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  • REVEALED: Liverpool players in agreement over Klopp successor

    REVEALED: Liverpool players in agreement over Klopp successor

    Liverpool’s players are keen to see Pep Lijnders succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager.

    The No2 will follow Klopp out of the club at the end of the season.

    But pundit Alan Brazil told talkSPORT: “I am told the players wouldn’t mind the number two, Pep taking over.”

    Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders added: “I heard that as well. At least Lijnders knows what’s going on there.

    “It’s difficult, who do you give the job to? That club is that big.”

    Lijnders has been with the Reds since 2014, though had a year away in charge of NEC Nijemegen.

    Tribalfootball

  • Nigerian players should consider playing in Saudi over Europe – Amunike

    Nigerian players should consider playing in Saudi over Europe – Amunike

    Nigeria assistant head coach Emmanuel Amunike has advised Nigerian players to consider the Saudi league over European clubs.

    The Saudi league has already become a thorn in Europe’s top divisions as clubs like Al Nassr, Al Hilal, and Al Ittihad managed to convince some of the world’s best players to leave for astronomical money last summer.

    And Amunike doesn’t agree with all the criticism and scrutiny towards the Saudi Pro League in Europe.

    Speaking about the growth of the Saudi league, former Barcelona attacker Amunike told Tribal Football: “Saudi football has changed a lot and I think the Saudi people deserve to be respected and they have the right to change the narrative of football over there.

    “I disagree with the idea that Saudi’s can come to Europe and buy European clubs, but they can’t invest in their country to change the narrative of their football.”

    Nobody has benefited more from Saudi’s money than Newcastle United who were brought by Saudi’s sovereign wealth fund the PIF in 2021. There is a point to be made that the Premier League sanctioned that takeover so they can’t complain about Saudi clubs coming in for their stars to help grow their own league.

    Amunike continues to emphasise his support for the Saudi league by admitting that he wouldn’t discourage players in Nigeria considering playing in Saudi over Europe.

    He said: “If a player comes to me to ask me about going there {Saudi Arabia} I would say to them ‘why not if it is the right project for you’”.

    There is every chance Saudi’s unlimited wealth will come knocking on Europe’s door again this January transfer window, but it is also possible that before long they will start looking to convince talents from around the world to join their ever growing league.

  • Colombia 2024: Danjuma picks 19 players for Tanzania [Full list]

    Colombia 2024: Danjuma picks 19 players for Tanzania [Full list]

    Christopher Danjuma, head Coach of Nigeria’s Under 20 football team, the Falconets has invited 19 players for  the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup second round, first leg qualifying match against Tanzanian.

    The match would be played on Nov. 12 at the Azam Sports Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 3 pm Tanzania time (1 pm Nigeria time)

    The 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter-finalists have been in camp in Abuja for more than two weeks.

    The Falconets will take on the Tanzanian girls on Nov. 19 for the return leg at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

    The winner on aggregate would progress to the third round of the race to Colombia in 2024.

    Nigeria qualified for the third round following the withdrawal of Mauritius from the qualifiers.

    After the Tanzania fixture, the Falconets will have one round to go before the qualification for the world cup in Colombia in September 2024.

    The Confederation of African Football (CAF) appointed Letticia Antonella Viana from e-Swatini as referee for the match and her compatriots Patricia Mkhaliph.

    Others are Siphiwayikhosi Nxumalo and Nothando Nkhumane as assistant referee 1, assistant referee 2 and fourth official, while Kenyan Margaret Omondi will serve as match commissioner.

    Rachel Nzigire from Democratic Republic of Congo will be the center referee for the second leg, with Ngarassoum Victorine as assistant referee 1.

    Rachel’s compatriots, Carine Puazi and Carine Ampur will be assistant referee 2 and fourth official, with Christine Ziga from Ghana as match commissioner.

    The full List:

    Goalkeepers: Anderline Mgbechi, Delta Queens, Shukura Bakare, Nasarawa Amazons and  Faith Omilana, Naija Ratels.

    Defenders: Oluchi Ohaegbulem, Nasarawa Amazons, Comfort Folorunsho, Edo Queens, Rihanat Kasali, Bayelsa Queens, Jumoke Alani, Edo Queens, Shukurat Oladipo, FC Robo Queens and  Semilore Oladeji,Naija Ratels.

    Midfielders: Adoo Yina, Nasarawa Amazons, Taiwo Afolabi, Delta Queens,  Shola Shobowale, Nasarawa Amazons,  Aminat Folorunsho, Rivers Angels and Chioma Olise, Edo Queens.

    Forwards: Opeyemi Ajakaye, FC Robo Queens, Judith Okah, Remo Queens, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Rivers Angels,  Chisom Chima,  Bayelsa Queens and Janet Akekoromowei, Asisat Academy.

  • Angry Osimhen shuns Napoli players at team hotel [Watch]

    Angry Osimhen shuns Napoli players at team hotel [Watch]

    V ictor Osimhen was filmed blanking Napoli teammates this morning as they eassembled ahead of their clash with Udinese.

    Osimhen’s agent Robert Calenda has threatened legal action against Napoli after a disparaging clip mocking the striker appeared on the club’s social media accounts.

