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FA Cup: Daka, Semenyo, Arokodare light up third round action

FA Cup: Daka, Semenyo, Arokodare light up third round action

Patson Daka, Antoine Semenyo, and Tolu Arokodare were the leading African players to find the back of the net in FA Cup third-round action on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Zambia forward Daka scored the first goal in Leicester City's 2-0 win away at Cheltenham Town for just his second goal of the season. Meanwhile, Ghana's Semenyo made his debut for Manchester City following his £65 million move...

Ex-Chelsea player Omeruo backs young squad for further success

Ex-Chelsea player Omeruo backs young squad for further success

Former Chelsea player Kenneth Omeruo has backed the club's young squad for further success in future, Afrosport reports. The West London outfit has opted for signing young players usually under the age of 25 since the consortium led by American Todd Boehly purchased the club from Roman Abramovich in 2022. The Blues have since won the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup under Enzo...

Enzo Maresca makes first public statement since shock Chelsea exit

Enzo Maresca makes first public statement since shock Chelsea exit

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...

Liam Rosenior appointed new Chelsea head coach

Liam Rosenior appointed new Chelsea head coach

Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as head coach, replacing Enzo Maresca, who parted ways with the club last week, Afrosport reports. The Englishman has put pen to paper on a long-term contract that runs until 20232. The 41-year-old was previously in charge of parent club Strasbourg in the French Ligue 1, leading them to qualification for this season’s UEFA Conference League, their first European participation in...