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Ahead the Eagles’ international friendly matches against Algeria and Tunisia, at least 15 players have arrived in camp, the Nigeria Football Federation

The Super Eagles will face the Desert Foxes and Carthage Eagles at the Jacques Lemans Arena in Austria on October 9 and 13 respectively.

Among the early arrivals at the team’s Hotel die Zeit an der Glan in Austria on Monday are Leganes defender Kenneth Omeruo, FC Nantes forward Moses Simon, Simon Kalu, Leon Balogun and new invitees Chidera Ejuke and Mathew Yakubu.

Also in camp, according to the NFF media team, are England-based stars William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho. Returnee Dele Alampasu, Jamilu Collins, Frank Onyeka and Genk forward Cyril Dessers.

Other players expected in camp are Maduka Okoye, Chidozie Awaziem, Zaidu Sanusi, Mikel Agu, Tyronne Ebuehi, Samson Tijani, Ahmed Musa, Paul Onuachu and Samuel Chukwueze.

Eagles’ coach Gernot Rohr will be having his squad together this year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

The team will miss midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo and Wilfred Ndidi and striker Victor Osimhen in the two encounters.

The Eagles last played the Foxes July 14, 2019, in the semi-final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation, which they lost 2-1, but three day later they beat Tunisia 1-0 in the third-place match.

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Tottenham beat Man Utd to win Europa League

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Tottenham beat Man Utd to win Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur have won this year’s Europa League, defeating Manchester United 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Both clubs entered the game hoping to win the trophy, which would have been a significant boost in an otherwise disastrous season.

Winning the Europa League would also guarantee a spot in next season’s Champions League.

Spurs scored the match’s only goal in Bilbao.

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Brennan Johnson took advantage of a loose ball in the area to beat Andre Onana in the first half.

Despite this, Ruben Amorim’s team rallied after halftime. Bruno Fernandes’ floating free kick hit Leny Yoro’s outstretched foot, but a leaping Guglielmo Vicario kept him out.

Micky van de Ven then rescued Spurs’ goalkeeper by acrobatically clearing Rasmus Hojlund’s header off the line.

However, Spurs held on to win the season’s championship.

Tottenham’s first European title in 40 years.

Tottenham beat Man Utd to win Europa League

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Osimhen, Lookman out as Chelle announces S’Eagles squad against Ghana, Russia

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Osimhen, Lookman out as Chelle announces S’Eagles squad against Ghana, Russia

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made some surprising decisions ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international fixtures, leaving out star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman from the squad to face Ghana in the Unity Cup and Russia in a subsequent friendly.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the squad list on Wednesday afternoon, sparking reactions from fans and pundits alike. While the omission of Osimhen and Lookman raises eyebrows, the squad features the return of some familiar faces.

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Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is back in the team, along with midfield enforcer Frank Onyeka. Also making a comeback are Kelechi Iheanacho and veteran forward Ahmed Musa, who will wear the captain’s armband once again.

 

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De Bruyne shines in farewell as Man City down Bournemouth 3-1

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De Bruyne shines in farewell as Man City down Bournemouth 3-1

Kevin de Bruyne signed off from his last home game for Manchester City on a high, as they beat Bournemouth to close in on a place in the Champions League next season – and both sides finished with 10 men.

City were stunned by Crystal Palace in Saturday’s FA Cup final and desperately needed victory against the Cherries to help ensure they finish in the Premier League’s top five in an otherwise miserable season.

Pep Guardiola’s men are now third, in a strong position heading into Sunday’s last game of the season at Fulham, where a point should be enough to ensure a return to Europe’s top table.

While all eyes were on De Bruyne on his final appearance at Etihad Stadium, a huge roar greeted the return from injury of Rodri, who last featured back in September.

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Striker Omar Marmoush opened the scoring with a sensational 30-yard strike which swerved and crashed into the net via the post.

De Bruyne, though, was sniffing a goal and should have converted when Marmoush laid the ball to him a couple of yards out with an open net to aim at, but to the astonishment of all in attendance, he somehow scooped his effort on to the crossbar.

Bernardo Silva poked home a second but City showed their vulnerabilities at the back in between the goals, as Evanilson stretched a foot out at a cross and rattled the post.

Substitute Nico Gonzalez lashed in the third, and although Dan Jebbison grabbed a late consolation, the loss ended Bournemouth’s hopes of qualifying for Europe next season.

Both sides had players sent off as last man Mateo Kovacic was dismissed for a tug on Evanilson, while Lewis Cook was also given a red card for a lunge on Gonzalez.

 

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