Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted there is uncertainty over Hugo Ekitike’s availability for Thursday’s Premier League clash against Arsenal, Afrosport reports. The French forward has yet to return to training after sustaining a muscle problem that ruled him out of Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Fulham. Slot previously described the issue as minor, but the quick turnaround between fixtures has limited Ekitike’s recovery time. Ekitike...
Coco Gauff triumphed over Maria Sakkari as the United States advanced to the semi-finals of the United after defeating Greece 2-1 in Perth on Wednesday and later secured victory in the doubles match. Afrosport reports. Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion defeated Sakkari 6-3 6-2 in one hour and 26 minutes, putting the U.S. ahead. The 21-year-old had previously lost in three sets to world number...
Brazil forward Neymar has extended his contract with Santos until the end of 2026, Afrosport reports. The 33-year-old, focused on regaining fitness, is hoping to make a comeback to the Brazil national team ahead of this summer's World Cup in North America. Neymar rejoined his childhood club in January 2025 but last played for Brazil in 2023, having picked up a serious knee injury in a...
Former Ajax and Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been announced as the new technical director of Dutch Eredivisie side FC Twente, Afrosport reports. Ten Hag had been unemployed since his dismissal just four matches into his role as Bayer Leverkusen manager in September. Although he was the top choice to replace John Heitinga at Ajax, Ten Hag opted not to accept the position. At...
Former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has spoken publicly since he departed from Stamford Bridge on New Year's Day, Afrosport reports. During his tenure at Chelsea, Maresca secured the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup, but conflicts with the club’s management ultimately led to his exit. Chelsea’s BlueCo ownership acted swiftly to name Liam Rosenior from Strasbourg, the French club also under the...
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