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  • Euro 2024: England beat Netherlands 2-1, qualify for final

    Euro 2024: England beat Netherlands 2-1, qualify for final

    The Three Lions of England have reached the Euro 2024 final after Ollie Watkins’ superb last-minute strike secured a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands.

    In a lively start in Dortmund, Xavi Simons capitalized on Declan Rice’s error to score a stunning goal inside the first seven minutes.

    England responded swiftly, with Harry Kane being fouled by Denzel Dumfries in the penalty area. Kane, playing for Bayern Munich, converted the controversial penalty after a lengthy VAR review, despite intense debate in the ITV studio, where Gary Neville labeled the decision “a disgrace.” Phil Foden’s sublime skill almost gave Gareth Southgate’s side the lead.

    As extra time loomed, substitute Watkins, who came on for Kane, fired a shot home from a narrow angle, securing England’s place in Sunday’s final.

    This result marks England’s second consecutive appearance in a Euro final, where they will face Spain in Munich.

  • Euro 2024: Deschamps speaks on Mbappe’s availability for Netherlands game

    Euro 2024: Deschamps speaks on Mbappe’s availability for Netherlands game

    The head coach of France national team, Didier Deschamps has hinted that Kylian Mbappe could play in their second Euro 2024 fixture against the Netherlands.

    Mbappe cropped a nose injury in their slim win over Austria few days ago and that put question mark on his availability for France in subsequent game for the Les Blues at the Euro 2024.

    .However, the Real Madrid-bound striker returned to training on Tuesday and could now be involved on Friday.

    “I can confirm that Kylian Mbappe is feeling better and all is evolving well to see him available for tomorrow,” Deschamps said.

    “It’s moving in the right direction.”

    Mbappe is expected to have a custom mask made for him ahead of the match.

    France will slug it out with Neherlands on Tuesday as both teams seek qualification for the knock out phase of the competition.

  • Euro 2024: Gakpo, Weghorst score as Netherlands beat Poland 2-1 in group D opener

    Euro 2024: Gakpo, Weghorst score as Netherlands beat Poland 2-1 in group D opener

    Dutch forward, Wout Weghorst clinched the winner two minutes after coming on as  the Netherlands began their Euro 2024 campaign on a winning note  with victory against Poland at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion.

    Poland were without their all-time top scorer Robert Lewandowski  due to  thigh injury but his replacement, Adam Buksa headed home the opener.

    The Netherlands had been the dominant side but missed a number of chances before Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo equalised when his deflected shot flew past Wojciech Szczesny.

    The Netherlands continued to create chances and Gakpo again had an opportunity to double the lead but missed.

    Ronald Koeman’s side continued to dominate after the break and Szczesny denied Denzel Dumfries, before exciting youngster Xavi Simons drove an effort wide after being set up by Gakpo.

    However,  Burnley striker Weghorst who came on 9 minutes from regulation time snatched the winner for the Dutch.

    It is a big win for the Netherlands with France up next for them in Group D on Friday, while Poland face Austria on the same day.

    However, before the kick off  a drama ensued, a man was shot by police close to where fans had been gathering in the city, but the game went ahead and delivered an entertaining encounter.

     

     

  • Netherlands, EU set to empower, create jobs for Nigerian youths

    Netherlands, EU set to empower, create jobs for Nigerian youths

    The Netherlands in collaboration with the European Union (EU) have expressed their desire to support Nigeria “to create jobs for its teeming youthful population as a means to eradicating poverty, unemployment and irregular migration.”

    This was made known by Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betty Edu, during a meeting at The Hague, Netherlands over the weekend.

    According to her, the two parties will ensure that more youths are trained in skilled jobs and empowerment.

    A statement on Sunday said Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betty Edu, secured these commitments during a meeting at The Hague, Netherlands.

    According to the statement, the meeting had in attendance the European Union Commission’s Director General for International Development, Erica Gerrestsen; the Minister for Justice and the Minister of Security of  Netherlands; Netherlands Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paul Huijts; Netherlands Special Envoy for Migration, Peter Schuurman; and Head of Section, Sahel, West Africa and Great Lakes, Tijmen Rooseboom, among others.

    On the Nigerian government delegation was the Ambassador of Nigeria to the Netherlands, Dr Eniola Ajayi; the Federal High Commissioner on Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Tijani Ahmed; the representative of the Minister of Interior; among others.

  • Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Ireland, Portugal win, Netherlands, Slovakia near qualification

    Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Ireland, Portugal win, Netherlands, Slovakia near qualification

    Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic late penalty for the Netherlands three minutes into added-time to snatch a crucial 1-0 victory over Greece in Athens.

    Denzel Dumfries was fouled in the box to give Van Dijk the chance to win the game and Greece coach Gus Poyet later received a red card for his protestations from the sidelines.

    It was the second spot kick in the game for the Dutch after striker Wout Weghorst had his penalty saved by goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos.

    Elsewhere, France have already qualified from Group B but Netherlands moved into second place with the win on 12 points from six games and with matches to come against lowly Ireland and Gibraltar are sure of securing automatic qualification.

    Greece have the same number of points but have played a game more and meet France in their final qualifier next month.

    Ireland cruised to a 4-0 win over Gibraltar with goals from teenager Evan Ferguson, Michael Johnston, Matt Doherty and Callum Robinson but they were already unable to qualify.

    Meanwhile already qualified Portugal secured another win as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the 5-0 pounding of Bosnia & Herzegovina 5-0 in Zenica.

    Ronaldo converted a penalty before scoring his second whileBruno Fernandes, Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix also got on the scoresheet.

    Slovakia took a giant step towards qualifying for a third successive Euros as they beat Luxembourg 1-0 with a David Duris goal 13 minutes from time in Group J.

    That win opened up a five-point gap between second-placed Slovakia and Luxembourg in third with two rounds to play.

    Gylfi Sigurdsson scored twice as fourth-placed Iceland defeated Liechtenstein 4-0 in the other match in the group.

    Belgium and Austra have also secured qualifications for the glamorous football  tournament in Europe.

  • Qatar 2022: Senegal, Netherlands book second round qualification ticket

    Qatar 2022: Senegal, Netherlands book second round qualification ticket

    Netherlands and Senegal have booked their passage into the second round of the FIFA 2022 World Cup after beating Qatar and Ecuador respectively.

    Netherlands had four points prior to the game and only needed a point to book its passage into the second round of the competition.

    The Orange boys defeated Qatar 2-0 to cement their place at the top of the group A table.

    Cody Gakpo fired home Netherlands first goal in the 26th minute before Frenkie de jong made it two in the 49th minute to secure all three points for the Dutch.

    Meanwhile, West African Side Senegal defeated Ecuador by 2-1 with goals from Ismaila Sarr  from the penalty spot and a wonderful volley from  Koulibaly.

    The Teranga Lions led at halftime but Ecuador rallied back into the game with an equalizer from Moses Caicedo in the 67th minute.

    Senegal was on the brink of being eliminated before Gueye stepped up to the free-kick he won and swung a wonderful delivery into the box. It bounced off Torres’ shoulder and straight to Koulibaly who then fired a volley  past Galindez to put scores at 2-1  for Senegal.

    Senegal and Netherlands become the first teams to book their place in the second round of the competition and now await their opponent as the Mundial progresses.

  • Qatar 2022: Gakpo, Klassen score dying minute goals as Netherlands beat Senegal 2-0

    Qatar 2022: Gakpo, Klassen score dying minute goals as Netherlands beat Senegal 2-0

    After what seem like a goalless affair in the second group A clash between African champions Senegal and Netherlands, the Oranje boys broke the deadlock in the dying minute of the game.

    Senegal had nine players from their Africa Cup of Nations winning squad in their starting line-up.

    The Teranga Lions  turned to Diatta to replace injured talisman Mane on the left side of their attack with Boulaye Dia given the striking role.

    Frenkie de Jong of Netherlands came the closest  in the first half but the Dutch midfielder couldn’t capitalize on a golden opportunity provided to him by Coady Gapko.

    Earlier, the Netherlands named uncapped goalkeeper Andries Noppert in their starting line-up against Senegal who missed the services of their point man Sadio Mane.

    However, deadlock was broken in the 84th minute  after a brilliantly timed run sees  Cody Gakpo get in behind the Senegal defense to connect with a De Jong cross and steer a glancing header past the onrushing Edouard Mendy from the edge of the six-yard box.

