Endrick: Brazilian prodigy considering Real Madrid exit to boost World Cup chances
Brazilian teenage sensation Endrick has sparked speculations of a move away from Real Madrid, after revealing he wants to feature regularly to get a chance of playing in the World Cup. Last summer, the 18-year-old sensation sealed a stunning €60 million transfer to the European champions from Palmeiras, but he has since taken the field […]
NPFL: Eguma fumes at officiating in Enyimba’s draw against Bayelsa United
Enyimba FC head coach Stanley Eguma has expressed frustration at the officiating in his side’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Bayelsa United on Sunday. The Peoples Elephant hoped to continue their recently-found momentum with a victory, but they squandered scoring chances and were thwarted by poor officiating as they battled to a draw at the Enyimba […]
NPFL: Coach Ikhenoba delighted with Bendel Insurance win over Sunshine Stars
Bendel Insurance head coach Greg Ikhenoba has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance following their 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Sunshine Stars on Saturday. The Matchday 30 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin ended in a slim victory for the Benin Arsenals, as they continued their rise up the Nigerian Premier Football League standings. […]
Troost-Ekong fires warning to Zimbabwe ahead of must-win World Cup qualifier
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed that the team is ready to face Zimbabwe, ahead of their encounter at the Godswill Akpabio stadium on Tuesday. Nigeria got their qualification campaign back on track with a comfortable 2-0 win over Rwanda on Friday, and will hope to secure back to back wins when they face […]
NPFL: Chukwuma Agor confident of Heartland’s chances against Abia Warriors
Heartland FC forward Chukwuma Agor is optimistic his side can secure a win when they host rivals Abia Warriors on Sunday. The 20-year old scored in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, as the Naze Millionaires secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over their opponents. Ahead of Sunday’s Oriental Derby, Agor is confident his side […]
Eric Chelle demands improvement from Super Eagles despite Rwanda victory
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has warned the team against complacency after their impressive 2-0 win over Rwanda on Friday. The former Mali coach was in the dugout for the first time in charge of the three-time African champions, as they kept their World cup hopes alive with a much-needed victory over the Amavubi. […]
Ex-Nigeria international Akanni lauds Osimhen’s superb performance in Rwanda victory
Former Nigeria defender Waidi Akanni has showered praises on striker Victor Osimhen, after his brace secured a comfortable 2-0 win for the Super Eagles over Rwanda on Friday. The on-loan Galatasaray forward scored twice at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali, as the Eric Chelle tenure began with a win which was also the country’s first […]
Deschamps optimistic about France’s Nations League hopes despite Croatia defeat
France manager Didier Deschamps believes his side can secure qualification for the UEFA Nations League semifinals despite a 2-0 loss to Croatia in their quarterfinal first leg. In a repeat of the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, Les Blues received a boost with the return of Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé, who made his first […]
Yamal: Spain boss La Fuente tips Barcelona wonderkid for stardom
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has backed Barcelona teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to become ‘a historic player’. The Golden Boy winner has dazzled on the international scene, and was crowned the best young player at the 2024 European Championship as he led his country to victory. Yamal also has 17 caps for the […]
Zimbabwe’s Michael Nees issues warning to Super Eagles
Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has warned the Nigerian National Football team to avoid underestimating his side ahead of their crucial FIFA World cup qualifier next Tuesday. The Warriors currently occupy the sixth spot in Group C with two points, one point behind the Super Eagles who are fifth with three points. Both sides are […]
