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‘He’s a fighter’- Wenger names Premier League’s best left-back ever

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has identified the club’s former player Ashley Cole as the Premier League’s best left-back ever.Wenger also described the former England international as a ‘fighter’. The Frenchman said this while hailing Cole after the former Chelsea star became the 22nd Premier League Hall of Fame inductee...

Waldrum unveils squad for Super Falcons vs South Africa

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has listed 22 players for his team’s 2024 Olympic Games final-round qualifying tie against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa. Waldrum named regulars like goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, Asisat Oshoala, Ashleigh Plumptre, Osinachi Ohale and Rasheedat Ajibade in his squad. Top stars like Halimat Ayinde,...

Teamwork key to Bayelsa United’s draw against Lobi Stars

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Bayelsa United forward, Kehinde Malik believes that teamwork was key to his team’s 1-1 away draw against Lobi Stars. Malik admitted that the game against the Pride of Benue wasn’t easy. He said the team will build on the performance to move out of the relegation zone. Malik scored the...

Why Ronaldo, Thierry Henry have ‘beef’ with Cristiano Ronaldo

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has revealed why he thinks Thierry Henry “has beef” with Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was Ferdinand’s team-mate at Old Trafford for six years. Henry played for Arsenal from 1999-2007 before leaving for Barcelona. But before leaving, Henry played several times in the Premier League against Ronaldo....

Sometimes I need to scream at him – Gabriel Magalhaes on Arsenal teammate

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has hailed his partnership with fellow centre-back William Saliba. Gabriel admits that Saliba has sometimes made him scream swear words during games but their relationship has helped transform Arsenal into title contenders under manager Mikel Arteta this season . Arsenal are currently top of the Premier...

Man Utd ‘could be banned’ from Europe next season over Ratcliffe’s takeover

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Manchester United could be banned from playing in Europe next season after Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a minority stake in the Premier League club. Ratcliffe also owns OGC Nice, who currently sit fifth in Ligue 1. But UEFA’s rules on multi-club ownership imply that both clubs would not be allowed...

2024 Copa America draw: Group stage confirmed

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

The groups for the 2024 Copa America have been confirmed. This follows the completion of the CONCACAF Nations League on Sunday. Canada, Jamaica and Costa Rica have now confirmed their spots at the tournament. The competition, which runs from June 20 to July 14, will feature 10 South American countries,...

Omeruo cleared to face Mali with Super Eagles

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

Centre-back, Kenneth Omeruo is expected to start Nigeria’s clash with Mali on Tuesday night after missing the first friendly against Ghana due to a training ground injury. Omeruo was an unused substitute against the Black Stars. With the Kasimpasa player and Calvin Bassey unavailable for the game, interim head coach,...

Iheanacho backs Finidi for Super Eagles coaching job

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2024March 23, 20240

Kelechi Iheanacho believes Finidi George is the right man to lead the Super Eagles, according to reports. Finidi was confirmed as Super Eagles interim head coach this week. The 53-year-old, who is also the head of Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enyimba led the Super Eagles to a 2-1 victory...

Finidi George reveals new Super Eagles formation

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2024March 23, 20240

Super Eagles interim head coach, Finidi George has revealed the reason behind his decision to adopt a new formation in Friday night’s 2-1 victory over the Black Stars of Ghana. The three-time African champions played a 3-4-3 formation in six of their seven games at the 2023 Africa Cup of...