The Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday, led the team to victory after a 2-1 win over Zambia. This was the group stage qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria’s goals came in the first half through two of their rising stars, while veteran Collins Mbesuma scored Zambia’s goal. Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi put the Super Eagles ahead in the 32nd minute, while Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho added to the scoreline 10 minutes later. Zambia scored in the 71st minute and was hoping for an equalizer before the final … [Read more...]
There will be no ‘cheating’ in the 2026 World Cup- Fifa President
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made a solemn pledge that there would be no foul play in the 2026 World Cup bidding process. “I can’t speak about the past. But what I can promise, is that we need to look very seriously at the application process for 2026 (World Cup) to assure ourselves that the process is transparent and beyond reproach,” Infantino said in a recent interview. The 46-year-old made this statement in the wake of series of accusations by the American President , Barrack Obama., who was the right-hand man of suspended Michel … [Read more...]
That Moment When Iwobi Gets A Salary Increase Twice In One Year…
If you are not a footballer, you are just wasting your time! Those athletes make staggering incomes! Alex Iwobi is reportedly set to receive his second pay rise in under a year with Arsenal! The 20-year-old has cemented himself a vital component in Arsene Wenger’s side as they chase silverware on all fronts in what could possibly be the Frenchman’s final season in north London with his own contract set to elapse next summer. Iwobi has made five appearances for the Gunners this term and is expected to double his salary at the Emirates … [Read more...]
Wenger May be Leaving Arsenal After 20 years as Coach
After 20 years at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger may leave Arsenal. Wenger, who recently celebrated his 20th anniversary as Arsenal manager, will be out of contract at the end of the current campaign. The 66 year old has been linked with the England manager’s job following Sam Allardyce’s departure and has said that it might appeal one day, but Pires hopes Wenger will stay at the Emirates Stadium a little longer. “The English are thinking about it because they think he’d be the ideal person,” Pires said However, everyone knows how Arsene … [Read more...]
Goodbye Real Madrid; Isco tells Club!
Isco, Real Madrid Midfielder is preparing to say his final goodbyes to the club! However the 24year old has said that he is leaving only on one condition: That he does not get more playing time. He joined the club from Malaga in 2013 and has made over 100 appearances. He had this to say: “Leaving in January is not an option that I am contemplating. I am not going to give up so easily,” the Spain international told Cope.“But if at the end of the season I see that I have not played much, I will look at my options. I am 24 and if I … [Read more...]
Is Di Maria Going into Retirement?
Di Maria has announced that he may be going into international retirement soon. Sources have said that Messi's decision also prompted this change. Recall that Messi made a similar decision but has since retracted his statements after the penalty shootout loss in Chile. When Messi retired, I thought about doing the same,” Di Maria told TyC Sports.“You can lose a final, but three in a row, that’s something different. I thought about leaving the national team, but my wife and my father stopped me.” However, Di Maria, 28, warned he … [Read more...]
Super Eagles May Squat In Zambia If Care Is Not Taken- NFF Boss
Is there any thing surprising about Nigeria? Nothing really! From keeping our players stranded at the Olympics to confisticating the cash given to them by a Japanese businessman. Nigerians have seen it all! Now, the NFF Boss, Pinnick is hinting that the Super Eagles may have to squat in Zambia if more hotel rooms are not provided for the World Cup Qualifiers! He raised the alarm on Tuesday and lamented before the Senate Committee on Sports that there was inadequate funding. He said, “Nigeria was paired with former Africa Cup of Nations … [Read more...]
Suarez pockets an additional 100,000 Euros!
All hail the man, Suarez! Barcelona have moved in a bid to tie down striker Luis Suarez to a long-term contract that would put the Uruguayan on the same wage as team-mate Neymar. Suarez currently earns £170,000-a-week at the Nou Camp, with his present deal with the Catalans running out in the summer of 2019. But Luis Enrique is determined to extend his stay even further, with the La Liga giants hoping an additional £100,000-a-week will tie down the former Liverpool striker for another year. Suarez will match the £272,000-a-week … [Read more...]
Is Love making Martial distracted from Manchester United?
