Tag: National Team
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It’s high time to leave Ronaldo alone – Portugal coach, Santos
Portugal coach Fernando Santos admits Cristiano Ronaldo was unhappy being dropped for victory over Switzerland. Ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco on Saturday, Santos offered more details of his chat with
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A national team is the next step – Guardiola reveals
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that his next plan is coaching a national team. However, taking the Spain job is no certainty for the Catalan. He said, “A national team is the next step.
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Finidi gives home-based players hope to play for Nigeria
Super Eagles new first assistant coach, Finidi George, has revealed that the new technical crew, led by Jose Peseiro, will give more home-based players the opportunity to challenge for shirts in the senior national team. He described Nigeria’s forthcoming international friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador as good introductory games for Peseiro.
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Ghana sacks all national team coaches
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has axed all of its national team coaches. The decision, which takes immediate effect, affects both male and female national teams, the GFA said in a statement. “The GFA extends its appreciation to all coaches and members of the respective national teams for their contributions to our teams and Ghana…
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Ighalo confirms retirement, says I'm leaving for younger players to grow
Super Eagles Striker, Odion Ighalo on Friday confirmed his retirement from the national team, after leading the country to a third place finish at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Ighalo, who was the highest goal score of the competition, said on his twitter handle that he took the decision after extensive…
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Like Mikel, Ighalo announces retirement from national team
Nigerian forward, Odion Ighalo, has announced his retirement following the Super Eagle’s third placed victory over Tunisia on night at Egypt 2019. Odion, who is the highest goal scorer in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, informed coach Gernot Rohr of his decision before leaving to join his club in China immediately after the game.…
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BREAKING: Mikel announces retirement from national team
Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has retired from the national team. He retired following the third-placed finish of the Super Eagles at Egypt 2019 AFCON. Mikel took to his verified Instagram page to make the announcement. Spotting his photo in the national colours, the former Chelsea ace wrote: “Egypt is a country where I’ve started…