Former Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel has reportedly reached an agreement with the Football Association (FA) to become the next England manager, following Gareth Southgate’s departure this summer. The FA is expected to hold a press conference at Wembley on Wednesday, where Tuchel is likely to be announced as Southgate’s successor. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad for Sunday’s Nations League clash against Finland and returned to Arsenal for further evaluation after sustaining an injury to his right leg. The 23-year-old winger was substituted early in the second half during Thursday’s match against Greece. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game … Read more
Bukayo Saka sustained an injury to his right leg during England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley on Thursday. The Arsenal star was substituted in the 51st minute, with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke coming on to replace him. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
England interim manager Lee Carsley’s all-out attacking approach backfired spectacularly as they suffered a shocking defeat to Greece in the UEFA Nations League at Wembley. Jude Bellingham’s 87th-minute strike appeared to salvage a lackluster England performance after Vangelis Pavlidis gave Greece a deserved lead with a clinical finish just four minutes into the second half. … Read more
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has announced he will not return to coaching for at least a year. The 54-year-old stepped down after England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in July. Southgate, who took charge of the Three Lions in 2016, led them to consecutive Euro finals and a fourth-place finish at … Read more
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has shared his predictions for the upcoming Premier League Matchday 7 fixtures, set to take place across various grounds in England this weekend. Crystal Palace will welcome Liverpool to Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, while Arsenal are set to take on Southampton at the Emirates Stadium. Manchester City will face Fulham … Read more
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has praised Ademola Lookman for choosing to represent Nigeria over England while still in his prime. Born in England to Nigerian parents, Lookman had previously represented England at youth level and was part of the squad that won the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly … Read more
England midfielder Conor Gallagher netted his first goal for Atletico Madrid in their commanding 3-0 win over Valencia. The 24-year-old, who transferred from Chelsea for £33 million last month, opened the scoring by calmly slotting home from inside the box after a clever assist from Rodrigo De Paul. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt … Read more
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has praised Noni Madueke’s performance during his England debut against Finland. Madueke made a notable entrance in the 2-0 victory over Finland, earning his first cap and assisting one of Harry Kane’s two goals. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, … Read more
England captain Harry Kane marked his 100th cap with a memorable performance, scoring two stunning goals in a UEFA Nations League victory over Finland at Wembley. Kane was honoured before the match with a golden cap and wore golden boots, which he used to great effect to break down Finland’s resolute defence. Despite England’s early … Read more
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué believes Pep Guardiola would be an ideal replacement for Gareth Southgate as England manager. Southgate stepped down after England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, leaving the team without a permanent manager. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing … Read more
England stars Lauren James, Lucy Bronze, and Lauren Hemp are among the nominees for the 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or, recognizing the world’s best female footballer. The trio, who played in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final where England was defeated by Spain, are part of a 30-player shortlist. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly … Read more
Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Ollie Watkins have withdrawn from the England squad ahead of their upcoming Nations League fixtures. Manchester City’s Foden, who was recently honoured as PFA Player of the Year, was called up by interim England manager Lee Carsley but did not join the squad due to illness. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more
England’s defence coach, Felix Jones, has become the latest key member to depart from Steve Borthwick’s coaching team. This follows the recent exit of strength and conditioning expert Aled Walters, who has joined the Ireland setup. Jones is reportedly under a 12-month notice period in his contract with the Rugby Football Union (RFU). However, after … Read more
King Charles III visited the town of Southport in northwest England on Tuesday, where a tragic knife attack claimed the lives of three young girls and sparked nationwide anti-immigration riots. The 75-year-old monarch paid his respects by inspecting a vast sea of floral tributes to the victims and met with children who survived the attack. Buckingham … Read more
Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32 and expressed his ambitions to pursue a career in coaching. Jones, who last played for Manchester United in a 3-0 win over Brentford 12 months ago, has struggled with fitness issues since the 2022-2023 season, leading … Read more
Flamingos, are placed in Group A for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, aiming to build on their third-place finish in the last tournament. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, have been placed in Group A for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Editor’s Pick Cholera’s Grip … Read more
The Nigeria women’s U-17 team will learn their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup opponents during the draw in Santo Domingo. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, will learn their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup opponents when the tournament draw takes place today, Saturday, in Santo Domingo, … Read more
England secured a narrow 1-0 win over Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener, moving to the top of Group C. Eko Hot Blog reports that Gareth Southgate’s team put on a strong display in the opening 45 minutes, with Jude Bellingham scoring a brilliant header to put them ahead just 13 minutes into the game, … Read more
Jamal Musiala recently shared his affection for Nigerian culture and the traditional dish fufu. Despite never setting foot in Nigeria, his father influence deeply immersed him in Nigerian culture. Musiala, a burgeoning talent for Germany, respectfully embraces both his Nigerian and German roots. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bayern Munich midfielder, Jamal Musiala has expressed … Read more