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Troost-Ekong Drops Retirement Bombshell – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite his significant role in the team, Troost-Ekong found himself sidelined by Coach Peseiro, missing a total of eleven matches in leading up to the prestigious tournament.   Hee was conspicuously absent from the double-header friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique held last November. The …

Napoli head coach Rudi Garcia has explained why Victor Osimhen has similar leadership traits with Cristiano Ronaldo. Napoli won their first Scudetto in 33 years last season seeing Osimhen become the league’s leading scorer. “Osimhen is a leader, he always wants to win and drag the team,” said Garcia, as quoted by Corriere dello Sport. “He’s a bit like Cristiano …

Manchester United were defeated 3-1 by Brighton in a Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday evening. Elsewhere, Manchester City came from behind to thrash West Ham 3-1 and maintain their perfect start to the season. Tottenham Hotspur almost fell to a surprise defeat at home as they were losing 1-0 to Sheffield United by 90mins but a complete …

A Lagos based sports philanthropist, Cardinal James Odunmbaku has expressed delight with the organization and standard of play by the participating teams in the ongoing Odunmbaku Gold cup. Read Also: Falode, Enakhena, Ajunwa, Others Speaks Glowingly About Oparanozie As LIS Sends Her Off In Style The competition is being sponsored by Cardinal James Odunmbaku, and tournament financier, Chief Iky Madu …

AFCON Women defending champions, South Africa is firmly in contention to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the official announcement on the final decision by relevant bodies led by FIFA will be announced in May 2024. Read Also: Rising Nigerian Star Jennifer Echegini Poised to Join Juventus Women’s Football Club FIFA revealed on Wednesday that the much-anticipated announcement …

Former Golden Eaglets star, Akinkunmi Amoo, has terminated his three-year contract with Omonia Nicosia, a Cypriot club, citing personal reasons. The 21-year-old, who was once invited to the Super Eagles, made the decision after playing six matches for the club without scoring any goals. The uncertainty surrounding Amoo’s future at Omonia Nicosia intensified following the dismissal of Jesper Jansson, the …

Just seconds after coming on Samuel Chukwueze scored brilliant goal to secure a 2-1 comeback win for AC Milan against Newcastle United in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League in Group F. Unfortunately, it was not enough as Milan could only finish third and earn a spot in the Europa League. The Italian giants needed PSG to lose against Borussia Dortmund to …

Mohamed Salah scored twice to help Liverpool seal a 2-0 victory over city rivals Everton in a Premier League game on Saturday. The Egyptian scored his 200th and 201st goals, breaking the deadlock in the 75th minute before scoring a 97th minute goal to seal victory. Michael Keane’s handball in the box led to Liverpool’s lead, frustrating efforts by the …

Liverpool moved to the top of the Premier League table, at least for a few hours, after a double from Mohamed Salah secured a hard-fought 2-0 win over Everton in what was a controversial Merseyside Derby at Anfield on Saturday. Toffees defender Ashley Young was sent off in the 37th minute after making a reckless slide tackle on Luis Diaz …

Ikpeba Jose Peseiro High, Urges NFF to Act – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Ikpeba goes on to suggest that those critical of Peseiro’s tactics should reconsider their stance.     Despite facing criticism for his tactical approach, Peseiro led the Super Eagles to the AFCON final before parting ways with the team upon the …