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Arsenal complete €37m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad Arsenal have sealed the deal to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, the English Premier League club have confirmed. Spain midfielder Merino could cost the Gunners up to €37 million in total — €32m fixed fee and €5m in add-ons. The contract is for four years plus an option of a fifth year. “Spain international Mikel Merino has joined us from La Liga side Real Sociedad on a long-term contract,” Arsenal announced on Tuesday on their official website. “The 28-year-old midfielder has been a vital member of Sociedad’s team since…
US Open: Djokovic, Gauff, Sabalenka cruise into second round, Stephens suffers upset Men’s singles defending champion Novak Djokovic eased past Moldovan Radu Albot 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the second round of the US Open in the early hours of Tuesday. Three weeks after winning the singles title at the Paris Games, Djokovic toted his rackets and gear in a pair of gold-coloured bags onto centre court where the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd gave him a hero’s welcome. In the twilight of a record-smashing career, Djokovic is eyeing several milestones in New York, including a fifth title at Flushing Meadows…
Falconets fall to Mexico in U-20 Women’s World Cup friendly The Falconets of Nigeria lost 1-0 on Monday night to Mexico in a friendly match in Bogota ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The match was the the final test for the two-time finalists before the 11th Women’s World Cup kicks off on Saturday. The Mexicans scored the only goal of the match in the 20th minute, but had to withstand relentless pressure from the Falconets at the home ground of the Club Banco de la República. NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, who attended the match…
NFF appoints German Bruno Labbadia as Super Eagles head coach The Nigeria Football Federation has announced German Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. Labbadia replaces Finidi George, who quit the position in June after only four matches in charge. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said on Tuesday: “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect.” Born in Darmstadt, Germany on February 8, 1966, Labbadia, who won two caps for Die…
US Open: Legendary Djokovic faces Albot test in opener The first round of the U.S. Open begins on Monday as the world’s top players battle for Grand Slam glory in New York. Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a fifth Flushing Meadows crown when he meets Moldovan Radu Albot while Coco Gauff kicks off her title defence against Frenchwoman Varvara Gracheva. Djokovic has not competed since winning the Olympic gold medal in Paris and the 37-year-old will need to quickly shake off any rust when he meets Albot for the first time in his career under the lights of Arthur…
Movie star Jackie Chan named torch bearer for Paris Paralympics Hong Kong-born martial arts actor Jackie Chan was named on Sunday as one of the torchbearers in the lead-up to the opening ceremony of the Paralympics in Paris. The 70-year-old, known for his stunts and acrobatic fight scenes, will carry the flame on Wednesday afternoon in the French capital just hours before the opening ceremony, the organising committee announced. French actress Elsa Zylberstein, and dancer/choreographer Benjamin Millepied will also take part in the torch relay. As with the Olympic opening ceremony, Wednesday’s event will take place beyond the confines of…
Presidents Cup: Top players qualify for U.S., International teams Half of the U.S. Team and half of the International Team for the 2024 Presidents Cup are now secured while some Americans are making a late push for their captain’s consideration. Six players for both the U.S. and International teams qualified for the biannual team event Sunday following the conclusion of the BMW Championship. To no one’s surprise, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler led the U.S. Team qualifying standings by more than 4,000 points over Xander Schauffele. Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark, Patrick Cantlay and Sahith Theegala rounded out the top six.…
Governor Obaseki applauded for changing face of sports, making history The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has received commendation for raising the bar in sports development in the state, leading to the various laurels and successes recorded in the sports sector. The commendation, which came from the Edo State Sports Commission, is based on the recent triumph of the state’s women’s football team, Edo Queens, who emerged winners of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B Qualifiers. Edo Queens, who are the Nigerian Women’s Premier League (NWPL) champions, finished the championship unbeaten, coasting through the group stages, defeating Inter…
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76 Former England, Cote d’Ivoire and Lazio manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is dead. Eriksson passed away on Monday at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. The England national team confirmed his death and paid a moving tribute to the late Swede. “We are deeply saddened that Sven-Goran Eriksson, who managed the England men’s senior team has passed away, aged 76. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time,” England wrote on their official website. “This is a very sad day. He gave all England fans such special memories.…
CAFWCL: Edo Queens stars dominate WAFU B Team of the Tournament Edo Queens of Benin City not only won the WAFU Zone B qualifying tournament for the CAF Women’s Champions League in Cote d’Ivoire, they also dominated the official Team of the Tournament with some stellar individual performances. The Nigerian representatives produced almost half of the XI, with five of their players named in the team. The Edo Queens stars in the Team of the Tournament are Emem Essien, Valentino Uroko, Vera Samuel, Ijeoma Samuel as well as Suliat Abideen, who is the competition’s Most Valuable Player. Edo Queens won…