The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a 2-0 loss to the Syli National of Guinea in a friendly game played in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Stanley Nwabali, Raphael Onyedika, Kenneth Omeruo, William Troost-Ekong, Zaidu Sanusi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Chidozie Awaziem were among the starting eleven for the game. Alhassan Yusuf, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, and Umar Sadiq were also included. The Eagles had their first chance on goal in the 9th minute but Samuel Chukwueze failed to connect with a pass. Despite edging the early part of the game it was Guinea who took the lead on 14th minute through…
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24 countries are vying for the largest prize in African football as the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in Ivory Coast on January 13. After hosting the competition in 1984, Ivory Coast will host the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time. However, twenty-four countries will compete in six stadiums located in five Ivorian cities at this year’s edition. The host country, Ivory Coast will play the competition’s opening match on January 13 when the Elephants take on Guinea-Bissau in Abidjan. Current champions Senegal, Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria, and Morocco are the tournament favourites at…
Senegalese forward, Sadio Mane has married his longtime partner Aisha Tamba. The marriage ceremony took place in Keur Massar, Dakar, Senegal. The two-time African Player of the Year has managed to keep his personal life away from the media, and this unexpected ceremony has only fueled public interest. On the other hand, Sadio Mane’s busy week goes beyond his private life, as he’s also in the news for his charitable endeavours. Just a few days prior to being married to his lifelong love, Mane made history by helping to build a stadium in Bambali, Senegal. This act of generosity showcases…
The January transfer market is starting to pick up steam as teams begin to narrow down their top targets. And it’s been an eventful weekend to say the least. Away from all the FA Cup action, teams have been planning their January signings. Tottenham made a surprise move to sign former Chelsea forward Timo Werner from Red Bull Leipzig on loan. Kylian Mbappe’s future at Paris Saint-Germain was also discussed last night, with rumours circulating that he will sign for Real Madrid later this summer. However, there is still a great deal of uncertainty around the futures of Kalvin Phillips of Man City and Jadon Sancho of Man United. There is even more talk that Sancho may make a return to Borussia Dortmund. Below is the breaks down the latest rumours and gossip on Monday morning. According to the Sun, Chelsea are reportedly ‘hopeful’ of signing Jordan Henderson from…
For the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles squad numbers have been released. Top striker Victor Osimhen retained his number 9 shirt, highlighting his significance to the Super Eagles’ squad. Captain Ahmed Musa, also retained his renowned number seven shirt, while Joe Aribo would don the famed number 10. Alhassan Yusuf, the new addition to the team will don jersey the number 4, which was previously worn by Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi, the player he replaced. However, midfielder Alex Iwobi has switched from number 18 to 17, while Samuel Chukwueze kept his number 11 shirt. The Super Eagles…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria trashed a local club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 12-0 in a friendly game on Sunday. Nigeria went in front 6-0 at halftime, with Ademola Lookman scoring four goals, while Victor Osimhen bagged a brace. In the second half, substitute Moses Simon scored twice, while captain Ahmed Musa and Umar Sadiq were also on target. The Jose Peseiro’s side will now shift attention to Monday’s friendly game against the Syli Nationale of Guinea at the Yani Abas Stadium. The friendly against Guinea will also be played behind closed doors. The Super Eagles will head…
Shooting Stars ended their six-game winless streak courtesy of a hard-earned 1-0 victory against Bayelsa United at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Sunday.Kareem Ademola scored the decisive goal of the game in the 11th minute.Bayelsa United have now lost four of their last five game, and have only won a game in their last 12 NPFL matches. In the South West derby in Ikenne, Remo Stars returned to the top of the log after a 2-0 victory against Sunshine Stars of Akure on Sunday. Aniekeme Okon scored the two goals in added minutes of the game. At the…
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the team’s warm-weather training camp in Morocco and will likely miss the remainder of the season. According to Chelsea, she will start her recovery after being evaluated by a doctor in the next few days. The 30-year-old Australia captain signed for Chelsea in 2019 and has scored 99 goals in 128 games. Kerr has won the Women’s Community Shield, three FA Cups, two Women’s League Cups, and four WSL crowns while playing for Chelsea. Manchester City are currently trailing the Blues in the Women’s Super League by three…
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will miss this year’s Australian Open and instead return to Spain for treatment on a hip injury he sustained at the Brisbane International. After missing nearly a year due to injuries, Rafael Nadal, 37, finally returned this week, winning his first two matches in Brisbane in straight sets. But he was injured in his quarter-final loss to Jordan Thompson on Friday. Nadal said a scan had shown a micro tear on a muscle but not in the same area as his previous long-term injury. Before his first-round victory over Dominic Thiem, the Spaniard had…
Back in 2021, Lionel Messi was awarded his seventh Ballon d’Or, having won the voting to be crowned as the winner of the iconic France Football award. However, that achievement has now been called into question, with the finger being pointed at then-club Paris Saint-Germain. According to reports from Le Monde and Mediaport (via Diario AS), PSG are accused of lobbying for Messi to win the award that year. Specifically, the French champions are alleged to have strengthened ties and relations with Pascal Ferre, who was the president of France Football at the time of Messi’s seventh Ballon d’Or triumph.…