Former Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has pulled no punches regarding his time under Samson Siasia. Speaking on the Abu Azeez Podcast, Onazi reflected on his near-perfect attendance in the Super Eagles’ starting lineup—noting that Siasia was the only manager who consistently benched him. “I think in 98% of my games for the national team, I […]
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho credited a high-risk strategy for his side’s dramatic 4-2 Champions League victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday. The win was sealed by an extraordinary last-minute goal from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, a strike that simultaneously knocked Madrid out of automatic qualification and secured Benfica’s spot in the play-offs. With the match sitting […]
Antonio Conte didn’t hold back after Napoli’s dramatic exit from the Champions League, subtly criticizing former club Chelsea’s massive financial advantage following their 3-2 victory at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Despite a spirited comeback that saw Napoli lead 2-1 at halftime thanks to strikes from Antonio Vergara and Rasmus Hojlund a second-half brace from […]
Raphael Onyedika is back in the mix for Club Brugge’s high-stakes UEFA Champions League encounter against Olympique Marseille. After being sidelined by a muscle injury for the trip to Kairat Almaty, the 24-year-old defensive midfielder fresh off AFCON duty has been officially named in the squad. With Brugge currently sitting 27th in the standings, Onyedika’s […]
Victor Osimhen has gone old-school with his all-time Nigerian five-a-side picks. Speaking with Bleacher Report Football, the reigning African Footballer of the Year picked Vincent Enyeama in goal and Calvin Bassey as his lone defender. The midfield and attack are a “who’s who” of Nigerian legends, featuring Okocha, Mikel Obi, and Kanu, with Odion Ighalo […]
Argentina legend Angel Di Maria has officially closed the door on a potential return for the 2026 World Cup, opting not to join fellow veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the tournament. Despite ongoing calls for his return, the 37-year-old clarified in an interview with AS that his international cycle has reached its natural […]
According to Jamie Carragher, Arsenal are defying Premier League history. He argues that a team leading by six or seven points should usually have at least one or two forwards considered the best in the league. By lacking that “genuine superstar” at the top end of the pitch, Carragher believes Arsenal are an outlier compared […]
The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the passing of Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi. The elder Ndidi, a retired military officer, succumbed to injuries sustained in a road accident in Umunede, Delta State, on Tuesday. Despite being rushed to a medical facility in Agbor, he was later pronounced dead […]
Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has pulled back the curtain on his turbulent tenure as the Super Eagles head coach. Speaking on his YouTube podcast, Global Football Insights, the ex-Juventus star revealed that his mission was hampered by a startling lack of basic resources. Oliseh recounted instances where training sessions had to be delayed simply […]
Paul Scholes believes Michael Carrick is a top contender for the Tottenham job once his interim stint at Manchester United ends this season. Following Carrick’s impressive wins over Manchester City and Arsenal, Scholes noted on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast that the former midfielder has outgrown the Championship