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AFCON U-20: Flying Eagles beat Tunisia 4-0, Eagles pick up bronze

NewsDeskNgMar 11, 2023March 11, 20230

Flying Eagles of Nigeria have clinched bronze at the ongoing U-20 African Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia 4-0 in the Third-place play-off on Friday. This will be the third time in history Nigeria have finished third-placed at the competition. The Ladan Bosso led side saved their best performance for...

Fabregas rates Arsenal’s chances of winning title, singles out 4 players

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

Former Arsenal midfielder, Cesc Fabregas has backed Mikel Arteta’s side to win the Premier League title this season. Fabregas also singled out four Arsenal players, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe. Arsenal is currently five points ahead of second position Manchester City in the Premier League...

It can change quickly – Thierry Henry makes honest confession about team to win title

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has made an honest admission about his former club’s chances of winning the English Premier League, EPL, title this season. Henry, who backed Arsenal to win the title this season, admitted that he is not getting carried away as things can change very quickly. Arsenal are...

Chelsea players clash with Potter over Mason Mount

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

Chelsea players are unhappy with manager Graham Potter’s selection decision. Potter has been leaving out Mason Mount from his team for recent matches. The Independent reports some squad members believe that the ex-Brighton boss is making a mistake, despite Mount not being in his best form. They believe he is...

Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand pick between Man Utd legends

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

Manchester United legends, Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand, have shared their picks between their former teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. Both Ronaldo and Rooney were phenomenal during their time at Old Trafford. Ronaldo made 346 appearances for Man United across two spells, scoring 145 goals and registering 64 assists....

Rivers United vs Motema Pembe clash holds today

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

The CAF Confederation Cup Group B matchday four encounter between Nigerian champions, Rivers United and DC Motema Pembe of Democratic Republic of Congo will now be played on Thursday (today). The game will be played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The match was originally scheduled to take place...

Federation Cup win big boost for Rangers – Maikaba

NewsDeskNgMar 9, 2023March 9, 20230

Rangers head coach, Abdu Maikaba reckoned his team’s State Federation Cup success will be a motivating factor ahead of their rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Rivers United. The Flying Antelopes thrashed amateur club, Ingas FC 5-1 on Wednesday to successfully defend their title. Godwin Obaje bagged a brace,...

Super-sub Dessers rues Cremonese defeat to Sassuolo

NewsDeskNgMar 7, 2023March 7, 20230

Nigeria forward, Cyriel Dessers has expressed his disappointment following Cremonese’s 3-2 defeat to Sassuolo on Monday night. Cremonese trailed 2-0 at half-time, however, the introduction of Dessers for Ghana forward, Afena Gyan after the break changed things in their favour before they conceded again late on. Dessers reduced the deficit...

Klopp singles out three Liverpool players after 7-0 win over Man Utd

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2023March 6, 20230

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has lavished praise on Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez following their 7-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday. Nunez, Salah and Cody Gakpo all scored braces each before Roberto Firmino added the last goal. Salah’s second goal in the game saw him become the...

Ten Hag told to strip Bruno Fernandes of captaincy after 7-0 defeat to Liverpool

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2023March 6, 20230

Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton has told Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag to strip Bruno Fernandes of the captain’s armband following their 7-0 defeat at Liverpool on Sunday. Fernandes has come under criticism for his behaviour during the game at Anfield. This includes him asking Ten Hag to take...