How super are your Eagles: Super Eagles’ shambolic form leaves Nigerians without response as fellow Africans mock their one-time giant. The situation is hysterical. And if you are not laughing, you’re definitely crying. One thing is obvious, one can not feel indifferent about the unending crisis of the one-time giant of Africa. Yes, one-time, literally in all ramifications. At some point, you’d feel sorry for Eric Chelle. A squad with a market value of €365.10 million with players plying their trade for top clubs in elite leagues, it was a shambolic showing, and faithful Nigerians deserve much better. From different…
Author: Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi
Teboho Mokoena played for Bafana Bafana of South Africa when he should serve suspension for receiving two bookings in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. South Africa have potentially landed themselves in hot waters following a technical error, which saw them illegally field an ineligible player in Teboho Mokoena, during their meeting with Lesotho in the round five of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Polokwane on Friday evening. The Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder had picked up two booking in the ongoing qualifiers, and should be ineligible to represent the country in their most recent game as the second of…
Jadon Sancho’s situation presents a dilemma for Chelsea as the player’s purple patch start to life in London ended long ago. He has become out of favour, yet the club is now obliged to pay a sum of £5 million to Manchester United should they refuse to exercise the £25 million obligation to make the deal permanent in the summer. The dramas involved when top rivals exchange players have played out in this deal in just a few months. It is that the recipient is more delighted if the deal ends in a success, but the conferrer becomes even more…
Eric Chelle’s first assignment in charge of the Super Eagles births a renewal of hope as Nigeria’s darling team secured their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers to move a place up on the Group C standing. The team strode to a 2-0 win over Rwanda in Amahoro stadium, Kigali, thanks to a Victor Osimhen first-half double, ending a run of seven winless in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, one that started in a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde in November 2021. Nigeria, who were unbeaten yet winless away to Rwanda, having drawn in each of their…
The UEFA Nations League finals kickoff on Thursday and all four quarter final first leg fixtures were undertaken in an eventful evening, with all games kicking off simultaneously. Defending champions, Spain traveled to the Netherlands, Italy played host to Germany, Croatia entertained France while 2018/19 winner Portugal visited Denmark. The bookies favourites were denied wins as only Spain earned a draw after the Netherlands have been reduced to 10man following the late sending off of Joriel Hato for a reckless challenge on Robin Le Normand. From Germany’s comeback win in Milan to the late drama Rotterdam, here is how things…
Aston Villa is reaping all the goods from their loan deals for Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford in January. Who would have thoughts that Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford will not only line up on the same team but also light up venues with what is now becoming an unreal chemistry. Two months into their stint at Aston Villa, the duo have combined for eleven goals across all competitions, with Marcus Rashford’s all four assists leading to goals for Marco Asensio. Former Real Madrid man, Asensio has already scored as many Villa goals as he did in over 40 games…
In the final weekend before the March international break, the players took to the pitch again to express themselves while also focused on their respective club’s priorities. In Europe top five leagues, we’ve again selected the best in each of these leagues, comprising hat-trick hero Alessane Plea and other standout players in the other four leagues, below is a narrative of how heroes were made. Standout performers in each of the top 5 leagues during the weekend English Premier League: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United The Portuguese continues his redhot form by registering three goal involvement in his side’s 3-0…
Ethan Nwaneri (17) has senior goals to his name, all coming for the Arsenal this season following his rise to prominent and more chances earned thanks to the injuries to several first team regulars for the club. Only Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney had nine each have scored more for Premier League clubs before turning 18 in history than the Hale Ender, who now has just one game to play before his 18th birthday on the 21st of this month. Nwaneri passed the chance to have a try again as he was an unused substitute in the 2-2 draw with…
Days after the Malian tactician drops a 39 man provisional squad list, which featured a mixture of seasoned international players, some new faces and a few home based stars, Eric Chelle has named his final selection. Ahead of important dates with Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month, games where he is expected to get Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers back on track, the former Mali boss has decided on his trusted allies. Without a doubt, there were a few players who must be feeling a little let down having missed out in the final list, even so as they’ve…
The Ballon d’Or 2025 race took a massive turn after Liverpool exit the UEFA Champions League. Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League round of 16 exit will have a significant impact on the Ballon d’Or race later this year, because it spells the end for the frontrunner in Mohamed Salah, while close competitor, Raphinha continues to light it up. While a significant amount of fans and pundits will agree that Mohamed Salah has been the best player in the world so far this season, Raphinha has never been too far behind, and his form in the UEFA Champions League could give the…