The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has announced that Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos has now been banned from hosting international games. According to the statement released by CAF, “the stadium did not meet the set CAF stadium minimum requirement to host CAF international matches”. The stadium has been the home ground for the SuperContinue reading “Moshood Abiola Stadium ready in time as CAF ban Teslim Balogun stadium”
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Akinkunmi Amoo among top three nominees for the Swedish League Young Player of The Year award
The annual gala Allsvenskan’s grand prize will be held on Tuesday, December 7, and as one of three nominated finalists for the Young Players of the Year category, is Nigerian international Akinkunmi Amoo. Amoo has caught the eye since linking up with Swedish club Hammarby from local side Sidos FC in 2020. The jury, whichContinue reading “Akinkunmi Amoo among top three nominees for the Swedish League Young Player of The Year award”
Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro offer free tattoos to fans to celebrate first league title in 50 years
Brazilian Serie A champions Atletico Mineiro are to treat fans with free tattoos to celebrate their first title win in half a century, a radio station in the club’s home city of Belo Horizonte claimed. Radio Itatiaia has claimed that champions Atletico Mineiro are to treat fans with free tattoos to celebrate their first titleContinue reading “Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro offer free tattoos to fans to celebrate first league title in 50 years”
Diego Costa and Hulk lead Atletico Mineiro to first Brazilian Serie-A title in 50 years
Atletico Mineiro beat Bahia 3-2 on Thursday to win their first Brazilian league title in 50 years. Diego Costa, 33, played his part alongside Hulk, 35, in helping Mineiro win their first league title in 50 years and in the process destroy the Flamengo/Santos axis that has dominated this league in recent times. Atletico wereContinue reading “Diego Costa and Hulk lead Atletico Mineiro to first Brazilian Serie-A title in 50 years”
Sad News: Al-Magd SC Coach dies while celebrating his side’s late minute winner
Sad news are coming from Egypt where El-Magd SC coach Adham El-Selhedar suffered a heart attack during celebrations of his side’s 92nd minute winner and passed away Head coach of Egyptian Division 2 side Al-Magd SC, Adham El-Selhedar (53) died of heart attack during their game against Al Zarka while celebrating his side’s late minuteContinue reading “Sad News: Al-Magd SC Coach dies while celebrating his side’s late minute winner”
“Without them you are losing every final” – Senegal coach slams Klopp for ‘little tournament’ remark
Jurgen Klopp’s statement on the AFCON continues to stir up reactions. This time it is Aliou Cissé who leaves his reserve. “Next January, there will be a small tournament in Africa. We will have to fight on several fronts with the players we have.” By saying this, Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp sparked controversy among AfricaContinue reading ““Without them you are losing every final” – Senegal coach slams Klopp for ‘little tournament’ remark”
“No one respect Africa Cup, we are the monkeys” – Patrice Evra slams Ballon d’Or organizers, call on CAF to do better
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has questioned why Eduardo Mendy was overlooked for the 2021 Yashin Trophy despite playing a vital role in Chelsea’s Champions League success with his notable clean sheets record. The 29-year-old Senegalese was instead recognised as the second-best goalkeeper in the world behind Donnarumma. Evra conveyed this message in aContinue reading ““No one respect Africa Cup, we are the monkeys” – Patrice Evra slams Ballon d’Or organizers, call on CAF to do better”
“It is a disrespect to Africa to host FIFA Club World Cup during AFCON” – Mido slams FIFA
Legendary Egyptian striker Ahmed Hossam Hussein Abdelhamid, publicly known as Mido has slammed world governing body Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The former Tottenham Hotspur star is unhappy with FIFA’s decision to stage the Club World Cup at the same time as the Africa Cup of Nations finals. The Club World Cup was scheduledContinue reading ““It is a disrespect to Africa to host FIFA Club World Cup during AFCON” – Mido slams FIFA”
Emmanuel Dennis enjoying life under Claudio Raineri
High flying Nigeria forward, Emmanuel Dennis’ goal was the first Chelsea conceded from open play in an away Premier League match this season. He is also the first Watford player to score in three Premier League matches in a row (vs Manchester United, Leicester City, Chelsea) since Troy Deeney in February 2017. Dennis who scoredContinue reading “Emmanuel Dennis enjoying life under Claudio Raineri”
Afena-Gyan tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Bologna clash
Following the latest round of molecular testing involving the first team squad, AS Roma have confirmed that forward Felix Afena-Gyan has returned a positive test for COVID-19. The relevant health authorities have immediately been informed. The player, who has been vaccinated, is doing fine and has now begun isolating at home. The 18-year-old came offContinue reading “Afena-Gyan tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Bologna clash”
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