Zimbabwe head coach, Michael Nees, says his team deserved more from their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Afrosport reports. The Warriors held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute, but substitute Tawanda Chirewa salvaged a point for Zimbabwe deep into stoppage time....
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has given his reasons for inviting two home-based players in his final 23-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Afrosport reports. Chelle, who was named Super Eagles boss in January, released his first-ever squad this month and included Niger Tornadoes midfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha and Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole. The 47-year-old having toured Europe...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has provided an injury update ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Chelle, while speaking to the media on Monday in Uyo, confirmed that there are currently no injured players in the squad and the players are raring to take on the Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. “All the players are...
Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hon. Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka, has hailed the Super Eagles dominant display in the victory against Rwanda in Friday’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Hon. Adeboye, who is the Chairman of the 2026 World Cup Strategy Committee, was full of joy after Victor Osimhen’s brace steered Eric Chelle’s men to a comfortable 2-0 win at the...
Italian giants Juventus on Sunday announced the sacking of former Italy international Thiago Motta as manager after just nine months in charge, Afrosport reports. Motta, who joined Juventus on a three-year contract in June 2024, leaves the Allianz Stadium with the Bianconeri fifth in the Serie A standings, one point outside the automatic Champions League qualification spots. The 42-year-old took charge of his last game on...
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