By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s dream at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to a crushing end on Tuesday as Sudan dismantled the Super Eagles B team 4–0, exposing tactical and defensive weaknesses that coach Eric Chelle admits were self-inflicted. In a match that will be remembered for Nigeria’s collapse, Sudan capitalised on costly errors …
By Esther Ososanya Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah has advised Super Eagles gaffer Eric Chelle to sharpen his attacking line after Sudan’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Nigeria’s home-based team in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash on Tuesday. Appiah’s side dominated the encounter, with Abdel Raouf netting twice, Walieldin Khedr adding another, and Leonard Ngenge …
By Ubong Usoro Across leagues and continents, certain jersey numbers carry an air of mystique, pressure, and even superstition. But do these numbers really influence a player's performance, or is it all in the mind? Two Super Eagles legends, Henry Nwosu and Garba Lawal, reinforced this perspective in exclusive interviews with Pinnacle Daily. Garba Lawal: …
By Ubong Usoro In a surprising development, former Manchester United striker and Dutch football legend Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to part ways with Leicester City, the club has confirmed. The decision to terminate the agreement was reached mutually, with both Van Nistelrooy and the club citing "differences in direction" as the key reason behind …
By Ubong Usoro Chelsea forward Liam Delap and Arsenal’s rising star Myles Lewis-Skelly are among six standout young talents shortlisted for the prestigious PFA Young Player of the Year award. Joining them on the list are Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, former Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri, and Aston Villa’s attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. …
By Ubong Usoro The FIFA Club World Cup recently kicked off in the United States, and while the football action has lived up to its billing with thrilling goals and high-profile matchups, the tournament has been greeted with a surprising lack of enthusiasm in the stands. The tournament has already witnessed big games such as …
