About three European clubs expressed their delight in seeing the Super Eagles thrash Libya by 4-0 in the 2019 African Nations Cup Qualifiers on Saturday. Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo had extended his goalscoring form in the Chinese League to the national team with his sweet performance as he saw the back of the net three times, making it the first hattrick of his career. The game was a delight to clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea and Bordeaux who all monitored the game that was played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo and they took … [Read more...]
AFCON Qualifiers: CAF – Sierra Leone vs Ghana will not be rescheduled
The body in charge of football in the African continent, CAF - Confederation of African Football, has called off the AFCON qualifiers match between Sierra Leone and Ghana. CAF in a statement disclosed that the match was cancelled because Sierra Leone failed to meet up to the conditions to uplift the ban placed on the country's FA by world football body, FIFA. The African football body have hinted that even if the ban is lifted the match will not be rescheduled. But multiple reports have confirmed that CAF are yet to decide whether the … [Read more...]
UEFA Nations League: Southgate makes case for clubs, players
The UEFA Nations League has been ongoing since the commencement of the international break and it has not been an easy one for players who have got just a little time to rest. England national team coach Gareth Southgate is one of those who will hit out on the Premier League for rushing to begin the league without giving necessary conditions to players who were at the Russia 2018 World Cup. Southgate who spoke ahead of his side’s Nations League game against Spain noted that clubs are placed in an impossible situation where they have to field … [Read more...]
Jorginho stunner – Cristiano Biraghi’s late goal saves wasteful Italy sends Poland to relegation
The Uefa Nations League between Italy and Poland took place last night with the Italian national squad been quite wasteful in terms of scoring goals despite their top performance. Italy had two strikes in the first half that hit the bar, one of the strikes was from Chelsea midfielder, Jorginho, who played the ball from the box area. However, Italy managed to have their first win since the commencement of the Uefa Nations League and also their first win since Roberto Mancini became the coach of the National team in May. Cristiano Biraghi … [Read more...]
UNL: three reasons behind Germany’s poor performance
Germany used to be one of the strongest football teams in the world but lately, they have gone from worse to worst under coach Joachim Low. The 2018 world cup in Russia saw the German national squad put up a poor performance by not making it out the group stage. Looking at their progress in the ongoing Uefa Nations League, a similar situation of what happened in Russia is about to take place. Germany are at the bottom of their group which consists of France and the Netherlands - And could face relegation if they are unable to defeat France … [Read more...]
United to reward star player with £150k a week contract
Manchester United are reportedly set to reward Luke Shaw with a £150,000 a-week contract that will have him remain at the Old Trafford much longer. It was earlier anticipated that the England international was on his way out of the club but he has since found a reason to remain having had a good pre-season outing to force him back into manager Jose Mourinho’s team. Shaw, whose current contract expires by next summer will now be rewarded with a new contract at the club as he is now a major part of the United team so far in this season. The … [Read more...]
Why Unai Emery delights in Ramsey’s contract mess
It is no longer news at Arsenal that Aaron Ramsey will be leaving the club at the end of the season as a free agent. Ramsey’s contract already runs into the last months with a deal not agreed for an extension as efforts to hold talks with the player failed over personal terms. It is revealed that the player was offered a deal worth £185,000-a-week which he rejects in demand for a higher figure. However, it has been revealed as reported by Tribalfootball that manager Unai Emery is well delighted with the development as he will not favour a … [Read more...]
UEFA Nations League: How Spain Plan England’s Fall
England will be travelling to Spain today (Monday) with the majority of their Premier League players for the return leg of the UEFA Nations League. Luis Enrique will hope to keep his pride by not losing at home hence, he is expected to field his strongest team against their English visitors. Familiar to English Team, David de Gea favours a start ahead of new Chelsea recruit Kepa Arrizabalaga in the goal post. Also, Chelsea duo, Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta should get the nod in the full-back positions. The latter will take the place … [Read more...]
Italy vs Poland – check out Jorginho’s close strike
The Uefa Nations League is on and some of the matches have been quite interesting especially as we get to see some English Premier League players in action for their home countries. One of the players from the EPL spotted in action is Chelsea midfielder and Italy international, Jorginho. Jorginho puts up some performances during the game against Poland. The few minutes at the beginning of the match saw Italy showing some bright prospect of putting up a great performance. Italy first attack saw Jorginho received the ball on the edge of … [Read more...]
Finland vs Greece: lines up, formation and prediction
Finland will host Greece tomorrow night in the Uefa Nations League. So far since the commencement of the League, Finland have won every of their match with Teemu Pukku being the man scoring the goals. However, they might find it hard to achieve the same result against Greece tomorrow. On the other hand, Greece have a squad that consists of many injured players and may have to start some of them to battle Finland. Finland's Formation Finland have been using 4 - 4 - 2 football formation, they are expected to use it once again against … [Read more...]
Confirmed! Ruben Loftus-Cheek finally bows to pressure ready to leave Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has finally bowed to pressure and will leave Chelsea on loan in the January transfer window. The report was made public by the Daily Mail, which confirmed that the midfielder is now ready to accede to a loan move away from Chelsea. Loftus-Cheek has reportedly grown frustrated from the limited playing chances he has gotten so far this season with Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri not seeing him as a credible player to be in the Blues first eleven. The England international had a … [Read more...]
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