Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye has congratulated the 30 players called to camp by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to face Ghana in the African Nations Championship qualifiers. Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen invited the 30 players to camp as part of preparations to ensure the qualification of the Super … Read more
Former Everton star Steven Naismith has faulted Rangers coach Philippe Clement’s decision to bench Super Eagles striker Cyril Dessers against St. Johnstone in the Scottish League. Clement has preferred Moroccan Hamza ahead of the Nigerian international against St. Johnstone at the weekend and Nice in the Europa League. Speaking with BBC UK via Sportscene, Naismith … Read more
Everton defender Ashley Young could be in for a dream family clash in the FA Cup third round when his side take on Peterborough United, where his 18-year-old son Tyler plays, ESPN reports. Peterborough travel to Goodison Park next month with Young keen to see his son in action at the League One club where … Read more
Sevilla manager Garcia Pimienta has explained the reason behind his decision to leave Kelechi Iheanacho on the bench for 90 minutes in Monday’s 1-1 draw at Osasuna. Iheanacho, who was named among the substitutes was expected to feature in the game, but was overlooked by Pimienta. The gaffer revealed that Sambi Lokonga and Lucien Agoume’s … Read more
Michelle Heyman fires in Australia’s winner in an incredible game against Zambia. Photo: Valery HACHE / AFPSource: AFP Australia produced an incredible comeback to overturn a three-goal deficit and beat Zambia 6-5 in the Olympic women’s football on Sunday, as World Cup holders Spain secured a quarter-final berth and Japan stunned Brazil. The Australians got … Read more
United States coach Emma Hayes watches on during her team’s 4-1 win over Germany in Marseillle in the women’s Olympic football tournament on Sunday. Photo: Pascal GUYOT / AFPSource: AFP United States coach Emma Hayes described her team as “devastating” in their 4-1 win over Germany in the women’s Olympic football tournament on Sunday and … Read more
Rare highlight: Rangers striker Danilo celebrates scoring the opening goal during a Europa League match against Sparta Praha at Ibrox. Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN / AFPSource: AFP Rangers forward Danilo said Monday his baby daughter had been the “light in the darkness” after injury cut short his first campaign with the Glasgow giants. The Brazilian could … Read more
Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe talks to reporters after training at the Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium in Tokyo. Photo: Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFPSource: AFP Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said Tuesday he has not had any official contact about the vacant England manager’s post and stressed he was firmly committed to the Premier League club. “Absolutely … Read more
Ibrahim Adel celebrates after scoring one of his two goals for Egypt against Spain in Bordeaux. Photo: Philippe LOPEZ / AFPSource: AFP Egypt reached the quarter-finals of the men’s Olympic football after completing the group stage with a surprise 2-1 win over already qualified Spain on Tuesday, with Ibrahim Adel scoring both goals. Adel gave … Read more
Portugese midfielder Joao Palhinha said his move to Bayern Munich was “a dream come true”.. Photo: Michaela STACHE / AFPSource: AFP Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha on Tuesday thanked Bayern Munich for giving him a “second chance” to join the German giants, a year after a previous transfer attempt failed. Bayern had been poised to sign … Read more