Manchester United approach Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth
Manchester United are planning to make a formal approach to Newcastle for sporting director Dan Ashworth. It is understood the Newcastle chief is top of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s list to front up his new football operation at Old Trafford, although no formal approach has yet been made. Newcastle would be reluctant to let Ashworth leave […]
Tinubu confers national honour of MON on Super Eagles players
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on every member of the Super Eagles that participated at the just concluded African Cup of Nations. President Bola Tinubu is presently hosting Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, at the Council Chambers of the State House. […]
Presidency commends Super Eagles after AFCON Final Loss
Following the conclusion of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in CĂ´te d’Ivoire, Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed his commendation for the Super Eagles, acknowledging their remarkable skills displayed throughout the tournament, despite losing the cup to the host nation. Addressing the Super Eagles team after the match in CĂ´te d’Ivoire, Vice President Shettima […]
BRAZIL FAIL TO QUALIFY FOR THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES
Defending champions Brazil failed to qualify for the men’s Olympic football tournament as a 1-0 loss to Argentina put their rivals through to Paris 2024. It is the first time since 2004 that Brazil – who were aiming for a third successive gold – will not feature. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has been extended an invitation […]
Hosts Côte d’Ivoire clinch third AFCON title after comeback win over Nigeria
Super Eagles lost 2-1 to hosts Ivory Coast in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday. The Ivorian’s came from behind, being a goal down in the first hal, but scored two goals in the second half for victory. Ivory Coast’s success […]
Blue cards for sin-binned players to be trialed by football’s lawmakers IFAB
Football’s lawmakers IFAB are to test out sin-binning players and issuing blue cards. The attempt to be announced today Friday, would see Sin-bins, used at grassroots level for dissent, be extended to cynical fouls as part of a trial. A player would spend 10 minutes in the technical area after being given a blue card […]
Chelsea Beats Aston Villa 3-1 in their FA Cup fourth-round replay
Chelsea comprehensively outclassed Aston Villa in their FA Cup fourth-round replay with a 3-1 win. Villa’s formidable home form this season made them firm favourites to reach the last 16 but Chelsea produced a devastating attacking display to ease the pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino. Chelsea’s cup performances are rescuing their season, already reaching the […]
Nigeria to play hosts Cote d’Ivoire In AFCON Final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria’s substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa last after the semi-final tie ended 1-1 in regulation time and extra time in Bouake. On the […]
Egypt Sacks Head Coach After Disappointing Cup Of Nations
Rui Vitoria has been sacked as Egypt head coach after the African football giants hopes of a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of Nations triumph were dashed last week. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced the sacking in a statement, adding that it was “reviewing foreign coaches’ resumes”. The EFA had last week “apologised” to Egyptian […]
Peseiro not thinking about Bafana Bafana’s penalty-saving specialist
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has underlined that he is not thinking about South Africa’s penalty-saving specialist Ronwen Williams ahead of Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinal clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana. The Mamelodi Sundowns glovesman etched his name into the history books as the first goalkeeper to ever save four penalties […]