Tag: Football

Official confirmation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) reveals the venue and kick-off time for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture featuring Nigeria and Benin Republic. On Monday, June 10, the third matchday will take place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan. The match is scheduled to commence at 5 pm Nigerian time. Due to inadequacy for international matches, Benin won't be hosting any games at their home grounds. Bamlak Tessema Weyesa from Ethiopia has been assigned as the center referee for this crucial fixture. Prior to this encounter with Gernot Rohr's team, the Super Eagles will play against South Africa's Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, June 7. In the qualifiers, the three-time African c...

In a bold statement, Liverpool's manager, Jurgen Klopp, has proclaimed Pep Guardiola of Manchester City as the top manager in the world. As he prepares for his final match with the Reds this Sunday, Klopp expressed his admiration for Guardiola's achievements at Manchester City, asserting that no other manager could have accomplished what Guardiola has done. If Manchester City secures a victory against West Ham United on Sunday, they will be officially crowned the Premier League champions for the fourth consecutive time, a historic milestone in the English Premier League. Klopp emphasized (as reported by City Xtra), “Looking at the statistics alone, it is evident that Pep Guardiola is the premier manager globally – a title that holds immense significance." He added, “Placing any other m...

Reports suggest that Chelsea is eyeing Kieran McKenna, a 38-year-old coach, as a possible replacement for Mauricio Pochettino, whose future with the club is uncertain pending a season-end evaluation. Despite Chelsea’s recent upturn in form, propelling them into the top six before the final matchday, doubts linger within the club's hierarchy regarding Pochettino's tenure. If Chelsea secure at least a draw against Bournemouth today, they will unexpectedly qualify for European competition, a remarkable recovery from their mid-season struggles. Despite four consecutive wins boosting Pochettino's position, Chelsea is reportedly contemplating a managerial change, according to The Guardian. Kieran McKenna, the current manager of Ipswich Town, has emerged as a strong candidate, with Chelsea a...

Discussing Chelsea's recent performance, former player William Gallas pointed out a few missteps made by the club's owner, Todd Boehly. Despite the setbacks, Gallas remains optimistic about the Blues' potential for a swift recovery. Gallas, a former French international, expressed to Genting Casino his belief that Boehly's ambitious squad overhaul may have been rushed. Reflecting on the 2022/23 season where Chelsea finished in 12th place, missing out on Champions League qualification, Gallas noted a similar outcome in the current season despite significant financial investment. He remarked, "Despite the progress, there is room for improvement, and I believe some misjudgments were made along the way." Gallas criticized Boehly for his hasty approach upon assuming ownership of the club, ...