Nigeria’s U-17 side, the Golden Eaglets, will know their group opponents of the 2019 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday when the draw is staged in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, reports Completesportsnigeria.com. The draw ceremony will take place at…
I signed slave contracts at Auxerre, Inter –Taribo (Punch)
Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West has warned young footballers against signing slave contracts, which he revealed he was a victim of, during his early European career. Taribo joined French Ligue 1 side Auxerre from domestic league side Julius Berger…
Dele Alli hit by bottle as Spurs send Arsenal out of League Cup (Punch)
Mauricio Pochettino called for Arsenal to take “responsibility” after Tottenham star Dele Alli was hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd during his side’s 2-0 League Cup quarter-final win on Wednesday. South Korea forward Son Heung-Min put Tottenham ahead…
Chelsea transfer news: Callum Wilson statement made amid rumours of Bournemouth switch (Express)
The forward has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge with Chelsea’s current strikers struggling. Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud have both failed to impress on regular occasions with Eden Hazard often bailing them out. The forward has been…
Paul Pogba shouted ‘he f***ed with the wrong baller’ when Manchester United sacked Jose Mourinho – reports (Talk Sport)
Michael Carrick reportedly had to step in after the French midfielder began celebrating Mourinho’s departure at the Red Devils’ training ground Paul Pogba responded to Jose Mourinho’s sacking by shouting ‘he f***ed with the wrong baller’, according to reports. In…
Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp react to sacking of Man United manager Jose Mourinho (The Statement)
“He is an outstanding manager.” Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has come forward in support of Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese was sacked by Premier League giants Manchester United on Tuesday. Both Guardiola and Mourinho had a fierce rivalry during…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to return to Molde once he finishes season with Manchester United as he is only on loan (The Independent)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been named Manchester United manager until the end of the season, but Molde have confirmed that the Norwegian is only on loan to the Premier League club as he will return to his previous role in…
Manchester United appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker manager after Jose Mourinho sacked (The Independent)
Manchester United have appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker manager following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho. United sought to appoint someone “familiar with the traditions of the club” after Mourinho was relieved of his duties on Tuesday morning. Mauricio Pochettino…
It’s Liverpool versus Bayern Munich, Man Utd against PSG (Guardian)
Liverpool will take on German giants, Bayern Munich, in the Champions League last 16, while Manchester United have been drawn against Paris St-Germain. Premier League champions Manchester City and Tottenham also face Bundesliga sides, with City meeting Schalke and Spurs…
‘Blame NFF for Flying Eagles, Supersand team’s defeat to Senegal’ (Guardian)
‘Blame NFF for Flying Eagles, Supersand team’s defeat to Senegal’ (Guardian) Veteran coach Godfery Esu is putting the blame of the two defeats suffered by Nigerian national teams at the hands of Senegal on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Nigeria’s…