'The finish of a real marksman' -  Ex-Nigeria striker praises Senegal defender's goal v Ecuador
Published: November 29, 2022
Senegal's second and decisive goal against Ecuador in Tuesday's last round of matches in Group A of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 scored by Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly was described by former Nigeria international Efan Ekoku as being the quality of a marksman.    Ekoku was one of the English...
'Sarr is not Mane' - Okocha reveals it's difficult for Senegal to replace Bayern Munich star 
Published: November 29, 2022
Ahead of Senegal's final group game of the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador, Nigeria legend Austin Okocha admitted that it is difficult for the Teranga Lions to replace their talisman Sadio Mane.   The Bayern Munich striker was originally named in Senegal's World Cup squad despite suffering an injury in a...
'Aboubakar believed he was offside' - 1994 AFCON winner on Cameroon striker's audacious chip 
Published: November 29, 2022
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Efan Ekoku has delivered his verdict on Vincent Aboubakar's brilliant goal during the second half of Cameroon's 3-3 draw with Serbia in a 2022 World Cup clash staged at the Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah on Monday afternoon.   In the 63rd minute, the Al Nassr s...
Pinnick watches Brazil beat Switzerland in company of Brazilian football royalty Ronaldo, Carlos 
Published: November 28, 2022
Former Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick was in attendance in the 2022 World Cup game game between Brazil and Switzerland at Stadium 974, Doha on Monday evening. Pinnick, who is a member of the FIFA Executive Council, was seated with Brazilian legends Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo Nazário. Man...
'Very special', 'EPL worthy', 'Wonderful player' - Nigerian fans laud Ghana match-winner Kudus
Published: November 28, 2022
Ajax Amsterdam star Mohammed Kudus put in a heroic performance to earn the Black Stars of Ghana their first win at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.  Ghana were 3-2 winners over South Korea in a Group H matchday two encounter played at the Education City Stadium on Monday afternoon. Kudus was instrumental for Otto Ad...
Ex-Super Eagles star insists Song wrong to drop Onana; praises Aboubakar, Choupo-Moting
Published: November 28, 2022
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has weighed in on the face off between Indomitable Lions head coach Rigobert Song and first choice goalkeeper André Onana before the Group G match between Cameroon and Serbia.    Before the game that ended 3-3, news breaking from the camp of the Lions indicated that I...
AFCON winner with Nigeria reacts to Cameroon's opener in 3-3 draw against Serbia 
Published: November 28, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Efan Ekoku was on commentary duty for the World Cup world feed on Monday during the Cameroon versus Serbia game in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup and believes there was no controversy over the legitimacy of the goal scored by Jean-Charles Castelletto.   The Nantes of France defender ...
World Cup 2022 : Nigeria legend reveals what he loves about Morocco's win v Belgium 
Published: November 27, 2022
The Atlas Lions of Morocco pulled off a huge shock in a World Cup Group F clash at the Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday by beating Belgium 2-0 courtesy of goals from Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal.    With their victory over the European nation, Morocco only need to avoid suffering a defeat in their final...
Nigerian fans rave about Mbappe after match-winning performance against Denmark 
Published: November 26, 2022
Kylian Mbappe played the role of a hero for France as they advanced to the knockout rounds of the 2022 FIFA World Cup holding in Qatar. Mbappe scored a brace in Les Bleus' 2-1 win over Denmark in a Group D matchday two encounter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup played at Stadium 974 (Rass Abou Aboud) on Saturday.  ...
'Well deserved' - Senegal's win over Qatar excites Okocha 
Published: November 25, 2022
Former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Austin Jay Jay Okocha was over the moon following the 3-1 win of Senegal over Qatar in their second Group A match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday evening.   The Teranga Lions defeated hosts Qatar with goals scored by Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou and Bamba Dieng. Ghana-born...
Aghahowa critical of ref's decision to award Portugal a penalty, urges African players to be disciplined 
Published: November 24, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa has taken a swipe at the decision of the center referee not to check the monitor for the penalty goal scored by Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's 3-2 win over Ghana Thursday evening.    The Group H clash looked to be any team's for the taking but Portugal went i...
'Been too poor in this game' - Nigerian fans blast Partey over poor display in Ghana's loss v Portugal 
Published: November 24, 2022
Nigerians have taken to their social media handles to express disappointment as regards the performance of Arsenal star Thomas Partey in Ghana's loss to Portugal. Ghana suffered a 3-2 loss against Portugal in a Group H matchday one encounter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup played at the Stadium 974 on Thursday even...
'The best chance of the half' - Okocha reacts to Akanji's missed golden opportunity to score
Published: November 24, 2022
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha believes that Cameroon were lucky not to have conceded more goals in their 1-0 defeat against Switzerland in Group G of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Thursday afternoon.    Cameroon became the second African side to be beaten by their group opponents in the...
'Their midfield was opened up' - Cameroon's slim defeat against Switzerland disappoints Udeze
Published: November 24, 2022
Former Super Eagles left back Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed disappointment in the 1-0 defeat of Cameroon against Switzerland in their opening Group game of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.    Breel Embolo whose father is from Cameroon but plays international football for Switzerland scored the decisive goal for th...
'Choupo-Moting is on form' - Ex-Nigeria coach Rohr warns Group G teams about Lions
Published: November 24, 2022
Former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr expects Cameroon to be the dark horses in Group G of the 2022 World Cup and has warned the other countries in the group that the Indomitable Lions can cause a surprise.    The German noted that Cameroon have a fantastic goalkeeper in André Onana and are solid in defence.  ...