Ije love o! Sources say that the reason Anthony Martial has been under performing after a 58 million euro deal is because his baby mama left him after three years of being together! Anthony Martial came off the bench to break the deadlock against Stoke City at Old Trafford on Sunday, scoring with a wonderful curling effort in a game United eventually drew 1-1. However, it was the Frenchman’s first goal in nine games! He struggled to rediscover the scintillating form he showed after joining United in a £58million deal from … [Read more...]
Arsenal Rewards Executives with 1 Million Euros!
Despite flat-lined commercial revenues and no trophy, Arsenal seems to still have enough money to spray her executives! Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis received an extraordinary annual bonus of more than £1million. In total, Gazidis was paid a whopping package of £2.648m, making him the second highest paid football club executive in the Premier League behind Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. The numbers are included in the Arsenal club accounts sent to shareholders. Gazidis's pay rose by nearly £400,000 for the year … [Read more...]
13 year old Dembele debuts for Under 20 Celtic team!
History was made at Celtic when 13-year-old Karamoko Dembele made a debut for their Under 20s team. Dembele came off the bench to replace Jack Aitchison for the final nine minutes in a 3-1 victory over Hearts at Cappielow. The teenager shot to fame after impressive performances in the prestigious St Kevin's Boys club tournament in Dublin. When he was handed his jersey, he was all smiles and proudly showed the jersey around to all those that were nearby. Despite being smaller than his team mates, manager Tommy decided that he was at the club … [Read more...]
Injured Egwim Flown Abroad for Multiple Surgeries
Ifeanyi Egwim, an Enugu Ranger forward was injured at the last Nigeria Premier League(NPL). The governor of the state has agreed to fly him to Germany after a scan was conducted on the player at the National Orthopaedic Hospital on Sunday night. Flying Antelopes as they are fondly called ended their 32-year league draught after a 4-0 defeat of visiting El-Kanemi Warriors. A goal-bound Egwim suffered a double fracture after a tackle by El-Kanemi goalkeeper Kazeem Yekini in the 89th minute, just eight minutes after coming on in the title decider … [Read more...]
Balotelli is finally ready for Italy; blasts Liverpool and AC Milan in an Explosive Interview
After Italy's defeat to Uruguay in the 2014 World Cup, Mario Balotelli said he is finally ready to return to his national team. Recall that he has enjoyed a lightning start with French Ligue 1 side Nice, scoring five goals in his first three league appearances to help them to the top of the table, above more-fancied Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain. We all know that the 26-year-old was not selected for Italy’s upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers at home to Spain but a return to Giampiero Ventura’s squad is sure for him. “It was right … [Read more...]
Don’t Underestimate Tottenham; they can win the Premier League- Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insisted Tottenham are genuine contenders for the English Premier League title after seeing his unbeaten start as Manchester City boss come to an end at White Hart Lane. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach had won his first 10 games in charge of City before a midweek UEFA Champions League draw at Celtic was followed up with a maiden loss on Sunday (Monday AEST). Tottenham were good value for their win as an Aleksandar Kolarov own goal and a Dele Alli effort secured a 2-0 victory, with Erik Lamela unable to add the gloss … [Read more...]
Transfer Rumors: Giggs to move to Swansea as Next Coach!
Swansea are ready to sack Francesco Guidolin and install Ryan Giggs as the club's next manager, according to the Telegraph. Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool was the Welsh club's fourth straight reverse, and patience has reportedly worn thin with Guidolin. Giggs is one of the top candidates to take over, and is said to have met with the club's owners on Thursday. We still don't know how true this is but knowing football, there is no smoke without fire! Stay tuned to 234sport.com for more news! … [Read more...]
Manchester United: Has the Mighty Fallen?
Jose Mourinho insisted in the build-up to Sunday’s clash with Stoke City that he needs more time to get things the way he wants them at Manchester United. And, after Joe Allen made the most of an error by David de Gea to earn a 1-1 draw, his assertion that United are nowhere near the finished article is clear for all to see. After Anthony Martial had come off the bench to give them the lead with 21 minutes to go, this was a game they should have been able to see out with something to spare. Instead, their normally-reliable goalkeeper – Player of … [Read more...]
Unbelievable! Rangers win Nigeria Premier League after many years!
