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It's now official. Finidi George is the new coach of the Nigerian national team. The Board of Directors of the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee to appoint former elite winger

After suffering a heart attack on April 14, Evan Ndicka returned to Italian football on Sunday April 28, when Roma travelled to Napoli (matchday 34). The Ivorian defender was on the scoresheet, helping his side to a 2-2 draw with an assist for Abraha

A starter in Sunday's 1-1 draw between Btis and Sevilla in La Liga, Cdric Bakambu left his team-mates injured in the 50th minute. The Congolese player was stretchered off with an adductor muscle injury. Coach Manuel Pellegrini insists he is unlikely

On Matchday 35 of the Premier League, Everton beat Brentford 1-0 on Saturday April 27. The Senegalese international, who had already scored against Nottingham Forest, repeated the feat with the only goal of the game. Everton (15th, 36 points) are hol

On Saturday April 27, Andr Ayew played a starring role in Le Havre's trip to PSG. Les Havrais drew 3-3 at the Parc des Princes. Ayew scored a fine goal and it's not the first time he's caused the Parisians problems. The Ghanaian has scored 5 goals an

Ligue 1 offered a match of anthology on Sunday April 28 between Rennes and Brest (D31). Brest went on to win the Breton derby 5-4. Things had got off to a bad start, with Kalimuendo (4th, 9th) giving Rennes a two-goal lead from the outset. But Benin'

Dans le match 04 des play-offs NBA, lEst, Philadelphie recevait New York ce dimanche 28 avril. Les Sixers ont perdu 92-97 face aux Knicks mens par un Jalen Brunson intenable avec 47 points (record de franchise), 10 passes et 04 rebonds. le Nigrian OG

Chancel Mbemba is expected to miss the match against RC Lens on Sunday April 28.According to L'quipe, the Congolese international should be spared for the Europa League semi-final against Atalanta Bergamo. The Leopards' captain is still nursing a men

At the end of the season, Olympique de Marseille will have to find a new coach. In fact, the French press has thrown up a number of names, including Habib Beye, as potential candidates.But for Jrme Rothen, there is one ideal candidate: Djamel Belmadi