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Chelsea appoints Enzo Maresca as new head coach

Chelsea appoints Enzo Maresca as new head coach

Italian manager Enzo Maresca has been named the new head coach of Chelsea, the Premier League club announced on Monday. The 44-year-old, who led Leicester City to victory in the Championship in the 2023–34 season and helped them secure an immediate return to the English top-flight, has signed a five-year contract with Chelsea with an option for a further year. Maresca will replace Mauricio Pochettino following...

Leicester coach Maresca reflects on ‘amazing’ Championship season

Leicester coach Maresca reflects on ‘amazing’ Championship season

Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca has described the Foxes' season as "amazing" after leading them to the Championship title. The East Midlands outfit defeated Preston North End 3-0 at Deepdale on Monday night to win a record eighth Championship title. It also secures their place automatically in the Premier League next season which was confirmed after Leeds United's 4-0 loss at Queen's Park Rangers last Friday....

Ndidi, Iheanacho & two African stars help Leicester City gain Premier League promotion

Ndidi, Iheanacho & two African stars help Leicester City gain Premier League promotion

Nigerian duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, alongside Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu and Zambian forward Patson Daka, have all helped Leicester City make an instant return to the Premier League. The quartet of African internationals have all been instrumental in helping the Foxes secure automatic promotion to the top flight for the 2024–25 season. Ndidi has four goals and five assists in 30 league matches this...

Iheanacho: How Nigerian forward made super sub impact in Leicester City’s FA Cup progress

Kelechi Iheanacho turned out to be a catalyst off the bench as he provided the assist that secured Leicester City's place in the FA Cup quarter-finals following their 1-0 extra time win at Bournemouth on Tuesday night. The Foxes overcame fellow Championship side Birmingham City in the fourth round with a 3-0 win but had it tough against the Cherries in the fifth round. Despite a...