Author: Total Sports Staff

Former Chile international, Patricio Mardones has slammed Argentine star, Rodrigo De Paul. Mardones believes that the midfielder still receives call up from Argentina coaches simply because he is Lionel Messi’s friend. Rodrigo De Paul, who plays his club football at Atletico Madrid, has won 70 caps for his nation. In those seventy games, he has…

AFCONQ 2025: Rwanda, Super Eagles share spoils in Kigali

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Rwanda and Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two encounter in Kigali on Tuesday. Buyoed by the support from their fans, the Amavubi dominated the opening minutes. The Super Eagles however took control of the game with the lively Ademola Lookman causing problem for the hosts…

EPL: The feeling is mutual – Thiago Silva returns to Chelsea

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Former Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva has paid a visit to the Blues’ training ground in Cobham. The Brazilian defender left the Premier League club as a free agent in June this year. Silva has since signed for Palmeiras back in his country. However, he has posted a picture of him back at the English club.…

AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen bench Osimhen again, sticks with 3-4-3 formation against Rwanda

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Caretaker manager of Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has announced his starting line-up for the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying clash with Rwanda on Tuesday afternoon. Eguavoen made just one change in his starting X1 that defeated the Cheetahs of Benin Republic last Saturday. The 59-year-old, however, decided to stick with the same 3-4-3…

Transfer: Victor Moses speaks as he joins new English club

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Sky Bet Championship club, Luton Town have announced the signing of former Nigeria international, Victor Moses. The 33-year-old joined the Hatters on a permanent transfer, subject to international clearance. Moses severed ties with Russian club, Spartak Moscow earlier this summer following the expiration of his contract. The winger has also had stints at Wigan Athletic,…

EPL: Man Utd identify Ten Hag’s replacement

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Manchester United have identified the manager to take over from Erik ten Hag when the Dutchman leaves. The former Ajax manager is clearly under pressure following Manchester United’s disappointing start to the season. The Mirror reports that United’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is considering firing him and has identified former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane…

EPL: Blame yourself -Gallas reveals why Maresca never wanted to see Sterling at Chelsea

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Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender, William Gallas, has slammed Raheem Sterling, asking the Englishman to blame himself for the way he was treated by new Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca. Maresca never looked at Sterling’s side after taking over as Chelsea boss, but insisted the player has no room at Stamford Bridge under his watch. Gallas said the…

Super Eagles: Eguavoen has no godfather, players should ‘die’ for Nigeria – Pinnick

Sep 9, 2024

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Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has insisted that interim head coach of the Super Eagles Augustine Eguavoen has no godfather. Pinnick also urged players to have the mindset of ‘wanting to die for their country’. He spoke following Eguavoen’s recent return to the Super Eagles on an interim basis. Recall that the…

Ballon d’Or: They’ll definitely give him – Marcelo names player to win award

Sep 9, 2024

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