Legendary Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho in an interview with FIVE presented by Rio Ferdinand discussed his relationship with African players whom he had coached in the past.Mourinho previously worked with 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning players John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses and Kenneth Omeruo during his tenure as Chelsea manager.Mikel played 119 matches and scored…
Cyriel Dessers says he’s getting back to his best after an important brace for Rangers against Ross County on Wednesday. The double earned Rangers 3-1 victory over their visitors at Ibrox as the Gers moved leveled on point with leaders Celtic.Dessers, who also took his tally for the season to 14 goals, told RangersTV at…
Federation of Uganda Football Association has announced the Uganda U-20 (Hippos) provisional squad ahead of the All African Games in Ghana, BSNSports.com.ng reports.The provisional squad is made up of 39 players, though the biggest percentage is made of those who are locally based.The team is expected to enter a training camp at the FUFA Technical…
Manchester City will hope to pile the pressure on Liverpool by securing a twelfth successive victory when they host Chelsea on Saturday. This and other matches will be broadcast live on GOtv.Pep Guardiola’s men were held to a 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of this tie and the champions will be…
Chelsea and City drew a memorable game 4-4 at Stamford Bridge in November, with former City player Cole Palmer scoring a penalty in stoppage time for the hosts to snatch a point. Chelsea have endured mixed fortunes since, losing half of their 12 league fixtures, though they could climb to a season-high seventh place with…
Russian Premier League club Spartak Moscow are preparing to bid farewell to 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner with the Super Eagles, Victor Moses.The retired Nigeria international has entered the final four months of his contract with the Muscovites and negotiations on a new deal have not gotten off the ground, meaning he could be…
In the aftermath of Nigeria’s loss in the African Cup of Nations final, veteran defender Kenneth Omeruo has reaffirmed his commitment to the national team, dispelling any rumors of retirement. Despite the bitter disappointment of missing out on the AFCON title, Omeruo remains steadfast in his dedication to representing his country.The CB, who played a…
Following the sacking of the former manager Rui Victoria, the Egyptian Football Association has announced a new head coach for the Pharaoh, BSNSports.com.ng reports.Victoria was sacked after the Pharaoh crashed out of the African Cup of Nations without winning a single match.The Egypt FA last week announced former player Hossam Hassan as the new manager…
Former Nigerian CB, Taribo West has blamed Jose Peseiro and his coaching team for the defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations final.In the group stage, Nigeria defeated Cote d’Ivoire, but failed to repeat the feat when they met in Sunday’s final.Despite initially taking the lead through William Troost-Ekong, Nigeria succumbed to…
