Author: Seyi Alao
Interim Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari was appointed permanent coach on Monday after overseeing a startling upturn in the European champions’ fortunes since he replaced Julen Lopetegui. “Everything is in order. Real Madrid have worked out his contract and there are no problems,” the Spanish football federation stated. Solari has led Real to four wins out of four since being installed on a caretaker basis following Lopetegui’s abrupt sacking last month. And with 15 goals scored and only two conceded he has established the best ever start for a Real manager. After thrashing Melilla in the…
Republic of Ireland coach Martin O’Neill has refute claims that Michael Obafemi has been pressurised to commit his international future to the Irish National team. The Southampton youngster is eligible to represent Nigeria, England and Republic of Ireland, but the Irish Football Association are leading the chase for the teenager. The 18-year-old has been named by the former Aston Villa and Celtic boss in Ireland’s squad list for their UEFA Nations League clash withDenmark this month. ”He (Michael Obafemi) is in the squad at this minute,” O’Neill told media on Monday. ”He obviously has decisions to make…
Former Kano Pillars coach Ibrahim Musa, Says he will reveal final decision on his future next week but presently keeping all his cards close to his chest. Musa endured a turbulent ending to the end of his tenure with the Sai Masu Gida as he watched the team throw away three goals lead to draw in the regulation time before they suffered 4-2 in the penalty shootout to Rangers International of Enugu in 2018 Aiteo Cup Final. The shocking result will lead the management of the team who had since appointed Usman Baleri as a caretaker boss to part company…
Super Falcons technical adviser Thomas Dennerby, has revealed why he decided to include the inexperienced duo of Rasheedat Ajibade and Anam Imo in his squad for the upcoming AWCON in Ghana.
Ex-international Patrick Pascal is of the opinion that the Super Eagles must avenge the home loss to the Bafana Bafana when both teams meet in the 2019 AFCON qualifiers in Johannesburg later this month.
Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo’s Changchun Yatai has relegated to the second division, while Mikel Obi’s Tianjin Teda retain their Chinese super league status on Sunday.
Former Super Eagles Captain Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha believes South Africa are under pressure to beat the Super Eagles following their disappointing draw away to Pirates of Seychelles in the fourth round game of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers.
Nigeria’s teenage sensation Samuel Chukwueze opened his La Liga goal account for Villarreal as they play out a 2-2 draw away to Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas, on Sunday.
Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi is confident the confidence the Super Eagles will qualify for 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon after the team’s failure to reach the past to editions in 2015 and 2017 respectively. The Super Eagles will go into the next qualifying game against South Africa In Johannesburg without keys players , no thanks to injuries and suspension but a win is enough to seal the team qualifications for the African biggest football showpiece. However, Ndidi a former Gent of Belgium midfielder insists injuries are no excuse and believes the players are capable of delivering the…
The representatives of Stanley Dimgba has hit out some sections of local media who reported that the former Flying Eagles winger has signed a contract extension with Enyimba international of Aba. Dimgba who has reportedly attracted interest from several clubs is presently without a club following the expiration of his contract with the people’s elephants, ”It’s unfortunate that some part of the media will be publishing false news without confirming such,” Endurance Iseri Ogbemudia the player’s intermediary said. Ogbemudia, however failed to close possibilities of the player remaining with Enyimba but admits his client has offers from Russian clubs and…
