Chelsea travel to the Saint Mary’s to face Southampton on the back of consecutive home defeats. The Blues are currently going down the curve after the last weekend’s 4-1 loss to Brentford was followed by another humiliation in the Champions League by Real Madrid.Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)Thomas Tuchel saw his side, who were on a six games winning run in the league capitulated to a lowly Brentford, whom themselves had won three in 13 before facing Chelsea, a run which included a six consecutive losses.Despite taking an early lead in the second half, Chelsea never had the…
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The part leg of the much anticipated Jollof derby double-header between Nigeria and Ghana for a place in the FIFA World Cup laster this year in Qatar ended on a disappointing note for both sides, but the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be more relieved that they left Kumasi unscratched as it was the Black Stars who are the better side on the night.Credits: Nigeria Super EaglesDeputizing for the injured Maduka Okoye in goal, Francis Uzohor proved the hero for the Eagles on the night as he was equal to the Ghanian’s threats when called upon. He did brilliantly well…
It’s been over three years since Jose Mourinho was shown the exit door at Manchester United for the poor performances of the team and since then, it is obvious that the club has not fared better than they did with the Portuguese.Credits: Dave Thompson/ Getty ImagesEver since Sir Alex Ferguson retirement, former Porto manager Mourinho has appeared the best they have appointed and after even he could not satisfy their urge for success, and same has been the fate of those that have come before and after the outspoken boss.At first, it always appeared as though the problems has been…
Arsenal have been long term admirer of the Lyon midfielder and as the summer approaches, it is suggested that the Gunners should reignite their interest in the midfielder, who can very well complement their positions of wanting, and those where they need back up.Credits: GettyIt is no more news that should Arsenal finish in the top four and secure Champions League football next season, there will be need to increase the depth of the squad as a lot of players will be shown the exit door at the expiration of their contracts in the summer.The Gunners, currently placed fourth on…
Arsenal are recently returning back to form and have been showing signs of being good enough for a place in the Premier League top four. Nonetheless the outcome of the battle for that (top four) this season, surely they can be said to be good enough to earn that.(Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Image)Given their disastrous start to the season, being five points off third place Chelsea is testament to the level of their transition since the 5-0 loss at the Ethiad on Gameweek three, even though they have dropped points where you’d expect them to win in…
Defending Champions takes on record winners as the last eight teams in the European top club competition learn their fate in the next round of the competition.Credits: Twitter/ UEFA Champions LeagueChelsea vs Real MadridThomas Tuchel host Real Madrid in the first leg of the double-header as they continue their bid to retain the title they won last May in Porto.The West Londoners see off French Champions Lille in the last round, winning both legs of the tie to seal a 4-1 aggregate win. The Blues became the only side to win both legs of games in the last round.Despite finishing…
The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho last summer appeared to the football world as though Manchester United have finally solve the puzzle that has seen them struggle since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.Photo by Patrick Goosen/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesAfter another year of dismay which spell a fifth year without a trophy for the Red Devils, the priority now is finding the right manager to lead the team from the start of next season.Many have come and gone but after a promising start to his spell at the helm, many had thought Ole Gunnar Solskjaer…
Prior to moving to Chelsea, Kai Havertz performances at Bayer Leverkusen had sparkled the interest of several European clubs such as Bayern, Man city, Real Madrid before Chelsea eventually signed him in 2020 for €84 million.Credits: Premier LeagueThe 22-year-old German has managed 11 goals and six assists in 34 appearances across all competitions for Thomas Tuchel’s side this season but a good percentage of those numbers has come recently.Havertz has been performing well in recent times, scoring crucial goals for the European champions. The highlight his performances was scoring the decisive goal for Chelsea at the FIFA club world cup…
Africa is a home to countless talents, but where opportunities are limited. However, the severeness of talents still make some find their way to the very top, and another name to remember for a few years to come is the 15-year-old midfield sensational, Yakubu Camalar Junior.Photo Credits: HF WORLDCamalar Junior, nicknamed Ney, a name that depicts his likeness to PSG Paris Saint-Germain’s superstar, Neymar Jr because of his play style. Just like Neymar, Camalar Junior has got the dribbling skills, good vision to pick out teammates in promising positions.Camalar Junior plays any position across the middle of the park and…
Martin Ødegaard’s form has reminded us why Real Madrid payed a €2.80m for a 16 years old from Norway back in 2015. His quality is clear of his age, which earned him a first International cap at just age 15.(Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images)Unfortunately, he was not afforded enough chance to break into the Galactico’s team which prompted his several loan moves to Eredivisie for three years before coming back to the la liga and joining Real Sociedad in 2019, where he really caught the eye with his prowess.He returned to his parent club, Real Madrid in 2020…