Germany’s Nagelsmann calls for improvement despite win over Luxembourg
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann believes his side must step up their game after they battled to a 2-0 win over minnows Luxembourg in a World Cup qualifier on Friday night. The match which was held at the Stade de Luxembourg produced no goal in the first half, before Nick Woltemade netted twice in the […]
Tuchel explains Foden’s false nine role in England’s win over Serbia
England head coach Thomas Tuchel believes using Phil Foden as a false nine in the victory over Serbia was a strategic move to give the team more options. The Manchester City attacking midfielder came on as a second half substitute for Harry Kane and was surprisingly deployed as the number nine option. The 25-year-old was very […]
Eric Chelle proud of Super Eagles’ performance after playoff win over Gabon
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle was proud of the overall team display after they took another step towards qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4-1 win over Gabon on Thursday. The match which took place at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Morocco ended with the Super Eagles claiming their spot in the […]
Osimhen’s heroics seals extra-time win for Nigeria over Gabon in World Cup race
Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra-time as Nigeria sealed a comprehensive 4-1 win over Gabon to advance to the final of the CAF World Cup playoffs on Thursday. The Galatasaray forward had missed a big chance to win the game for the Super Eagles on the stroke of halftime, but atoned for his earlier miss […]
Dosu Joseph urges Super Eagles to maintain focus ahead of Gabon clash
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dosu Joseph has warned against complacency ahead of the crucial playoff tie against Gabon for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria are up against the Panthers on Thursday at the Moulay Hassan Stadium with the winner of the tie facing either Cameroon or DR Congo in the CAF playoff finals. The […]
Cameroon’s Eyong sends strong warning to Nigeria ahead of potential playoff clash
Cameroon forward Etta Eyong has issued a stern warning to Nigeria ahead of a possible playoff final showdown for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Indomitable Lions clash against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday at the Al-Barid Stadium in Morocco. The five-time African champions will also be eyeing a record-ninth appearance by an […]
Bournemouth’s Alex Scott eager to seize England opportunity
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott says he is ready to impress Thomas Tuchel after receiving his first England call-up for the November World Cup qualifiers. Scott, 22, was called up to the Three Lions squad for the first time ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania this month. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a […]
Joan Laporta rules out Messi’s return to Barcelona
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has dismissed the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club, despite the Argentine’s surprise visit earlier this week. The Argentina captain made a return to the Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, before going ahead to join the national team in Spain. The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner also expressed desire to […]
Gabon’s Mouyouma ready for crucial Nigeria World Cup qualifiers
Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has expressed readiness for the clash against Nigeria in the CAF World Cup qualifier playoffs on Thursday. The Panthers and the Super Eagles go head to head at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Morocco, with a final clash against either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo next Sunday. They […]
Barcelona prodigy Yamal ruled out of Spain’s World Cup qualifiers
Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Georgia and Turkey due to a recurrent groin injury. The 18-year-old has battled with injury this season, but was initially named to Luis de la Fuente’s squad for both matches this month. However, the Spanish football federation confirmed that the winger underwent […]
