Author: Tolu Adedayo
Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi, and his teammates at Belgian Jupiler side KAA Gent will resume under a new Manager after the international break. The Belgian Jupiler league side KAA Gent has appointed Denmark’s coach Jesse Thorup as their new manager. Gent parted ways with their former coach Yves Vanderhaeghe following a not too impressive performance in the new season. The club confirmed this appointment via its official Twitter handle on Wednesday afternoon. Awoniyi joined the team on loan from Liverpool after having a successful loan spell with Mouscron also in the Belgian league. Azango…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria commenced training ahead of Saturday’s 2019 AFCON Qualifier against Libya in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday. Below are some Exclusive pictures from the training session… Credit: Naijafootballplus
This year’s Aiteo Cup final will be between Kano Pillars and Enugu Rangers after two dramatic semifinals in Lagos and Kano on Wednesday. Pillars beat Northwest rivals Katsina United 4-1 on penalties after full-time scores stood at 2-2 at the Agege Stadium in Lagos. Rangers, on the other hand, had to come back from two goals down to outscore Nasarawa United 4-2. The cup final is scheduled for Asaba later this month with the overall winners representing the country in next year’s CAF Confederation Cup. Pillars were cruising to a 2-0 win before Katsina United fought…
Super Eagles and Hapoel Be’er sheva Midfielder, John Ogu has expressed his optimism ahead of Saturday’s AFCON 2019 Qualifier against Libya. Speaking to reporters in Uyo, Ogu said he believe the Super Eagles have the quality in the ranks to beat the Libyans both in Nigeria and away in Tunisia. “We will start by giving all we have so to win the two games against them.” Libya will be without coach Adel Amrouche after he quit over unpaid salaries, but Ogu insisted the Eagles will not be concerned with the internal problems of the North Africans. “We won’t…
Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has stated that his boys will not be distracted by the exit of coach Adel Amrouche from the Libya team ahead of this weekend’s AFCON 2019 qualifier. Rohr speaking on the build-up to the match said he wouldn’t even be deceived by the managerial departure because the assistant who will lead the team will see the tie as an opportunity to impress. The Franco-German tactician also stressed that the matches will give the new Manager a chance to be considered to fill the void as the substantive coach of the Libya national team.…
The Super Eagles finally set in motion their plans for Saturday’s match against Libya at 10 am on Wednesday, with fitness drills in the gym. The morning session was tagged ‘body enhancement’ and held in their hotel base, after which the team headed out at 4 pm for technical build-up on the pitch. The evening training session took place the practice pitch of Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, in the main bowl of which Saturday’s match will take place, but the Eagles will not feel the main pitch until Friday evening, according to rules guiding international soccer games. An official…
SC Paderborn of Germany defender, Jamilu Collins says he is eager to get his competitive debut with the Super Eagles against Libya on Saturday. After playing his first match for the Eagles in last month’s exhibition match against Liberia, Collins says he is now eager to get a shirt in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The former Flying Eagles invitee said in an interview with reporters in Uyo that he is determined to make his mark in the green-and-white jersey because it is every player’s ambition to play for his country. He is now enthusiastic of a key role…
Usain Bolt says his performance in a trial game on Friday could determine his future with the Central Coast Mariners in Australia’s A-League and his quest to play professional football. The eight-time Olympic sprinting champion is expected to start for the Mariners against a Macarthur South West United team in western Sydney. United plays in a second-tier competition. “This is going to be a big game. I think it will determine if the club makes up its mind on what to do with my career,” Bolt said Wednesday. The Mariners begin the A-League regular season on Oct. 21 in Brisbane…
Super Eagles and former Torino Midfielder Joel Obi has gotten a new Manager in the person of Gian Piero Ventura at Serie A Club Chievo. The announcement comes directly from the Twitter account of the Gialloblù company, which announced the engagement of the former coach of the Italian National team. As Italy Manager, Ventura missed the qualification for Russia 2018 after the Playoff with Sweden. The 70-year-old coach, who has coached Bari and Torino in Serie A before becoming the coach, takes the place of Lorenzo D’Anna, exonerated Tuesday morning after six defeats in eight league games. Chievo’s only points have come from two draws and the squad has minus-1 point after being…
Former Jose Mourinho assistant, Rui Faria has moved to the front of the queue for the Aston Villa job after Thierry Henry turned down an offer from the Championship club. Henry informed Villa on Tuesday night that he would not be succeeding Steve Bruce as the club’s next manager. The former Arsenal striker, who is Roberto Martinez’s assistant with the Belgium national team, is on a shortlist of candidates Monaco are considering to replace Leonardo Jardim. Villa had hoped to announce Henry’s arrival on Monday, but they will now recommence interviews with the remaining candidates. Jose…
