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Chelsea star Aubameyang makes Gabon U-turn after meeting president

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Aubameyang returns to Gabon squad for DR Congo game

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Mario Lemina have been summoned for Gabon's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against Democratic Republic of Congo on June 18. Aubameyang and Lemina returned to Patrice Neveu's selection after announcing their retirement from international football in 2022. The duo withdrew from the Panthers' squad at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon last year due...

Black managers are underrated – Liverpool legend Barnes

Black managers are underrated – Liverpool legend Barnes

Former Liverpool forward John Barnes says there is a lack of faith in black managers compared to white managers, citing the opportunities given to Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard. Lampard has had stints at Derby County, Chelsea and Everton while Gerrard has had spells at Rangers and Aston Villa, all in a short space of time. Black managers on the other hand have not had as...

Chelsea star Aubameyang makes Gabon U-turn after meeting president

Chelsea star Aubameyang makes Gabon U-turn after meeting president

2015 African Footballer of the Year Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has rescinded his decision to retire from international duty with Gabon. Exactly a year ago, Aubameyang brought an end to his 13-year stint with the national team that started at the age of 19 with 30 goals scored in 72 matches. Things took a new turn on Tuesday with the former Arsenal and Barcelona star meeting Gabon president...

Ex-Liverpool star Owen tags Awoniyi as problem for Premier League defenders

Awoniyi: Nottingham Forest unfortunate not to beat Chelsea

Taiwo Awoniyi believes Nottingham Forest were unfortunate not to grab all three points in Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw at Chelsea. The Nigerian forward gave Steve Cooper's side the lead in the 13th minute and it remained that way until Raheem Sterling fought back for the Blues with his own brace in the 51st and 58th minute. Awoniyi however responded again four minutes later to level...

Awoniyi’s brace keeps Nottingham Forest’s survival hopes alive 

Awoniyi’s brace keeps Nottingham Forest’s survival hopes alive 

Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi continues to fire on all cylinders with a brace for Nottingham Forest against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The 25-year-old has now scored two goals in two consecutive games to take his season tally to nine, including eight in the Premier League. https://twitter.com/NFFC/status/1657398291045449731?t=qUwYasO66zyP_HnBGaXnxw&s=19 The former Union Berlin man put the Garibaldis ahead in the 13th minute, rising highest to beat...