
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has rewarded his teammates N5million following their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Tuesday, in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The money was from the N10million he was rewarded with for reaching 100 caps with the Eagles. “For the 10 million, I’m giving back 5 million to the team,” Musa, who was surrounded by his...
Troost-Ekong Disappointed To Miss Super Eagles Vs Cape Verde Clash
William Troost-Ekong has expressed his disappointment after missing out of Nigeria’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde. Troost-Ekong and Watford’s teammate Oghenekaro Etebo were among eight British-based players who missed the game in Mindelo. The players returned to their respective clubs after the home clash against the Lone Star of Liberia over the weekend, due to Cape Verde being...
Ronaldo Will Not Play Every Man Utd Game – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Cristiano Ronaldo will not play every game, as he looks to manage the forward’s minutes. Ronaldo scored twice on his second debut as United defeated Newcastle 4-1 on Saturday. The 36-year-old seemed to lift the quality of players around him, but Solskjaer insists he has to be kept fresh. When Solskjaer was asked if it is...
Osimhen Nominated For Europa League GOTW, POTW Awards
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been nominated by UEFA for the Europa League Goal of the Week and Player of the Week awards. The Nigeria international scored a brace as Napoli rallied back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Premier League club Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. READ ALSO: Cristiano Ronaldo Causing Many Problems...
