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The Confederation of African Football,CAF, has unveiled a new logo and trophy for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The new look for the tournament brings a fresh identity and emphasises its deep-rooted connections to African football and culture.

It comes with a new CHAN 2024 trophy that features a sleek, contemporary design, combining gold and silver elements, representing the prestige and growing stature of the tournament.

A significant detail is the 54 distinct lines encircling the trophy, symbolizing the 54 African nations united with a map of the continent at its core.

This element underscores the championship’s celebration of diversity and unity across the continent. Each line represents the foundation of African football, a pathway carved by our passion and skill, a tribute to our players and our dreams.

The new trophy stands as a powerful symbol of African football’s ongoing progress and our shared passion for the game.

The draw for the biennial competition will hold at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi on Wednesday (today).

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Fulham star Alex Iwobi is now the second Nigerian with the highest number of appearance in the English Premier League.

Iwobi achieved the feat in Marco Silva’s side 3-2 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium on Tuesday.

It was the 28-year-old’s 274th appearance in the English top-flight.

The versatile midfielder moved ahead of Nwankwo Kanu into second position.

Iwobi was previously tied on 273 with the two-time African Footballer of the Year.

Former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi top the chart with 293 appearances.

Iwobi started his career at Arsenal where he made 100 league appearances, before switching to Everton.

He featured in 123 league games for the Merseyside club.

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Soccer is always exciting, but some matches are just extra special. Big rivalries and clashes between top European teams get everyone talking.

January is packed with thrilling games that promise all the drama we love. If you’re ready to watch some great soccer and place a soccer bet or two, here are five must-watch matches this month.

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen (January 10, Bundesliga)
Get ready for a classic Bundesliga clash as Borussia Dortmund faces Bayer Leverkusen. These teams have a history of battling it out, and this game will be no different.

Current Form
Dortmund has had a rocky start to the season but is still one of the most exciting teams in Germany. They’re aiming for a spot in the top four. Leverkusen is having a strong season, though. They could give Dortmund a tough time with their fast counterattacks and high-pressing style.

Key Players
Dortmund will rely on their quick forwards to score goals. Leverkusen will try to control midfield and create chances from the wings.

This game will be full of energy, and it could be crucial in the race for European spots.

Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Bayern Munich (January 11, Bundesliga)
Bayern Munich is usually the team everyone has to beat, but Borussia Mönchengladbach is one of the few teams that can challenge them.

Current Form:
Bayern Munich is leading the Bundesliga, as always, with stars like Joshua Kimmich and Leroy Sané. But they’ve had a few tough moments this season, and M’Gladbach will try to take advantage of that. But M’Gladbach has managed to surprise Bayern before with their quick counter-attacks. They’ll try to frustrate Bayern’s possession-heavy style.

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Falconets forward Chiamaka Okwuchukwu has linked up with National Women’s Soccer League, NWSL outfit, San Diego Wave.

The youngster moved to the Waves from former Nigerian champions Rivers Angels.

The transfer fee was however not disclosed by both clubs.

Okwuchukwu signed a one-year contract through 2025.

The 19-year-old will be added to the Wave’s 2025 roster pending a medical and receipt of her International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P1 Visa.

“We are very pleased to welcome Chiamaka to the Wave family,” said San Diego Wave FC Sporting Director and General Manager Camille Ashton.

“Her signing is the latest example of our intention to add promising young players to the roster. With her skillset, we believe Chiamaka will complement our current attacking players very well and be a key contributor to the team.”

Okwuchukwu caught the eye at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

She played in all of Falconets four matches, scoring two goals and providing one assist.

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Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has praised the duo of Matthijs De Ligt and Harry Maguire for their impressive display against Arsenal in Sunday’s FA Cup.

Recall that the Red Devils battled hard to earn a spot in the FA Cup fourth round, beating Arsenal on penalties.

Speaking after the game, Shearer told BBC that the Red Devils backline and goalleeper Altay Bayindir had a wonderful performance.

“He holds his nerve, he doesn’t blink first,” Shearer said on BBC about United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.

