Seb Haller on Twitter/Getty Images By Piers Edwards BBC Sport Africa Shortly after he scored the goal that secured one of the most unlikely Africa Cup of Nations title wins for Ivory Coast, Sebastien Haller was doing a television interview which he had to stop as he broke down in …
Read More »England to face Republic of Ireland in Nations League
England have been drawn against the Republic of Ireland, Finland and Greece in their League B group for the men’s 2024-25 Nations League. Scotland, who feature in the top League A groups, will face Croatia, Poland and Portugal. Wales have been placed in the same League B group as Iceland, …
Read More »Super Eagles’ Victory: Shettima pledges government reward for AFCON finalists
Vice President Kashim Shettima met with the Super Eagles following their win over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and promised that the Federal Government will reward them for their “commitment and dedication.” The Super Eagles disclosed this in a statement and photos shared on their official X handle early …
Read More »‘Man City’s shadow looms large in rear-view mirror of rivals’
Manchester City’s giant shadow is looming large in the rear-view mirror of their rivals as they make one of those familiar charges that turns up the psychological pressure and invariably ends in success. It is that time of the season again. It is the time when Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions …
Read More »Eagles won’t boycott training over unpaid bonuses – Omeruo
Nigerian defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has revealed that players of the Super Eagles are yet to be paid their bonuses at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite the widely-publicised approval of their competition funding by Nigeria president Bola Tinubu, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Kasimpasa defender also dispelled reports …
Read More »Guardiola dismisses rumours Haaland unhappy at Man City
Last updated on 2 hours ago2 hours ago.From the section Man City Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has dismissed claims by Spanish media that Erling Haaland is unhappy at the club. Haaland moved to Manchester City in 2022 and hit 36 Premier League goals in his first season as they …
Read More »‘Confident Arsenal are right in Premier League title race’
Arsenal’s scenes of celebration at the final whistle at the City Ground were in the sharpest contrast to their last visit to Nottingham Forest, when defeat brought the curtain down on a season-long Premier League title quest. It was Forest celebrating back in May when Taiwo Awoniyi’s goal not only …
Read More »Nigeria beat Cameroon in last 16 with Lookman double
Nigeria reached the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after Ademola Lookman scored twice to beat a disappointing Cameroon 2-0 in the last 16 in Abidjan. The Atalanta forward opened the scoring nine minutes before the break after Victor Osimhen forced Oumar Gonzalez into a mistake and then …
Read More »‘Never take these things for granted’ – Liverpool set up Chelsea final
Liverpool saw off Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-finals to set up a final showdown with Chelsea at Wembley on 25 February. Luis Diaz gave Liverpool an early lead, chesting down Jarell Quansah’s diagonal ball, cutting inside and beating Bernd Leno at his near post too easily, albeit with the …
Read More »‘Henderson’s Saudi exit ends miserable episode’
Jordan Henderson’s hasty retreat from Saudi Arabia to Ajax concludes a miserable episode in a previously exemplary career – one which had been conducted with a sure touch up until last July. Henderson’s arrival was designed to be another shining symbol of the Saudis’ unstoppable momentum in the sport, joining …
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