Real Madrid and Brazil defensive midfielder Casemiro, aid he was impressed by the physical qualities of the Nigerian players after both settled for a1-1 draw in an international friendly in Singapore on Sunday. The Real Madrid star Casemiro cancelled out a 35th-minute opener from Glasgow Rangers star, Joe Aribo who scored his second goal for … Read more
Portuguese club, Sporting Lisbon is set to change the name of its stadium to rename it after Cristiano Ronaldo as the club considers rebranding of the edifice. The stadium ‘Estadio Jose Alvalade’ which named after the club founder, Jose Alvalade since 1956 might undergo a rebranding process according to the current president Frederico Varandas is … Read more
Former Super Eagles midfielder lauded the Super Eagles performance against the star-studded Brazillian team after they managed to play out a 1-1 draw on Sunday in Singapore. Head Master as he is fondly called by his fans said it was a satisfactory performance from the lads as the draw felt like a win because of … Read more
Former Super Eagles midfielder lauded the Super Eagles performance against the star-studded Brazillian team after they managed to play out a 1-1 draw on Sunday in Singapore. Head Master as he is fondly called by his fans said it was a satisfactory performance from the lads as the draw felt like a win because of … Read more
Brazil coach, Tite, has commended his players for playing better in the second half of Sunday’s international friendly against Nigeria in Singapore. Nigeria’s Joe Aribo opened the scoring in the 35th minute before Casemiro made it 1-1 in the second half. “The result was insufficient. In terms of results, the Brazilian team always wants to … Read more
Brazil coach, Tite, singled out Atletico Madrid player Renan Lodi, who made his debut in the 1-1 draw with Nigeria in an international friendly on Sunday, as he praised him for his impressive display against the Super Eagles. The Samba boys were held as Nigeria’s new boy scored a delightful goal in the first half … Read more
The Super Eagle of Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against star-studded Brazilian team in an international friendly on Sunday in Singapore. Joe Aribo gave the Super Eagles lead in the first half before Real Madrid midfielder level for the Selecao just five minutes into the second half. Read Also: Nigeria vs Brazil: I’m Preparing Eagles For … Read more
Barcelona are monitoring Victor Osimhen at Lille, with a view to making a move when the January window opens, AS reports. The LaLiga champions are looking to sign a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez, who turns 33 next year. Barcelona’s main target is Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez, but they are aware he’s also attracting interest … Read more
Real Madrid and Spanish Skipper Sergio Ramos has become Spain’s most-capped player ever after the 1-1 draw with Norway in a Euro 2020 qualifier on Saturday, making his 168th appearance. It is one more than goalkeeping legend Iker Casillas made. The 33-year-old centre-back has also become the most-capped European outfield player in the history of … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known shortly after a joint inspection of the National Stadium and the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, with the Minister of Sports,Mr. Sunday Dare. The immediate past administration in the State had signified interest to take over the management of the National Stadium which has fallen into disrepair due to … Read more
Lagos State is ready to host participants and visitors coming for Under-20 Women World Cup that will be hosted by Nigeria in 2020, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu assured on Saturday. The Governor said the State has started to put all facilities required to host the sport fiesta in place ahead of its take-off, noting that Lagos … Read more
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante prior to kick-off in the match against Iceland in Reykjavik, suffered injury blow but the French coach Didier Deschamps said the injury was not severe. The Chelsea midfielder had been named in the starting XI and was all set to play in the Euro 2020 qualifying match before suffering a muscle … Read more
Nigeria Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr on Saturday speaking during the match-presser ahead of Brazil international friendly match in Singapore disclosed that his immediate goal was to prepare three–times African champions Nigeria for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches. He explained that the high-profile friendly was an opportunity to test his … Read more
Nigeria Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr on Saturday speaking during the match-presser ahead of Brazil international friendly match in Singapore disclosed that his immediate goal was to prepare three–times African champions Nigeria for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches. He explained that the high-profile friendly was an opportunity to test his … Read more
Super Eagles’ defender William Troost-Ekong says while they respect five-times world champions Brazil they, however, have no fear as both teams step out in an international friendly match in Singapore on the 13th October 2019. Ekong made the remarks on Saturday at a pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday’s clash with Brazil at the Singapore … Read more
Former Chelsea midfielder and Super Eagles skipper, John Mikel Obi in an interview with Sport Witness jokingly praised former teammate and current Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard on what he is currently doing with Blues young lad despite his inability to sign top-notch players in the last transfer window. Mikel who was partner with Lampard at … Read more
Former Nigeria international, Victor Moses, is targeting a return to Chelsea in the January transfer window. Turkish sports daily, Fanatik, claims Moses is planning to return to Stamford Bridge and has the approval of manager, Frank Lampard. The 28-year-old was sent out on loan to Fenerbahce in January this year, due to a lack of … Read more
German tactician and Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has been named English Premier League (EPL) manager of the month, the second time in a row after his impressive run under the month in review. Klopp’s team perfect start continued in September, with three wins. They claimed a home win over Newcastle United as well as away … Read more
Arsenal FC striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has emerged the English Premier League (EPL) Player of the Month for September, following his impressive performance and form in the month under review. Aubameyang delivered impactful showings for Unai Emery’s men last month, scoring in all the games he featured for the Gunners. The 30-year-old found the back of … Read more
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr is not just a happy man as some of his key players have withdrawn from the much talked about friendly clash with Samba Boys of Brazil on Sunday. The latest addition to Rohr’s accumulated headache is the last-minute withdrawal of Stoke City of England combative midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo. Read Also: … Read more