Egyptian football maestro Mohammed Salah was crying like a baby late Sunday as Senegal, for first time in their footballing history, emerged as the winner of the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which entered an extra time in the host country Cameroon. This is after many chances were missed in the…
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has tested positive for COVID-19 hours to the Club World Cup Clash. Tuchel will have to follow necessary self-isolation protocols and hopes to join up with the team in Abu Dhabi later next week. The team fly out for the Club World Cup following this afternoon’s FA Cup clash with…
AFP -- Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are getting ready to face off against each other in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Cameroon this weekend after Egypt beat the hosts on penalties on Thursday to set up a clash with Senegal. Egyptian captain Salah did not need to step up in…
The Winter Olympics torch relay began its journey today, 4th of February 2022 amid Covid-19 fears that have dogged the build-up to the Games. Recall the sports had commence later Wednesday with curling, two days before the official opening of an Olympics overshadowed by controversies ranging from rights concerns. However, tight Covid-19 controls are in place,…
The Moshood Abiola Stadium has been approved by Confederation of African Football (CAF) as the home ground of the Super Eagles during the FIFA World Cup qualification game against Ghana in March. The qualifier, which is a double fixture, is scheduled to hold between March 21 to March 29, with Ghana hosting the Super Eagles in the…
Egypt’s players celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 semi-final football match between Cameroon and Egypt at Stade d’Olembe in Yaounde on February 3, 2022. Kenzo Tribouillard / AFP Egypt called on Africa Cup of Nations organisers to delay this weekend’s final against Senegal to give them more time to prepare after…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has officially been announced as a Barcelona player, following his arrival from Arsenal on a free transfer. The 32-year-old has put pen to paper on a contract until 2025, but there is an option for the two to part ways in 2023. His release clause is 100 million euros. Minutes before Barcelona confirmed…
Barcelona have officially wrapped up the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on a free transfer, after the striker cancelled his Arsenal contract on deadline day. It is understood that the move will be formally announced on social media on Tuesday morning, with Aubameyang having penned an 18-month deal. Indeed, Barcelona are expected to unveil him at 9.30am on Tuesday. Aubameyang touched down…
Everton have officially confirmed ex-Chelsea midfielder, Frank Lampard, as the Club’s new manager. The announced was made on the club’s website on Monday, 31 January 2022. The new Everton manager will be supported by a vastly experienced and talented backroom team made up of Joe Edwards as his Assistant Manager, Paul Clement as First Team…