Mikel Merina scored in extra-time as Spain reached the semi-finals of the Euro 2024 after beating hosts Germany 2-1 in their quarter-final clash on Friday. Dani Olmo put La Roja ahead in the 51st minute at the Stuttgart Arena after receiving a pass from 16-year-old Lamine Yamal. Bayern Leverkusen midfielder, Florian Wirtz then forced extra time with a composed finish in the 89th minute, courtesy of...
Former Nigeria international Seyi Olofinjana has been handed a talent management role at Chelsea that will see him cover the African continent. According to The Athletic, the 44-year-old will oversee recruitment recommendations across Africa and will work closely with a newly-appointed scout that will be responsible for fetching talent from the world's youngest continent. Olofinjana will tap into Chelsea's rich connection with Africa and use that...
The draws for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers were held on Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa, as all 48 teams got to know their opponents. Nigeria’s Super Eagles, finalists at the 2023 AFCON, have been drawn in Group D with the Mediterranean Knights Libya as well as Rwanda and Benin, two teams that are also in their group in the African qualifiers for...
Liga Portugal side, Rio Ave, have completed the signing of Nigeria International Goodluck Igbokwe after the expiration of his contract at Belgian side, Jong KAA Gent. Igbokwe has signed a two-year deal that will keep him at Estadio dos Arcos until 2026. The 22-year-old was part of Nigeria's last Under -23 team under coach Salisu Yusuf. He spent the last four years at Gent, where he...
Erik Ten Hag has signed a contract extension with Manchester United until 2026. The Dutchman was appointed from Ajax Amsterdam in 2022, with his original deal expiring in 2025. The 54-year-old has now extended his contract by an additional year and is looking forward to continue working on his project of rebuilding the club, having won the EFL Cup in his first season and the FA...
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