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Mikel Obi named AFCON 2023 draw assistant

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John Mikel Obi, the former Super Eagles Captain, has been selected as one of the assistants for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final draw. His fellow assistants include Didier Drogba, his former Chelsea teammate, Sadio Mane, the Senegal Striker, and Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan defender. The event will be hosted by the global music icon, Akon.

Mikel previously secured victory in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria and holds the distinction of being a three-time AFCON bronze medalist with the Super Eagles. The final draw ceremony will take place at the newly constructed Parc des Expositions in Abidjan, with delegations, coaches from the 24 participating nations, CAF legends, international media, CAF commercial partners, showbiz celebrities, and African leaders in attendance. This event is highly anticipated and marks the commencement of the final preparations for what is expected to be the best AFCON ever.

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2026 WCQ: Osimhen, Onyemaechi join Super Eagles’ injury list

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Victor Osimhen and Bruno Onyemaechi have been added to the Super Eagles’ list of injured players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin.

According to a report from DAILY POST, Osimhen was absent from Napoli’s training session on Monday following an injury sustained during their Serie A match against Bologna over the weekend. Napoli’s official website indicated that the forward was undergoing recovery work for a muscle strain, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming league clash against Fiorentina.

Meanwhile, left-back Bruno Onyemaechi has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is also uncertain for the two upcoming games due to an injury concern.

Furthermore, Moses Simon, Zaidu Sanusi, and Tyrone Ebuehi have already been sidelined from the qualifiers due to long-term injuries.

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On a positive note, vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has recently resumed training after undergoing surgery following the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Real Madrid confirmed LaLiga champions after Barcelona defeat

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Real Madrid has clinched the LaLiga championship for the 2023-2024 season, officially confirmed following Girona’s 4-2 victory over Barcelona in the late match.

Carlo Ancelotti’s squad secured a 3-0 home win against Cadiz, courtesy of goals from Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham, and Joselu.

With these results, Real Madrid now holds 87 points from 34 matches. Barcelona’s defeat places them in third position with 73 points, one less than Girona.

This marks the 36th occasion that Los Blancos have claimed the league title.

Ahead, Real Madrid is set to host Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final encounter, with the tie currently level at 2-2.

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EPL: Man Utd concerned about replacing Ten Hag with Tuchel

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High-ranking officials at Manchester United are expressing apprehension over the possibility of Thomas Tuchel encountering conflicts with the club’s leadership if he is appointed to replace Erik ten Hag.

Tuchel is set to depart from Bayern Munich at the conclusion of this season, a decision that was announced as early as February. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the new co-owner, along with his INEOS associates, are reportedly deliberating on Ten Hag’s future and considering potential replacements.

Among the candidates being discussed, Tuchel, who has previously managed Chelsea in the Premier League, has emerged as a prominent name.

However, as per reports from The Times, there are reservations regarding Tuchel’s track record of disagreements with higher-ups at his previous clubs. His tenure at Mainz ended in 2014 amid disputes with directors over transfer finances, while he was dismissed from Borussia Dortmund three years later due to a breakdown in trust between himself and the club’s board.

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