Author: David Ayomide
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, has extended his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following the expiration of his previous deal in June. The 63-year-old signed a new short-term contract during the summer, and his team is gearing up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Under Peseiro’s guidance, the Super Eagles are set to face tough competition in Group A, where they will take on the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau during the upcoming AFCON tournament. The team’s first match is scheduled to be against Equatorial Guinea at…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Dimitar Berbatov, a former Manchester United teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, has expressed his belief that Ronaldo can continue his football career until at least the age of 41. Despite turning 38 last February, the Portuguese forward has shown no signs of slowing down. He recently scored a brace for his national team, Seleccao, in their 3-2 victory against Slovakia, securing their place in the European Championship in Germany next year. Ronaldo’s exceptional form extends to his club, Al-Nassr, where he has netted 17 goals in as many matches. READ ALSO: Cristiano Ronaldo Remains Uncertain About…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Newcastle United have officially addressed the ongoing investigation surrounding Sandro Tonali’s alleged involvement in illegal betting activities. The Premier League club issued a statement expressing their commitment to cooperating with relevant authorities and offering full support to the player and his family throughout the investigation. The statement read: “Newcastle United can confirm that Sandro Tonali is subject to investigation by the Italian Prosecutor’s Office and Italian Football Federation (FIGC) in relation to illegal betting activity. Sandro is fully engaging with the investigation and will continue to cooperate with all relevant authorities. READ ALSO: Juventus Midfielder…
Lagos, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA): Sandro Tonali has admitted to prosecutors that he placed bets on AC Milan games during his time at the club, according to a report. The Newcastle star was interrogated by the Turin prosecutor’s office for almost three hours, and, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he informed them that he placed bets on football games, including matches involving Milan. That admission complicates the situation. He insists he did not place bets on Milan matches when he was playing, and if this claim is accepted, Tonali will not be charged with match-fixing as he would not…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Manchester United recently opened a cutting-edge training center at their Carrington Training Centre, intended for use by the women’s team and academy squads. The construction of the high-performance training centre was completed in time for the current Women’s Super League season. The women’s team will call this facility their permanent home, while the boys’ academy teams will have access to a dedicated gym, which also includes office spaces for support staff. This development aligns with Manchester United’s broader strategy to invest substantially in upgrading their facilities for players. READ ALSO: PSG Fans Ejected For…
Lagos, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA): Barcelona is under investigation for “active bribery” due to alleged payments made to former refereeing vice president Enriquez Negreira. The club is said to have started making payments to Negreira from 2001 until 2007, but the statute of limitations on those alleged offences has expired. So far, the Camp Nou team has been under investigation for a total of 33 payments totalling €1.6 million made to a company owned by Negreira between 2016 and 2018. However, the investigation may be extended to 2008, around the time of Laporta’s first term as Barcelona president. READ ALSO:…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The scandal involving illegal betting in Italian football has deepened in recent times. Several players, including Nicolo Fagioli, Sandro Tonali, and Nicolo Zaniolo, have been implicated in placing bets on matches. Fagioli has admitted to his involvement, while also revealing that Sandro Tonali introduced him to these illegal gambling platforms. These admissions have raised concerns about the prevalence of illegal betting among footballers, especially young and vulnerable players who may become addicted and accumulate significant debts. Fagioli’s story highlights the serious consequences of such addiction, including threats from debt collectors. READ ALSO: Juventus’ Nicolo…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) England and Real Madrid starlet Jude Bellingham, has hinted that he is unlikely to return to the Premier League anytime soon, as he envisions spending the next decade at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bellingham’s transition from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid has been nothing short of extraordinary, with him scoring 10 goals in 10 matches across various competitions. This impressive form has also extended to the international stage, as he recently contributed to England’s 2-1 victory over Italy, securing their qualification for Euro 2024. READ ALSO: Jude Bellingham Aims For England’s Decade Of Success The 20-year-old’s…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Reece James, the Chelsea full-back, is facing an injury setback as he has withdrawn from group training sessions in preparation for the upcoming clash against Arsenal. James, who has been recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in August, was expected to make a return in the London derby. However, reports indicate that he has been training alone at Cobham, which might delay his potential return. In his absence, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s manager, is likely to rely on Malo Gusto as the right-back. Gusto is available for selection again after serving a three-match ban due…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Iranian artist Fatemeh Hamami was angered by false reports that Cristiano Ronaldo had been sentenced to receive 99 lashes for hugging her. It had been claimed that the Portuguese forward was convicted of adultery in Iran when he embraced the disabled artist after receiving two portraits of himself from her. The pair met up in Tehran ahead of Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League match against Persepolis. However, the Iranian embassy in Madrid denied the reports and Hamami has explained why her family did not file any police charges against Ronaldo. READ ALSO: Cristiano Ronaldo Remains…