“It was a three-way tie between him and (Matthijs) De Ligt and (Harry) Maguire who I thought were also superb but just because of his penalty save, I thought I would give it to him (the man of the match award).

“When you get given an opportunity, you have to take it and he took it today.”

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Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has been voted December 2024’s Barclays Manager of the Month.

The Premier League announced Espirito Santo as the winner in a statement on Friday.

Nuno wins the award for the second time in three months and for the sixth time overall in his Premier League career.

The Portuguese took Forest to second in the Premier League table for the first time since 1994, with five wins from six December matches, including three consecutive clean sheets to end the month.

Only nine managers in Premier League history have won the award more times than Nuno, who joins Sam Allardyce and Sir Bobby Robson on six wins.

Nuno has now claimed it with Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2018, June 2020 and October 2020, with Tottenham Hotspur in August 2021, and now Forest in October and December 2024.

Speaking after the receiving the award, he said:”I have to thank the players who go out there and give their all for this club. Ultimately, this is recognition for their performances.

“We also have to thank everyone at the club and the support add ambition they show, starting with our owner, Mr Marinakis, all the way through to every member of staff. And finally, we cannot thank our fans enough for their magnificent support.”

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Despite playing for Paris Saint-Germain Brazilian star Neymar has said that the Saudi League is superior to that of the French Ligue 1.

Neymar’s comment comes just one month after Cristiano Ronaldo also claimed that the Ligue 1 is not superior to the Saudi league.

“Saudi League is better than Ligue 1, of course. France only has Paris Saint-Germain. The rest are finished,” Ronaldo said at the Glove Soccer Award.

The Brazilian did not hold back and supported CR7’s statement, clarifying that the league they both play in on Asian ground is indeed more outstanding than the competition in France.

“The level of the Saudi Pro League is increasing and, from what I see, it’s better than Ligue 1,” Neymar told CNN.

“Ligue 1 has its positives. The league is very strong. I played in it, so I know this well. Today, the players in the Saudi Pro League are better.”

Neymar joined the Riyadh-based SPL outfit Al-Hilal after being told he was not part of Luis Enrique’s plans at PSG, which received an eye-watering €90m transfer fee given the Brazil international was still under contract with PSG until 2026.

During his time at PSG, Neymar featured in 173 matches, scored 118 goals and providing 77 assists.

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Super Falcons midfielder, Deborah Abiodun has completed a move to National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) outfit Washington Spirit.

Abiodun joined Washington Spirit from Pittsburgh Panthers.

The 21-year-old put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the option of one more season.

The Nigerian spent two seasons at Pitt where she scored 10 goals and registered three assists in 34 appearances.

Abiodun was named to the All-ACC teams in both seasons.

In 2023, Abiodun was named to the all-conference Freshman and Third teams while she earned Second Team All-ACC honors in 2024.

“I’m beyond thrilled to take this next step in my career by joining Washington Spirit,” she told the club’s official website.

“This isn’t just a dream; it’s a purpose I’ve poured my heart and soul into and I’m ready to give everything I have to the game I love. Especially with a team that cares about its players’ growth and development, which makes Washington Spirit a perfect team for me to achieve my purpose.”

Abiodun was part of Super Falcons squad to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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La Liga giants Barcelona are reportedly interested Son Heung-min on a free transfer.

Son is set to see his contract at Tottenham Hotspur expire at the end of the season.

The 32-year-old is in the final year of his deal at Spurs having signed his last extension in 2021.

He is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs now the January transfer window has opened.

Now according to Spanish publication El Nacional, one club that is keen on striking a deal with the forward is Barcelona.

The report claims he is not the only player the club is targeting on a free transfer.

The likes of Bayern Munich pair Joshua Kimmich and Leroy Sane are also on the list.

Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah is also a target for Barcelona.

Hansi Flick’s side are looking at free transfers having struggled with financial issues in recent years.

Son is the current captain at Tottenham but has not been at his best this season.

In the Premier League, he has scored five goals in his 17 appearances.

