Ronaldo: Portuguese FA plans peace meeting with star next week — Reports
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has reportedly begun efforts to resolve its crisis with Cristiano Ronaldo following the captain’s surprise departure from the national team camp.
CHAN Eagles go for goals against Squirrels of Benin
The home-based Super Eagles under coach Salisu Yusuf will be going all out for goals with a new 4-4-2 formation so as to turn the table against Benin on Saturday and qualify for next year’s CHAN in Kenya.
Aubameyang, Omagbemi only Africans on Fifa shortlists
Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Nigeria’s women’s coach Florence Omagbemi are the only Africans in contention for Fifa’s annual awards.
I feel inferior to Real Madrid for first time – Pique
Gerard Piqué has admitted he felt “inferior” to Real Madrid for the first time in his nine years as a Barcelona defender, after they were beaten 5-1 on aggregate in the Spanish Super Cup. A 2-0 defeat at the Bernabéu on Wednesday night saw Barcelona humiliated by their rivals, with Sergio Ramos winding up Lionel Messi by throwing the ball over the Argentinian when he readied his hands to collect.
Ronaldo, Messi lead the pack
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will again go head to head for the title of world’s best footballer.
Benin reject Nigerian cars on arrival in Kano
Benin delegation for Saturday’s CHAN 2018 qualifier rejected local transportation provided for them on arrival yesterday in Kano.