    The striker was called out by skipper Giovanni di Lorenzo on Monday after his strop during their 0-0 draw with Bologna after he was substituted by coach Rudi Garcia.

    And as they assembled at the team hotel for tonight’s game, Osimhen was filmed making his entrance.

    Osimhen introduced himself and was welcomed by the team manager Giuseppe Santoro, with whom there was a handshake, and by some teammates. But some were ‘snubbed’ by the Nigerian, who immediately went inside the lobby and did not say hello specifically to Diego Demme, who had raised his hand asking for a high five.

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  • Man Utd players clashed after Brighton defeat

    Man Utd players clashed after Brighton defeat

    Manchester United teammates clashed in the home dressing room after Saturday’s defeat to Brighton.

    United were thumped 3-1 by the Seagulls to make it a third defeat in their opening five Premier League games this season.

    The Sun says captain Bruno Fernandes confronted fellow midfielder Scott McTominay in the aftermath.

    While centre-backsg Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof also turned on eachother as arguments raged inside the locker room.

    United manager Erik ten Hag moved to try and restore order as the players’ frustrations boiled over.

    Ten Hag’s players now face an opening Champions League clash against Bayern Munich later this week.

  • Four Arsenal players omitted from squad [See names]

    Four Arsenal players omitted from squad [See names]

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has chosen the players that he will be using for part of preseason.

    An official 27-man list has been named for Arsenal’s preseason tour in the United States.

    One of the games for the Gunners will be against the MLS All-Stars, who will be managed by Wayne Rooney.

    They will also play against fellow European sides Manchester United and Barcelona to round off their tour.

    Thomas Partey, Nicolas Pepe, Cedric, and Albert Sambi Lokongo are among Arsenal first teamers who are not going on tour.

    Many of them are being linked with moves away from the club, which could be completed in the coming weeks.

  • 7 players leaving Leicester City after relegation [See list]

    7 players leaving Leicester City after relegation [See list]

    Seven players will leave Leicester City when their contracts expire in June, officials from the club who were relegated from the English Premier League (EPL) have said.

    Youri Tielemans, Caglar Soyuncu, Daniel Amartey, Nampalys Mendy, Ryan Bertrand, Ayoze Perez, and Tete will leave the club.

    “The Football Club extends its thanks to all seven players for their contributions during their time with Leicester City and wishes them every success in the next stages of their respective careers,” Leicester City said in a statement.

    More players are likely to follow, with the situation of Super Eagles’ Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi sure to attract Nigerian interest.

    Dean Smith’s side failed to stay in the English top-flight this season and were relegated after finishing 18th.

    The club added that they are still in talks with team captain Jonny Evans to extend his contract.

  • Ten Hag willing to clearout 13 Man Utd senior players

    Ten Hag willing to clearout 13 Man Utd senior players

    Manchester United captain Harry Maguire could be one of 13 players to leave the club this summer.

    The England star is one of many who manager Erik Ten Hag will look to move on to refresh his squad.

    The Red Devils want to bring in a top class center forward, a younger striker, a central midfielder, and possibly a center-back.

    Per The Mail, Anthony Martial, Diogo Dalot, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Fred, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Anthony Elanga and Brandon Williams are the others being linked with United exits.

    While all these players are not likely to leave, many may be sold to make way for new players.

    Maguire is one who is near certain to leave, as the tall defender wants to play regular first team football.

  • Narrow escape as plane conveying Arsenal players burst into flames on runway

    Narrow escape as plane conveying Arsenal players burst into flames on runway

    It was a narrow escape as plane carrying the Arsenal women’s team back to London after a Champions League match, burst into flames as it was about to take off, forcing the players and staff to remain in Germany.

    Photos show flames shooting from an engine on the Boeing 737 on the runway at Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport in Germany.

    The 7.30pm Sunday, April 23 flight was due to take off just a few hours after Arsenal secured a 2-2 draw against VfL Wolfsburg in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.

    The plane made a loud bang just before it was about to take off on April 23, according to reports.

    Horrified pilots saw the blaze and quickly pulled the plane up on the tarmac to evacuate all the passengers.

    An airport spokesman told German newspaper BILD a bird strike on the engine had caused the fire.

    The airport official added that nobody was hurt during the incident.

    The team and Arsenal staff were put up in a nearby hotel. They were then flown back to London on Monday on another plane.

  • EPL to allow players to break fast mid-game during Ramadan

    EPL to allow players to break fast mid-game during Ramadan

    Refereeing bodies in England have told Premier League and English Football League match officials to pause play so that players can break their fast during the holy period of Ramadan.

    Match officials have been issued guidance so players can break their fast by taking on liquids, energy gels or supplements on the touchline during a pause in play.

    Ramadan begins on Wednesday and lasts a month.

    Referees have also been encouraged to identify players who are fasting prior to kick-off and agree an estimated time for the pause in play.

    Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante and Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez are among players who are expected to abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours.

    In 2021, a match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace was halted by referee Graham Scott after half an hour so Wesley Fofana and Cheikhou Kouyate could break their fast after sunset.