Football

AFCON 2023: Bring Home The Golden Trophy – Minister Charges Super Eagle

Minister of Sports, John Owan Enoh, has today called on the Nigerian team, Super Eagle, to target the golden trophy of the tournament as they prepare to face the group A, comprising of Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bisau. Although the minister noted that grassroots sport development is the way to go, saying he will revive the Headmaster’s sport competition across primary schools to boost the sport enthusiast amongst children.

Confederation Cup Group: Nigeria-Ghana Rivalry Reignites As Rivers United Face Dreams

The intense football rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana will continue in the CAF Confederation Cup this season after Rivers United and Dreams were drawn together in Group C on Friday. The first matches are scheduled for November 26 with the sixth and final round being staged on March 3. Group winners and runners-up qualify for the quarter-finals. 

EPL: Recruitment Team Responsible For Chelsea Woes – Leboeuf

Former defender of the Stamford Bridge, Frank Leboeuf has blamed the recruitment team for the Chelsea player as responsible for the club woes this season. He expressed concern with the Chelsea current situation, saying he is disgusted because professional top players would not like to come and associated with failure.

2034 World Cup Bid: NFF Hints To Stands With Saudi Arabia To Host Games

In what appeared to be a dramatic development that could potentially reshape the international football at the global stage, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has hinted that it may back Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. This was contained on the official website of the Nigeria’s football body while congratulating Government and people of the Kingdom of Morocco over Wednesday’s decision by FIFA that the North African country will co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup finals with Spain and Portugal.

EPL: Chelsea and Man United Are Suffering Same problem – Neville

Former England International, Gary Nevile has revealed that Chelsea and Manchester United are suffering the same problem this season. According to Neville, both clubs have cultural issues and chaos which he believes has become a stumbling block against their performances on the pitch. Chelsea is currently occupying position 15th on the Premier League table, as against the Manchester United that are occupying the 10th position.

Championship: Ndidi Appreciates New Leicester City Role

Wilfred Ndidi has confessed to enjoying his newly find role with the Leicester City Team as he takes up the position.
Ndidi, a defensive midfielder, has been jacked higher by the Italian Manager, Enzo Maresca this season. He has rewarded Maresca’s faith by adapting to the new position. The Nigerian International has scored three times for his former Premier league championship this season.