Ademola Lookman scored in back-to-back games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as Nigeria defeated Angola 1-0 in Friday evening's quarter-final clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium. The Super Eagles got the better of neighbours and rivals Cameroon in the round of 16 while the Black Antelopes thumped neighbours Namibia 3-0 to reach the last eight for the third time in their history. Very...
Olympique Lyon have revealed the reason for the failed Deadline Day transfer of Said Benrahma from West Ham United. The Algeria international was on the verge of securing a loan move to the Groupama Stadium with the obligation option to buy for a reported £15 million at the end of the season. The deal however collapsed meaning it could not be completed before the deadline time...
Angola coach Pedro Goncalves has offered a warning to the Super Eagles ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash in Abidjan on Friday, stating his side fear no one. The Black Antelopes have been a dark horse in the Ivory Coast, finishing top of Group D ahead of Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Algeria. They went on to defeat Namibia 3-0 in the round...
Kobbie Mainoo is aiming for more consistency in his form after netting his first Premier League goal in Manchester United’s 4-3 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday night. The Red Devils surrendered a 3-1 lead in late in the game but Mainoo stepped up to score the winner deep in added time to give Erik ten Hag's side all the three points. It was another Man...
Alex Iwobi said he is more involved in controlling games for Nigeria than creating chances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Fulham star has been deployed in a deep-lying role in the Super Eagles which has limited his creativity flair and thus, creation of chances for the forwards. During a press conference on Thursday ahead of the quarter-final match against Angola, Iwobi noted that...
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