AFCON 2021: Aboubakar Blames Teammates After Semi-final Loss To Egypt
Indomitable Lions of Cameroon skipper Vincent Aboubakar has blamed his teammates after Thursday’s semi-final defeat to Egypt. The Pharaohs edged hosts Cameroon 3-1 on penalties after 120 minutes of football ended 0-0 inside the Olembe stadium in Yaoundé. Cameroon dominated the first half but failed to take advantage of some of the few chances they had. And during the shootout, while Aboubakar...
Manchester United Appoint Ralf Rangnick Interim Manager
Manchester United has confirmed the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as their interim boss, with the 63-year-old German returning to the dugout following a spell as manager of sports and development at Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow, ABN TV reports. Rangnick will hold the position until the end of the season, subject to work visa requirements. United also announced that Rangnick will continue...
Football World Mourns The Death Of Maradona
Tributes from the world of football are flooding in after Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest on Wednesday. The football legend had a heart attack at his home just two weeks after leaving hospital where he underwent surgery on a blot clot in his brain. READ ALSO: Football Icon Diego Maradona Is Dead Maradona, regarded...
Ikpeazu Intervenes In Enyimba Travel Worries
The governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has waded into the uncertainties surrounding Enyimba FC's involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup fixture against Al Ahly Benghazi in Libya. The People's Elephant were at risk of missing the group A fixture in Libya as a result of flight and visa complications in the requirements for entry into Libya. The chances of...
Finidi George Lands Technical Manager Job At Rivers UTD After Quitting Eagles
Barely a month after his resignation as the coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George has taken up the role of technical manager for the NPFL side, Rivers United. During his brief and eventful tenure as the head of the Eagles, George’s 1-1 draw against South Africa in Uyo and a 2-1 loss to the Benin Republic in Abidjan put...
“Liverpool May Not Get EPL Trophy Presentation” – League Chief
Liverpool could be in danger of not having a trophy presentation should they clinch the Premier League title following the planned resumption of play this season, league chief executive Richard Masters said. According to League Chief, Masters, the Premier League will assess the social distancing and safety aspects of organising a trophy presentation before giving the runaway leaders the green...
Samuel Chukwueze Leads Villarreal To Victory [VIDEO]
Nigeria international, Samuel Chukwueze was voted the Man of The Match after his superb performance for Villarreal in a 1-0 victory over RCD Mallorca on Tuesday. The Super Eagles forward, who featured for the entire duration of the encounter held at the Estadio de la Ceramica was also named The Most Stylish Player of the Match. “The award @sastreriajajoan The Most...
Nasarawa Utd’s Player Who Slumped And Died Martins Burial Set For Tomorrow
Late Nasarawa United’s player, Chineme Martins, will be buried tomorrow, Bestchoicesports.com.ng reports. ABN TV reports Chienem Martins slumped and died on March 8 during a Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL Match between Nasarawa United and Katsina United at Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa State. Martin’s death was greeted with condemnation after the ambulance stationed at the stadium could not move and was...
BREAKING! Kylian Mbappe Tests Positive To COVID-19
French football star Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Monday. Mbappe took a test on Monday morning that returned positive, the FFF said, and was then isolated from the French national team. France is scheduled to play at home in Paris on Tuesday against Croatia in a UEFA...
Transfer: Manchester United eye Premier League midfielder to replace Pogba
Manchester United are looking to replace Paul Pogba with Youri Tielemans, if the Frenchman leaves the club this summer, according to The UK Independent. Tielemans spent the second half of last season on loan at Leicester City from Monaco. The Belgian is believed to have caught the eye of United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in that short period. However, his move to...