    Just as Senegal pushed up front to get their second, the Dutch open them up on counter. Memphis Depay has the initial shot from the with his left foot from outside the box. Eduoard Mendy parries it away but is unable to clear it far off from Davy Klaassen’s reach, who taps the ball inside an open goal.

    Senegal could also be without the services of star player, Cheikou Kouayate after he laid flat on his back in what seems like either a hamstring or knee injury after vying for a high ball.

    The 32-year-old is stretchered off the pitch and replaced  Papa Gueye.

     

  • Qatar 2022: I feel sorry for Sadio Mane – Virgil Van Dijk

    Qatar 2022: I feel sorry for Sadio Mane – Virgil Van Dijk

    Netherlands and Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk has forwarded a message to former teamate Sadio Mane following his injury that ruled him out of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

    Dijk opined that the world will miss Mane at the World Cup, saying he’s one of the finest defender in the world.

    VVD said that Mane is one of the best players in the world, and the World Cup will miss a player of his quality.

    He added that  he so  feels terrible for Mane, adding that he is disappointed he cannot play against his friend at the World Cup.

    Netherlands will face Senegal in a Group A tie on Monday and Mane will not feature due to an injury.

    “I feel terrible for him [Sadio Mane] to miss the World Cup. The tournament deserves the best players in the world, and he’s definitely one of them,” Van Dijk told ESPN.

    “He’s also a very good friend of mine, so I’m really disappointed that I cannot play against him.”

    He added, “Senegal have enough players who can replace him, but they’re not like him. Mane is in a different category.”

    Netherlands are drawn in group A alongside Senegal, Ecuador and host Qatar.

  • Europa League: Arsenal progress to knockout stage

    Europa League: Arsenal progress to knockout stage

    English Premier League side Arsenal have qualified for the knockout stage of the Europa League after defeating PSV of The Netherlands 1-0 on Thursday in a rescheduled game.

    Arsenal’s only goal of the encounter came in the 71st minute of the game courtesy of Granit Xhaka.

    Arsenal secured 12 points from four wins in the Europa League so far this season.

    Arsenal are now guaranteed to finish in the top two of Group A.

    The Gunners are five points clear of second-place PSV ahead of the return fixture in Eindhoven in a week’s time.

    A draw in that match will be enough for Arsenal to clinch top spot in the group and go straight into the competition’s last 16.

    Teams that finish second in their group will face a playoff against a side that drops out of the Champions League.

  • BREAKING: Nigeria to ban flights from UAE, The Netherlands

    BREAKING: Nigeria to ban flights from UAE, The Netherlands

    The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has threatened to ban flights from the UAE and The Netherlands as a reciprocal action.

    The taskforce said the Ministry of Aviation and its relevant agencies have been mandated to take the necessary reciprocal measures as may be permissible under the laws and other international obligations expected to be discharged against Emirates airlines operating from the UAE and other airlines from Yhe Netherlands.

    Mr Boss Mustapha, the Chairman of PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, disclosed this at the routine briefing of the committee in Abuja on Monday.

    Mustapha said: “For over a month, Nigeria has been engaged with the authorities of the UAE and The Netherlands over pre-departure testing requirements passengers should meet before travelling from Nigeria.

    According to him, the PTF has mandated the Ministry of Aviation and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, to take necessary reciprocal measures as may be permissible under the laws and other international obligations which we are expected to discharge.

    In February 2021, the Nigeria government did ban Emirates temporarily because the airline violated guidelines issued by the COVID-19 PTF.

    The airline accepted passengers for boarding that had rapid antigen COVID test certificates issued by laboratories not on the list of ones approved by the authorities.

    UAE and The Netherlands face the ban on flying passengers out of Nigeria again because the airline had been using rapid COVID-19 tests on customers before they were allowed to board flights to Dubai.

    The new rapid testing requirement is believed to have been added to address concerns that some passengers were presenting fraudulent PCR certificates to get around existing pre-flight testing rules.

    Passengers travelling from Lagos and Abuja to Dubai are already required to take a COVID-19 test within 72-hours of departure and a second on arrival in Dubai.

    Only laboratories approved by the Dubai authorities should be used because of fears that some testing centres weren’t providing accurate results.

    NAN recalls that the NCAA had explained in a statement that it had asked Emirates not to press ahead with its pre-flight rapid testing requirement until the test provider had been approved by the government.

    The NCAA claims Emirates had “failed to heed” its request.