With an air of unease hanging over the tournament, the African Cup of Nations soccer competition returns to Gabon for the second time in five years. Opposition parties in the oil-rich central African nation have stated their intention to use African soccer’s biggest show as an opportunity to express their grievances against Gabon President Ali … Read more
Ivory Coast international Salomon Kalou believes Ghana will offer the biggest threat to their hopes of defending the Africa Cup of Nations. The Hertha Berlin forward expects Ivory Coast to shine again but strong competition could come in from fellow West Africans Ghana. He told Omnisport: “Ghana will be our biggest threat. They always will … Read more
Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Manchester United will not sign a central defender during the January transfer window. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof but the form of Mourinho’s current group of defenders has persuaded him to wait. United will be without Eric Bailly for the … Read more
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho voiced his frustration with Ivory Coast after they refused to delay Eric Bailly’s Africa Cup of Nations departure by 24 hours. Bailly featured in United’s starting XI in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Middlesbrough and Mourinho was hoping the defender would be available to take on West Ham on Monday as … Read more
Manchester United fans have been waiting for January 2017. And the reason is not farfetched, as it is believed that Mourinho plans to make several high profile signings when the transfer window reopens, in a bid to continue rebuilding his team at Manchester United. And just when Man Utd fans begin to look forward to … Read more
It is no secret that the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) does not have the international appeal of its European or South American equivalents, for football fans all over the world, and particular in the African continent. Nevertheless, it is the second most prestigious Football cup for countries in the black continent. With several international … Read more
The Swedish striker slotted home Paul Pogba’s through-ball to claim all three points for the visitors after a James McArthur goal had seemed to earn a point for the hosts Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbed a dramatic, late winner as Manchester United remained in touch with their rivals for Champions League qualification with a 2-1 win at … Read more
Manchester United is yet to win a league match in four games As is mentioned in many of the other backpages today, Jose Mourinho is ready to get ruthless with his Manchester United team and start cutting the squad already. After watching Marcos Rojo, Daley Blind and Chris Smalling, he has decided that Atletico Madrid’s … Read more
José Mourinho accused Antonio Conte of trying to humiliate him as he endured his worst defeat in English football on his return to Chelsea, and tensions spilled over into the tunnel post-match as back-room staff members of both clubs clashed. Manchester United conceded after just 30 seconds to Pedro Rodríguez and succumbed 4-0 at Stamford … Read more
Every two years it comes along and splashes joy, spectacle and drama all over the continent. The African Cup of Nations is great, spellbinding and a time when we can pick out football as the ultimate unifying factor. Over the years, it has been an immense football showpiece and one every African ticks on the … Read more
West Ham United record signing Andre Ayew is the only Ghanaian to be named in CAF’s preliminary 30-man list for the 2016 African Player of the Year. The Black Stars deputy captain will be seeking to win it for the first after missing on the last edition in Lagos when he finished third behind winner … Read more
Black Stars deputy captain, Andre Ayew, has made CAF’s 30 man list for the African Player of the Year award. The attacking midfielder is the only Ghanaian to be named in CAF’s preliminary 30-man list for the 2016 African Player of the Year after an impressive year with Swansea. Ayew will be hoping for better … Read more