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Senegal will be looking to cement top place position in Group I when they take on Guinea Bissau in the AFCON qualifiers. The Lions of Teranga have established themselves as one of the dominant forces in African football. Notwithstanding Senegal can’t afford any complacency in the qualifiers against Guinea Bissau. The great news for the hosts is that Liverpool ace Sadio Mane is back. The African player of the year missed their friendly against Morocco due to coronavirus infection. Diao Balde Keita is also back to the squad. Reims Boulaye Dia receiving a call-up thanks to his brilliant displays in…

The England defender Tyrone Mings said this based on the recent racism activities happening in Europe. Former Football Association chairman Greg Clarke left on a sad note. He

The 25-year-old left-back was injured during Saturday’s 3-1 win against Everton. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made it known he was not comfortable with his team playing at 12:30 GMT

Sheffield Wednesday are in talks with at least three managers to replace Garry Monk. Among the managers is former Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis. Monk, 41, was

Trent Alexander-Arnold will be out of action for at least four weeks due to the injury. The player sustained the injury during their 1-1 draw with Manchester City. Reports from

Oghenekaro Etebo and Maduka Okoye are among the early arrivers at Super Eagles. Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr hopes to have more players in camp though. Okoye arrived

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa insists Nigeria will beat Sierre Loena on Friday. Nigeria will be playing their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against Sierre

France coach Didier Deschamps says Paul Pogba “cannot be happy” with his situation at the Manchester United. Pogba has played featured in 11 games this season but has only started five. He was introduced in Everton’s game in the 82nd minute of the game. Manchester United won the game 3-1 but the Frenchman had no playing time at all. Paul Pogba is presently with France’s squad for games against Finland, Portugal and Sweden. France manager said: “He is in a situation with his club where he cannot be happy. Neither with his playing time nor with his positioning.” “He is…

Ansu Fati of Barcelona and Spain has been ruled out for about four months after having knee surgery. The young player will not play for Spain in the November international break. 18-year-old Ansu Fati was operated on after suffering an injury to the internal meniscus of his left knee against Real Betis. The Spain international was substituted during half-time of the 5-2 win on Saturday. Fati has played 10 games for Barcelona this season, and he has so far scored five goals and providing two assists. He broke a 95-year national record to become Spain’s youngest goalscorer at the age…

Former Germany midfielder Sidney Sam has come out to say he regrets snubbing Nigeria for Germany. Sam has a Nigerian father but was born in Germany to German mother was invited to but he rejected the offer. The player made a total of five caps for the Germany national team. The 32-year-old was named in Germany’s 30-man provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup by Joachim Low but was omitted from the final squad. He was asked about the mistake he made in his career. He said: “Looking back, I can say I was close to winning the World…

Super Eagles and Augsburg defender Felix Uduokhai has Revealed why he pick Nigerian over Germany. The centre-back is in line to make his debut for Germany following his maiden invitation for the games against Czech Republic, Ukraine and Spain this month. According to him, he said: “My father was born in Nigeria, so I could have imagined playing for Nigeria. But I was born in Germany, grew up here and have also played in the German U national teams.” ” So I’m proud to have this chance in the senior national team now. ” ”The invitation to the national team…

Alhaji Rabiu Inuwa has expressed his optimism that at least one Nigerian referee will officiate at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Rabiu is the chairman of Executive committee member of Nigeria Football Federation Referees Committee. Alhaji Inuwa in made it known during the 2020/2021 FIFA fitness test for Nigerian referees. NFF has been grooming young referees who will represent Nigeria in Qatar 2022. He said he is hopeful that at least one Nigerian referee will officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. According to the chairman, he said they have groomed some group of young referees. The process…

Super Eagles players are already arriving hitting the camp ahead of Sierra Loena clash. The likes of Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa and Maduka Okoye have already arrived Nigeria for the game. Nigeria will be playing their 2021 AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone on Friday in Benin City. Also, reports have it that the three players will arrive Benin which is the venue of the match on Tuesday. Maduka Okoye was in action for his Dutch Eredivisie side Sparta Rotterdam at the weekend. The goal keeper kept a clean sheet as his side recorded their first win of the season, they…

Valencia did well to thrash defending champions Real Madrid 4-1 yesterday in their La Liga clash. Carlos Soler scored a hat-trick in the game yesterday scoring three penalties. Real Madrid were the first to find the back of the net. Karim Benzema put them in front from long-range effort before Soler equalised from a penalty that was retaken following an encroachment. France international Raphael Varane scored an own goal to make the scores 2-1. Carlos Soler increased the lead from the spot again after Marcelo fouled Maxi Gomez. Valencia got their third penalty when goal leading defender in La Liga…

Bayern Munich’s Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich will be out until January after undergoing knee surgery. The 25-year-old went off in the 36th minute after a challenge with

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that new signing Thomas Partey is out through injury. Thomas Partey was replaced in Arsenal’s home lose to Aston Villa due to

Legendary Barcelona and Cameroon super striker Samuel Eto’o was involved in a car accident. The player is currently stable in the hospital where he is receiving treatment. He was involved in a horror car accident, according to reports. Samuel Eto’o was said to have been driving home from a wedding in his native Cameroon when he had the accident. His car was hit by a bus on Sunday morning on his way back from the wedding. The 39-year-old suffered a head injury and was immediately taken to hospital for treatment. However, it is suggested the two-time AFCON winner is recovering well…

All eyes will be on Etihad Stadium when Manchester City and Liverpool face each other in the Premier League derby. Manchester City are eager to regain the domestic trophy, and, following

Super Eagles of Nigeria and England targetv Eze Eberechi opened his score record with Crystal Palace. Following the impressive display, Palace manager Roy Hodgson has appreciated the as he

Manchester United last season’s player of the year Bruno Fernandes has called out his United tammates to try and be leaders on the pitch. The player made the statement after their impressive 3-1 win over Everton. The Portuguese midfielder rediscovered his form as he bagged a brace and assisted Edison Cavani at Goodison Park to get United back to winnings ways. Bruno Fernandes encouraged his men following back-to-back defeats against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League and Arsenal in the Premier League. In the post-match interview with BT Sport Fernandes said dose not want the players to relax on the…

Bruno Fernandes and Edinson Cavani both scored in a 3-1 thrashing to Everton to save Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job. Manchester United comeback from a 2-1 lose in the Champions League to beat Everton. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his side got back to winning ways. Manchester United lose to Arsenal in their last English Premier League and they also lose to Istanbul Basaksehir in midweek. Everton took the lead with just 19 minutes into the game with a goal from Bernard. Manchester United levelled and came back into the game they equalised five minutes after. Bruno Fernandes into the box and…