Kylian Mbappe was singled out for praise despite being the only member of Paris Saint-Germain’s superstar attack who didn’t score in Wednesday’s big Champions League win over German giants Bayern Munich. Dani Alves, Edinson Cavani and Neymar netted as PSG…
Xabi Alonso to become football manager
Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder, Xabi Alonso, has revealed he is moving into football management, after retiring at the end of last season. The 35-year-old hung up his boots after the 2016/2017 campaign . Alonso has now disclosed the…
Chelsea’s Antonio Conte: I miss Italy and I’ll be home before long
Antonio Conte has admitted that he misses Italy and plans to return to his homeland in the near future, saying that though his experience with Chelsea has been overwhelmingly positive there is “not a doubt in my mind that I…
I have 70% knowledge of my opponent – Falconets coach
The head coach of the Nigeria female U20 team, Christopher Danjuma, has said he has 70 per cent knowledge of how the Falconets ’ opponent, Tanzania, will play the African qualifier for France 2018 on Saturday. The coach, who disclosed…
Mourinho, Man United seek return of old magic
He has twice stunned Old Trafford into silence on Champions League nights, but as Manchester United make their competition return, Jose Mourinho’s obligation is to make the old stadium roar. In 2004 his Porto side sensationally eliminated United in the…
We’ll break World Cup jinx against Eagles —Zambia
President of the Zambian Football Association, Andrew Kamanga, has tipped the Chipolopolo to break their World Cup jinx by beating the Super Eagles in next month’s 2018 World Cup qualifier in Uyo, which would put them in pole position to…
La Liga hopes to stage league fixtures abroad as soon as next season
Football authorities in Spain are considering plans to stage La Liga matches overseas, with the proposal set to be discussed by the league’s 20 clubs. The La Liga president, Javier Tebas, has confirmed that discussions are ongoing as the Spanish top division…
NPFL: LMC hits FC IfeanyiUbah with fines, suspensions over misconduct
The League Management Company (LMC) has fined FC IfeanyiUbah, over N2million and suspended nine of their players for 12 games for misconduct. This was announced via LMC’s verified Twitter account on Wednesday. The punishment was as a result of the…
Arsene Wenger: Alexis Sanchez will be back to his best form for Arsenal
Arsene Wenger is confident that Alexis Sanchez will soon be back to his best for Arsenal despite his failed deadline-day move to Manchester City, insisting that the “mentally strong” Chile international will maintain a positive mindset for the rest of…
SPORTNigeria vs Cameroon: We must beat Super Eagles – Bassogog
Christian Bassogog has said that Cameroon’s target, is to defeat Nigeria this weekend, in their 2018 World Cup qualifier. The 21-year-old who plays for Chinese side, Henan Jianye, emerged the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at this year’s Africa Cup of…