World Cup: Jay Jay Okocha Predicts Winner Of England Vs Senegal Clash

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3 years ago

December 4, 2022

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has tipped Senegal to beat England in their Qatar 2020 World Cup knockout game on Sunday.

Okocha said it would not be seen as an upset if Senegal, the number one footballing nation in Africa, beats England.

The Lions of Teranga and the Three Lions of England will tread tackles in a battle of Lions at the Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar and the United Kingdom side has been widely tipped to win the day.

Senegal made it to this stage by beating Ecuador 2-1 with Kalidou Koulibaly netting the game-winning goal, while England easily topped Group B after thrashing Wales.

Okocha told SuperSport, “Number one team in Africa, I think they have what it takes to win the game because I don’t think it will be an upset if Senegal wins.

“They have got players that play in the Premier League, players that know the English players and they know what they are coming up against, and they have looked at them.

“The England team is predictable in my opinion. They don’t have players that have got so much flair to decide games so they rely on that team structure. Senegal has a good chance.”

The former Bolton Wanderers star went further to explain that the English side is not the physically aggressive team it used to be but has now adopted a form of complete football.

Senegal, who are already without their talisman and Bayern Munich’s Sadio Mane due to injury, will not also have the services of Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye when they face the Three Lions today.

EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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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.