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Ballon d’Or: Rodri names player that will win award in future

NewsDeskNgOct 29, 2024October 29, 20240

Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has tipped Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or “very soon”. Rodri stated this after winning the 2024 award on Monday. “Lamine Yamal will win the Ballon d’Or very soon, I’m convinced of it,” he said. “Keep it up, keep working hard, you’ll get there.” Yamal...

Ballon d’Or: They’re not ready – Vinicius vows after losing out to Rodri

NewsDeskNgOct 29, 2024October 29, 20240

Real Madrid forward, Vinicius Junior, has vowed to keep on working hard to win individual awards. Vinicius stated this in a terse post on X after losing out on the 2024 Ballon d’Or to Manchester City’s Rodri. The Brazil international was widely expected to win the prize until a late...

Leicester City will bounce back from Nottingham Forest defeat — Ndidi

NewsDeskNgOct 29, 2024October 29, 20240

Wilfred Ndidi has insisted Leicester City have the quality to bounce back from the disappointing defeat to East Midlands rival, Nottingham Forest. Leicester City fell to a 3-1 home defeat against Nuno Espirito Santo’s side last Friday. The Foxes have recorded just one win in the Premier League this season....

Amorim agrees deal to replace Ten Hag as Man Utd manager

NewsDeskNgOct 29, 2024October 29, 20240

Sporting Lisbon manager, Ruben Amorim, has agreed to take over at Manchester United following Erik ten Hag’s sack on Monday, according to The Athletic. United have moved quickly to open talks with the 39-year-old. The Premier League club is ready to pay the €10m release clause in Amorim’s current contract....

‘Worst in this erra’ – Alan Shearer shocked by Dalot’s miss against West Ham

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has said Manchester United full-back, Diogo Dalot’s miss against West Ham United on Sunday, will be spoken about in 20 years’ time. Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by West Ham in the Premier League at London Stadium. In the 32nd minute, United saw an opportunity...

Best passes I’ve ever seen – Carragher hails Chelsea star

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has hailed Cole Palmer following the Chelsea attacker’s phenomenal long-range pass in their 2-1 win against Newcastle United on Sunday. Chelsea were the better side as the two sides faced each other at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Palmer pinged a 60-yard pass into the path of...

Van Dijk gives verdict on Arsenal’s title race after Liverpool 2-2 draw

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

Liverpool defender, Vigil van Dijk has refused to rule Arsenal out of the Premier League title race after the Gunners played a 2-2 draw with the Reds on Sunday. Recall that goals from Bukayo Saka, Van Dijk, Mikel Merino and Mohamed Salah ensured both teams got a point each at...

WAFU U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles thump Togo, qualify for 2025 U-20 AFCON

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

Holders, Nigeria booked a spot in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship after a 3-1 comeback win over Niger Republic. The Flying Eagles also earned a spot at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations following the win. Niger Republic took the lead after nine minutes at the...

Algeria’s Green Ladies storm Lagos for Super Falcons friendlies

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2024October 24, 20240

The Green Ladies of Algeria arrived Lagos on Thursday for their international friendlies against Nigeria. The North Africans are lodged at the the Eko Hotel & Towers, Victoria Island. They are scheduled to train at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, later tonight. Algeria will clash with the Super Falcons...

Mosimane – I never turned down Super Eagles coaching job

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2024October 24, 20240

Popular South African tactician, Pitso Mosimane has addressed rumours that he turned down the chance to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Mosimane, a former head coach of the South African national team, Bafana Bafana was reported to be one of the top candidates to lead the Super Eagles after...