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Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Wednesday pummeled the Shepolopolo of Zambia 4-0 at Cape Coast in Ghana at the 11th African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON). The reigning champions, who lost their opening match on Sunday, bounced back into contention with an emphatic win. Desire Oparanozie scored the opening goal, while Francesca Ordega added the second […]
A shoulder injury to Kylian Mbappe overshadowed France’s 1-0 friendly win over Uruguay at the Stade de France on Tuesday as Didier Deschamps’ world champions ended the year on a high note. Mbappe had to be replaced in the first half after a nasty fall, continuing a miserable night for his Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas […]
A former England, Chelsea and Liverpool star, Joe Cole has said that former Super Eagles goal minder, Vincent Enyeama is a better goalkeeper than Arsenal goalie, Petr Cech. Cole, who recently announced his retirement from football said Enyeama is the best shot stopper he played with during his career The former England star was speaking […]
Wayne Rooney will wear his familiar No. 10 shirt Thursday night in his final match for England, when the Three Lions meet the United States in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium in London. Rooney, who will earn his 120th cap for England, will start the match on the bench before entering, according to his […]
Newcomer of the Year recognizes players in their first MLS season but with prior professional experience, making Rookie of the Year candidates ineligible Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic of the Los Angeles Galaxy was named Monday as Major League Soccer Newcomer of the Year, defeating England’s Wayne Rooney among others for the award. Ibrahimovic won in […]
Ahead of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigerian Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana football club of South Africa, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has promised to give the Super Eagles $25, 000 for every goal scored. Governor Okowa gave the assurance on Tuesday while interacting with members of the […]
ANTONIO CONTE has been ruled out of the manager’s role at Real Madrid – and says he’s not planning to start ANY new job until next June. His decision will come as a blow to the Italian’s last club Chelsea, who sacked him before the start of this season – and now face paying him […]
Galatasaray forward, Henry Onyekuru and six other invited Super Eagles players arrived the Elomaz Hotel in Asaba, Delta State on Monday ahead of Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in Johannesburg Onyekuru who ended his six-game goal drought in style scoring twice to help Galatasaray to a 3-0 win over Kayserispor […]
Lionel Messi scores twice in vain for Barcelona Barcelona suffered their first home defeat in La Liga for more than two years, the champions losing 4-3 to Real Betis despite Lionel Messi scoring twice on his return to action. First-half goals from Junior and Joaquín gave the visitors a 2-0 lead before Messi pulled one […]
The Argentine’s work as caretaker coach has pleased the club’s director Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno praised Santiago Solari, saying the club were “very happy” with the caretaker coach. Solari guided Madrid to a fourth straight win since taking charge with a 4-2 victory over Celta Vigo in LaLiga on Sunday. With his temporary spell […]
