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BBC News
12-04-2025
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- BBC News
Former Nigeria captain and coach Christian don die at di age of 74
Former Super Eagles captain and head coach Christian Chukwu don die at di age of 74 on Saturday 12 April. Di Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announce dis informate on Saturday. "Di Nigeria Football Federation don express deep sorrow afta e dey confirmed say Christian Chukwuemeka Chukwu, wey bin captain Nigeria1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad and later coach di team, bin die for im native city of Enugu on Saturday. Im be di first Nigerian captain to lift di African Nations Cup trophy afta a 3–0 victory over Algeria for di final of di 1980 tournament for Lagos. Chukwu bin assist Dutch coach Clemens Westerhof wen Nigeria win a second Afcon title for 1994 en route to di country's maiden appearance at di 1994 USA World Cup. Di Enugu-born legend bin also lead di Super Eagles to a third-place finish at di 2004 Africa Cup of Nations for Tunisia. We dey update dis tori
Morocco World
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Arsenal Eye Moroccan Ace Omar El Hilali for Summer Transfer
Arsenal is reportedly keeping a close eye on Moroccan international Omar El Hilali, the Espagnol Barcelona right-back, ahead of the next summer transfer window. According to British news outlet The Sun, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his defensive ranks ahead of next year's campaign and sees the young Moroccan as a perfect fit for Arsenal's high-defensive block and pressing system. Espagnol has slapped a $16-million price tag on their prized full-back – a figure Arsenal board are reportedly ready to meet as they hope to reinforce their right-back options. El Hilali has impressed this season, racking up 25 league appearances in La Liga, delivering two assists, and boasting a solid 59% aerial duel success rate and 64% win rate in ground battles. Morocco's head coach, Walid Regragui awarded the defender with a first-time call-up to the national team ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Niger and Tanzania on March 21 and 25 in Oujda. Born in Spain, El Hilali has come through Espagnol's ranks and has always voiced his willingness in interviews to play for Morocco's senior squad. He was part of Morocco's U23 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad in 2023. Arsenal has been struggling with an injury crisis this season. Takehiro Tomiyaso is out of the season with a knee injury, while Jakub Kiwior has struggled to convince. Arteta is keen to add fresh legs to compete against Ben White and Jurrien Timber for the right-back spot. And it's not just El Hilali on Arsenal's radar. Reports suggest the North Londoners are also interested in signing Espagnol's Joan Garcia, meaning that the Gunners could soon mount a double raid on the Catalan club.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
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- Yahoo
Ghana bring in Schafer as Black Stars technical advisor
The Ghana Football Association has brought in Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Winfried Schafer as part of a revamp of its coaching set-up. The 75-year-old German, who guided Cameroon to continental glory in 2002, has been appointed as director of football. He will also serve as technical advisor for the Black Stars alongside head coach Otto Addo as the West Africans bid to improve their fortunes. Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and will miss the finals for the first time since 2004, while they sit second in their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying group. Only the group winners are guaranteed a place at the tournament in North America next year. The Ghana FA has tasked Schafer with developing and implementing long-term strategic plans, leading youth development and ensuring "consistent high performances" by national sides. Meanwhile, Ghana Under-20 coach Desmond Ofei has become assistant coach of the Black Stars, Kris Perquy has been appointed as team psychologist and fellow Belgian Gregory de Grauwe will serve as chief video analyst.
BBC News
30-01-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Ghana bring in Schafer as Black Stars technical advisor
The Ghana Football Association has brought in Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Winfried Schafer as part of a revamp of its coaching 75-year-old German, who guided Cameroon to continental glory in 2002, has been appointed as director of will also serve as technical advisor for the Black Stars alongside head coach Otto Addo as the West Africans bid to improve their failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and will miss the finals for the first time since 2004, while they sit second in their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying the group winners are guaranteed a place at the tournament in North America next Ghana FA has tasked Schafer with developing and implementing long-term strategic plans, leading youth development and ensuring "consistent high performances" by national Ghana Under-20 coach Desmond Ofei has become assistant coach of the Black Stars, Kris Perquy has been appointed as team psychologist and fellow Belgian Gregory de Grauwe will serve as chief video analyst.
