Saudi Arabia, the only contender to host the 2034 World Cup, has formally launched its bid for the tournament. The Middle East country became the sole bidder in October when Australia pulled out of the race few hours before Fifa’s deadline for declarations of interest. Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) president Yasser Al Misehal says the bid is only possible because of the country’s “rapid transformation”. “Telling our football story to the world is of massive importance,” Al Misehal said. “Bidding to host a FIFA World Cup is only made possible by the rapid transformation the country is enjoying. We’ve…
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Portuguese coach, Jose Peseiro, has confirmed his exit as the coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria after his contract officially expired on Thursday. Peseiro who led Nigeria to a second-place finish at last African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast confirmed his departure in a post on X on Friday. “Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF. It was a pride and honor to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfillment,” the Portuguese wrote on X. “We would like to express…
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi says he’s doing everything possible to convince Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to join the Blues this summer.Osimhen has been linked with moves to clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal and PSG lately. Goal Getter Media had earlier reported that Chelsea are reportedly prepared to trigger the €130m (£111m) release clause in Osimhen’s Napoli contract in order to bring him to Stamford Bridge during the summer’s transfer window. While speaking at a Web Summit Qatar, Mikel stated that he wants Osimhen to join the league of Nigerian players that have played for Chelsea.“I think there’s genuine interest between both…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are in discussion with coach Jose Peseiro over a new contract. The Portuguese contract with the NFF expires after the AFCON in Ivory Coast, and has received several offers from different clubs and countries. Peseiro led Nigeria to win silver medal at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations. He confirmed a couple of weeks ago he has been contacted by the Algeria Football Federation to be the new head coach of the country’s national team. The gaffer agreed to take the Super Eagles to the AFCON despite having his salary reduced from $70,000 to…
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban from football after failing a drugs test last August. The France international tested positive for testosterone after Juventus’s first game of the season against Udinese, and was given his hefty punishment by an anti-doping prosecutor’s office in Italy on Thursday. Pogba’s lawyers had rejected a plea deal and hoped to get their client a lighter sentence after claiming that he had accidentally ingested the substance that caused the positive test. However, the prosecution did not believe Pogba’s defence, and he has now been given a ban that could…
Super Falcons of Nigeria have progressed into the final qualifying round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, after a 1-0 win over the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon at the MKO Abiola stadium, Abuja on Monday. Esther Okoronkwo was the hero as her 14th minute strike was enough to send the Falcons through. Nigeria won the two legged encounter 1-0 on aggregate after the first leg ended goalless in Douala last Friday. The Super Falcons are seeking a first Olympic qualification since the 2008 games in Beijing. The Falcons have since failed to qualify for three consecutive editions in 2012, 2016,…
In the Premier League, the duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey scored as Fulham earn an impressive 2-1 victory away at Manchester United on Saturday. Bassey put Fulham in front in the 65th minute to register his first goal of the season, but Harry Maguire levelled for United in the 89th minute. However, deep into stoppage time, Iwobi was put through on goal and slotted cooly past Onana to earn all three points for Fulham on a dramatic afternoon in Manchester. At the Villa Park, Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi provided an assist in Nottingham Forest’s 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa…
Enugu Rangers recorded an away win on Saturday after beating Doma United 1-0 at the Pantami Township Stadium. Collins Ugwueze scored the only goal of the game in the 30th minute, and the Flying Antelopes have now recorded three consecutive wins. Kano Pillars thrashed Sunshine Stars of Akure 5-1 to record the biggest win on matchday 21 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Sani Abacha stadium, Kano on Sunday. Ibrahim Mustapha bagged a brace, with legendary captain Rabiu Ali, Auwalu Ali and Mustapha Umar scoring the other goals. The Sai Masu Gida move to the 3rd position on…
Rivers United boosted their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage of the CAF Confederation Cup following a 3-2 away win over Academica do Lobito of Angola in Luanda on Sunday. The home time went in front from the penalty spot in the 37th minute, but Udom Edem Ekarette equalised for Rivers United three minutes later. The Stanley Eguma’s team went in front for the first time in the game after Alex Oyowah converted from the spot a minute before halftime. Just three minutes after the break, Farouk Mohammed doubled the advantage to put the Pride of Rivers 3-1 up. …
Virgil van Dijk’s header in the 118th minute earned a youthful Liverpool side a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the EFL Cup final, making this the first of the seven individual trophies Jürgen Klopp has won with the Reds to be lifted twice by the German. While Chelsea entered this match aiming to kickstart Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure, Liverpool were hoping that it would provide the first silverware of a trophy-laden swansong season for Klopp. There was a nervy start with so much at stake, but the Reds settled into the occasion quicker and saw a looping Luis Díaz header saved…