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2024 Olympics: See Teams Super Falcons Are To Face In Group C

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April 9, 2024

After securing qualification for the 2024 Olympics, Super Falcons of Nigeria are now confirmed to face world champions Spain, Brazil, and Japan in the women’s football tournament in Paris.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons qualified on Tuesday for the Paris 2024 Olympics after beating Bayana Bayana of South Africa 1-0 on aggregate in the two-legged encounter to seal qualification for the first time in 16 years.

The result means Super Falcons picked one of the continent’s two spots for the Olympics and joined the rest of the teams – Spain, Brazil and Japan – to complete Group C.

In Group A, host France will seek to become just the second host country to win gold after the US in 1996. Les Blues will face holders Canada, Colombia, and joint host of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, New Zealand.

Groups B and C appear particularly challenging, with the USA and Germany drawn in the former, while Brazil will face Spain in the latter.

The women’s tournament will begin on July 25, one day before the Olympic Games opening ceremony, and conclude with the final in Paris on August 10.

The top two teams in each group will qualify for the last quarterfinals, along with the two best third-placed sides.

2024 Olympics: Super Falcons, others’ group in full draw
Group A: France, Canada, Colombia, New Zealand

Group B: USA, Germany, Australia, (Morocco or Zambia)

Group C: Spain, Japan, Brazil, Nigeria

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

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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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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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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.