Fresh from their 3-2 victory over Cameroon, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will have face South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the quarter final. The clash was confirmed late yesterday after South Africa outclassed hosts, Egypt, in an exciting 1-0 encounter. The exciting matchup sees the conquerors of the defending champions go against the team that … Read more
Faced with mounting criticism and buoyed by the success of the ongoing Women’s World Cup in France, FIFA has announced plans to expand the competition and double the prize money. FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, disclosed this at FIFA’s closing news conference, saying the world’s football governing body is considering expanding the next Women’s World Cup … Read more
Spain striker, Alvaro Morata, has expressed his joy after Atletico Madrid and Chelsea agreed on a deal to make his loan move to the Spanish club permanent. Chelsea announced yesterday that the striker, who has enjoyed a renaissance since heading back to his homeland after a season at Chelsea, will spend another season on loan … Read more
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, ignored the Copa America third-place medal ceremony after he was shown a red card in the first half during the third place match against Chile. The Barcelona superstar laid on Argentina’s first goal on Saturday for Sergio Aguero, his first contribution in open play during the tournament as Paulo Dybala made … Read more
Like many others, former Nigeria international and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has nothing but praises for the Super Eagles after Saturday’s 3-2 win over Cameroon. The victory over the reigning African champions at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 clash, was assured with two second-half goals by Odion Ighalo and Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi. … Read more
Hours after the Super Eagles earned a 3-2 win to dump defending champions, Cameroon, out of AFCON 2019, South Africa handed hosts, Egypt the same treatment in another marginal victory. Seven-time African champions, Egypt, were left stunned as Thembinkosi Lorch’s late strike silenced the home fans as South Africa advanced to the quarterfinals on Saturday … Read more
Elated like majority of Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a statement congratulating the Super Eagles of Nigeria for progressing further at the ongoing African Cup of Nations Egypt 2019. In a statement signed by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the president described the aftermath of today’s encounter as “a delightful … Read more
The Super Eagles came from behind today to beat Cameroon, thereby booking a place in the quarter-final of the ongoing 2019 AFCON in Egypt. The Super Eagles, trailing 2-1 at the end of the second half, scored two goals through China-based Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi to win the match in regulation time with a … Read more
For scoring three goals against Cameroon, an output better than all they managed in their three previous matches at the ongoing Africa Nations Cup, the Super Eagles will get $75,000 from the team’s major sponsor, AITEO. Ahead of the match, the boss of the firm, Benedict Peters, who touched down in Alexandria early today, had … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State was present live at the Alexandria Stadium as Nigeria beat Cameroon today. The Super Eagles, who flew past the Indomitable Lions into the quarter-final of the ongoing continental football fiesta, did it in style with the number one citizen of Lagos watching. Also, live at the venue was Rt. … Read more
Despite finishing their Round of 16 match against North African side, Morocco, with 10 men and conceding a penalty with seconds to the end of regulation time, Benin became the first side to reach the quarter finals of the ongoing AFCON late Friday. Riding their luck, the Squirrels eliminated their much more fancied opponents via … Read more
Former England footballer, David Beckham, has celebrated the 20th anniversary of his wedding to fashion entrepreneur and former Pop star, Victoria. The 44-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid star shared pictures of themselves from different ages on their respective Instagram accounts. David wrote: “WOW 20 years, look what we created ♥ Love you so … Read more
In a statement that would have made female footballers in his country and by extension, the continent, happy, Samuel Eto’o has called for more support and investment for the women’s game in the country. While praising the country’s senior female team’s showing at the Women’s World Cup in France, the legendary striker and four-time African … Read more
Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, has put the willingness of the club’s former star towards departing Paris Saint-German on record, admitting that the La Liga giants have tried to re-sign the player. Speaking on the club’s chances of bringing back the Brazil international who left for a world-record €222 million fee in 2017, he said: … Read more
A legend of European football who is now in charge of Cameroon, Clarence Seedorf, has stated that his team remains calm ahead of today’s Round of 16 clash against Nigeria. At the Alexandria Stadium, the Super Eagles are set to battle it out with the Indomitable Lions for a place in the quarter-finals, with Seedorf, … Read more
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, has said his client is “in the process” of leaving Manchester United for pastures new this summer. Pogba, always in the news for issues other than his performances for the club, has been the subject of transfer rumours, with former club Juventus and Real Madrid linked as … Read more
Former Nigeria international, Garba Lawal, has said the Super Eagles can defeat any side at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, including Cameroon, if they show the right attitude and play as a team. Speaking ahead of an encounter with perennial rivals, Cameroon, he said: “I have the conviction that these Eagles can beat any … Read more
As one former Chelsea star becomes manager of the Blues, another is left frustrated with not being included in the new backroom staff, with Gianfranco Zola admitting disappointment with the timing of his departure. As former team-mate, Frank Lampard, takes charge at Stamford Bridge as Maurizio Sarri’s successor on Thursday, it was made known Zola … Read more
Frank Lampard has stated his readiness to put his legacy as a club legend on the line as he becomes manager of Chelsea years after cementing his status as a Blues legend. The 41-year-old, who left his role as coach of Derby County to join Chelsea following the departure of Maurizio Sarri, admits there is … Read more
Veteran goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, has offered his appreciation to Juventus for the “splendid gift” of being able to play with Cristiano Ronaldo following the goalkeeper’s return to the club. Buffon left the Seria A champions last year, spending a season at Paris Saint-Germain, before sealing a return to his beloved club where he spent 17 … Read more