Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy has likened new Manchester City striker, Braut Erling Haaland to Crystal Palace striker, Christian Benteke.Norwegian striker, Haaland completed a summer move from Borussia Dortmund this summer and having already established an astonishing reputation, he is arguably the most anticipated player in the coming season.However, Chelsea goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy does not sound much impressed when asked about the former Molde striker.“We have to focus on every striker. It’s not because it’s Haaland. I look at Haaland like I look at, say, Benteke at Palace – it’s not that different between Crystal Palace and Man City.” Mendy answered…
Author: Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi
Chelsea have on Tuesday reached agreement on personal terms with 31-year-old Napoli defender, Kalidou Koulibaly.After eight years since he moved to Italy from Genk, his defensive prowess has never kept him out of the speculations of move away to a bigger club whilst it took until his early 30s but the former Metz youngster finally looks like heading out of Napoli.The Senegalese has been one of the most consistent top performer over the past seasons and this has seen him feature in the Serie A team of the season on four different occasions, while he was also named the best…
After the completion of the group stages in the ongoing Women African Cup of Nations in Morocco, here’s a narrative of the journey so far.Group ABurkina Faso 2-2 UgandaA dramatic first half produced four goals and a red card saw Burkina Faso and Uganda end their participation in the Women AFCON after the spoils was shared in a 2-2 draw.Margret Kunihira gave Uganda an eighth minute lead and Madinatou Rouamba was sent off for Burkina Faso.However, it was the 10 women who strike next as Adama Congo restored parity just five minutes after the half hour mark but Uganda were…
First and 21st respectively, Elena Rybakina and Novak Djokovic have the glory of the Wimbledon 2020 following victory over their respective final opponent.Elena Rybakina becomes the 57th different Grand Slam female winner in the Open Era and the 23rd in Wimbledon .On Saturday, Elena Rybakina come from a set down to beat Ons Jabeur and subsequently win first ever Grand Slam title on Center Court.The Russian-born Kazakhstani player sealed a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 win in 1h 43mins over Ons, who was tagged favourite before kickoff.Rybakina becomes the first Kazakh female player in the Open Era to win a WTA-level title…
Novak Djokovic reaches 32nd Grand Slam final, his eighth in Wimbledon after coming back from a set down against Cameron Norrie to win 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 and set up a final meeting with Nick Kyrgios.He becomes the male player with the most Grand Slam finals reached in the Open Era with a 32nd and at the same time reaches his eighth final in Wimbledon looking to equal Roger Federer’s record of four consecutive Wimbledon titles.In his way to equal history will be Nick Kyrgios, the Australian reaches his first ever Grand Slam final following Rafael Nadal’s decision to withdraw…
After the completion of the second round of games in the ongoing Women African Cup of Nations in Morocco, here’s a narrative of the journey so far.Group AHost nation, Morocco as well as Senegal, Zambia and South Africa have all booked their passage into the last eight of the competition following wins in their respective games in the second round.Burkina Faso 0-1 SenegalKorka Fall scored a late penalty to produce the only goal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday evening to give Senegal the maximum three points and leave Burkina Faso on the brink of elimination.Uganda…
It’s a season for a new champion in the women singles in Wimbledon after Elena Rybakina defeated Simona Halep to reach her first Grand Slam final, setting up a meeting with another first time finalist.Rybakina defeated 2019 champion, Romanian Simona Halep in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3 to become the youngest female Wimbledon finalist since Garbine Muguruza seven years ago.Ons Jabeur reached the final after beating Tatjana Maria in three sets to become the first Tunisian to reach a Grand Slam final.6-2, 3-6, 6-1 it ended in 1h 43mins and the WTA No.2 will have a chance to win her first…
Elena Rybakina reaches her first Grand Slam final after surprisingly see off Simona Halep in straight set. 6-3, 6-3 it finished.She becomes the youngest female player to reach the final in Wimbledon since Garbine Muguruza in 2015.She will meet Ons Jabeur in the final as the two seek their first Grand Slam title at the expense of each other.Author: Kehinde Hassan Afolabi
Ons Jabeur reaches her first ever Grand Slam final beating Tatjana Maria in three sets, 6-2 3-6 6-1 in 1h 43min.In doing so, she becomes the first Tunisian to:Reach a WTA finalMake a Grand Slam quarterfinalCrack the Top 50 Win a WTA title Debut in the Top 10Rise to No.2 in the worldBecome a Grand Slam finalistCongratulations, Ons.Author: Kehinde Hassan Afolabi
A T PNADAL POWERS INTO THE SEMISRafael Nadal is into the last four in Wimbledon following a win a an epic contest against Taylor Fritz, which saw the Spaniard come from behind twice to seal a 22nd consecutive match won in Grand Slam.In 4h 21mins, Nadal won the only three tie breakers in five sets to eliminate Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(4)Game, set and match – Nick Kyrgios 🎾Not everyone’s favourite man but Nick Kygrios is surely where everyone’s man wanna be right now in Wimbledon.He sees off Cristian Garin, winning 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 in straight sets to…