Sports
Mauricio Pochettino Reveals Why Chelsea Must Win FA Cup
Chelsea’s manager, Mauricio Pochettino, claims his team considers the FA Cup very important in their quest to qualify for a European competition.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino and his boys are currently struggling in the Premier League and their chances of qualifying for a European spot at the end of the current campaign are very slim.
Chelsea are currently sitting in the 10th spot on the league table with 28 points in 20 games, 12 points away from 4th-placed Arsenal.
Based on this, their chances of finishing in 1 to 6 places on the Premier League table, which are European qualification spots, are extremely difficult.
Hence, Chelsea’s surest bet to qualify for at least the Europa Conference League is to win the FA Cup or the Carabao Cup.
They are in the semi-final stage of the Carabao Cup where they will battle with Championship club, Middlesbrough at 9 p.m. on January 9. They will play their FA Cup third-round clash against another Championship club, Preston at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 6.
“Through the FA Cup or Carabao Cup, we can achieve that [being in Europe next season],” Pochettino said.
“It’s a really important competition for us because we are not in Europe.
“In the Premier League, we are in a position that we need to grow and improve a lot if we want to be in Europe next season.”
Even though the last time Chelsea won an FA Cup was in 2018, and are currently struggling in the Premier League, coach Pochettino is confident that his team can do it again this season.
“Of course [we can win the FA Cup],” Pochettino said.
“The Carabao Cup and the FA Cup are competitions we need to try to go far [in].”
He continued: “We are going to treat it like a Premier League game.
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
View this post on Instagram
Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
-
Entertainment2 years ago“She is a big celebrity oo” – Nigerians react as knacking video of Nengi BBNaija surfaces the internet (Watch)
-
Entertainment2 years ago“My Kpekus might be wide oo but you will enjoy it” – Nigerian lady assures fans on social media as she shows off her Toto (Video)
-
Entertainment2 years ago“She has million of followers oo” – Nigerians react as knacking video of TikTok celebrity, Buba Girl, surfaces the internet (Watch)
-
Entertainment2 years ago“Omo! Na she dey inside the tape oo” – Nigerians react as knacking video of Destiny Etiko surfaces the internet (Watch)
-
Entertainment2 years ago“Congratulations on your 1 million followers” – Nigerians react as recent knacking video of TikTok celebrity, Black Chully, surfaces the internet (Watch)
-
Entertainment2 years ago“She should win an award by the end of the year” – Nigerians react as knacking video Empress Njamah surfaces the internet (Watch)
-
Entertainment2 years ago“It’s been over 5 years she blew up oo” – Nigerians react as kpekus video of Candy Bleakz mistakenly leaks on the internet (Watch)
-
Entertainment2 years ago“I will gift a car to anyone who stays up to 10 minutes on this Kpekus” – Nigerian lady shows Facebook fans her Toto as she challenges those who are ready to kanck it (Video)