Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr said that Brighton defender Leon Balogun and FC Midtjyland striker Paul Onuachu will be in the lineup today at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba when Nigeria face Egypt in a friendly match. Leon Balogun Leon Balogun Both Onuachu and Balogun started the game on the bench when Nigeria wrapped […]
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Amuneke guides Tanzania to first AFCON in 40 years
There were scenes of wild celebration across major cities in Tanzania yesterday after the country’s national team; the Taifa Stars defeated the Uganda Cranes 3-0 to achieve a historic qualification for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations to hold in Egypt. Amuneke leaves Al Khartoum over unpaid salaries Amuneke Yesterday’s qualification was Tanzania’s first since […]
AFCON 2019: Pinnick, Rohr disagree over Eagles
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick has disagreed with the Super Eagles Manager; Gernot Rohr over the latter’s comments that the Nigerian teams are not favourites to win the 2019 African Cup of Nations trophy this summer in Egypt. NFF President Pinnick (right) shakes hands with Gernot Rohr after the contract extension The Super […]
Nigeria qualify for 2020 ICC U-19 World Cup in South Africa
Nigeria’s under-19 male cricket side, the Junior Yellow Greens, on Saturday qualified for the ICC U-19 World Cup slated for January in South Africa by two wickets Manager, Nigeria’s National Cricket Team, Mr Olisa Egwuatu , spoke on the team’s victory at the Jersey 2013 World Cricket League in Abuja. Team Nigeria defeated Vanuatu, Bahrain, […]
Rangers crash out of CAF Confederation Cup
Rangers International FC’s hope of advancing in the 2019 CAF Confederation Cup was laid to rest on Sunday with a 0-1 defeat in Enugu by Club Sportive Sfaxien of Tunisia. Rangers paid for their wastefulness in front of the goal when Nassim Hnid of Sfaxien scored the only goal of the match in the 73rd […]
Zidane to return as Real Madrid head coach – reports
It is widely reported in Spain that Zinedine Zidane has agreed to go back to Real Madrid to replace Santiago Solari. Zinedine Zidane has agreed to return to Real Madrid as head coach, according to widespread reports in Spain. It is said the former France star will be confirmed as a replacement for Santiago Solari […]
Arsenal beat sluggish Man United via De Gea error and soft penalty
Fortune favours the brave. Unai Emery went for a bold attacking line-up and gained a vital victory over Manchester United that must rank as one of his best during his time as Arsenal manager. It also gave Arsenal the advantage in the Champions League race, as they overtook United to move back into the top […]
Messi back for Argentina after eight month absence
Lionel Messi was named in the Argentina squad Thursday for the first time since the World Cup, ending a self-imposed eight month exile. Messi Messi Interim coach Lionel Scaloni named the five-time world player of the year in his squad for this month’s friendlies against Venezuela and Morocco. The 31-year-old Barcelona star hasn’t pulled on […]
Spotlight back on Mourinho after Real Madrid collapse
With Real Madrid in tatters, it’s time to talk about Jose Mourinho again.The spotlight turned to the Portuguese coach immediately after Madrid’s disastrous week came to an end — along with its entire season. The Spanish club is already thinking about next season, and it appears the changes will start at the top, with coach […]
Qatar targets $20b sports industry ahead of FIFA World Cup
Qatar already hosts several sports tournaments. Now it wants to attract more sports companies to the country. Qatar wants to attract more sports companies to the Gulf state, aiming to develop a $20 billion sports sector ahead of the 2022 World Cup, a senior official said on Sunday. Qatar Financial Center (QFC) – which licenses […]