Author: Brila

Super Falconets will be looking to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage of the ongoing 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup when they take on Haiti, today. The Danjuma-led girls went down in their Group D opener against the three-time world champions, Germany courtesy of the 70th-minute close-range strike by Stefanie Sanders. The Falconet are rocking the bottom of Group D following China 2-1 victory against Haiti which saw the Asian country on the summit of the group while Germany and Haiti are in second and third spot respectively. Coach Danjuma will now rely…

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea youngster Ola Aina is considering a potential loan switch to Serie A side Torino, according to Sky. It is thought Aina is open to testing himself abroad this coming season, and Dutch side PSV Eindhoven have also shown interest in a loan. Queens Park Rangers, Derby County, and PSV Eindhoven are also understood to be interested in loaning Aina – a product of Chelsea’s academy. The 21-year-old right-back spent last season on loan at Hull City in the Championship, where he made 46 appearances. The south London-born defender is a Nigeria international with…

EFL Championship Club Aston Villa are close to sealing the signing of Super Eagles and Watford star Isaac Success according to reports. The 22-year-old forward, who cost Watford £12.5million in 2016, has been told he can leave Vicarage Road and Steve Bruce is ready to pounce. The initial deal will see Success spent the rest of the season with Villa, with a view to a permanent deal. Success spent part of last season on loan at Spanish club Malaga. Success has three years to run on his contract with Watford and cost the club 15 million euros…

Chelsea FC has today completed the signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who moves to Stamford Bridge from Spanish side Athletic Bilbao for a record fee. The 23-year-old Spanish international goalkeeper arrives ahead of the new Premier League season having signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Kepa, who has played over 100 career league games, has solid experience at the highest level having made more than 50 appearances in La Liga, his quality earning him a call-up to the Spain squad for this summer’s World Cup in Russia. Upon completing his move to Chelsea, He said: ‘It’s…

World Cup Golden Glove winner and Chelsea’s Number 1, Thibaut Courtois has finally sealed his dream move back to the Spanish La Liga with Real Madrid. After months of speculation surrounding the Belgium goalkeeper, the 26-year-old has got his wish to swap Stamford Bridge for the Bernabeu. Courtois is moving for a reported £35million and Croatia midfielder Kovacic will be coming the other way on loan. A statement from Chelsea read: “Chelsea and Real Madrid have tonight agreed terms for the permanent transfer of Thibaut Courtois subject to the agreement of personal terms and passing a medical. “Subject to the…

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German International Jerome Boateng decided against joining Manchester United because he does not think they can win the Champions League this season. Boateng’s aim is to win one more Champions League title – the former Manchester City full-back won the trophy in his first season with Bayern in 2013. According to a revelation by The Guardian, during the conversation, the Ghanian-born player told Mourinho that he has more faith in Bayern’s project to deliver the silverware he craves. Boateng is desperate to win the Champions League and is not convinced United will provide him with the platform to do so.…

England National team Captain Harry Kane is celebrating the arrival of his second child just a few days after winning the World Cup Golden booth. Kane’s fiancee Kate Goodland has given birth to Vivienne Jane, with the Three Lions captain sharing the news on Twitter. Kane, who captained his country to the semi-final of the World Cup and won the Golden Boot, already has one daughter, Ivy, born in 2017. The 25-year-old has had a busy 48 hours after returning to pre-season training with Spurs on Monday following a three-week break after his exertions in Russia. He wanted…

Egypt’s veteran and record-breaking goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary announced on Monday (6 August) his retirement from international football. This summer, El-Hadary became the oldest player in World Cup history when he lined up against Saudi Arabia at Egypt’s final group stage game in Russia. For this match, he was 45 years and 161 days old, taking the record from Colombian goalie Faryd Mondragon, who appeared at Brazil 2014 just three days after his 43rd birthday. The 45-year-old took to his Facebook page to announce that he was hanging up his international gloves. “There is an end for every start. After…

Falconets’ preparations for the U20 FIFA Women’s World Cup Group D matchday2 has been given a timely boost with Monday Gift putting herself in contention for selection against Haiti. The news will be warmly welcomed by coach Chris Danjuma who is desperate to have every player available following the narrow 1-0 loss to Germany in the Group opener on Monday. The FC Robo Queens star player missed the clash with the three-time champions due to an accumulation of cards. She took part in the team’s training sessions and looked sharp ahead of the make or mar game against Haiti. A…