Eric Chelle: Super Eagles head coach targets victory against Benin Republic
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is determined to lead his side to victory when they face Benin Republic next Tuesday. Nigeria host the Cheetahs, led by former head coach Gernot Rohr, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium next week in their final qualifying match, with both sides eyeing a spot at the 2026 FIFA […]
Troost-Ekong lauds Super Eagles’ display after crucial win over Lesotho
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has praised his side’s performance after they secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Lesotho on Friday. The Super Eagles headed into the encounter needing a victory to keep their slim hopes of qualification alive for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA disciplinary committee sanction on South Africa had thrown the group […]
Leslie Notsi backs Lesotho for shock result against Nigeria in World Cup qualifier
Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi is confident his side can pull off a massive upset when they face Nigeria in a crucial World Cup qualifying match on Friday. The Crocodiles face the Super Eagles in a group C qualifying match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, despite having very slim hopes of securing qualification. They have […]
Eric Chelle calls for Super Eagles improvement ahead of crunch Lesotho clash
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is hoping his side will maintain focus on the task of securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of their clash against Lesotho on Friday. Nigeria face Lesotho in their penultimate match of the qualifying campaign, hoping to secure a win to revive their chances of clinching […]
Ben Davies: Wales defender relishes tough England showdown
Wales captain Ben Davies says his team must be prepared to face the world’s top sides as they gear up for Thursday’s clash with England. The Dragons clash with the Three Lions in an international friendly match at the iconic Wembley Stadium on Thursday night, as both sides ramp up preparations for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. […]
Real Madrid’s Mastantuono targets World Cup spot with Argentina
Real Madrid forward Franco Mastantuono has expressed desire to represent Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mastantuono, 18, has enjoyed a meteoric rise in his career, earning a big move to Spanish giants Real Madrid in the summer, where he has become a regular. He made his official debut against Chile in June, becoming […]
Tarkowski eyes European qualification after signing new Everton deal
Everton defender James Tarkowski has set sights on securing qualification for European football with the club, after penning a new two-year extension on Wednesday. Tarkowski, 32, joined the Toffees in 2022 from Burnley on a free transfer and is now set to remain at the club until the summer of 2028. The England international has […]
Jordan Henderson opens up on struggles after Liverpool exit
Jordan Henderson has confessed that he faced some tough moments after his exit from English Premier League champions Liverpool in 2023. Henderson, 35, ended his 12-year-stay at the Reds in the summer of 2023, when he secured a move to Saudi Arabia to join Al Ettifaq. The England international was a staunch supporter of the […]
Anthony Gordon shares inspiration behind strong England displays
Anthony Gordon has revealed that the high level of competition in England’s squad motivates him to perform at a top level. The Newcastle United forward has been a regular since the arrival of Thomas Tuchel earlier this year and was named to the recent squad for the matches against Wales and Latvia this month. However, […]
Harry Kane: Bayern Munich striker rules out Premier League return
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has revealed that while he once had ambitions of returning to the English Premier League, that desire has now faded. Kane, 32, joined Bayern Munich in a deal worth about £86.4 million in August 2023, ending a long-term stay at Tottenham Hotspur. However, it was expected that the England captain […]
