Nigerian footballer William Troost-Ekong, vice-captain of the Super Eagles, underwent successful knee surgery in Finland on Tuesday night. Troost-Ekong, despite sustaining a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s second match against Cote d’Ivoire at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, remarkably played in six of the team’s seven games and even scored three goals. His crucial contributions […]
Former Tottenham player Darren Bent criticized Chelsea’s decision to sign Mykhailo Mudryk, claiming the lack of impact in the Carabao Cup final justifies re-evaluating the recruitment process. Mudryk entered the field late in the final against Liverpool but failed to impress Bent. Speaking on talkSPORT, Bent questioned the reasoning behind the expensive transfer: “The individual […]
Nigeria Scrambles for New Opponent After Argentina Friendly Cancellation The planned international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Argentina has been scrapped, leaving the Nigerians searching for a new opponent. Visa processing issues reportedly caused the cancellation, a further blow after the match was initially moved from China to the US due to a disagreement […]
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand paints a bleak picture for his former club as they prepare to face rivals Manchester City this weekend. United head into the daunting away fixture at the Etihad Stadium following a morale-sapping 2-1 home defeat to Fulham. In stark contrast, City are riding high in second place, chasing league leaders […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has acknowledged the formidable form of Liverpool and Arsenal, calling them “almost unstoppable” in the heated Premier League title race. Currently, Liverpool leads the table with 60 points, followed closely by City at 59 and Arsenal at 58. Guardiola recognizes the challenge his team faces, emphasizing the determination of their […]
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey attributes their stunning 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford to superior character. This win marks a historic moment for the Cottagers, ending their 15-year drought at the iconic stadium and breaking a streak of 11 winless away games in the Premier League. Bassey, who netted the opening goal (his […]
PSG braces for Mbappé’s exit: Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique addressed the looming departure of star player Kylian Mbappé. Following a recent 1-1 draw where he substituted Mbappé in the 65th minute, Enrique highlighted the need for the team to adjust to playing without him. “It’s inevitable,” Enrique stated. “We have to prepare ourselves for […]
The Nigerian Super Falcons booked their ticket to the final round of the 2024 Olympic qualifiers after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cameroon at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Monday. This 1-0 win secures a 1-0 aggregate victory for Coach Randy Waldrum’s team. Nigeria dominated the first half, taking the lead early through […]
Liverpool emerged victorious in the Carabao Cup final, defeating Chelsea 1-0 thanks to a headed goal by captain Virgil van Dijk in extra time. However, the plaudits weren’t solely reserved for the match-winner. Van Dijk heaped praise on goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, calling him “world-class” after his exceptional performance throughout the match. Kelleher made several crucial […]