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Germany beat Denmark 2-0 to reach Euro 2024 quarters

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4 days ago

June 30, 2024

Germany beat Denmark 2-0 to reach Euro 2024 quarters

Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz scored as Euro 2024 hosts Germany reached the quarter-finals by beating Denmark in a game that was interrupted by a spectacular storm.

The last-16 tussle at Borussia Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion was suspended for around 20 minutes towards the end of the first half, as lightning lit up the sky and the pitch was soaked by hail and heavy rain.

But the game was also notable for calls by the video assistant referee, with Nico Schlotterbeck having had an early header ruled out by VAR, while Denmark were denied in the second half when Joachim Andersen’s strike was chalked off as team-mate Thomas Delaney was flagged just offside.

Germany were celebrating another VAR call in their favour moments after the Danes’ disallowed goal when referee Michael Oliver was called to the pitchside monitor and awarded a penalty for handball by the luckless Andersen.

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Havertz put a cool spot-kick out of Kasper Schmeichel’s reach to delight the passionate home fans.

The forward should have scored a second soon after when he clipped a shot over Schmeichel only to see it go wide, but Germany had their decisive second with just over 20 minutes remaining.

This time it was young star Musiala who got the goal as he raced through on the left and slotted into the far corner.

From then on the home fans were on their feet, roaring their side on for more goals, hoping they would really lay down a marker to suggest they might go all the way.

No more were forthcoming, but the Germany fans cheered their side passionately at the final whistle in celebration of this convincing win.

They will next play the winner of Sunday’s game between Spain, who have looked one of the best sides so far, and surprise package Georgia. The quarter-final is scheduled for Friday, 5 July.

Germany beat Denmark 2-0 to reach Euro 2024 quarters

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to know opponents today

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3 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to know opponents today

Three-time winners and five-time runners-up. Nigeria’s opponents for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals qualification race will be revealed today when the draw occurs in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The draw ceremony, held inside the SuperSport studio in South Africa’s commercial and economic capital, will divide the 48 countries into 12 groups of four teams each, with the top two teams in eleven of the groups qualifying directly to the finals, which are already scheduled for December 21st, 2025 – January 18th, 2026, while Morocco will qualify (regardless of where they finish) alongside one other team in the 12th group.

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The 48 qualified teams will be divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two automatically advancing to the tournament proper, which begins December 21, 2025.

The qualifying matches will occur during the FIFA windows of September, October, and November this year.

Today’s draw includes Nigeria’s opponents in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race: Benin Republic, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

The AFCON 2025 finals will occur between December 21, 2025, and January 18, 2026.

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to know opponents today

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Lightning strike kills 2 footballers in Delta

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4 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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Lightning strike kills 2 footballers in Delta

A heavy downpour in Issele-Azagba, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, turned tragic on Tuesday as lightning struck 12 footballers and their referee, resulting in the instant death of two players.

The incident occurred in the evening at the Osemeke Primary School field, where 13 youths were engaged in a six-a-side football match. The lightning struck during the rain, creating a sudden and devastating situation for those involved.

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The community is now in mourning over the loss of these young lives. Details about the condition of the other players and the referee are still emerging as the community comes to grips with the tragedy.

Authorities are likely to investigate further to understand the full extent of the incident and provide support to the affected families.

Lightning strike kills 2 footballers in Delta

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Finidi George emerges Rivers United head coach

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July 4, 2024

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Finidi George emerges Rivers United head coach

Former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has been unveiled as the Rivers United coach.

He signed a two-year contract.

The unveiling took place at the Rivers United’s secretariat in Port Harcourt.

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The 54-year-old will now take over the reign at the former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions following Stanley Eguma’s sack towards the end of last season.

Rivers United who finished eighth position in the NPFL last season will hope to get the best out of the former Ajax winger who led nine-time NPFL champions, Enyimba to the 2022/2023 NPFL glory