Scottish Premiership

Ex-Southampton boss Russell Martin named Rangers new head coach

Ex-Southampton boss Russell Martin named Rangers new head coach

Scottish Premiership heavyweights Rangers have announced former Southampton boss Russell Martin as their permanent head coach on a three-year deal, Afrosport reports. The 39-year-old was previously in charge of the Saints, leading them to Premier League promotion from the Championship for the 2024-25 season but was dismissed last December as the south coast oufit sat bottom of the table, a position they never left and ultimately...

Unity Cup 2025: Chelle gives reason for Super Eagles’ drop in form in win over Ghana

Ex-Super Eagles forward Utaka calls for more trust in Dessers

Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka has called for more trust in Cyriel Dessers to be given opportunities with the national team after impressing at the Unity Cup 2025 tournament in London, Afrosport reports. The 30-year-old scored the first goal in the 2-1 win over rivals Ghana in the semi-finals, with Nigeria ultimately going on to win the tournament for the third time in a row...

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Dessers proud of netting landmark 50th Rangers after mixed season

Cyriel Dessers was thrilled to score a landmark 50th competitive goal for Rangers after netting a brace in Wednesday's 3-1 Scottish Premiership win over Dundee United at the Ibrox, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles forward's two goals took him to 28 goals for the season, 17 of them in the Premiership. Despite those numbers, Dessers has come under intense criticism from fans this term due to...

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Dessers scores 50th Rangers goal in Scottish Premiership win over Dundee United

Cyriel Dessers scored two goals as Rangers came from behind to defeat Dundee United 3-1 in the championship playoff round of the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. The Gers were behind after 20 minutes as 19-year-old Samuel Cleall-Harding scored for the visitors. The home team however did not take too long to respond as Dessers equalised with a powerful header off a Jefte cross...