Nigeria’s quest in winning the 2021 CAF Confederation Cup got a boost on Wednesday after the country’s sole representative, Enyimba FC of Aba, defeated Orlando Pirates of South Africa to qualify for the quarter-final of the second Africa league cup.
Archive | April 2021
Neymar says ‘war’ with Man City continues….
Neymar said “we lost the battle but the war continues” as the Paris Saint-Germain superstar keeps the faith with the club’s Champions League hopes in the balance.
Carvajal ruled out for rest of season….
Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal suffered a muscle injury in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea and underwent medical tests on Thursday that have since confirmed the extent of the injury, meaning he will be out of action for three weeks.
Executives from ESL clubs forced to quit EPL advisory roles….
Executives at clubs involved in the failed European Super League have been forced to resign from advisory roles at the Premier League.
Jesse Marsch to replace Nagelsmann at Leipzig….
RB Leipzig have announced that American Jesse Marsch will replace Julian Nagelsmann as their new manager.
Harry Kane says he wants to be winning trophies….
Harry Kane has reiterated his desire to win trophies following Tottenham’s Carabao Cup final defeat and amid continued speculation over his future.
Egypt and Algeria drawn together in World Cup dress rehearsal….
African powerhouses Egypt and Algeria were drawn in the same group on Tuesday for the inaugural Arab Cup, an event which will take place in December and serve as a dress rehearsal for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Arsenal is not for sale….
Arsenal owners Stan Kroenke and Josh Kroenke say they remain “100% committed” to the Premier League club and “are not selling any stake”.
Teams permitted to select 26-player squads for Euro 2020….
Teams will be allowed to select a 26-player squad instead of the usual 23 at this summer’s European Championship.
UEFA president says ESL clubs will be sanctioned….
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin spoke exclusively to the Daily Mail on Sunday in which he talked about harsh punishments for some of the founding Super League clubs, with ringleaders Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus likely to feel it strongest.
Shearer & Henry inducted into EPL Hall of Fame….
Former England striker Alan Shearer and ex-France forward Thierry Henry have become the first players to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
Salah sets a new Liverpool goal-scoring record….
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah scored his 20th Premier League goal of the season in Saturday’s draw with Newcastle.
Mbappe injured ahead of PSG vs Man City tie….
Kylian Mbappe scored twice before going off with a thigh injury as Paris St-Germain beat Metz to move two points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
Perez says ESL clubs cannot leave…
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says the 12 clubs that agreed to join a new European Super League have “binding contracts” and “cannot leave”.
ESL: UEFA ponders sanctions for Real Madrid and Juventus….
Real Madrid and Juventus could face stiff punishment from UEFA for being the ringleaders behind the split from UEFA.
Messi matches Ronaldo in European league goals record….
Lionel Messi reached 25 LaLiga goals for the season in Barcelona’s win over Getafe, and in doing so he matched a feat achieved by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ibrahimovic signs new AC Milan contract….
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the club beyond his 40th birthday.
Daryl Dike scores a stunner of a goal for Barnsley….
Daryl Dike has become a sensation in the EFL Championship since arriving at Barnsley FC in February on loan from Orlando City SC.
Tottenham coach Ryan Mason sets English Premier League record….
Ryan Mason (29y 312d) became the youngest manager in the English Premier League history.
Real Madrid president adamant about ESL….
The European Super League is on “standby” despite nine of the 12 founding teams withdrawing, says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.