A thrilling summer transfer window saw several groundbreaking deals completed, Chelsea’s new owners were perhaps the busiest having spent a record £271 million in one window to kickstart their new era. New signings are already getting to terms with their new environment as some players who sought a move away will remain in situ for…
Chelsea have agreed a loan deal with Inter Milan for the return of Romelu Lukaku to the Guiseppe Meazza following a nightmare spell back in England. After arriving as one of the most feared strikers in European football having netted 64 goals in 95 games with Inter, the Nerazzurri will pay a fee of €8m…
There is palpable excitement for the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs set to take place this month, as the African qualifiers will see Ghana and Nigeria square off for the latest instalment of a historic rivalry. The ‘Jollof Derby’ transcends the socioeconomic relations between both nations for several decades, and the West African giants will…
The first domestic trophy of the English football season was handed out on Sunday as Liverpool edged Chelsea on penalties to win the 2021/22 Carabao Cup. The pulsating 120 minutes of football followed by 22 extraordinary penalties characterized the story of one of the most incredible football matches – a cup final classic at that…
Cameroon will be awash with the very best of Africa’s top talents as the African Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday. Amidst the litany of world-class talents who grace the Premier League on a weekly basis, there are also a number of highly-rated players who are yet to represent their country in the African…
From Birdiefootball. Africa’s finest are set to put their talent on display as they fight for the continental title in January 2022. Every day, we draw closer to the African Cup of Nations 2022 set to hold in Cameroon which is now only 29 days away. As with every major tournament, some big names will…
Napoli have so far been the surprise package in Serie A as Juventus have dropped off while they navigate a transitional period. Defending Champions Inter and neighbours AC Milan have kept things interesting in the race for the Scudetto but it is the Partenopei who have shown the most credentials. Although AC Milan are unbeaten…
Euro 2020 finalists England slugged to a 1-1 draw at home to Hungary in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, as the hosts remained within touching distance of a spot in the finals. However, the game was a difficult watch for the Wembley crowd who endured a lacklustre display from the Three Lions. Gareth Southgate’s side…
For the most part, Nigeria’s underwhelming display failed to deliver a spark in front of the home crowd. It was one of those nightmares fit for a selection of horror displays. The few, however, to leave their reputation unabashed after the Super Eagles’ lacklustre 1-0 defeat to the Central African Republic include Victor Osimhen, Ola…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles began their road to Qatar 2022 World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over Liberia in the Qualification series on Saturday evening. The perfect start was recorded at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, as Kelechi Iheanacho’s brace sealed the points on a sodden pitch after torrential rainfall. It was a dominant…
