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Blow for Super Eagles as England call up Eze

Blow for Super Eagles as England call up Eze

Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze has been called up to the England national team, ending the speculation of a possible call-up to the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Anglo-Nigerian, who has been touted by the Super Eagles for a long time since his days in the Championship with Wigan Athletic, was included in Gareth Southgate’s squad list released on Wednesday. https://twitter.com/England/status/1661356386024824835?s=20 Eze has been called up...

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...

Athletic Bilbao’s Williams makes history in Basque Derby

Salah to Eze: Ranking top Africans in 2022-23 Premier League season

African players have become part of the thrill and attention the Premier League brings each season and the 2022-23 season has seen a number of them display exceptional talents and qualities. Afrosport takes a look at five of the best performers this term. 1. Thomas Partey (Arsenal) The Ghanaian midfielder has been influential since arriving at the Emirates Stadium from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2020....

Eze, Olise star in Crystal Palace win over Bournemouth

Eze, Olise star in Crystal Palace win over Bournemouth

The exciting duo of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise stole the show as Crystal Palace defeated Bournemouth 2-0 at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon. The two youngsters look reborn under Roy Hodgson with a series of impressive performances in their last few games, helping the Eagles pick up ten points in their last four home matches (3 wins and 1 draw). https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/1657414144130183168?t=PFOiGQun4su7payCPzenuw&s=19 Eze opened the Eagles'...

Zaha makes Crystal Palace return for West Ham game

African stars shine in seven-goal Premier League thriller

Five African players - Jordan Ayew, Wilfried Zaha, Jeffrey Schlupp, Eberechi Eze and Nayef Aguerd, where all on target as Crystal Palace defeated West Ham United 4-3 in an entertaining London derby in Saturday's Premier League early kick off. The Eagles' impressive start under Roy Hodgson came to an end in midweek when they lost 2-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers while the Hammers surrendered an early lead...