Former West Ham United manager Graham Potter has been named Sweden’s new head coach, Afrosport reports. The 50-year-old has signed a short-term deal and says he’s eager to help Sweden rediscover their best form, with a mission to revive their fading hopes of reaching next summer’s World Cup in North America. "I am very humbled by the assignment but also incredibly inspired," said Potter after his...
Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has included Alexander Isak in his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Kosovo, Afrosport reports. The 25-year-old of Eritrean heritage has not been involved in any action since he expressed his desire to make a move away from Newcastle United before their pre-season. Isak has since trained away from the first team and was not...
Alexander Isak became Sweden's all-time top scorer in the Premier League after netting a brace in Newcastle United's 4-3 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Callum Hudson-Odoi put Forest in front in the sixth minute at St. James' Park but the lead only lasted 21 minutes as Lewis Miley and Jacob Murphy gave Magpies the advantage. It was further extended when Isak scored from...
Alexander Isak scored a brace as Newcastle United recorded a 3-1 win over Premier League bottom club Southampton at St. Mary's on Saturday afternoon, Afrosport reports. After falling behind to Jan Bednarek's 10th minute goal, the Magpies responded through Isak, first from the penalty spot in the 26th minute before he was assisted by Jacob Murphy for the second four minutes later. It took the 25-year-old...
Germany were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Hungary, while Viktor Gyokeres scored four goals to lead Sweden to a 6-0 win against Azerbaijan in the final round of matches in the UEFA Nations League group stage on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. The Germans had most of the possession in the first half at the Puskas Arena Park but barely created any chances as both sides...
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