Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has told the club’s board to sign £75million Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku, this summer. According to Fox Sports, Ronaldo is keen on seeing the Belgium international play for the Serie A champions next season. The newspaper is also reporting that Juventus’ new manager, Maurizio Sarri …
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AFCON 2019: Odegbami snubs Nigeria, names ‘most dangerous’ team
Former Nigeria international, Segun Odegbami has identified the South African national team as the most dangerous team at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt. Odegbami pointed out that Staut Baxter’s side did not start this year’s AFCON on a good note but are now doing well. …
Read More »Asisat Oshoala and Ajara Nchout make Women’s World Cup Goal of the Tournament shortlist
The two African stars are in the mix to be named scorer of the best goal of the tournament in France Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala and Cameroon winger Ajara Nchout have been named among nominees for the best goal at the just concluded Fifa Women’s World Cup in France. The African pair’s goals were …
Read More »We’re ready to bring heroics again, says Bafana Bafana captain
Bafana Bafana are determined to continue to chase the dream of winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations title when they take on Nigeria in the quarterfinals at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday. For Thulani Hlatshwayo, the captain of the SA national football squad, the team’s shock Last 16 …
Read More »Mikel Reveals Why He Is Retiring From International Football After AFCON 2019
Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has confirmed that Africa Cup of Nations going on Egypt will be his last tournament for Nigeria as he wants to give the young ones a chance. Mikel who made his debut in 2006 confirmed this ahead of Nigeria’s quarterfinal game against South Africa …
Read More »AFCON 2019: How Super Eagles defeated Cameroon 3-2
Three Super Eagles’ players, William Troost-Ekong, Oghenekaro Etebo and Daniel Akpeyi, have hinted on how the team made a historic comeback to defeat the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 3-2 on Saturday. Sports Extra reports that the players in separate interviews after the match,revealed that the half time pep-talk, support of …
Read More »Transfer: Real Madrid forward agrees five-year deal to leave Spain
Raul de Tomas has completed his move from Real Madrid to Benfica, after both clubs agreed a deal for 20 million euros, Marca reports. The forward has now signed a five-year contract with the Portuguese side, after they managed to negotiate down from the initial asking price of 35 million …
Read More »EPL: Chelsea officially confirm Lampard as new manager
Frank Lampard has been confirmed as Chelsea’s new manager. The 41-year-old replaces Maurizio Sarri, who has since left to take over at Juventus, after spending only one season at Stamford Bridge. Lampard has signed a three-year deal with the Blues worth £4million-a-year with hefty bonuses, especially for getting into the …
Read More »Messi vows to play on after latest Argentina heartache
Lionel Messi vowed to extend his international career after yet another bid to win a major title with Argentina ended in failure at the Copa America on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Barcelona star, who infamously quit international football after Argentina’s defeat in the 2016 Copa America Centenario final, said he had …
Read More »Again! Chelsea is at lost
Chelsea have lost a key player as Real Madrid gained one. This claim was made by Chelsea’s assistant manager, Gianfranco Zola. Zola, who is set to leave the club when his contract expires this summer, stated this while speaking on forward, Eden Hazard’s transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid. It was …
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