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Ronaldinho blames Okocha for ‘unnecessary’ Premier League move

Ronaldinho blames Okocha for ‘unnecessary’ Premier League move

Brazil legend Ronaldinho has condemned Jay-Jay Okocha's decision to join a Premier League club from Paris Saint-Germain in 2002. The two skilful players were teammates at Parc des Princes until the Nigeria legend left for Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer after the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Since they hung up their boots from professional football, Okocha and Ronaldinho have linked up at international ceremonies and...

Report: Super Eagles bow to Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2023 qualifiers

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: ‘Don’t give up on us’ – Super Eagles beg Nigerians

The Super Eagles are pleading for fans support after their humiliating 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in the first leg of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Friday. Jose Peseiro's star-studded team failed to impress fans in Abuja as Mama Balde's first-half strike condemned Nigeria to their fourth straight loss. The three-time African champions are yet to win a match since their 10-0 heavy defeat...

Report: Super Eagles bow to Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2023 qualifiers

Report: Super Eagles bow to Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2023 qualifiers

Mama Balde scored the only goal as Guinea-Bissau stunned Nigeria 1-0 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture on Friday. The three-time African champions succumbed to their fourth straight loss after defeats to Portugal, Costa Rica and Algeria in international friendlies late last year. It was an uninspiring first 45 minutes from the hosts and the highlight before the break was Balde connecting o...

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Peseiro & Musa assured of Nigeria win

Ahead of Nigeria’s two-legged Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Guinea-Bissau, coach Jose Peseiro and captain Ahmed Musa have assured Nigerians of their readiness to deliver victory on Friday. In a pre-match conference held in Abuja, Musa said, “We know what happened a year ago here against Ghana. That is behind us now. This is the AFCON qualifier and we want to make the fans...