The South Korean star was left out of the starting eleven in the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday due to fatigue.

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Shooting Stars goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal has said the Oluyole Warriors will be ready to challenge for the title in the second half of the season.

Gbenga Ogunbote’s side defeated Kwara United 1-0 in their last game of the first stanza.

The Oluyole Warriors finished the first half of the campaign in third position.

“We expect a more challenging second round but we will be ready to give it all it takes,” he told the club’s media.

“Sure, there will be more challenges for us in the second round, but we will also be well prepared for it and I believe God will see us through”.

The soft spoken goalie kept nine clean sheets in the first round.

Mustapha expressed delight with his impressive displays.

“I feel very very excited and I thank God for this. It has been God, there is no other magic behind it other than God”, he added.

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Ruben Amorim equalled an unwanted record following Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in Monday’s Premier League at Old Trafford.

Goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton subjected United to a fourth straight defeat.

It was Amorim’s fifth defeat in his first eight league games for United which is the joint-most along with AH Albut in October 1892 and John Chapman in December 1921.

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Ruben Amorim equalled an unwanted record following Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in Monday’s Premier League at Old Trafford.

Goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton subjected United to a fourth straight defeat.

It was Amorim’s fifth defeat in his first eight league games for United which is the joint-most along with AH Albut in October 1892 and John Chapman in December 1921.

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Liverpool legend Ian Rush has urged Mohamed Salah to pen an extension deal with the club.

Rush knows what it means to be a top class goalscorer for the Anfield club, having led Liverpool to domestic and European titles.

In a chat with Liverpool Echo, Rush advised Salah to stay put with the club and not follow his footsteps.

“I’d love him to extend his contract. We don’t know what will happen but I’m sure every Liverpool supporter would love that as well.

“I left because I wasn’t playing regularly. I just wanted to play football. I didn’t want to sit on the bench and that’s what you’ve got to look at. I left here to go to Leeds United because I wanted to be playing week in, week out.

“I looked at (Robbie) Fowler and (Stan) Collymore, they were doing really well together, and I didn’t want to be sitting on the bench. I was enjoying my football and that’s the reason why I went to Leeds.”

He added: “But that was my situation, it depends if you are happy sitting on the bench or not. But Mo’s not even got to that stage yet so no, there’s not really any reason for him to go yet

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Bayer Leverkusen have joined Juventus in the race to sign out-of-favour Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi.

Disasi regularly featured under Pochettino last season and was an important player for the Premier League outfit. However, since the appointment of the former Leicester manager, the former Monaco centre-back has struggled for opportunities this season – only playing 184 minutes in the English top flight so far.

Whilst the France international’s contract at Stamford Bridge runs until 2029, he could be set for a departure, perhaps as early as January. Juventus are interested in the defender, however, they don’t have the financial means to pull off a deal, as things stand.

Bayer Leverkusen, however, may. The club may lose Jonathan Tah and are therefore anticipating his departure by drawing up a list of potential replacements. Disasi features on this list and the Bundesliga side have sounded out the defender’s entourage regarding a potential move. Should Tah leave, Bayer Leverkusen could make their move for Disasi.

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has lauded the achievement of Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons in the CAF awards in Marrakesh, Morocco.

In a statement issued by the organization’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere congratulated Lookman for claiming the African Player of the Year Award, the Super Falcons for emerging as the Best Women’s National Team of the Year, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, who bagged the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year 2024.

“Afenifere is proud of this young man. Not just for identifying with his roots but also for comporting himself so well and for standing as a source of inspiration for the younger generation.

“We recall his reference to his past failures, which he did not allow to dampen his determination to succeed. We are happy about his choice to play for Nigeria and being proud of it.”

Ajayi added that Lookman’s message to the youth is quite remarkable and instructive. The seventh Nigerian to be the number one football player in Africa had admonished against allowing one’s failure to induce discouragement. He had said, “Don’t let your failures stop your dreams.”

Afenifere’s spokesman lauded Lookman’s parents for making their son identify with his roots “even in his moment of glory.”.

