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AFCON Qualifier: Osimhen Arrives, 22 Players Now In Super Eagles Camp

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June 13, 2023

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is the latest player to arrive at the Super Eagles camp ahead of Sunday’s 2023 AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone.

Osimhen’s arrival was confirmed via the Twitter handle of the Super Eagles.

With Osimhen’s arrival on Tuesday, 22 players are now in camp with only Turkey-based Bright Osayi still expected.

The team held their first training session on Monday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena under the watch of coach Jose Peseiro and his coaching crew.

The Super Eagles are on top of Group A with nine points from four qualification games, followed closely by Guinea Bissau’s Wild Dogs, who have seven points, while the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone are third on the log with five points, and Sao Tome & Principe, stuck to the bottom of the table with just one point.

To confirm their place at the next AFCON tournament to be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire, the Super Eagles only need to avoid defeat at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia on Sunday.

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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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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.