Super Eagles Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi Fallout with BBC Reporter Sulaiman Folarin on Twitter

Trending - chaos between BBC Sports commentator and journalist Sulaiman Folarin and Super Eagles Defensive Midfielder on Twitter over an unverified issue that took place at the camp of the Super Eagles. 

Sulaiman reported on his official twitter page that Wilfried Ndidi had a fallout with Super Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro for wanting to play him as a Center Back against Algeria, which was not suitable for the midfielder who then faked an injury and returned to Leicester City. 

Sources on Ndidi injury: Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro wants to play Wilfred Ndidi at centerback against #Algeria. Ndidi is upset about this. He wants to play in the midfield. Next thing, Ndidi has an undisclosed injury, out of the squad and returns to #England.

— Sulaiman Folarin (@sulaiman4real) September 22, 2022

Ndidi was not happy with this unverified report as he replied defensively, calling out BBC reporter Sulaiman for giving out fake news without first hand information on what transpired in the Super Eagles camp. The Leicester City midfielder also said Sulaiman reported this fake news because he once refused to honor his interview request.

How sure are you? Did you ask questions? Did you check your facts, No! you just decided to tweet… bravo you did yourself proud sir 🙏🏾

— Ndidi Wilfred (@Ndidi25) September 22, 2022

However, Nigerians are reacting to this incident and majority are turning against the reporter while others are saying Ndidi should honor his National Team and play whatever position the coach asked him to play, something he has done for Leicester City this season.

Tags: Social Media, Wilfred Ndidi, Sulaiman Folarin, Super Eagles, NFF, Nigeria

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Trending Video of Ghana Pastor Praying for the World Cup Goes Viral

A video of a priest laying hands on the FIFA World Cup and praying that it returns to Ghana has made its way to the internet. During the World Cup trophy tour, it arrived Ghana and they summoned a priest to pray that the tournament is won by Ghana and they bring back home the trophy.

Watch video below

The FIFA World Cup starts on 20^th November and Ghana play Uruguay, Portugal and South Korea in Group H.

Tags: FIFA World Cup, Ghana, Qatar 2022, FIFA

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Drogba Endorses Aubameyang’s Move to Chelsea

Transfer Deadline News: Months after securing his move to Barcelona in January 2022, Pierre Emerick-Aubamenyang has moved to Chelsea in a fee said to have been within the region of 18-20M Euros. 

The Gabonese terminated his contract with Arsenal in December after fallout with Manager Mikel Arteta, and since then, he has gone on to score 25 goals for Barcelona, including 13 in the La Liga and a famous EL Clasico brace. 

Following his move to Chelsea last night on transfer deadline day, Club legend Didier Drogba endorses the transfer, reminding Aubaemyang of the discussion they had sometime.

Remember the time we spoke about it bro? Congratulations

Finally !!!!! Remember the time we spoke about it years ago
Happy for you brother @Auba ⚡️ https://t.co/l42LuLQtgi

— Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) September 2, 2022

Tags: Aubameyang, Chelsea, Sports, Drogba, Transfer News, Transfer Deadline

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2022/2023 Europa League Draw: Manchester United Face Real Sociedad, Arsenal drawn in Group of Death

The draws of the second tier European football competition took place on Friday in Istanbul, Turkey. The draws saw Manchester United drawn against Spanish side Real Sociedad and Arsenal in what looked like the group of death, drawn alongside PSV and Bodo/Glimt. 

2022/2023 UEFA Europa League Draws

Group A – Arsenal, PSV, Bodo/Glimt, Zurich

Group B – Dynamo Kiev, Stade Rennes, Fernebahce, AEK Larnaca

Group C – AS Roma, Ludogorets, Real Betis, HJK

Group D – SC Braga, Malmo FF, Union Berlin, St Galloise

Group E – Manchester United, Real Sociedad, Fernebahce, Omonoia

Group F – SSC Lazio, Feyenord, Midtjylland, Sturm

Group G – Olympiacos, Qarabag, Freiburg, Nantes

Group H - Crvena Zvezda, Monaco, Ferencvaros, Trabzonspor

When will 2022/2023 Europa League be played?

The ties will be played from September 8^th – November 4^th 2022 because of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Where will the 2022/2023 Europa League final be played?

Meanwhile, the final of the Europa League will be played in Budapest, Hungary.

Tags: Europa League, Europa League Draws, UEFA

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Real Madrid with a Clean Swoop of Awards as Benzema Wins the 2022 UEFA Best Player

On 12^th August, UEFA announced the top 3 Best Players shortlist, the list consist of two Real Madrid players and another from Manchester City: Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne.

2022 UEFA Best Player

Karim Benzema was crowned the 2022 UEFA Best Men’s Player after a stellar season with UCL Champions Real Madrid, the striker finished as top scorer in the 2021/2022 UCL campaign scoring 15 goals in the process. He was also instrumental to their numerous comebacks, scoring a hatrick against PSG and two goals against Chelsea at the Santiago Bernabeu. Benzema also won the 2022 UEFA Nations League with France. 

Thibaut Courtois finished second for his heroics in the UCL and Kevin De Bruyne, third on the podium.

UEFA Women’s Best Player – Alexia Putellas (Barçelona, scoring 100 goals for Spain Women and a record 13 goals in the UWCL) She becomes the first woman in history to retain the UEFA award. 

UEFA Women’s Coach – Sarina Wiegman (England Women’s Coach, won the Euros with England)

UEFA Men’s Coach - Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid, the first coach to win the UCL Four times)

UEFA Positional awards

Best Goal Keeper - Thibaut Courtois

Best Young Player - Vinicius Junior

UEFA Honorary Award

Arrigo Sacchi of AC Milan was crowned the 2022 UEFA President’s award.

Tags: UCL, UEFA, UEFA Best, 2022 UEFA Awards

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