Sports News Today Headlines Wednesday 22nd May 2024

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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles must win next two games — Finidi

Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George says it is important for the team to beat South Africa and Benin Republic in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in June. Finidi’s side are winless in Group C with two draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The West Africans will face the Bafana Bafana and Squirrels in
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles must win next two games — Finidi

EPL: Wolves manager reacts to Pochettino’s departure

Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has shared his thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino’s unexpected departure from Chelsea, expressing confidence in the Blues’ resurgence next season. Pochettino, who took the helm at Chelsea for the 2023-24 season, left the club on Tuesday after leading them to a respectable sixth-place finish. Reports indicate that the split was amicable, with
EPL: Wolves manager reacts to Pochettino’s departure

EPL: Arteta creating monster at Arsenal – Fabregas

Former Arsenal captain, Cesc Fabregas, has said Mikel Arteta is “creating a monster” at the club. Fabregas has also backed the Gunners to continue challenging Manchester City for the Premier League title next season. Arteta’s men lost the title by two points this season, as City clinched it for a fourth consecutive year. But Fabregas
EPL: Arteta creating monster at Arsenal – Fabregas

Continental competitions: CAF gives Nigeria, others deadline to submit representatives

Ahead of the preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup, the African soccer governing body, CAF, has issued a deadline to member association, including Nigeria, to submit the list of their representatives. Africa’s soccer governing body had initially informed member associations that the preliminary round will commence in August 2024. According
Continental competitions: CAF gives Nigeria, others deadline to submit representatives

Dessers can be hero for Light Blues in Scottish Cup final – Rangers legend, Numan

Rangers legend, Arthur Numan believes Cyriel Dessers can be the hero for the Light Blues in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic. The Nigeria international has come under intense criticism from Rangers fans and pundits this season despite his impressive goal return. Dessers has netted 22 times across all competitions for Philippe Clement’s team. Numan
Dessers can be hero for Light Blues in Scottish Cup final – Rangers legend, Numan

EPL: Player new Liverpool manager Arne Slot wants to sign revealed

Arne Slot, who was appointed Liverpool’s new manager on Monday, is reportedly eager to bring Orkun Kokcu to Anfield for the 2024-25 season. Kokcu made a name for himself under Slot’s guidance at Feyenoord before moving to Benfica in a £26 million deal in 2023. This season, he played a key role in helping Benfica
EPL: Player new Liverpool manager Arne Slot wants to sign revealed

President Federation Cup: Rangers GM urges Kwara United to go for victory against Warri Wolves

Rangers have encouraged Kwara United to go all out for victory in the President Federation Cup Round 32 match with Warri Wolves. The chairman of the Flying Antelopes, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, made the plea during his visit to the Harmony Boys training on Tuesday in Enugu. The young administrator in his address urged the players
President Federation Cup: Rangers GM urges Kwara United to go for victory against Warri Wolves

Serbia: Olayinka completes double with Red Star Belgrade

Super Eagles forward, Peter Olayinka capped a memorable first season with Red Star Belgrade, who defeated Vojvodina 2-1 to win the Serbian Cup. Olayinka has now won the double with Red Star Belgrade having already claimed the Serbian League title with the club. The 28-year-old scored 10 goals across all competitions for the Red and
Serbia: Olayinka completes double with Red Star Belgrade

Euro 2024: Carragher predicts teams to play final, win tournament

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has predicted that France and Germany will face off in the final of this year’s Euro 2024, with France emerging victorious. In a recent interview with The Telegraph, Carragher also expressed his skepticism about England’s chances against France. “I don’t see how England beat France,” Carragher said. “We are talking about
Euro 2024: Carragher predicts teams to play final, win tournament

Okonkwo open to representing Nigeria, England

Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo says he is open to representing either Nigeria or England at the international level. Okonkwo, 22, was born in England to Nigerian parents. The shot stopper has played for England at youth level but is still eligible to play for Nigeria through his ancestry. There have been persistent rumours he could be
Okonkwo open to representing Nigeria, England

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