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Alex Iwobi was impressive as Fulham emerged victorious with a 3-2 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers during matchday 13 of the Premier League at Craven Cottage on Monday. The Nigerian international played a pivotal role in the dramatic encounter by scoring one of the goals for the Cottagers. The home side drew the first blood in the 7th minute with Alex …

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo didn’t hold back his frustration following final defeat to Ivory Coast. The defender was not pleased with Coach Jose Peseiro’s tactics, saying the team was too defensive. Nigeria’s Super lost 2-1 to rejuvenated Elephants in the 2023 AfricaCup of Nations (AFCON) final. Speaking to reporters, Omeruo expressed disappointment at Nigeria’s failure to clinch the AFCON …

Former internationals, John Mikel Obi and Didier Drogba have both reacted to the draw between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The draw, which took place in Abidjan, saw Nigeria drawn in group A alongside Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau. The tournament earlier billed …

Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, demonstrated true leadership and sportsmanship by addressing the issue of cyberbullying directed at his teammate, Alex Iwobi, after Nigeria’s recent loss to Ivory Coast in the 2023 AFCON finals. In a heartfelt message to fans, Musa urged for an end to the cyberbullying directed at Iwobi, emphasizing that such behaviour is not only …

Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has liken Bayer Leverkusen pattern of play as similar with Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp. He made this known on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, where he stated that he’s favourite to replace Klopp as Liverpool manager. “We’re going to look at it because I think there’s a great chance he will become the next Liverpool …

Barcelona sealed an incredible comeback victory over Porto in their matchday five clash of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. The Spanish giants had fallen behin on the half hour mark when Aquino Cossa got the Portuguese vistors ahead with the opener. Barca then fought back almost immediately as Cancelo equalised just two minutes later before João Félix scored …

Cooper Reveals plan to get Awoniyi Back – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nottingham Forest manager, Steve Cooper is backing Taiwo Awoniyi to rediscover his form when he returns from injury. Awoniyi is currently down with a groin injury and will …

Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro insists the game against Sao Tome and Principe is very important for his side to win.   The Super Eagles are through to the African Cup of Nations, but need a point to finish on top of Group A.   The three time African Champions won the first meeting last November by 20 goals …

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro has defended his tactics against Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of nations final. The Portuguese was heavily criticized for how he set up his team for the championship match. Peseiro opted for his favoured 3-4-3 formation that has made his side difficult to beat in the tournament for the final. The Super …

In a historic move, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, is set to declare open the first-ever retreat for the Management and Staff of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The retreat is scheduled to take place at the Sandralia Hotel in Abuja on Wednesday. Read Also: Morocco 2024: Super Falcons Aim for Victory as Cape …