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Europa League: Dessers, Sima on target as Rangers win five-goal thriller against Betis

Europa League: Dessers, Sima on target as Rangers win five-goal thriller against Betis

Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers and Senegalese youngster Abdallah Sima both starred in the Europa League on Thursday night as Rangers beat Real Betis 3-2 to top Group C. Dessers opened his European account for Rangers and also provided an assist, and Sima got the Scottish side’s opener as Rangers won their five-goal thriller away at the Benito Villamarín Stadium to progress to the round of...

Done Deal: Super Eagles defender Bassey completes move to Fulham

Done Deal: Super Eagles defender Bassey completes move to Fulham

Premier League side Fulham have completed the signing of Nigeria international Calvin Bassey from Ajax Amsterdam on a four-year deal with an option for a further year worth around €21 million, the club announced on Friday. The 23-year-old defender joins Marco Silva’s side after spending just one season in the Dutch Eredivisie following a £20 million move from Scottish side Rangers last summer. Bassey departs the...

Black managers are underrated – Liverpool legend Barnes

Black managers are underrated – Liverpool legend Barnes

Former Liverpool forward John Barnes says there is a lack of faith in black managers compared to white managers, citing the opportunities given to Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard. Lampard has had stints at Derby County, Chelsea and Everton while Gerrard has had spells at Rangers and Aston Villa, all in a short space of time. Black managers on the other hand have not had as...

Osimhen, Musa lead Super Eagles 23-man squad for AFCON qualifiers

Osimhen, Musa lead Super Eagles 23-man squad for AFCON qualifiers

Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has released his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau. The 62-year-old manager included a number of familiar faces, with the in-form Napoli forward Victor Osimhen leading a list of household names that include team captain Ahmed Musa, Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi, and Spanish-based center back Kenneth Omeruo.   List of invited players for #GuineaBissau...