GLOBAL SPORT UPDATE

Farioli leaves Ajax after one season following title collapse

Farioli leaves Ajax after one season following title collapse

Francesco Farioli has left his head coach role at Ajax following the team’s failure to win the Dutch league title, Afrosport reports. Ajax sat atop the Eredivisie standings, holding a nine-point lead ahead of second-placed PSV Eindhoven with seven games remaining in the season. They, however, collapsed, finishing second and a point behind PSV following two losses, two draws and one win in their last five...

Arteta confident Arsenal will secure Champions League football next season

Arteta pleased with Arsenal securing Champions League football for next season

Mikel Arteta is pleased Arsenal have met the target of securing Champions League football for next season after their 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The win not only guarantees them a third consecutive season among Europe's elite clubs but also a second-place finish in the Premier League, with five points separating them and the Magpies. Arteta was also pleased that his team...

Glasner not focused on Europa League qualification after Crystal Palace FA Cup win

Glasner not focused on Europa League qualification after Crystal Palace FA Cup win

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he is not yet focused on his side’s participation in next season’s Europa League after their historic FA Cup triumph at the weekend, Afrosport reports. The Eagles defeated Manchester City 1-0 courtesy of a sublime Eberechi Eze goal to win the first title as a top-flight team. The cup win guarantees them a place in the league phase of next...

Osimhen scores as Galatasaray win 25th Turkish Super Lig title

Osimhen on target as Galatasaray crowned Turkish champions for 25th time

Victor Osimhen was among the goals as Galatasaray beat Kayserispor 3-0 on Sunday to clinch a record-extending 25th Turkish Super Lig title, Afrosport reports. Osimhen broke the deadlock in the 26th minute, heading Galatasaray into the lead at RAMS Park following a set piece from Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara. The 26-year-old Nigerian registered his 25th goal in 29 league games this season and 36th in all...