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Peseiro backs Osimhen, Napoli to win Scudetto

NewsDeskNgJan 27, 2023January 27, 20230

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro is rooting for Victor Osimhen’s Napoli to win the Serie A title this season. The Partenopei last won the title 33 years ago. Luciano Spalletti’s side are now favourites to win the Scudetto this season after establishing a 12-point lead at the top of...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Makes U-turn On Lionel Messi As ‘GOAT’ After World Cup Win

NewsDeskNgJan 26, 2023January 26, 20230

Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has changed his mind about Lionel Messi’s status as the greatest footballer of all time. Ibrahimovic had claimed that Messi is not the best ever player, despite him winning his seventh Ballon d’Or in 2021. According to Mirror on Wednesday, Ibrahimovic reconsidered his reservations about Messi after...

U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets to know group foes Feburary 1

NewsDeskNgJan 26, 2023January 26, 20230

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will know their group opponents for the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations on Wednesday, February 1st. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) disclosed the draw date on its official website on Wednesday night. It will hold at the Cercle National de l’Armée in Algiers, Algeria. The...

He’s absolutely magnificent – Hasselbaink names Arsenal star best player

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has snubbed 25-goal Manchester City striker Erling Haaland as he picks his best player in the Premier League so far this season. Hasselbaink believes that Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is the best player of the season. Saka has scored eight goals and made seven assists...

He’s old fashioned – Chelsea legend picks Ronaldo’s replacement for United

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

Former Chelsea player Gus Poyet has told Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to give young Uruguayan winger, Facundo Pellistri a chance in the first team. According to him, the youngster could actually serve as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo who is now plying his trade at Al Nassr in...

I won’t explain why I benched Kroos, Modric – Ancelotti

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said Luka Modric and Toni Kroos understand that the team’s “moment of transition” means they won’t start every game. Ancelotti, however, backed the two midfielders to still be “decisive” starting with their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash with Atletico Madrid on Thursday. Modric and...

LeBron James Becomes First Player To Score 40 points Against Every NBA Team

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

LA Lakers Star, James Lebron, has become the first ever player to drop 40 points against all 30 teams in the NBA league. According to Daily Mail UK, although Lebron had a personal accomplishment, his team, the Lakers fell 133-115 to the Los Angeles Clippers, who have now won 10...

Troost-Ekong seals loan move to Serie A club, Salernitana

NewsDeskNgJan 24, 2023January 24, 20230

Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong has completed his loan move to Serie A club, Salernitana. Salernitana has the obligation to buy the centre-back at the end of the season. “US Salernitana 1919 communicates that it has reached an agreement with Watford FC for the temporary transfer with the right to...

He has unstoppable movement, a goal machine – Redknapp describes EPL star

NewsDeskNgJan 24, 2023January 24, 20230

Former Tottenham boss, Harry Redknapp has given his take on what separates Eriling Haaland from other strikers. Haaland bagged a hat-trick on Sunday to help Manchester City beat Wolves 3-0 in the Premier League. Haaland had hit a lean patch after the turn of the year, firing blanks against Chelsea,...

Gary Neville names team that’ll finish above Arsenal, miss out on top four

NewsDeskNgJan 24, 2023January 24, 20230

Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has predicted that Newcastle United will fail to finish in the Premier League top four this season. The Magpies are currently in third place on the log with 39 points from 20 matches. Eddie Howe’s men, who are having a fantastic season, are only...