EPL: William Gallas Names Two Best Defenders In Premier League

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4 years ago

December 29, 2021

Chelsea icon, William Gallas, has named the two best defenders in the Premier League.

He, however, snubbed the likes of Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Manchester United’s Raphael Varane.

Gallas, a former France international, spent over ten years in the Premier League and won two titles at Chelsea before signing for Arsenal in 2006.

The Frenchman was in Arsenal for four seasons before moving to Tottenham Hotspur, where he stayed until 2013.

Asked by Genting Casino who he sees as the best defenders in the English top flight at the moment the Frenchman named Man City’s Ruben Dias and Chelsea’s Thiago Silva.

“I will speak about two players. I will speak about Thiago Silva because, he always finds the edge. I think what he does for Chelsea, it’s magnificent.

“…Thiago Silva is 36 years old. He is the boss of that defence. He’s mature, he’s got experience.

“Thiago Silva, with his experience, he takes all the pressure on his shoulder..

“So that’s why Chalobah, Rudiger, Christensen play so well. Thiago Silva is one of the best defenders in the Premier League.

‘But as well, you’ve got Ruben Dias at Man City. He is a very strong, and a very thoughtful defender…”

AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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2 days ago

December 29, 2025

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South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.

Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.

Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.

The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.

The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.

AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

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2 days ago

December 29, 2025

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.

Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.

“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.

“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”