Perhaps it was a piece of calamitous goalkeeping in an away defeat in Europe that made Erik ten Hag’s mind up. David de Gea came out of his box, failed to control the ball and Youssef En-Nesyri was able to place the ball into the empty net from long range, Abbeylivenetwork.com gathered. Manchester United required […]
Jude Bellingham saved Real Madrid once again, Bayern Munich added to Erik ten Hag’s woes and Arsenal made a triumphant return to the Champions League, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. Here is what we made of a captivating night across Europe. Ten Hag’s crisis deepens Manchester United started and finished brightly in Munich but it eventually turned out […]
The 2023/24 Champions League campaign got underway Tuesday evening with a full slate of games, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. Here is what we made of a night of action across Europe. Drama of the highest order There wasn’t widespread drama across the competition Tuesday evening, but the Stadio Olimpico produced enough to tide us all over for […]
The Nigeria Curling Federation (NCF) has announced the former First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dame Patience Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the Fedration’s Grand Matron, Abbeylivenetwork.com understand. The NCF President Daniel Damola said the choice of Mrs. Jonathan was well-thought-out and also well-deserving of a woman who has invested her time and other […]
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade and forward Asisat Oshoala are among 24 players invited to the Super Falcons’ camp for next week’s 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations first round, first leg qualifying match against Sao Tome and Principe, Abbeylivenetwork.com understand. Also on the roster are captain Onome Ebi, defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Michelle Alozie […]
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has added another feather to his cap as he secures a coveted nomination for the prestigious 2023 The Best FIFA Football Award, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. FIFA, the global governing body of football, unveiled the list of nominees, and Osimhen’s inclusion is a testament to his remarkable achievements during the 2022/23 season. This recognition […]
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre is surprised by the omission of Chiamaka Nnadozie from the FIFA best goalkeeper nominees, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. The World Football Governing body announced the nominees for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper award on Thursday, September 14, 2023. There are seven goalkeepers nominated for the award, with most of them producing huge […]
Two Nigerians, John Obi Mikel and Mercy Akide, have been named in the panel for the FIFA The Best Player award alongside other Africans like Asamoah Gyan and Didier Drogba, ABBEYLIVENETWORK.COM reports. The presence of former Nigerian internationals shows prowess of Nigerian football in Africa and an intentional effort to promote African football by FIFA. […]
Nigeria Set to Be Drawn With Either Algeria, Morocco, or Senegal in 2023 AFCON The anticipation is building as Africa’s premier football tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), draws closer to its 2023 edition hosted by Cote d’Ivoire, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. With the qualifiers now concluded, the focus shifts to the all-important draw that will […]
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia will clash in a senior international friendly match in the city of Portimão, Portugal on Friday, 13th October 2023, Abbeylivenetworl.com understand. The clash comes barely a month before the three-time African champions, who lashed Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in their 2023 AFCON final-day qualification game in Uyo on Sunday, set […]