Monday, November 18, 2024

Football

The beautiful game played in Africa. News, events, results, analysis, statistics, profiles, colour stories and more, from across the continent.

Superb Neuer denies Bremen as Bayern Munich held at home

European champions Bayern Munich remained top of the Bundesliga despite being held on Saturday to a 1-1 draw at home by Werder Bremen, who were only denied a shock win by a string of excellent saves from Manuel Neuer. Germany...

Bundesligta Q&A with Thomas Müller

Thomas Müller, FC Bayern München What makes the FC Bayern München team of 2020 stand out? “Some Bayern “legends” were asked this question in a video on YouTube and Mario Gomez, who has become a Bayern legend, put it very well....

Mourinho slam Man City and England over Sterling

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho has criticized England for bowing to pressure from Manchester City over Raheem Sterling’s situation while on international duty.Jose dropped a hand grenade in his press conference on Friday when he suggested that City put...

Rohr’s choice of Okoye ahead Akpeyi, Ezenwa wrong, says Rufai

Former Nigerian captain and goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has criticised Super Eagles’ manager, Gernot Rohr for handing Maduka Okoye the number one shirt in the presence of well-established and tested goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations...

Bundesliga returns with matchday 8

The Bundesliga returns from the international break with a vengeance this weekend,with FC Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig all in action on the firstof a blockbuster two days of action. The DFL is assisting players returning from international...

ABS are Ogunjobi Gold Cup champs

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC have emerged champions of the 8th edition of Ogunjobi Gold Cup preseason tournament after they outclassed Gombe United in five-goal thriller at the Kwara State Stadium in llorin on Friday (November 20). The Saraki Boys...

Godin tests positive for COVID-19

Serie A club, Cagliari have announced that Uruguyan defender, Diego Godin has tested positive for COVID-19. The Sardinia club announced that both Godin and his Uruguay teammate Nahitan Nandez had been left out of the squad for this weekend’s...

Klopp admits Salah conversations over COVID-19 situation

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he has had discussions with the club’s talisman, Mohamed Salah about his attendance at his brother’s wedding prior to testing positive for COVID-19.   Salah returned to his homeland for the recent internationals...

Arteta lifts lid on Luiz, Ceballos bust up

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken about reports of a fight in training involving two of his charges, David Luiz and Dani Ceballos. There were reports on Thursday (November 19) that the two footballers were involved in a scuffle...

Camavinga hints at Rennes exit

French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has hinted that he may be on his way out of Ligue 1 club, Stade Rennes. Camavinga has been impressive for Les Rennais this term with eight league appearances and helped inspire the side to...
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