2021 AFCON: Super Eagles Camp Open In Uyo December 28
The Super Eagles will begin preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Uyo on December 28. According to reports, the team will train in the Akwa Ibom state’s capital before moving to Garoua, Cameroon venue of their group games. There are also plans for the Super Eagles to play at least three warm-up games before the start of the...
Newcastle Move To Outbid Juventus For Martial
Newcastle are planning a loan move for Manchester United attacker Anthony Martial. The Sun says they are willing to pay a hefty loan fee of around £6million to tempt the Manchester United striker to St James’ Park. Martial knows he must leave Old Trafford to get regular action, and Juventus had shown an interest in taking him for the rest of...
Etebo Eager To Return To Action For Watford
Oghenekaro Etebo can’t wait to make a return to action for Premier League club Watford following his injury layoff. The Nigeria international underwent surgery in October after tearing his quad muscle during Watford’s league clash against Newcastle United. Etebo is expected to be out for between four to five months and will play no part in Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of...
PSG Chief Still Confident Of Keeping Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo remains confident that the club can convince Kylian Mbappe to stay beyond the end of his current contract. Mbappe’s deal at the Parc des Princes expires at the end of this season, and he will be able to begin talks with overseas club over a free transfer in the summer from January 1. Real Madrid have...
Eto’o Insists 2021 AFCON Will Go Ahead
Newly elected president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) Samuel Eto’o has insisted the 2021 AFCON will surely go ahead. The AFCON will take place in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6 2022. But there are reports that CAF is considering cancelling this year’s edition due to the rapid increase of the Omicron COVID variant. READ ALSO: We Will Miss Awoniyi...
No Coach Can Stop Me From Playing At AFCON – Adebayor
Legendary Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor has slammed European clubs for their latest attempt at holding back African players from taking part at the 2021 AFCON. Since COVID-19 emerged, a number of African nations have found themselves battling to secure their top stars for friendlies and 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with some clubs in Europe having attempted to stop players from...
AFCON 2021: Eagles Will Play Attacking Football – Eguavoen
Super Eagles interim coach, Austine Eguavoen has assured that he would adopt a more attacking football with the team at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Eguavoen, who is expected to lead the senior national team to the bi-annual tournament, stated this in an interview with Brila FM. Recall that the three-time AFCON champions have been pitted alongside seven-time Nations Cup...
2021 AFCON: Awoniyi Ready To Lead Super Eagles Attack
Taiwo Awoniyi is prepared to lead Nigeria’s hunt for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Cameroon. Awoniyi is favoured to lead Nigeria’s attack in the absence of Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo. The Union Berlin of Germany striker says he is ready to take up the responsibility and be the team’s main man in Cameroon. “My strength is the power...
Morocco vs Ghana: Atlas Lions Begin Quest For First AFCON Title In Over 45 Years
The 33rd Africa Cup of Nations kicked off on Sunday with hosts the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon securing a 2-1 comeback win against Burkina Faso in Group A. In the same group Cape Verde also recorded opening day win after pipping Ethiopia 1-0. The tournament continues on Monday with African heavyweights the Atlas Lions of Morocco taking on the Black Stars...
AFCON 2021: Mane Strikes Late To Give Senegal Maximum Points
Senegal commenced their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note after Sadio Mane scored a late penalty to edge Zimbabwe 1-0 in Monday Group B game. Senegal almost took the lead within a minute, as Bouna Sarr’s long-range effort was just wide of the near post. Sadio Mane had the best chance of the first half, making a...
