To make it out of the group stage for the first time in their World Cup history, Tunisia must defeat a France team that has already secured qualification to the round of 16 – and then pray for luck to go their way. The Eagles of Carthage, as the Tunisian side are known, were impressive…
Who: Poland vs Argentina, Group C The defeat to Saudi Arabia had broken Argentina. Lionel Messi spoke of the days being long in the aftermath of the opening game. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez met a psychologist. Lautaro Martinez said the game against Mexico was akin to a World Cup final. They entered the Lusail Stadium on…
Fans heading to the Portugal-Ghana game would have been expecting a starring performance from Cristiano Ronaldo. And he duly delivered at Stadium 974, which saw Portugal supporters leave smiling and Ghana fans left with a sense of what might have been. Spectators witnessed history as the 37-year-old Ronaldo became the first man to score at…
Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are two giants of Welsh football, architects of this golden era which has brought their country qualification for two European Championships and a first World Cup for 64 years. Bale, the nation’s captain, all-time leading scorer in men’s football and now its most-capped male player with 110 appearances, is by…
Boulaye Dia broke the deadlock four minutes before half-time, slamming home to punish Boualem Khoukhi’s miscued clearance. Looking to hit back in the second period, Qatar’s hopes were dashed when former Bristol City striker Famara Diedhiou rose to flick in a glorious header just three minutes after the break. Watford’s Ismaila Sarr had an early…
England manager Gareth Southgate suggested he would like Musah’s future to be with the Three Lions. But the 19-year-old, who was also eligible for Ghana, chose the United States. On Friday, he may well come up against one of his former academy team-mates in Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka as the US take on England in their…
An organisation, DSG Sport Management, is partnering with Atikulate Nigeria Network in a nationwide campaign to develop football through the seven-a-side model. One such competition was held in Abuja at the weekend, which, according to the chief organiser and sports director for the network, Dennis Onwuka, produced fresh stars for the country. Director General of…
Nigeria International, Junior Ajayi has completed signing a three-year contract with Smuoha of Egypt from Libyan Club, Al-Nasr Benghazi.Ajayi had joined Al Nasr Benghazi last February after his deal at Al Ahly was terminated due to a series of injuries and the signings of Percy Tau and Luis Miquissone.The 26-year-old signed for Al Ahly in…
Union Saint Gilloise defender Christian Burgess believes the departure of Nigerian stars Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey from Glasgow Rangers have weakened the Ibrox giants.Rangers and Union Saint Gilloise have been paired together in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.Europa League finalists last season, Rangers are the overwhelming favourites against the inexperienced…
