Brazil drew 1-1 with Senegal in a friendly in Singapore on Thursday as their run without a win stretched to three games, the longest since coach Tite took over in 2016. Roberto Firmino opened the scoring for Brazil after eight minutes when he ran on to a pass from Gabriel Jesus and chipped the ball … Read more
Two time tennis grand slam champion, Naomi Osaka, intends to play for the hosts at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo after choosing to maintain Japanese citizenship. The 21-year-old told Japanese broadcaster NHK in an interview on Thursday that she had begun the necessary administrative procedures. Read Also: Golden Eaglets arrive Brazil for FIFA U-17 … Read more
Five-time champions Nigeria have landed in host nation Brazil, for this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup finals holding from Oct. 26 to Nov. 17. A statement from the Director of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, said a team of 25 players and nine officials flew out of the country through the Nnamdi Azikiwe … Read more
Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement to sign Juventus striker, Mario Mandzukic, in the January transfer window after failing to sign Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez’ replacement during summer. Recall, United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, allowed both Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez join Inter Milan in the summer, but failed to bring in a … Read more
English club, Reading on Wednesday sacked their manager, Jose Gomes, following their 1-0 defeat to Bristol City in the Championship last weekend. Reading made this known in a statement on the club’s official website on Wednesday afternoon. Read Also: EPL: My Players Trying To Get Me Sacked, Says Solskjaer The statement read: “Reading Football Club can … Read more
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has accused his players of trying to get him sacked with their on the performances on the pitch most especially after the 1-0 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday in the English Premier League. Solskjaer was left furious after his side’s performance at St James’ Park and vented his anger … Read more
Barcelona attacker, Ousmane Dembele has been handed a two-match ban after receiving a red card for his comments towards referee Mateu Lahoz, Goal reports. The French forward will miss El Clasico meeting with Real Madrid. Demeble was sent off in Barca’s 4-0 win over Sevilla, with the referee writing in his official report that the player … Read more
Super Eagles defender and Torino Wing-back, Ola Aina, has pulled out of Sunday’s International friendly against Brazil. Aina joins a growing list, which includes Kenneth Omeruo, Samuel Kalu and long term absentee Ahmed Musa, all of whom have also been ruled out of the friendly due to injury. The defender, who celebrated his 23rd birthday … Read more
The anticipated international friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Samba Boys of Brazil slated for October 13 could be cancelled due to Visa issues and travelling arrangement. According to reports, the players and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) delegation including the technical and backroom staff were yet to be issued necessary travelling documents … Read more
Former Inter Milan coach Stefano Pioli is reported to be set to take over as AC Milan head coach following the sacking of Marco Giampaolo on Tuesday. The Rossoneri parted ways with Giampaolo after just seven games in charge as the 18-time Serie A champions dropped to 13th place in the league. “AC Milan announces … Read more
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen has been nominated for French Ligue 1 player of the month for September. Osimhen made the shortlist that also has Algerian forward, Islam Slimani, who plays for Monaco and Nantes’ Nicolas Pallois. The 20-year-old scored two goals in four league appearances for Lille in September. He was on target in Lille … Read more
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has revealed it was a tough decision for him when he chose England ahead of Nigeria and Canada. According to him, his decision to represent England was not an easy one for him as he had to consult family and friends before making his final decision. Ekohotblog earlier reported that Tomori … Read more
The Super Eagles players and officials are expected to arrive in Singapore on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s friendly encounter against five-time world champions, Brazil. Ekohotblo earlier reported that the Nigeria Super Eagles will up against the likes of Neymar and Firmino at the Singapore National Stadium, Kallang. Read Also: International Friendly: Brazil Release Squad For Nigeria … Read more
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s international friendly match against Bostwana on October 14 despite a scan test revealed the Liverpool star suffered no major injury on his ankle after Liverpool’s win over Leicester. Salah sustained a twisted ankle following a challenge by Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury in the second half of Liverpool’s 2-1 win on … Read more
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s international friendly match against Bostwana on October 14 despite a scan test revealed the Liverpool star suffered no major injury on his ankle after Liverpool’s win over Leicester. Salah sustained a twisted ankle following a challenge by Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury in the second half of Liverpool’s 2-1 win on … Read more
The Super Falcons of Nigeria once again missed the chance of participating in an Olympic competition after playing a 1-1draw with Cote d’Ivoire at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. The race to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics women’s football tournament ended for the Coach Dajuma’s women as the Ivorian win on an away goal rule. … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are keen on making Chelsea star Ike Ugbo play for the Super Eagles following Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori’s snub. Nigeria were interested in making the Chelsea duo play for the West African nation where their parents hail from before England coach Garry Southgate called them up for the team’s Euro … Read more
Barcelona have sacked Juvenil A head coach, Victor Valdes with immediate effect after an alleged bust-up with the club’s youth director, Patrick Kluivert behind the scenes. Valdes returned to Camp Nou to take charge of the U19s back in July, five years after ending his time at the club as a player. The 37-year-old rose … Read more
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said their next Premier League fixture is “perfect”, following his side’s loss to Newcastle United on Sunday. United sunk to their third Premier League defeat of the season at St James’ Park, as they were beaten 1-0 by Steve Bruce’s side. The defeat has left Solskjaer’s side with … Read more
In-form Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen scored in Lille 2-2 draw against Nimes on Sunday as they missed the chance to go third in Ligue 1 table. The Nigeria international Osimhen, 20, who also scored in Lille’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Chelsea midweek, struck the hosts’ leveller with 11 minutes remaining after a Renaud … Read more