Rangers International were on Sunday crowned champions of the 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League. The Enugu-based club demolished El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri 4-0 in their last match of the season to seal the title. Chisom Egbuchulam scored a hat trick while Osas Okoro scored one to help Rangers win their first league title in 32 years. The Flying Antelopes amassed a total of 63 points from 38 games to finish first among the 19 competing clubs. While it was a carnival-like atmosphere at the Cathedral on Sunday, the late … [Read more...]
Pep talks of a 3-year contract extension only 3 months into his job
Pep Guardiola is already looking at extending his stay at Manchester City if only he can lead the club to glory. However, he has warned his players he will accept nothing less than total commitment to his strict philosophy and approach to football management. Early Premier League leaders City lost their 100 per cent record under the manager in midweek with the 3-3 Champions League draw at Brendan Rodgers led Celtic. Midfielder Fernandinho admitted afterwards it is hard for City’s players to maintain the levels of intensity demanded by the … [Read more...]
Mourinho to hand key role to his friend, Sir Alex Ferguson
Jose Mourinho has moved to increase Sir Alex Ferguson's influence on decision-making at Old Trafford as part of the manager's efforts to return Manchester United to the summit of English football. Ferguson has been the most publicly prominent member of United's 'Football Club Board' since the Septuagenarian voluntarily stepped down as manager in the summer of 2013. His directorship, however, has been essentially ceremonial, with the main board of Manchester United PLC regularly ignoring his counsel on how the club should be run.qeup Though … [Read more...]
I have got no issues with Mourinho – Juan Mata
Juan Mata has dismissed suggestions that he and Jose Mourinho endure a difficult working relationship. The 28-year-old was sold to Manchester United in 2014 while Jose Mourinho was manager of Chelsea. However the Spaniard has played an integral part in Manchester United's start to the season under Mourinho, scoring once and registering two assists in his four Premier League appearances. The No. 10 was instrumental in Manchester United's 4-1 win over Leicester City last Saturday , playing in his favourite number ten role instead of captain … [Read more...]
Kop for life: Coutinho tell fans that Liverpool is his “home”
Philippe Coutinho has committed his future to Liverpool and insists his best is yet to come for the reds. Coutinho has been a shining light for the Reds since joining from Inter Milan three and a half years ago with his 12-goal haul last season. But when asked which of his goals is his favourite, he finds it difficult to choose - before picking a popular choice. “It’s not easy to pick one because every goal is so special to me,” Coutinho told the Liverpool Echo. “It’s difficult to describe the feeling of scoring. But if I had to pick one … [Read more...]
My Players Have Mental Problems – Koeman
Everton manager, Ronald Koeman, has said his players are having a ‘mental problem’ implementing his pressing football style. The Merseysiders only tasted their first league defeat of the season at Bournemouth last week , the Dutch coach feeling his players struggled to follow his instructions. “For some players it's difficult - for some it's a big problem because they don't know what to do,” said Koeman in a pre-match press conference ahead of Friday’s meeting with Crystal Palace. “So some will change their attitude and you wait. It's a … [Read more...]
United boss Jose Mourinho wanted Pogba at Chelsea- Raiola
Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba could have linked up last season at Chelsea, but move was cut short by an agreement between Juventus and the player's agent, says Mino Raiola. The midfielder joined Manchester United for a world-record fee of €105 million, and has been tippedby many to shine at United. Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has revealed Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wanted to take the Frenchman to Chelsea when he was in charge at Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese signed Frenchman for a world-record fee in August to lure him … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic to the rescue as United down Zorya
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the only goal in the second half to give Manchester United victory over Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk. The Swede struck on 69 minutes, rising highest at the back post to power home a header from close range after Wayne Rooney had miscued a shot. United were far from at their best, and with two-thirds of the game gone they had yet to record a shot on target as the visitors from Ukraine proved tough to break down. Fenerbahce’s win over Feyenoord means that Jose Mourinho’s men sit second in the group, and they play … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho worried by Man United’s packed October fixture
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has called his side's hectic October fixture as a "poisoned gift". Zlatan Ibrahimovic powered United through, who had struggled for the entire duration to break through the stubborn Ukrainian side. The win, however, would help ease United, who have a packed fixture list in October, when they face Liverpool away on the Monday before their next Europa League game against Fenerbahce on Oct. 20. That is followed by a trip to Chelsea the following Sunday then a League Cup tie against Manchester City … [Read more...]
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