Football

Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has claimed it was by gambling on himself that make him accept the job at Stamford Bridge. Last summer, Pochettino was appointed as the permanent head coach the Blues’ after he got sacked at Paris Saint-Germain, PSG. The Argentine football legend, was also said to have leave a big stamp with Real Madrid and Manchester United, and therefore admitted that the Chelsea job was going to be “a massive challenge”. 

Manchester City goal poacher, Erling Haaland, has said that his team can still win the English Premier League (EPL) title in spite of their goalless draw with title contenders Arsenal on Sunday. The encounter which took place at the Etihad Stadium saw Manchester City and Arsenal handing Liverpool the advantage in the Premier League title race.

South Africa head coach of Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, has unveiled a 24-player squad she pencilled for the 2024 Olympic Games qualifier clash against the Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Ellis named the squad this morning ahead of the team’s final training session before they embark on Abuja trip for the games. In her squad, the tactician included three goalkeepers, eight defenders, seven midfielders and six strikers. 

Victor Osimhen has rejoined his team for training at Napoli ahead of this weekend’s home clash with Atalanta. The Nigerian International has been working hard to get back to full fitness after missing the Serie A champion’s 1-1 draw against leaders Inter Milan just before the international break. The 25-year-old forward also pulled out of Nigeria’s squad for the friendly match against Ghana and Mali. 

Dani Alves has been released from prison having successfully raised the one million euros required for bail after serving over 14 months in jail.

Bashir Usman has expressed a desire to return for Niger Tornadoes in their Nigeria Premier Football League pencilled for March 27th clash against Shooting Stars. The forward star has missed Niger Tornadoes’ in the last three games due to a knee injury he suffered. Being the rallying point of the team his return is expected to boost the club’s fight against relegation.