Category: Football

Olympic Eagles to host Guinea in Abuja

The Olympic Eagles will now host Guinea in the first leg of their 2023 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. The game was initially fixed for the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The ground hosted the previous encounter between the Olympic Eagles and Tanzania. However, the poor state […]

EYIMBA BOSS, NOT HAPPY WITH HOME DRAW AGAINST AKWA UNITED

Enyimba head coach George Finidi is not hiding his disappointment after his side were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Akwa United. The eight-time champions were looking to record their second win of the campaign after beating Nasarawa United 2-1 on the opening day. But Akwa United put up a strong fight in […]

Messi, Mbappe nominated for FIFA’s Best award 2022

Fresh from their brilliant performances at the World Cup, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the nominees for FIFA’s Best award for last year, the world football’s governing body has announced. Messi, who has won the prize once before captained Argentina to victory in Qatar, a career-defining triumph that has boosted his chances of […]

BALE RETIRES FROM FOOTBALL

Wales Captain, Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 after a glittering career. The nation’s most-capped men’s player with 111 appearances announced his decision on social media. Bale, a five-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid is arguably Wales’ finest ever footballer. He said it was After careful and […]

Martinez speaks on Ronaldo’s Position In National Team

Portugal’s new manager Roberto Martinez has spoken on the team’s plans for the Al Nassr’s star, Cristiano Ronaldo. Martinez was confirmed as the new Portugal boss replacing Fernando Santos on Monday following his sacking as Belgium manager immediately after the World Cup.Martinez has now opened up on Ronaldo claiming he was yet to meet the […]

FIFA IGNORS NIGERIAN REFEREES AHEAD OF 2023 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

FIFA has shunned Nigerian referees as the 2023 Women’s World Cup beckons. The football governing body has released the list of officials that will officiate games during the tournament that will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20, 2023 According to the list, there are 33 referees, 55 assistant […]

Mourinho Appointed Tottenham Manager After Pochettino Sacked

Jose Mourinho was on Wednesday appointed new Tottenham Hotspur head coach to replace the sacked of Mauricio Pochettino. The Portuguese former Chelsea and Manchester United manager signed a contract until the end of the 2022/23 season, the north London club said in a statement. Pochettino, 47, transformed Spurs’ fortunes since arriving from Southampton in 2014 […]