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.

Enrique in awe of Spain’s demolition of Germany

Spain coach Luis Enrique has praised his charges after La Furia Roja delivered a masterclass in dismantling Germany 6-0 in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday The Spaniards secured UEFA Nations League progression following the lopsided victory which Enrique has...

Messi pleased as Argentina beat Peru

Argentina captain Lionel Messi spoke about his happiness as La Albiceleste beat Peru in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying.Messi says the Argentina national team is getting even more solid as they continued their march towards the finals in Qatar.Nicolas...

Southgate wants five substitutes for Premier League

England manager Gareth Southgate has said it is imperative for Premier League clubs to consider five substitutes per game in the wake of growing injuries amidst fixture congestion. Manchester City star, Raheem Sterling and Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson both withdrew...

Biffo not convinced of Kwara Utd form

Kwara United head coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo has said he is not convinced of his side's form despite qualifying for the semi-finals in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup pre-season tournament. Rival team Harmony Warriors were the first to reach the last...

De Bruyne reveals City contract talks

Kevin De Bruyne has said he is in talks with former English champions, Manchester City about extending his contract, which expires in 2023. The 29-year-old player has parted company with his agent and will be representing himself in the...

Adebayo hints at a return to Africa

Former Hawks of Togo attacker, Emmanuel Adebayor, has hinted that he could be on the verge of a shock return to African football. The legendary Adebayor, who has played for clubs like Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid, is currently...

Cassano shocked at Suarez’s Barcelona departure

Former Italy international, Antonio Cassano has revealed he was shocked when Spanish giants, FC Barcelona let go of Uruguayan attacker, Luis Suarez. Suarez left for Atletico Madrid at the start of the current campaign and Cassano has branded the Blaugrana...

Ex-footballer Obodo escapes from Nigeria kidnappers

Former Nigeria midfielder Christian Obodo, who spent over a decade in Serie A, including spells with Fiorentina and Udinese, said Monday (November 16) that he had escaped from suspected kidnappers in the country's oil-rich Delta state. Obodo was driving around the southern city...

Ex-footballer Obodo kidnapped in Nigeria

Former Nigeria midfielder  Christian Obodo, who spent over a decade in Seria A, including spells with Fiorentina and Udinese, has been abducted in the country's oil-rich Delta state, police said Monday. The 36-year-old was stopped by unknown gunmen on Sunday...

Grealish earns rave reviews despite England’s slump

Jack Grealish's promising performance for England was a rare bright spot as Gareth Southgate's side's slumped to a 2-0 defeat by Belgium in Sunday's Nations League clash which ended their chances of progressing to the knockout stage. The 25-year-old midfielder's...
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