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The Mainichi
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Football: Cerezo forward Kitano to join Salzburg: sources
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Twenty-year-old Japanese forward Sota Kitano is joining Salzburg from J-League first-division club Cerezo Osaka, sources close to the matter said Wednesday. The Cerezo youth product follows in the footsteps of Takumi Minamino in leaving the Osaka outfit for the Austrian club after the current Japan and Monaco attacker made the move in 2015. Kitano made his J1 debut in 2022 and represented Japan at the U-20 World Cup in 2023 in Argentina. He is set to leave Cerezo after their home game against Shimizu S-Pulse on Sunday and signs a contract with Salzburg pending a successful medical.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Blue Lock Chapter 304: Buratsuta Plots Nagi's Comeback—Recap, Release Date, Where To Read And More
The last chapter, titled 'Blue Lock Japan,' began with Buratsuta celebrating 78 billion yen in revenue from the Neo Egoist League and Blue Lock TV. Despite acknowledging Ego's success, Buratsuta demanded Nagi's return due to his market appeal. Ego refused, insisting results mattered more than popularity. At a press conference, Teieri revealed Japan would host 64 nations at the U-20 World Cup. As Buratsuta threatened Ego's position, Ego reaffirmed his goal to win. Meanwhile, Nagi, disengaged from football, aimlessly played arcade games with 47 days remaining. Blue Lock Chapter 304 will likely focus on Seishiro Nagi, who was last seen emotionally detached while gaming at an arcade. The game screen's 'continue' prompt may be symbolizing a turning point for the boy, suggesting that Nagi may reconsider his decision to quit football. The chapter may also explore his inner struggle and the possibility of reigniting his passion. Meanwhile, Buratsuta, driven by profit motives, could attempt to override Ego's authority by finding a way to reintroduce Nagi into Blue Lock Japan's U-20 World Cup roster. Blue Lock Chapter 304 Blue Lock Chapter 304 is set to be released on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 12 am JST. For most fans around the world, this translates to a daytime release on May 27, 2025, at roughly 7:00 am EST / 5:00 pm CET / 4:00 am PST. To read Blue Lock Chapter 304, fans can visit Kodansha's K manga website. Currently, the manga service is only available in select countries such as the US, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, India, and Brazil. The service is accessible through both the mobile app and website, and the latest chapters can be accessed with points without requiring a subscription. Keep an eye on Pinkvilla for more updates from Blue Lock manga.
Saba Yemen
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
Nigeria takes third place in U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Egypt
Cairo - Saba: The Nigerian national team claimed third place in the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Sunday, after defeating Egypt 4-1 on penalties. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time. Omar Osama gave Egypt the lead in the third minute, before Bidemi Olalekan equalized for Nigeria in the 47th minute. After the match ended, the match went to penalty kicks, which Nigeria won 4-1. Nigeria secured third place for the fifth time in its history, having won the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times. Nigeria and Egypt have both qualified for the U-20 World Cup, which will be held next September in Chile, along with the two finalists of the current Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa and Morocco. The Nigerian team lost in the semi-finals to South Africa by a clean goal, the same result by which the Egyptian team lost to its Moroccan counterpart in the same round. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Pink Villa
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Blue Lock Chapter 303: Nagi Returns To School; Recap, Release Date, Where To Read And More
The last Blue Lock chapter, titled 'It's Fine,' saw Seishiro Nagi resume a normal life, talking to his cactus Scissors and returning to Hakuho High School. Though now admired by classmates who encouraged him to go pro, Nagi insisted he was finished with football. He attempted to settle into a dull school routine, distancing himself from Blue Lock memories. However, upon seeing a large Blue Lock billboard featuring Isagi, Rin, and Shidou—and later witnessing students play soccer— Nagi realized he couldn't suppress his passion any longer and yearned to return. Blue Lock Chapter 303 will likely put the spotlight on Yoichi Isagi and the other selected players as they begin preparations for the U-20 World Cup. With 50 days left, the chapter will likely reveal how Ego Jinpachi intends to shape the team's strategy and training. The chapter may also address the situation surrounding Sae Itoshi. Although he didn't participate in the Neo Egoist League, he remains eligible. Ego's reasoning for potentially excluding him from international play could finally be explained Blue Lock Chapter 303, titled 'Blue Lock Japan,' will premiere on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 12:00 am JST, according to K Manga. International readers may find it available as early as Tuesday, May 20, depending on their time zone differences. Keep in mind that exact release times can differ based on location. Blue Lock Chapter 303 will be available exclusively through Kodansha's K Manga service, which is available only in select countries such as the US, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, India, and Brazil. The service is accessible via both mobile app and website, and the latest chapters can be accessed using points without the need for subscription fees. For more updates from the Blue Lock manga, keep an eye on Pinkvilla.
Ya Biladi
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Morocco U-20 coach hails deserved AFCON final spot, eyes title
The Moroccan national team's qualification for the final of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is well deserved, said head coach Mohamed Ouahbi on Thursday in Cairo, emphasizing his players' determination to claim the continental title. 'Our players showed composure and unity throughout the match and should be proud of their performance,' Ouahbi told reporters following Morocco's 1–0 semi-final win over host nation Egypt. After a tightly contested first half, Morocco sought to control the rhythm of the game and create numerical superiority by pushing the full-backs forward, the coach explained. Looking ahead to the final against South Africa, Ouahbi predicted a thrilling contest that would meet public expectations. He praised his squad's performance and expressed confidence in their ability to secure a strong result. Team captain Houssam Essadak acknowledged that the match was tough, especially against an Egyptian side playing at home. He said the final presents an opportunity to repeat the success of 1997. Commenting on being named man of the match, Essadak said the honor reflected the collective effort of the team and vowed that the players would do everything possible to bring the trophy home. Egypt coach Oussama Nabih, for his part, congratulated the Moroccan team and wished them well in the final. He noted that his players were highly motivated and put in a solid performance despite the result. The final will take place on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in Cairo, where Ouahbi's squad will face South Africa, who beat Nigeria 1–0 in Ismailia thanks to a 66th-minute goal by Tylon Christopher Smith. All four semi-finalists—Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria—have qualified for the U-20 World Cup, which is set to take place from September 27 to October 19 in Chile.
