GOAL considers which factors could decide the first meeting between the West African giants on Friday GettyGhana vs Nigeria While both nations will relish the prospect of outdoing the other for a World Cup berth, claiming bragging rights in this regional derby represents one of the narratives heading into this double-header. Having largely underperformed at…
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'Project Adama' – Bayern & Canada star Davies reveals gym workout after return to training
The 21-year-old is nearing his return to the field after months out with a heart condition Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies has vowed to bulk up after his return to training. The full-back has not featured since December since he was diagnosed with a heart condition following a bout of Covid-19. Davies has been left…
'It's my mum's dream!' – New England call-up Mitchell prepares for international debut
The 22-year-old was called up this week after several players were ruled out because of injuries Crystal Palace full-back Tyrick Mitchell says a dream has come true for his mum after he received his first England call up. England announced on Monday that the 22-year-old was among the through injury ahead of the friendlies against…
Ibrahimovic admits retirement 'panic' as he warns fans 'you’ll never see the likes of me again'
The Sweden star does not intend to retire this year but admits that the time will come to hang up his boots Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confessed that he feels a panic when he thinks about retiring from football. The 40-year-old is not expected to hang up his boots this summer as he is in talks…
World Cup 2022 Qualifiers in Africa: Fixture times, dates, teams that are playing
Since the Afcon finals were staged in Cameroon, 10 teams are back in action as they bid to make it to Qatar The first leg matches of the final round of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers are about to kick off with mouthwatering fixtures on the cards. 10 of Africa’s best teams return to…
Neymar 'one of the best to ever play the game' says NXGN star Elliott
The teenager has been finding out more about his idol by watching a documentary on his life Liverpool winger Harvey Elliott has praised Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar as one of the best players in football history. The 18-year-old, who came in , says the Brazil star is one of his idols. Elliott has been learning…
Ghana forgot to name Messi and Ronaldo against Nigeria – Olorundare ahead of World Cup qualifier
The former Sunshine Stars striker has hit back at the Black Stars for delaying the announcement of their squad against the Super Eagles Former Nigeria striker Dele Olorundare says he felt Ghana would name Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in their World Cup qualification play-off squad to face the Super Eagles. After several weeks of…
What if Okocha had signed for Arsenal or Chelsea?
Could the mesmeric playmaker have played for and thrived in any of these Premier League-winning sides? The advent of the Premier League in 1992/93 prompted a power change at the top of the table, as Manchester United, who hadn’t won the old First Division since 1966/67, were crowned champions of the league in its new…
Reyna expects minutes to be managed as Dortmund star returns to USMNT after long-term injury
The midfielder only recently played his first full match since September Click Here: Gio Reyna says he understands his minutes may need to be restricte as he rejoins the U.S. men’s national team for the first time since September. Reyna missed months with a hamstring injury suffered during the initial round of World Cup qualifiers,…
#NoToRicketts trends in blow for Chelsea ownership hopefuls who will meet fans if they get preferred bidder status
The Blues are subject to a number of offers including one from the owners of a Major League Baseball team The Ricketts family’s bid to buy Chelsea suffered a significant blow after supporters turned on them just as three or four preferred bidders are set to be decided upon by Raine Group. The US consortium led…