Eric Chelle has bid an emotional farewell to Algerian club Moloudia Oran, following his appointment as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles. Chelle had been in charge of MC Oran since October 2024, leading the team to two wins, one draw, and four losses. In a heartfelt message on…
FIFA council member Amaju Pinnick has thrown his weight behind the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) decision to appoint Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment was announced on Tuesday and has since been met with intense criticism. Despite the backlash, Pinnick believes Chelle has the necessary qualities to succeed…
Barcelona have emerged victorious in the Spanish Super Cup, thrashing arch-rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in the final on Sunday, afrosportnews.com reports. The match, played in Jeddah, saw Kylian Mbappé give Real Madrid an early lead in the 5th minute. However, Barcelona staged an incredible comeback, with Lamine Yamal equalizing in the 22nd minute. Robert Lewandowski,…
Enyimba’s hopes of advancing in the CAF Confederation Cup hang in the balance after they drew 1-1 with Al Masry of Egypt in their Group D clash on Sunday. The match, played in Uyo, saw Enyimba come from behind to earn a point, afrosportnews.com reports. Al Masry took the lead in the 8th minute through…
Manchester United edged past Arsenal in the FA Cup third round tie, advancing to the next stage via a penalty shootout. The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, afrosportnews.com reports. The game was goalless at halftime, but Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, putting United ahead. However, Arsenal equalized through defender Gabriel’s…
David Moyes has been appointed Everton manager for a second time. The 61-year-old Scot has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park following the sacking of Sean Dyche on Thursday. Everton are 16th in the Premier League – one point clear of the relegation zone – with only three wins from 19 games this season. Moyes managed…
The Technical Adviser of Crown FC of Ogbomoso, Alexander Ayodeji Ayeni, was thrilled his side claimed a second victory of the Nigeria National League 2024/25 campaign in a tricky test at home to Dakkada FC. The Ajilete Warriors secured the three points courtesy of Moses Ngbede’s second goal of the season; a strike Adekunle Mojeed…
The Nigeria Football Federation will on Monday in the Federal Capital, Abuja present to the public the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Mr. Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle. The event has been scheduled for the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, by 11am. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed on Tuesday by the…
Everton have parted ways with manager Sean Dyche after less than two years in charge. The decision comes just hours before the Toffees’ FA Cup third-round match against Peterborough. Dyche’s departure is a result of the team’s poor performance this season. Everton currently sits 16th in the Premier League, just one point clear of the…
Expectedly, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, dominated the nominees for the League Bloggers Award (LBA) for the month of December. Organisers of the monthly award released the list of nominated players and coaches for the month, with 3SC having three players in contention for the player of the month award, while coach Gbenga…