Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Manchester City’s Midfield star Bernardo Silva has voiced his opinion on their titles rival Arsenal after the two teams met at the Etihad on Sunday You don’t wanna face Arsenal right now Silva said. Bernardo Silva: “It was tough because we played against a top, top team, very well-organised, very competitive, high rhythm. “I think it could have gone both ways, to be honest. I thought we started better but during the game they were very good as well. We had more control, more possession, but they were always dangerous in set-pieces, in counters. “It was tough to play against…

Former Chelsea Player Didier Drogba shared what transpired within the Chelsea team, before they emerged as Champions League winners in 2012. Didier Drogba while speaking sometimes ago said, following the lay-off of the then Chelsea coach Villas-Boas, who was sacked by the club after some series of poor results. Drogba explained how the team responded to that ordeal. ” We the players had a team meeting where we acknowledged our part of the responsibility for his departure. Captain John Terry spoke, Frank Lampard, Petr Cech and the other leaders of the group also spoke” “We then decided to put…

Barcelona FC and Real Madrid to Include Nigeria in Their Era Tour for Upcoming Pre-Season Matches The Spanish giants, Barcelona FC and Real Madrid, have announced their plans to include Nigeria in their Era Tour for the upcoming pre-season matches. They will spend a week playing pre-season friendlies with top Nigerian clubs at the Goodswill Akpabio Stadium and the renovated Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. This initiative is part of the La Liga partnership with the Nigeria Premier League Body, aiming to promote and enhance the growth of the sport while raising awareness for the “Kick out Malaria” campaign. …

Real Madrid Coach Ancelotti Praises Rodrygo for Impactful Performance After Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, head coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded Rodrygo for his standout performance, crediting the Brazilian attacker for making a significant difference on the field. Rodrygo, 23, secured the win with two goals in the 8th and 73rd minute, contributing crucially to Los Blancos’ triumph over Athletic Bilbao. In his post-match press conference, Ancelotti highlighted Rodrygo’s pivotal role in the match, stating, “Rodrygo had a fantastic game and was the difference-maker. He capitalized on two quality chances to give us…

Chairman House Committee on Sports Expresses Concern Over Delayed Payment of Team Nigeria Athletes’ Allowances from Africa Games. Honorable Ekene Adams, Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, has voiced disappointment regarding the delayed payment of allowances to Team Nigeria athletes who participated in the recently concluded Africa Games in Ghana. Nigeria’s impressive performance at the Games, finishing second behind Egypt and setting a new record with 47 Gold, 33 Silver, and 40 Bronze medals, has been overshadowed by the unresolved issue of unpaid allowances. Representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal constituency, Honorable Ekene Adams expressed his shock over the situation, emphasizing…

Super Falcons Defender Plumptre Ruled Out of Crucial Olympic Qualifier Against South Africa. Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face South Africa in a crucial Olympic qualifier without Ashleigh Plumptre, who is based in Saudi Arabia. Plumptre, a key utility player, was initially called up to the team camp by coach Randy Waldrum but has been sidelined due to injury, as confirmed on Monday. Jumoke Alaninhas, a home-based player, has been called up as a replacement for the left-footed defender. Plumptre’s absence will be felt, given her significant contributions as one of the standout players for the Super Falcons during the 2023…

Former Sports Minister Sunday Dare is set to unveil a new football club, Black Scorpions, in Ogbomosho, Oyo State on April 2nd 2024. The club aims to compete in the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) with aspirations of securing promotion to the elite Division (NPFL) in the near future. Dare, a prominent sports enthusiast and philanthropist, expressed his enthusiasm for the club’s launch and highlighted his dedication to developing grassroots football in the South West region. The primary goal of Black Scorpions is to provide young talented players with a platform to showcase their abilities and potentially pursue careers…

Manchester United has initiated discussions with Southampton regarding the potential hiring of their director of football, Jason Wilcox. Manchester United aim to appoint the former Blackburn winger as their technical director within the new recruitment team. A substantial offer, equivalent to a year of Wilcox’s salary, has been put forward by United as reported by Sky sports. Despite United’s belief that this offer aligns with a buyout clause in Wilcox’s contract, Southampton contests the existence of such a clause. Additionally, the Saints are reportedly displeased with the approach from United, citing concerns about the manner and timing of the…

Saliba Remains Focused on Improvement Despite Draw In a recent statement, Arsenal defender William Saliba expressed his determination to continue improving despite helping Arsenal earn a valuable point in their clash against Manchester City. “No, we cannot be satisfied when we draw. But it’s ok,” Saliba stated. “We learn from some games. When we can’t win, we can’t lose. We are not satisfied [with a draw].” This mindset highlights Saliba’s commitment to continuous growth and development as a player, emphasizing the importance of learning from every match, regardless of the outcome. Saliba’s dedication to improvement serves as a positive influence…

Former National U19 volleyball player Pascal Ozokoye expressed his excitement after representing Nigeria at the recently concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Nigeria faced a 1-3 defeat against host Ghana in the men’s quarterfinals held at the newly constructed Borteyman Sports Complex in Ghana. While speaking with aclsports, Ozokoye highlighted the fantastic individual players Nigeria possesses but noted the lack of synergy within the team. He emphasized that the current group of players has the potential to make the country proud if they stick together for upcoming international championships. Ozokoye, a former Plateau Rocks player, expressed,…

Stina Blackstenius secured a thrilling victory for Arsenal in the Continental Cup final against Chelsea with a goal in the 116th minute. Arsenal Women successful defended their Continental Cup Title against Chelsea on Sunday with an extra time goal by Blackstenius. Breaking through Chelsea’s defense, Blackstenius found space and delivered a decisive low strike past goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, sealing Arsenal’s retention of the title in a manner reminiscent of their win last year. The final, played at Molineux, was marked by both dramatic and emotional moments. Arsenal’s Frida Maanum had to be carried off on a stretcher after collapsing at…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons Uchenna Kanu made all the headlines late on Saturday night in Racing Louisville FC’s away draw to Thorn FC. Since arriving in the National Women’s Soccer League, Kanu has become a key player for Racing and she has also stamped her authority in the team. Racing visited Thorn FC in a league game and it was Kanu who created history. The Nigerian International scored a brace in 5 minutes to earn her team a valuable away draw and a point. It took the host’s last-minute effort before they could secure a draw in the game which was…