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Ighalo makes demand ahead of World Cup qualifiers

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4 years ago

March 4, 2022

Ighalo makes demand ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Odion Ighalo, a former Manchester United striker, has urged Nigeria’s Super Eagles to concentrate on themselves ahead of their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ghana’s Black Stars.

Ighalo, who did not play in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, said he is committed to assist Nigeria qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar later this year.

Ighalo makes demand ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Interim technical adviser Augustine Eguavoen included the former Watford player in the 32-man preliminary roster for the qualifiers against Ghana on Friday.

The first leg of the match will take place on March 25 at the Cape Coast Stadium, with the return match four days later at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

It’s always an honor to represent Nigeria, and my goal now is to help our country secure a ticket against a formidable Ghanaian squad,” Ighalo told BBC Sport Africa.

“It was a huge disappointment not to be selected for the AFCON, but that is in the past because this is a new opportunity for me.”

“We have two major games coming up against a very good and ambitious team, but we have to concentrate on ourselves.” For many of us, competing in the last World Cup was a dream come true, and we now have two games to prove that we are worthy of competing on that platform again.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 years ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 years ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”