By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS France midfielder, Sandie Toletti admitted that the Super Falcons will be a tough nut to crack for his side. The two teams will clash in a friendly at the Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers on Saturday night (today). Toletti is aware of the Super Falcons strength and know they will make things difficult for them. “I worked with players in Spain. It will be a fight, they are very physical,” the Real Madrid player told L’équipe. “They play in the biggest European clubs or in the United States. It will be hard.” The Super Falcons will be…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Les Bleues of France coach Laurent Bonadie reckoned his players must be at their best to beat the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The Europeans will host the nine-time African champions in a friendly at the Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers on Saturday night ( today). Prompt News reports that Les Bleues have never lost to the West Africans, having won their three previous meetings. Despite his team’s perfect record against the Super Falcons, Bonadie is not expecting an easy game. “Nigeria was at the Olympics where they finished last in Group C. Spain could only beat them…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Shooting Stars head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has been invited by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for investigative hearing. Ogunbote was invited following the interview he granted the media after Shooting Stars 2-1 loss to Ikorodu City last week. The NPFL considered some of the positions he expressed as a breach of the code of conduct for NPFL coaches. “We have taken note of certain unguarded public statements attributed to you following the Matchday 12 fixture between Ikorodu City FC vs. Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), held on 17th November 2024,” the NPFL said in a…
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, as well as Chairman of the NFF Women’s Football Committee, Ms Aisha Falode and the General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi will be in the stands to cheer the Super Falcons in Saturday’s international friendly match against the Les Bleues of France in Angers. The match comes up inside the 18,000 -capacity Stade Raymond Kopa – home ground of Ligue 1 side Angers SCO, and which was opened in 1912 and renovated seven years ago. Madugu and his charges are set to have the official training session at the match venue…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Victor Osimhen has expressed his desire to help Galatasaray win the UEFA Europa League this season. Osimhen was on target in the Turkish Super Lig champions 1-1 draw with AZ Alkmaar on Thursday night. Prompt News reports that it was the forward’s third goal in his last two appearances in the competition. Okan Buruk’s side are also unbeaten in the competition this season. “I said I would score a goal, I did. I make another promise; “I will bring the UEFA cup to Turkey,”he said after game. He also reflected on the win stalemate with AZ…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles duo, Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for The FIFA Best Awards 2024. Lookman is nominated in the Best Attacker Category. The Atalanta star will battle 21 other players for the award. The 27-year-old also ranked 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Prompt News reports that Troost-Ekong is among 22 shortlisted players for the defenders category. The centre-back was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations). Another Super Eagles star Onuachu is in the running alongside 10 other nominees for the Puskas Award category. His goal against Konyaspor in…
The Confederation of African Football ( CAF) has appointed match officials from Togo to take charge of the 8th African Nations Championship qualifying match between the senior B teams of Ghana and Nigeria, scheduled for the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, 22nd December 2024. The engagement is the first leg of the qualifying fixture between both teams, with the second and concluding leg to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, 28th December. Aklesso Gnama will be in the role of referee, with compatriots Jonathan Ahonto Koffi, Wassiou Tchamolla Ourotou and Kossi Fabrice Senyo as assistant 1,…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped eight places in the latest ranking released by FIFA on Thursday, Prompt News reports. The three-time African champions were previously ranked 36th in the world. The Super Eagles now occupy 44th position on the ranking. The West Africans slip can be attributed to their poor results in this month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Augustine Eguavoen’s side drew 1-1 against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan and, lost 2-1 at home to the Amavubi of Rwanda. They also dropped from fourth to fifth…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Frank Lampard has been named new manager of Sky Bet Championship club Coventry City. The former England international was appointed on Thursday. Prompt News reports that Lampard last managed Chelsea on interim basis following his stint with Everton. “I am delighted that Frank Lampard has agreed to join our club as head coach,” said Coventry owner Doug King. “Frank cut his teeth in the Championship and knows what is needed in this league to be successful. “His experiences thereafter at Chelsea and Everton will ensure he brings to our talented squad clear understanding of exactly what is needed to…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Tolu Arokodare has hinted he could leave KRC Genk at the end of the current campaign, Prompt News reports. Arokodare has shone for the Smurfs this season, netting nine times in 15 league appearances. The 24-year-old was close to joining Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor in the summer. The forward has recently been linked with a move to the Premier League. The Nigerian said there is a chance he could move elsewhere next summer. “It’s my moment now and I’m happy with how things are going. Next year it might be another striker and then no…