The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says the assistants for the new Super Eagles coach, Finidi George would be announced as soon the new head coach makes his choices. The Nigerian football governing body confirmed the appointment of Finidi as Super Eagles head coach on Monday, having also taken charge of the team on an interim basis after the departure of Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro. Ex-internationals Emmanuel Amuneke and Daniel Amokachi were rumoured to be Finidi’s potential assistant coaches. Amokachi and Amuneke once worked as assistant coaches in the Super Eagles. Former Everton striker was assistant to late coaches, Shaibu Amodu…
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Super Eagles winger Finidi George as the new head coach of the nation’s senior men’s national team, the Super Eagles. NFF Board on Monday approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee to appoint George as the new coach. The 52-year-old spent 20 months as assistant to José Santos Peseiro before the Portuguese left the post following the expiration of his contract after the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. George took charge of the team in interim capacity during two friendly matches in Morocco last month. The Super Eagles beat…
Brazilian defender Thiago Silva has announced he will be leaving Chelsea at the end of the season. Silva joined the Blues on a free transfer from PSG in 2020, and has made 151 appearances for the London club, wining the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup. “Chelsea means a lot to me. I came here with the intention of only staying for a year and it ended up being four years,” Silver said. “It is already hard saying goodbye in the most normal of circumstances but when there is a mutual love, it’s even harder. But once a…
In Turkey, Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu scored a hat-trick and also provided an assist for Trabzonspor in their 4-2 win over Gaziantep in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. Onuachu played for 80 minutes in the game, and has scored 12 goals with four assists in 18 league appearances this season. In Scotland, Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers scored the winner for Rangers in their 2-1 away win at St. Mirren in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday. Dessers netted Rangers’ second goal which put them 2-1 up in the 74th minute. The striker has now taken his tally to…
Enugu Rangers maintained top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a 2-0 victory over Plateau United on Sunday. Chiedozie Okorie opened the scoring in the 26th minute, while former NPFL top scorer Godwin Obaje added the second deep into stoppage time. In Aba, Champions Enyimba keep pressure on Rangers following a 1-0 win over Katsina United on Sunday. Chijioke Mbaoma scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 59th minute. Enyimba occupy the second position with 55 points, two points behind leaders Rangers. At the Lekan Salami Stadium, Shooting Stars of Ibadan…
Liverpool’s Premier League title bid seem all but over as they were held to a 2-2 draw by West Ham United at the London Stadium, a result which means their opponents have now lost just two of their previous 19 home games. The Reds’ midweek Merseyside derby defeat to Everton dealt a huge blow to their realistic PL hopes, while an exit from the UEFA Europa League and supporters’ continued frustration with manager David Moyes meant the Hammers’ mood was not the best either. As such, much of the opening period at the London Stadium felt flat as both teams…
Leicester City have been promoted back to the Premier League after QPR trashed second placed Leeds United 4-0 on Friday. The defeat at Loftus Road means Daniel Farke’s side stay four points behind Championship leaders Leicester with only one game left. The Foxes – who won the Premier League against the odds in 2015/16 season – had been relegated under Dean Smith on the final day of the 2022/23 season. They remain on track to amass 100 points on their way back to the top flight. They can now win the Championship title on Monday with victory at Preston if third-placed…
Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez has accepted to stay at the club next season. The decision was made after discussing with president Joan Laporta and director Deco on Wednesday. Xavi’s future at Barca has been a major talking point over the last few months, and especially so in recent days. In January, he announced his intention to stand down at the end of the season, but he’s now set to stay on for the 2024-25 campaign. Barcelona president insisted for months to keep Xavi changing his mind and the agreement is now sealed. In a meeting that took place between Xavi, Deco, Rafa…
Inter Milan have won their 20th Italian Serie A title after beating arch-rivals AC Milan 2-1 in a historic Derby della Madonnina on Tuesday night at the San Siro stadium. Francesco Acerbi opened the scoring in the 18th minute when he was left all alone in the penalty area to nod home a Federico Dimarco corner which had been flicked on by Benjamin Pavard. French forward Thuram then doubled the lead five minutes into the second half when he cut inside from the left and buried a low shot past compatriot Mike Maignan. England’s Fikayo Tomori headed in from close range to…
In the Championship, Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo was on target for Southampton in their 2-1 defeat against Cardiff City on Saturday. Aribo gave the Saints the lead with his 4th goal of the season in the 12th minute, but Cardiff fought back after the break with Famara Diedhiou equalising in the 65th minute, and Cian Ashford netted the winner in stoppage time. Wilfred Ndidi netted also scored for Leicester City in their 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Ndidi gave the Foxes the lead in the 22nd minute. The-26-year also has registered…