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Ex-Arsenal player Merson calls betting bans on Toney and Tonali a ‘disgrace’

Richarlison: Tottenham forward reveals how he overcame mental health challenge

Tottenham forward Richarlison stated that seeking psychological help has saved his life after battling with mental health issues. The Brazilian forward said he was going to seek psychological help back in September while on international duty with the Brazil national team having faced a lot of challenges off the pitch which affected him mentally. At that time, Richarlison struggled for form with Spurs, netting only four...

Ex-Arsenal player Merson calls betting bans on Toney and Tonali a ‘disgrace’

Ex-Arsenal player Merson calls betting bans on Toney and Tonali a ‘disgrace’

Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has disagreed with the bans handed to Brentford forward Ivan Toney and Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, calling it a “disgrace”. Toney received an eight-month ban for breaching FA betting rules. He has served the ban completely and returned to action on the pitch while Tonali is currently serving a 10-month for betting on matches while he was playing for AC...

2023 African Games: Falconets bag comfortable win over Morocco

2023 African Games: Danjuma confident Falconets can retain gold medal

Falconets head coach Christopher Musa Danjuma is confident his team can claim the women's football gold medal at the 2023 Africa Games after progressing to the final. The Nigerian ladies defeated Uganda 2-0 and will now face competition hosts Ghana on Thursday. The Falconets and Black Princesses faced each other in last year's WAFU B U-20 Championship final which the Ghanaians triumphed on penalties, and Danjuma...

Finidi George appointed as Super Eagles interim coach

Finidi George appointed as Super Eagles interim coach

Finidi George has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Super Eagles. The Nigeria senior men's national team has been without a coach since Jose Peseiro departed after the expiration of his contract at the end of February. Finidi, who currently manages Nigerian Premier Football League Enyimba, will take charge of the Super Eagles' friendlies against Ghana and Mali in Marrakech, and will remain...