NPFL: Coach Boboye disappointed with Akwa United’s draw against El Kanemi
Akwa United’s head coach, Kennedy Boboye, was left frustrated by his team’s underwhelming 1-1 draw against El Kanemi Warriors on Sunday. The Promise Keepers needed a win to boost their chances of avoiding the drop into the second division, however ended the game in disappointment as they failed to win for the second straight match. […]
Conte welcomes pressure of Scudetto race with Inter
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has embraced the challenge of the Scudetto battle ahead of their encounter with Empoli on Monday. The Partenopei are six points behind champions Inter Milan who extended their advantage at the top with a 3-1 win over Cagliari on Saturday. Napoli, having lost just once in their last 16 league games, […]
Slot praises mentality as Liverpool close in on title in West Ham win
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was delighted with his side’s showing as they closed in on a first Premier League title since 2020 with a 2-1 win over West Ham United. The Reds had the chance to increase their gap at the top of the standings, after second-placed Arsenal had dropped points in a 1-1 draw […]
Flick hails Martinez’s brilliance in Barcelona win at Leganes
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick praised Inigo Martinez’s defensive performance after his side secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Leganes on Saturday. The 33-year old proved his value to Flick’s side once more with a brilliant stoppage-time tackle on the edge of the box, to deny Leganes striker Munir El Haddadi who was through on goal. […]
Guardiola hails De Bruyne’s exceptional display in Crystal Palace win
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised captain Kevin De Bruyne for his brilliant showing in the 5-2 comeback win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. All eyes were on the Belgian playmaker on Saturday afternoon at the Etihad, after he had announced his decision to leave the Premier League champions before the Manchester derby last […]
NPFL: Adepoju backs Shooting Stars for continental spot
Former Super Eagles international Mutiu Adepoju is confident that NPFL side Shooting Stars will secure a continental ticket at the end of the season. The Oluyole Warriors who must finish in the top three to have a chance of representing the Nigerian league on the continent next season, currently occupy the fifth position on the […]
Maresca lauds ‘fantastic’ Delap ahead of Chelsea’s showdown with Ipswich
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was full of praise for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap ahead of this weekend’s showdown at Stamford Bridge. The England U21 forward has been a bright spot in a troubled season for the Tractor Boys who occupy the 18th position on the English Premier League standings, 12 points adrift of safety. […]
Gundogan explains reasons for Man City struggles
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has attributed the club’s struggles this season to a lack of ‘determination and desire’. Pep Guardiola’s side have endured a hugely disappointing season, suffering early elimination from the Champions League as well as struggling for form in the league. Injuries to key players have also blighted their campaign with Ballon […]
Chuba Akpom: Lille’s Bakker backs Nigerian star for success
Lille defender Mitchel Bakker has expressed confidence in forward Chuba Akpom’s ability to succeed at the French side, despite struggling for playing time. Akpom joined the Ligue One side from Ajax Amsterdam in the January transfer window on loan till the end of the season, with an option to join on a permanent basis in […]
Postecoglou laments bad luck in Spurs’ Europa League draw
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has expressed frustration at his team’s luck in front of goal, after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday. The German side took an early lead through Hugo Ekitike before Spurs leveled soon afterwards with a brilliant finish from right-back Pedro Porro, to keep the […]