“Adebayo’s saga is a testament that with the right attitude, hard work, and determination, one can overcome challenges and attain great heights.”

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Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has explained what the Gunners must do to become Premier League champions again.

The north London club went close in the last two seasons but ended up in second place behind Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta’s men are also in the title race this season but unlike the last two campaigns, they now have the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and City to contend with.

“A lot of things need to change in order to win the Premier League,” Henry was quoted on Arsenal News Central.

“When I see Liverpool play it looks like they’re trying to win it and others look like they’re trying not to lose it.

“If you’re going to win the league you need to grab it and win it. You have to find a solution.

“In my team they helped on the other side right. Everyone needs to score and be important. Freddie Ljungberg used to make that run in between lines and score.

“If you want to be champions, people adapt to what you do. What are you going to bring year on year?”

The Gunners are currently in third place after missing the chance to close the gap on Liverpool following their 0-0 draw against Everton at the Emirates.

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Legendary Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has urged Ruben Amorim to raid Arsenal in order to bolster his team’s midfield.

Amorim is currently preparing for his first transfer window as United boss.

United will be able to add to their options from January 1 through to the deadline at 11pm on February 3.

Sheringham has called for his old club to make an audacious move for Declan Rice as a ‘statement’ signing to kickstart the Amorim era.

Sheringham told Genting Casino: “I said a couple of years ago, Manchester United should have got Declan Rice.

“If they went out and bought Declan Rice off of Arsenal, that’d make me laugh, because that’d obviously make Arsenal weaker and make United even stronger.

“He’s a proper player that leads by example. That’s the type of player that you need in your football club.

“When you’re making a statement about a new manager coming in and buying new players, that is the type of player you buy. Declan Rice all day.”

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Former Nigerian international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed delight with Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman after he was crowned the African Player of the Year in Morocco.

The Nigerian international saw off competition from Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi of Morocco, and South Africa’s Ronwen Williams.

Lookman is the second consecutive Nigerian to claim the award after Victor Osimhen in 2023.

Former Nigerian international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed delight with Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman after he was crowned the African Player of the Year in Morocco.

The Nigerian international saw off competition from Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi of Morocco, and South Africa’s Ronwen Williams.

Lookman is the second consecutive Nigerian to claim the award after Victor Osimhen in 2023.

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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has disclosed that his greatest desire is to always make the fans happy.

Maresca, who arrived at the club this summer, has made a positive start to his managerial career with Chelsea.

Recall that the Blues sit second in the Premier League and are just within two points behind Liverpool.

In a chat with the club’s website after the team’s 2-1 win over Brentford in Sunday’s Premier League, Maresca stated that his goal is to keep winning for the fans.

“Very happy. As I said already last time, especially because we can see them happy. We work every day to have that kind of moment; especially at the end of the game.

“But it is just because of the players – the spirit they showed tonight was unbelievable. Until the end, the desire, they were hungry to get three points. This is the right way.”

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Lazio manager Marco Baroni has demanded more work from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, reports Completesports.com.

Baroni also opined that the Nigeria international can become one of the best midfielders in the world if he can improve his game.

The midfielder starred in Lazio’s 3-1 UEFA Europa League win at Ajax on Thursday night.

It was his second goal in the competition for the Biancolesti this season.

“Dele-Bashiru comes from a different football where he doesn’t need as much focus,” Baroni told Sky Sport Italia.

”His physicality is devastating and he has good technique, but where he needs to improve and he is doing that is matching the speed of his brain to his legs. When he does that, he becomes really a remarkable midfielder.”

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A Bukayo Saka brace and Kai Havertz strike saw Arsenal defeat AS Monaco 3-0 on matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League at the Emirates on Wednesday.

Arsenal went into the game knowing a win would strengthen their chance of progressing into the knockout round.

After a tight opening minutes, Arsenal broke the deadlock thanks to Saka in the 34th minute, who stretch to rap home Gabriel Jesus’ low cross.

With 12 minutes left to play Saka made it 2-0 following a mistake in the backline of Monaco.

