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Euro 2024: Nagelsmann reveals Germany’s goal after Hungary win

Euro 2024: Nagelsmann reveals Germany’s goal after Hungary win

Germany are focused on finishing at the top of Group A at the ongoing European Championship, according to head coach Julian Nagelsmann. Germany defeated Hungary 2-0 in their second group game on Wednesday with Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan finding the back of the net in each half of the game. Wednesday’s result put Julian Nagelsmann’s side in a comfortable position in Group A with two...

Euro 2024: Italy coach Spalletti underscores importance of Spain clash

Euro 2024: Italy coach Spalletti underscores importance of Spain clash

Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has described the Euro 2024 match against Spain as one of the most important games of his coaching career. The defending champions will lock horns with Spain in the German city of Gelsenkirchen on Thursday with the winner guaranteed a spot in the knockout stage. Italy started their Euro 2024 campaign with a 2-1 win against Albania while Spain humiliated Croatia...

Euro 2024: Croatia boss Dalic admits ‘bad first half’ against Albania

Euro 2024: Croatia boss Dalic admits ‘bad first half’ against Albania

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic rated his players’ first half performance in their  2-2 draw with Albania at Euro 2024 as “very bad”. Croatia conceded an early goal in the 11th minute with Qazim Laci’s effort separating the two teams in Hamburg for majority of the encounter. It took the Blazers over 60 minutes to find an equaliser through Andrej Kramaric and moments later, Klaus Gjasula’s...

NFF to appoint foreign technical adviser for Super Eagles

Where Finidi George got it wrong as Super Eagles coach

Finidi George brought an end to his brief spell as Nigeria coach on June 15 by tendering his resignation letter. The former Enyimba manager did not delay his decision after the Super Eagles’ poor results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June. Nigeria held South Africa to a 1-1 draw in Uyo and then travelled to Abidjan to lose 2-1 to neighbours, Benin. The...

‘Super Eagles are not ready for World Cup’ – Nigerians react

‘Super Eagles are not ready for World Cup’ – Nigerians react

Nigerians have taken to social media to express their displeasure after the Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benin in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday. Nigeria found the back of the net first through Raphael Onyedika but goals from Jodel Dossou and Steve Mounie before half-time completed the comeback for Gernot Rohr's Benin. Monday's result dented the Super Eagles' hopes of playing...