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Glasner Replaces Hodgson As Crystal Palace Boss

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February 19, 2024

Crystal Palace named former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner as their new manager on Monday after confirming Roy Hodgson was stepping down following a terrible run of results for the struggling Premier League club.

Former England boss Hodgson, who had been under growing pressure, was hospitalised after falling ill during a training session last week as reports swirled that he was going to be sacked.

Hodgson, 76, said in a club statement that he was stepping aside to allow the club to “bring forward their plans for a new manager”.

Shortly afterwards, Palace announced they had appointed Glasner as Hodgson’s replacement, with the Austrian signing a deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.

“I am very happy to join Crystal Palace FC as manager,” said the 49-year-old Austrian, who led Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory in 2022 and has also managed LASK and Wolfsburg.

“I am looking forward to working with the talented squad, meeting the club’s supporters and experiencing the Selhurst Park atmosphere I have heard so much about.”

Palace chairman Steve Parish said: “I’m delighted to welcome Oliver to the club. He has an outstanding record, and we believe he is the right manager to take the club forward at this pivotal stage.

“Wherever Oliver has gone so far in his managerial journey, success has been quick to follow, and we believe his ambition, as well as his exciting and attacking approach, is the perfect fit.”

Palace are in deep trouble after losing 10 of their past 16 league games to slide to 16th in the table, just five points above third-bottom Everton, whom they face later on Monday.

Hodgson’s assistants, Paddy McCarthy and Ray Lewington, are set to take charge of the team for the match at Goodison Park.

Hodgson’s final match as Palace boss was a 3-1 home defeat against Chelsea on February 12, a loss that came after a 4-1 embarrassment at arch-rivals Brighton.

After the Brighton defeat he insisted he had the “strength, the resilience and the determination” to turn the team’s poor form around.

The former Liverpool and Inter Milan boss returned for his second spell with the south London club in March last year after previously managing them from 2017 to 2021.

He signed a short-term deal to take over from Patrick Vieira, steering them away from relegation trouble and securing an 11th-place finish.

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WWE: Real Cause Of Legendary Wrestler, Hulk Hogan’s Death Revealed

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July 26, 2025

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Details of the unfortunate death of wrestling legend, Terry Gene Bollea, popularly known as Hulk Hogan has been revealed.

Hulk Hogan died on Thursday at the age of 71.

A report from Wrestling Observers published on Saturday, indicated that the wrestler’s health declined after a neck surgery on May 14.

The publication also indicated that Hulk Hogan was suffering from renal failure and severe COPD before his death on July 24.

Meanwhile, the WWE in Friday, night had a tribute show to honour the career of the late wrestling figure.

The company is reportedly bringing in a stacked lineup of wrestling legends and Hall of Famers to pay tribute to their friend and colleague.

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WAFCON Final: ‘We Play At Home’ – Morocco Coach, Vilda Warns Nigeria

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July 26, 2025

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Head coach of the Moroccan female national team, Jorge Vilda, has issued a strong warning to the Super Falcons.

Both teams will face each other in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON on Saturday.

The coach laid emphasis on his team’s desire and determination to make history in front of their home fans by winning the trophy.

Nigeria is targeting a new world record as the national team with the most continental titles.

Morocco beat Ghana through a penalty shootout to qualify for the final while Nigeria defeated South Africa 2-1 to book their place.

Ahead of Saturday’s game both coaches addressed the press and Vilda praised the quality and experience of the Nigerian team but maintained that his players are driven to deliver glory for their nation.

“A team with a very high mid-level. It is a team that not only has physically strong players, but also different players on an individual level. They also have experience in other competitions,” Vilda said of the Super Falcons.

“I say it again, it is a game and a final. We play at home. We play with our fans. Our players have a lot of desire and enthusiasm to make history.

“We are here to make history. They have it inside, and that is what we are going to try to do,” he added.

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WAFCON: Why I Chose Nigeria Over Malawi – Super Falcons Star, Okafor

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July 26, 2025

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Super Falcons star, Chioma Okafor, has explained her decision to play for Nigeria instead of Malawi.

She cited her ambition to play in top international competitions.

Okafor will be cap-tied to Nigeria if she plays even for a single second in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations against Morocco on Saturday.

Okafor thanked the Super Falcons for welcoming her warmly into the team.

“Since the first day I stepped into camp, they have been so welcoming. All the girls, so much like I have 23 other sisters here, are always taking and looking out for me.

“I thank them so much for welcoming me,” she said in an interview with Ademola Victor TV.

Okafor was born to a Nigerian father and Malawian mother.

“It wasn’t an easy decision,: she added. “I needed to play with players that are better than myself.”

“With time Malawi will get there but time is always ticking. I can’t just keep on waiting, I had to take the opportunity.”