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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Boniface leads Super Eagles attack, Nwabali, Troost-Ekong start [See starting XI]
Super Eagles interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen has opted for a 3-4-3 formation for his side’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixture against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic today. Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali will be between the sticks. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will feature as centre-backs. Nottingham Forest…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen speaks on starting Osimhen
Super Eagles interim manager, Austin Eguavoen, has said that he would have to decide today whether to start Victor Osimhen against the Republic of Benin. Both teams will clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Saturday evening. The match will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Osimhen was the…
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Champions League: Supercomputer predicts clubs to play final, win trophy this season
A Champions League Supercomputer has predicted that Manchester City will emerge victorious in the newly-revamped competition. Recall that the format for the Champions League has radically changed for this season. The group stage changed to a league phase with UEFA hoping for more clashes between the ‘big’ clubs. However, According to Grosvenor Sport’s Supercomputer, Man…
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Jurgen Klopp to take charge of first game since leaving Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp will return to the touchline again, when he takes charge of Borussia Dortmund for Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski’s testimonial match. Klopp stepped down as Liverpool manager in May after nine years with the Premier League. The German has been enjoying his time off ever since. However, Klopp will now manage his first…
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Nations League: You’re hindering other players – Agbonlahor blasts Ronaldo after 900th goal
Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has told Cristiano Ronaldo that he is holding his national team Portugal back. Agbonlahor said this following Ronaldo’s 900th goal he scored against Croatia in the Uefa Nations League in Lisbon on Thursday night. The 39-year-old Ronaldo grabbed the headlines after scoring Portugal’s winner which placed him as the first men’s player to cross…
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All they care about is money – Kevin De Bruyne slams FIFA, UEFA
Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne has spoken out against the demanding schedule this season. The Belgium international is worried about the number of games players will participate in this season. The former Chelsea midfielder specifically criticized FIFA and UEFA for adding more fixtures. De Bruyne’s Manchester City team is expected to compete on all…
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Ballon d’Or: He’s most intelligent footballer currently – Laurens on player to win award
Famed football journalist, Julien Laurens has named Manchester City star Rodri as the most intelligent player in the world at the moment, who has done enough to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Rodri is among four Manchester City players nominated for the award this year. Others are Phil Foden, Ruben Dias, and Erling Haaland.…
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Ballon d’Or: You deserve it – Aguero snubs Vinicius, Bellingham, names player to win award
Manchester City legend, Sergio Aguero, has revealed who gets his vote to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Sergio has picked Rodri, ahead of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. A 30-man shortlist was announced this week ahead of the award ceremony next month. But Aguero has now publicly given his backing to former City team-mate Rodri…
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EPL: ‘You don’t buy player for £80m and send him on loan’ -Klopp slams Ten Hag
Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has criticized Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, over his handling of Jadon Sancho. Sancho has joined Chelsea on a season-long loan this summer, with the Blues having an obligation to buy him next year. The England winger spent half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, having fallen out…
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Nations League: Bruno Fernandes gives condition for Ronaldo to lead Portugal at 2026 World Cup
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes has said that his national team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo must feel good in order to continue playing for Portugal. Ronaldo scored in the 34th minute to help Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the opening game of the UEFA Nations League in Lisbon on Thursday. The goal was the 39-year-old’s 900th goal in his…