Then late in the game Arsenal got their third goal after Saka’s strike took a slight touch on Havertz before nestling into the net.

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Galatasaray insider Eyüp Yıldız has backed Michy Batshuayi to bang in the goals for the team in the absence of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.

Galatasaray on Monday announced that Osimhen suffered a muscle injury during Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig clash at Sivasspor.

The club further said no timeline has been determined for when he will be fit again.

Osimhen scored from the penalty spot as Galatasaray won 3-2 at Sivasspor to consolidate their leadership of the league.

However, with the absence of the Nigerian international, Yıldız, in a chat with habersarikirmizi.com, stated that the Belgian star will get the job done for Galatasaray.

“Osimhen is out for 2 weeks but I trust Batshuayi. He will be effective when he plays as a classic centre forward and not as a link player.

“Batshuayi is an effective name in the penalty area and around it, he also has aerial ball superiority. The only problem is that he misses a lot of goals but Osimhen was missing too.”

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Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman says playing for the senior national team was the turning point in his football career.

Despite his appearances in the aged-grade teams for England, he made his Super Eagles debut against the Black Stars of Ghana in a 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff.

Since then, the Atalanta winger has made 28 appearances and scored eight goals for Nigeria.

Speaking with Sporty TV in an interview, Lookman stated that his football career has been fruitful even since he played for the Super Eagles.

“It was massive for me because that was really a big turning point in my career. Ever since I’ve put on the Super Eagles jersey, it has been fruitful,” he told Sporty TV.

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“We have been able to achieve together as a team and we are still growing as a team. The togetherness of the team is something that is very special within the squad.

“We showed that in the last AFCON, we got to the final but unfortunately we came up a bit short.”

Napoli coach Antonio Conte says he doesn’t feel disappointed seeing his team lose to Lazio in the Serie A.

Recall that Napoli lost 1-0 to Lazio at home on Sunday to surrender the Serie A lead to Atalanta.

Speaking after the game, Conte stated that the team will learn from this defeat and improve on it.

“I think this match clearly showed that we are on the right track, because our idea of football is to be aggressive, take the initiative and try to create dangerous situations when in possession.

“We certainly need to improve on our crosses and final ball, this is not the first time we’ve spent a lot of time in the opposition final third and didn’t make more of that.”

Conte also insisted: “I am definitely not disappointed with the performance, because the lads gave their all, showed spirit, determination and were up against a very good Lazio side. They are not up there as a fluke in Serie A and Europe.

“I am not disappointed or unhappy. I know we are on the right track and inevitably there will be some bumps in that road, there will be again in future, but I saw a team that is aggressive, wants to control the game and what we need is more quality in the final third.

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Former Egypt international Haytham Farouk has confirmed that Mohamed Salah has penned a new deal with Liverpool.

Recall that the Reds have been discussing terms with Salah’s representatives, but nothing is official.

However, the veteran via his Twitter handle claimed that Salah has signed a new contract with Liverpool.

‘Congratulations on renewing your contract with the number you like and the period you want.

“The Egyptian king rules with his own judgments.”

Salah is said to want to stay, which means that if he is offered the terms he seeks, a deal may be done quickly

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has expressed his interest in Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, TEAMtalk can reveal.

Davies has been frequently linked with United of late, given his contract with Bayern Munich is set to expire at the end of the season.

This has made him one of the most sought after left-backs in the world.

TEAMtalk has been aware for some time that the Red Devils would like to land Davies if possible.

Now, according to sources, United have taken the next step, checking in with the Canadian defender himself to gauge his interest in joining the club.

It’s after Amorim greenlit the operation, which would be a free transfer in the summer or a potential cheaper transfer in January.

Either way, United won’t overpay for players, as they wan’t to undertake cost-cutting measures, so Davies is the perfect type of player, given his status plus the fact he’ll come on the cheap.

The left-back position is a priority for United, which is another reason they are so keen on the Bayern man.

Indeed, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia have both had their fair share of injury troubles, with neither man reaching 100 minutes yet this season.

