Eden Hazard can win the Ballon d’Or at Real Madrid, according to Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez. Hazard swapped Chelsea for Madrid in a blockbuster €100 million (£89m/$112m) transfer at the start of the 2019-20 season but the Belgium star has struggled at the Santiago Bernabeu. Injury and fitness problems have limited Hazard to just […]
We came really close to signing Messi -Getafe
Getafe president Angel Torres says the club came close to signing Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi on loan as well as having a verbal agreement to appoint Pep Guardiola as manager. Torres has a close relationship with former Barca president Joan Laporta and was hopeful of luring two of world football’s biggest names to the club. […]
I told Rohr I wanted to play for Denmark –Billing
Bournemouth star Philip Billing revealed he has communicated his decision to Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr to play for the Danish national team. The midfielder has been courted by the Super Eagles since 2018, given his eligibility to feature for the West Africans and his impressive showings in the Premier League. Billing was born to Nigerian […]
Burundi’s restart offers hope to African leagues
They may not be part of the Cosafa region, but the return of league football in Burundi on Thursday offers some hope to Southern African nations that their turn might not be too far away. Burundi will be the first African nation to resume matches in their local league with a catch-up fixture between Musongati […]
Man U willing to allow Ighalo return to China
Manchester United are relaxed about the possibility of Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo returning to his parent club Shanghai Shenhua at the end of the month following Marcus Rashford return to full fitness. Ighalo, 30, joined Manchester United on a six-month loan deal on transfer deadline day after Rashord suffered a back injury in the FA […]
Akpeyi eyes out European opportunities
Kaizer Chiefs’ Nigerian goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has admitted that he would like to end his career in Europe, and cannot guarantee that he will remain in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) despite recently signing a new deal. The 33-year-old has only played in Africa in his club career, featuring for Nigerian teams Gabros International, Nasarawa […]
Amuneke, Adepoju impressed with Chukwueze’s progress at Villarreal
Nigeria legends Emmanuel Amuneke and Mutiu Adepoju have expressed their pleasure with the progress of Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze. The 20-year-old winger broke into the limelight at the 2015 U17 World Cup tournament in Chile under the guidance of Amuneke. The forward helped the Golden Eaglets to clinch the title for the fifth time and […]
Arsenal to sell Aubameyang cheap after ‘crazy’ mistake – Aliadiere
Jeremie Aliadiere says Arsenal have no option but to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer – even if it is for a cut-price fee. The Gabon international is about to enter the final year of his contract in north London and discussions over an extension have yet to reach an agreement. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter […]
Nigeria coach Rohr set to sign new contract
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr will sign a new contract next week after agreeing terms to extend his four-year stay with one of Africa’s football powerhouses, the national football body said on Tuesday. During the new two-year contract, Rohr will be expected to lead Nigeria to qualification for a seventh World Cup finals and the 2021 […]
Kane: Premier League players came under ‘unfair criticism’ during pandemic
Premier League players have come under “unfair criticism” during the coronavirus pandemic, says England captain Harry Kane. Last month health secretary Matt Hancock said players should “take a pay cut and play their part”. “We’ve shown we’re doing everything we can to help support the NHS, charities and everyone who is struggling during this pandemic,” […]