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NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Super Eagles’ head coach
  • Nigeria
  • January 8, 2025
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NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Super Eagles’ head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles. The decision was made during the NFF Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, 7th January 2025. Following the recommendation of the sub-committee, Chelle, the former coach of Mali’s senior

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Barca defeats Bilbao, books final spot in Spanish Super Cup

Barca defeats Bilbao, books final spot in Spanish Super Cup

Gavi & Lamine Yamal fire Barcelona into Supercopa de Espana final, as the Catalans won 2-0 against Athletic Bilbao. Hansi Flick’s side took a comfortable win over the Athletic Club at King Abdullah Sports City in Riyadh, though Bilbao saw two late goals ruled out for offside. The Catalans took the lead in the 17th

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Real Madrid allege racism as reason for Vinicius’ red card

Real Madrid allege racism as reason for Vinicius’ red card

Real Madrid have claimed that Vinicius Junior was provoked by racial abuse, leading to his reaction against Valencia. Vinicius was sent off for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the face. The Brazilian was then handed a two-game ban by the Competition Committee for his red card. Los Blancos have appealed his suspension, citing discrimination

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Vinicius handed two-match suspension for Valencia clash

Vinicius handed two-match suspension for Valencia clash

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been given a two-match ban following his red card for violent conduct against Valencia last week. Vinicius received his marching order for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the face. Madrid were trailing 1-0 when the incident happened, but ultimately recovered and won 2-1 at the Mestalla stadium. The

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Deschamps to step down as France’s head coach after 2026 World Cup

Deschamps to step down as France’s head coach after 2026 World Cup

France’s head coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed that he will leave his job as manager of the French national team after the 2026 World Cup. The World Cup winning manager has coached France for about 12 years, taking up the job in 2012. However, he disclosed that he would be leaving when is contract expires

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