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2022 World Cup: Why Eguavoen-Amuneke Partnership Failed To Qualify Nigeria – Nwosu

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4 years ago

April 19, 2022

Former Nigeria international, Henry Nwosu, has given reasons why Austin Eguavoen and Emmanuel Amuneke failed to deliver a World Cup ticket for the country.

According to Nwosu, the coaches and the players had no time to blend well and were in a hurry to get the expected results.

“In Nigeria, we still have good coaches. Eguavoen-Amuneke was the best option for that assignment but unfortunately, they had many disturbing issues that would have helped them actualise their dreams.

“For me, I will not blame the coaches. I will attribute everything to the limited time of their preparations and the way the assignment was executed. In any situation, there’s always a ‘scapegoat’. The bulk of the blames would always be on someone’s head.

“It’s unfortunate we couldn’t qualify for the World Cup in spite of the resources at our disposal. The players involved can never be happy so also the technical crew. Every stakeholder is affected by this mess and the earlier the better we put our house in order against the future re-occurrence,” Nwosu told sportinglife.ng.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.