Sportz Phagocyte Corner

  The excitement for football fans across the African continent reached its peak as the draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) took place today in the breathtaking Parc des Expositions, Abidjan. The draw promises a thrilling tournament in January 2024, here is a closer look at the groups and the mouth-watering matchups ahead. Group A - Host Nation Meets Super Eagles:   The host nation, Ivory Coast, was drawn into Group A alongside the formidable Nigerian Super Eagles. This clash between two football giants will undoubtedly be a spectacle to behold, with Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau adding their own flair to the mix. Group A is poised to deliver intense battles, showcasing the best of African football. Group B - Powerhouses Collide: Group B is set to witness a showdown between African football powerhouses Egypt and Ghana. Both teams have a rich history in the tournament, and their encounter promises to be a spectacle. Cape Verde and Mozambique complete the group, making

  In a shocking revelation, Kevin-Prince Boateng has unveiled a captivating tale of deception during his brief stint at Barcelona F.C. Claiming he was 'forced' to tell a colossal lie about Lionel Messi, Boateng sheds light on an intriguing chapter of his career that left him torn between loyalty and ambition. Boateng made this revelation during an exclusive chat on Rio Ferdinand's VIBE with FIVE podcast, branding it as 'one of the biggest lies of my life.' Growing up as a fervent supporter of Real Madrid and a professed admirer of Cristiano Ronaldo, Boateng found himself in an unexpected quandary when he arrived at Barcelona. "I remember that when I arrived in Barcelona they immediately asked me who the best player in the world was. I had to say it was Lionel Messi, I lied. It was one of the biggest lies of my life. Normally I always tell the truth, but I lied because it was the only way to wear the Barcelona shirt. I always supported Real Madrid when I was a t

  Across Europe's Top Five Leagues (ie: England, Spain, Italy, Germany and France) here are my picks for this week's Phagocyte's Eleven highlighting their outstanding performances over the weekend (From Friday through to Monday); Michele Di Gregorio (GK) - 8.9 On a night where Monza needed their shotstopper to come big for them, he indeed came to the party. Gregorio's 7 saves helped the Biancorossi earned what was just their second win of the season with a slim one nil victory away to Sassuolo. He also ended the game with 15 long balls and a 95% pass accuracy. Juanlu Sanchez (RB) - 8.5 The young Spanish fullback played his heart out in a game against a resilient Barcelona attack. Although he was at the wrong end of the scoreline, a combative performance saw him make a game-high 3 tackles. He also won his side a foul and finished the game with a 70% pass accuracy. Mathías Olivera (LB) - 8.5 Olivera made the left flank his in Napoli's dominant win at Lecce. The Urugua