That has seen the left-back position occupied by players not all too familiar with it, and Davies would rectify that if his Bayern contract is not renewed, which reports suggest is still possible.

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Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has lauded Super Eagles forward David Okereke for scoring against all the three teams that he has managed.

The Nigerian international netted the equalizer for Gaziantep against Fenerbahce in Monday’s Super Lig game at the Ulker Stadium Sukru Saracoglu.

Although Fenerbahce won by 3-1, however, Okereke became the first player to score against teams managed by Mourinho.

In his reaction, Mourinho said, “I congratulate David Okereke. He is the first player to score against all three teams that I managed.

“He scored against my teams while playing for Venezia, Cremonese and Gaziantep,” Mourinho said, per Trtspor.

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Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has vowed that the team will do everything to revive their Premier League title ambition against Liverpool.

Recall that the Citizens are eight points behind Liverpool in the race to win the Premier League title

Speaking with the club’s website, Gundogan stated that Man City will rise to the challenge and get the job done against Liverpool.

“To stay in the title race, probably yes, because 11 points would be a huge gap. It’s still early in the season.

“There are still a lot of games to play and a lot of things can happen, not just on our side but at every other team. But obviously we have to look at ourselves and try to do the things we can do better, as quickly as possible.

“We take it, stay humble, head down and try to put in the work in the next few days and prepare as well as possible for a tough game.

“Anfield is always tough, no matter the situation. We’ve struggled in recent years going there and we know Liverpool are a great team full of confidence right now.

“It’s going to be as tough as it is possible to be. But that sums up the situation right now. It seems we have to go through this season the toughest way possible.”

Rivers United head coach Finidi George is expecting a difficult test against Sunshine Stars, reports Completesports.com reports.

The Port Harcourt club reclaimed top spot on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table following last weekend’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Abia Warriors.

Finidi’s side will look to maintain their position on the log when they take on Sunshine Stars at the the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode on Wednesday (today).

Finidi believed if his team play to their strength they will win the game.

“For me every game is important. We are here for another important match, it’s not going to be easy but I think if we play to our strength we will have a chance tomorrow. We will take every game as it comes with all seriousness. We are running our own race, we are not looking at what others are doing, just see how we can get the best out of this match,” Finidi said ahead of the game.

“It’s very very good, the confidence level after that win, we knew we had not won for some time and winning that game I think really helped the players to build confidence so coming here will not be anything different.”

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Diogo Dalot says new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is the kind of coach they need as players.

Amorim kicked off his reign as United manager with a 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town.

Marcus Rashford gave United an early lead before they were pegged back by the home team.

“Rúben Amorim is exactly what we need for this type of club,” the Portugal international said.

“He’s very demanding. That’s the standard the club should have, by demanding people are really professional and working hard for the team.

“That’s the clear message that he gives us every day.”

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Nottingham Forest are confident Ola Aina will put pen to paper on a new contract soon, Completesports.com reports.

Aina is into the few months of his contract with the Premier League club.

The Nigeria international would be free to negotiate with another club outside England at the start of next year and then leave as a free agent next summer.

The 28-year-old joined the Tricky Trees on a free transfer last summer.

Forest triggered the one-year option in his contract before the start of the current season.

He has scored twice in 34 league appearances for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.

Read Also:The 28-year-old joined the Tricky Trees on a free transfer last summer.

Forest triggered the one-year option in his contract before the start of the current season.

He has scored twice in 34 league appearances for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk claimed Victor Osimhen is currently better than Manchester City star Erling Haaland.

Haaland is rated by many as the leading marksman in the world.

The Norway international has scored 15 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions for Manchester City.

Osimhen, who is on loan at Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray has netted eight goals in nine appearances across all competitions.

Buruk stated that the Nigerian is ahead of Haaland on current form.

“There are not many elite strikers in Europe,” Buruk was quoted by Turkish website, Assist Analiz.

“Haaland may come to mind first, but since Manchester City have lost in recent weeks, I would say Osimhen is the best right now.”

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