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 […]
Otto Addo warns Ghana against complacency ahead of crucial Comoros tie
Ghana head coach Otto Addo believes his players must maintain concentration as they prepare to tackle Comoros in their final World Cup qualifying match on Sunday. The Black Stars welcome the Coelacanths to the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday night, with an eye on clinching the available automatic ticket from group I to the 2026 […]
Georgia’s Sagnol hails Spain’s quality after defeat in World Cup qualifier
Georgia manager Willy Sagnol praised Spain’s quality, but admitted his side must improve ahead of their remaining qualifying matches. The European champions showed their superiority as they defeated Georgia 2-0 in a Group E World Cup qualifying match on Saturday night, to move one step closer to securing a spot in the 2026 tournament. 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, […]
