Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has advised his former club that they will become title contenders if they sign either Napoli’s Victor Osimhen or Tottenham’s Harry Kane this summer. Ferdinand stated this ahead of Man United’s Europa League play-off second-leg tie with Barcelona on Thursday night. “I think if I […]
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I’m deeply pained – Mikel Obi, Gyan, others reacts to death of ex-Chelsea player
Former Sunderland striker, Asamoah Gyan and Chelsea legends, John Obi Mikel and Michael Essien have reacted to the death of Christian Atsu, a former Chelsea and Newcastle United winger. The lifeless body of Atsu was discovered underneath the earthquake rubble of his home in Turkey on Saturday. Atsu was earlier […]
EPL: He’s mistake-prone – Agbonlahor slams Arsenal star
Former Aston Villa attacker Gabriel Agbonlahor has hit out at Arsenal star Gabriel Magalhaes after the Gunners fell 3-1 to title rivals Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday. It was the Gunners’ first home defeat in the Premier League this season with goals from Kevin de Bruyne, Jack […]
Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia edge closer to semi-finals, win over Sri Lanka
Defending champions Australia moved within touching distance of the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals with a 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Gqeberha. Beth Mooney hit 56 not out and Alyssa Healy added an unbeaten 54 to help the five-time winners chase down 113. Sri Lanka had posted 112-8 with […]
UCL: Owen Hargreaves tells Chelsea one thing they must do to qualify ahead of Dortmund
Former Manchester City midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, has told Chelsea that they need to get one of their forwards to sort out their finishing if they are to qualify ahead of Borussia Dortmund in the next round of the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea suffered a 1-0 Champions League round of 16 […]
NPFL Recap: Bendel Insurance wax stronger, Plateau United record biggest win
Newcomers, Bendel Insurance are still waxing stronger and stronger after eight matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. The Benin Arsenals extended their unbeaten streak in the Nigerian top-flight to eight games after a hard-earned 1-0 victory against Nasarawa United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on […]
UCL: Hostile environment – Potter justifies Chelsea’s defeat to Dortmund
Chelsea boss, Graham Potter believes Chelsea are heading in the right direction despite their UEFA Champions League last-16 first-leg 1-0 defeat against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. Potter said Chelsea’s Champions League tie against Dortmund was complicated as they played in a hostile environment against a team that is currently in […]
Europa League: Simon confident Nantes can upset Juventus
Ligue 1 club Nantes have a mountain to climb in their bid to secure a place in the knockout round of the UEFA Europa League. The Canaries will be up against Serie A giants Juventus in the Europa League playoffs on Thursday. Winger Moses Simon is a regular starter for […]
Revelation Cup: Super Falcons ready to conquer all opponents – Plumptre
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has said the team is battle ready for their opponents at the four-nation invitational tournament in Morocco. The former African champions will be joined at the competition tagged ”Revelation Cup” by hosts Mexico, Colombia and Costa Rica. Randy Waldrum’s side will take on Mexico in […]
Champions League: Fabulous player, he reminds me of Kaka – Owen hails Bayern Munich star
Former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, has hailed Bayern Munich youngster Jamal Musiala, saying he reminds him of AC Milan legend Kaka. Hargreaves made the comments about Musiala on BT Sport before Bayern Munich’s UEFA Champions League 1-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. The 42-year-old, who played for […]