“It will be great”- Troost-Ekong relishes facing Liverpool star amid Saudi Arabia links
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is pleased at the chance of playing against Egyptian maestro Mohamed Salah, if he decides to make a move to the Saudi Premier League in the summer. The Liverpool forward whose current contract expires in the summer, has been linked with a move to Asian giants Al Hilal with no […]
Weekend match focus: Plymouth Argyle ready for next big test, Struggling Red Devils face crucial Fulham clash
The English FA Cup returns for the fifth round this weekend after an action-packed fourth round which saw Premier League giants Liverpool and Chelsea bow out of the competition. Manchester City vs Plymouth Argyle: Championship side eye another big upset Plymouth Argyle travel to the Etihad on Saturday to face Premier League champions Manchester City […]
EPL: Fulham’s Marco Silva defends decision to bench Super Eagles duo
Fulham manager Marco Silva has stated that the changes made to the team’s lineup in yesterday’s 2-1 victory over Wolves was to manage the player’s workload. The Portuguese coach rested five key players ahead of the midweek match including Super Eagles duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, who have been key to the team’s […]
Nathan Tella: Bayer Leverkusen given massive boost as Nigerian international returns to training
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has returned to team training for German side Bayer Leverkusen ahead of their crucial clash against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. The 25-year old sustained a hip injury in the top-of-the-table clash against Bayern Munich two weeks ago, which ruled him out of action for Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 win over Holstein […]
Report: Liverpool’s Slot handed touchline ban
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been handed a two-game touchline ban by the Football Association following his red card in the match against Everton. After the fulltime whistle in the Merseyside derby was blown, the Reds boss approached center-referee Michael Oliver on the field and was given a straight red card for comments which the […]
Hansi Flick ‘disappointed’ after Barcelona’s late collapse in Copa del Rey thriller
Barcelona head coach Hansi Dieter Flick could not hide his disappointment after watching his side’s rollercoaster performance in an eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Flick’s charges endured a nightmare start to the game, conceding with just 46 seconds before going two goals down inside six minutes of first half football. […]
“He’s human, it’s normal” – Maresca backs Cole Palmer after Southampton no-show
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca offered support for out-of-sorts talisman Cole Palmer and the attacker’s poor run of form continued against Premier League strugglers Southampton despite the Blues’ comfortable 4-0 win on Tuesday night. Palmer proved to be a fantastic acquisition for Chelsea after joining from boyhood club Manchester City in the summer of 2023. Last […]
