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Chelsea defender, Marc Cucurella has revealed that he was not happy with his first season at Stamford Bridge. Cucurella, who is gradually making a positive impact under Blues manager, Mauro Pochettino, told Sky Sports in an interview said that he’s feeling better his place at Chelsea this season. The left-back is now impressing after a tough first season with the …

Nigeria’s placement in Pot 2 of the AFCON 2023 draw always threatened a ‘Group of Death’ scenario. To the chagrin of Nigerian football fans, so it proved, with the Super Eagles drawing hosts Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. It’s certainly not a straightforward group, yet there are reasons to be positive, despite recent disappointments. The squad is clearly …

Chiamaka Nnadozie was named Player of the Match in Paris FC’s defeat to PSG in the French women’s league playoffs semi-final game on Saturday night. After regulation time ended 2-2, PSG went on to win 5-4 on penalty shootout. Nnadozie was outstanding in the encounter as she made seven saves and also two clearances. The other semi-final of the playoffs …

AS Roma have appointed Daniele De Rossi as manager on a short-term basis, just hours after the sacking of Jose Mourinho was made official. De Rossi, 40, has signed a contract that runs through the end of the current season. But there are rumors that it could be extended into the 2024/25 season. Roma confirmed the appointment of their one-time …

Rasheedat Ajibade Voted Player of the Month, A third consecutive MVP Award – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Ajibade featured in four games, scoring twice and providing an assist.     Her impact on the pitch also earned her three MVP of the match awards, reflecting her consistent excellence. The 24-year-old has been a standout …

In an exclusive interview with Omoniyi Adamson, a dedicated grassroots footballer hailing from the heart of Nigeria, the passionate athlete offered a heartfelt glimpse into the demanding yet exhilarating world of grassroots football. Read Also: Dotun Coker Applauds Seamoriow Football Academy’s Thriving Player Assessments As Nigeria celebrated its Independence Day, the Yellow and Blue Exhibition match commenced at the Campus …

Real Sapphire FC of Lagos coach, Abidemi Onaolapo is singing praises to high heaven for the noble personality of the club’s owner, Frank Peters. Read Also: What Makes Mega Dice an Attractive Option for Gambling Enthusiasts and Investors The United Kingdom-based businessman is blazing a trail in terms of club management, which Onaolapo (aka Barthez) says sets him apart from …

Ahead of Thursday’s showdown against Cote d’Ivoire, the Super Eagles resumed training on Monday. Notably absent from the session were Frank Onyeka, William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, Simon Moses, Victor Osimhen and Alhassan Yusuf, who rested to aid their recovery post the Equatorial Guinea match. Reassuringly, the players were merely undergoing a precautionary phase to ensure their optimal condition for upcoming …

French President Emmanuel Macron is hopeful Kylian Mbappe will represent the country at the 2024 Olympic Games. Mbappe announced he will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season on Friday. Read Also:Arteta Has Been Incredible For Arsenal –Jorginho The pacy forward has been linked with a move to Real Madrid. The former Monaco striker recently said he wanted …

Former Super Eagles winger, Tijani Babangida, has urged the current squad to maintain composure and view the draw against Equatorial Guinea as motivation to enhance their performance in upcoming matches. Speaking in a chat with Brila, Babangida emphasized the importance of creating chances and encouraged the team to focus on improving their conversion rate. Read Also: #SupereaglesAFCON – Sam Sodje …