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Romelu Lukaku has hit out at Chelsea for limiting him in ‘a box’ as far as his style of play is concerned, thinking he was a new Didier Drogba. Lukaku joined the Blues as a young attacker but left for Everton when it was clear he was not in their plans. The Belgian returned to ...
English Championship club Middleborough have taken a dig at Manchester United legend, Cristiano Ronaldo. This followed the football icon’s outburst against Scotland after a UEFA Nations League clash. Ronaldo could not find the back of the net as Portugal were held to a 0-0 draw by Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday. The Al-Nassr superstar ...
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho is eyeing a move for Barcelona forward, Ansu Fati, when the transfer market opens in January. Ansu returned to Spain this summer after spending last season on loan at Premier League side Brighton. The 21-year-old, who was once hailed as Lionel Messi’s heir at Barca, is now struggling to get game ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Morocco as host of the 2024 edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League finals. The Newsmen reports that the competition, according to information on CAF’s official website will run from November 9 to November 23. Recall that Morocco also hosted the last edition of the competition. Nigerian ...
Nigeria defender Olisa Ndah will be sidelined for a long period, according to his South African club, Orlando Pirates. Ndah sustained the injury in Pirates’ league clash against Polokwane City last month. The centre-back, who was replaced by Nkosinathi Sibisi four minutes from time was named Man of the Match after the encounter. “The Bucs ...
Remo Stars technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede is back with the team after returning from international duty. Ogunmodede, who is an assistant coach in the national team, was away with the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya The young tactician took charge of the Sky Blue ...
The pilot of the chartered aircraft in which the Super Eagles flew to Libya, has revealed that Libyan authorities coerced him to divert the flight to the sub-standard airport at Al-Abraq. Newsmen reports that the unexpected diversion of the flight to a remote airport, Al-Abraq, instead of their intended destination, Benghazi has been a source ...
Flamingos forward, Harmony Chidi, has revealed the team’s ambition ahead of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The West Africans are among the favourites to win the title after coming third two years ago in India. The Flamingos were the first African country to achieve the feat. Chidi scored 12 goals for Nigeria in ...
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Libya. The Super Eagles of Nigeria were scheduled to take on Libya in the Second Leg of the qualifier on Tuesday (today). The Super Eagles had earlier beaten Libya 1-0 in ...
Manchester United have decided to end Sir Alex Ferguson’s ambassadorial contract with the club. This means Ferguson will step back from his current ambassadorial role at the end of the season. ESPN reports that this decision has been taken as part of a cost-cutting drive at the club, since Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a minority ...
Former England international, Paul Gascoigne wants former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson to return to the club for ‘one more season’. Gascoigne, however, admitted that he felt sorry for current Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag is under huge pressure to save his job at the Red Devils due to the club’s ...
Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere says the team’s main objective is to win the title at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic. The Nigerian girls finished third at the last edition of the competition in India. Olowookere however claimed they want the ultimate prize this time around. “Our slogan is that we ...
Bentford forward, Kevin Schade is no longer eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. This came after Schade featured in a cap-tying game for Germany against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League clash on Monday. By playing for Germany against the Dutch team at the Allianz Arena, Schade is now cap-tied to ...
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen says his team went through a “horrible ordeal” in Libya. The Nigerian contingent were held hostage at an abandoned airport, more than two hours drive from the venue of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights. The team was denied access to water and ...
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has welcomed the Super Eagles back to Nigeria after their challenging experience in Libya where they went for a return Group D match for the AFCON 2025 qualifier. The Minister, who personally received the national team at the Abuja airport on behalf of the President of ...
Paul Pogba has broken his silence amid the club he could play for next. Pogba, who is currently under contract with Juventus, is set to leave the Serie A giants after his ban for testing positive for testosterone was recently reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration in Sport, CAS. Negotiations is ongoing ...
Ademola Lookman is still eager for a new challenge despite failing to secure a move away from Atalanta this summer. The Nigeria international tried to force an exit over the summer following firm interest from Ligue 1 giants, Paris Saint-Germain. Atalanta however refused to sell Lookman and later welcome him back to the team. According ...
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has revealed that his team will adopt the right tactics for their next game against Shooting Stars. Finidi said that the players require a proper rest following their long trip to Katsina. He added that the coaching crew will ensure the players are ready for the encounter. Rivers United ...
Al-Hilal forward, Neymar, is backing his compatriot and Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The winner will be announced at an event on October 28, with Vinicius considered one of the frontrunners for the prize. Others include Rodri (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Kylian Mbappe (PSG/Real Madrid). Speaking ...
The Super Eagles on Monday evening arrived Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed the development to the newsmen. “We have finally returned to Nigeria, just landed in Kano’’ an exhausted Efoghe said. Players and officials of the team were ...
Ahmed Musa has reacted to the Super Eagles’ inhumane treatment at the hands of Libyan authorities, Newsmen reports. Musa expressed disappointment with the action of the North Africans. The 32-year-old called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to enforce strict measures on the Libya Football Federation as punishment for their action. “I’m extremely disappointed ...
Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface has decried the type of bus the Libyan authorities brought to pick up the Super Eagles from the Al Abaq Airport. Boniface said the Libyan authorities sent what he described as “Isakaba bus” to pick the Super Eagles from the airport. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been stranded at the ...
The Libya Football Federation, LFF, has denied accusations of foul play or sabotage, after the Nigeria national team were left stranded at the Al Abraq Airport over 15 hours after arrival. In a statement on Monday, LFF cited routine air traffic control protocols, security checks and logistical challenges as factors that can affect air travel. ...
