Within the next fourteen days, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be welcoming a new coach as disclosed by the Minister of Sports, John Enoh. Enoh mentioned that he has been actively engaging with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) regarding the appointment of a permanent coach for the national team. It is worth noting that the Super Eagles have been operating without a full-time coach since Jose Peseiro's contract expired following the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in February. Enyimba coach, Finidi George, who previously served as one of Peseiro's assistants, oversaw the team in their recent friendly matches against Ghana and Mali. During an interview on Channels Television Sports, Enoh expressed, "Regrettably, the senior national team currently lacks a coach. The primar...

The Europa League semi-final fixtures have been officially confirmed following the conclusion of the quarter-final second legs. One of the semi-final clashes will see Bayer Leverkusen take on Roma. Bayer Leverkusen, who were recently crowned Bundesliga champions, settled for a 1-1 draw against West Ham, advancing with a 2-0 aggregate lead from the first leg. On the other hand, Roma defeated AC Milan 2-1 in their home game, having also won the first leg 1-0 at the San Siro. The second semi-final will feature Atalanta against Marseille. Atalanta secured their spot in the semi-finals with a 3-1 aggregate score despite a 0-1 loss to Liverpool. Marseille, on the other hand, progressed to the next round after a penalty shoot-out victory against Benfica, with the aggregate score tied at 1-1. ...

Despite being knocked out of the Europa League, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed admiration for his players' performance. Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Atalanta in Bergamo but ultimately lost the tie with a 3-1 aggregate score. Even though the Reds had control for a significant portion of the game, they could not find additional goals after Mohamed Salah's early penalty. Looking ahead, Klopp stated that the team will now shift their focus to the Premier League, where they currently sit in third place, trailing leaders Manchester City by two points. "We faced a significant challenge due to our own doing. Tonight's performance showcased the remarkable drive and determination of the players, which I found truly incredible," Klopp commented. "There were moments where w...

Securing one of the additional places for performances in this season's European competitions, Serie A will boast a total of five slots in the upcoming Champions League. UEFA will grant extra spots to two leagues as part of the European Performance Spots initiative. This decision is a result of the restructuring to transform the Champions League into a 36-team tournament. Italy clinched its place in the top two, with three of its clubs advancing to the semi-finals, while the Premier League saw four of its five remaining clubs eliminated in the quarter-final stage. Although no Italian team made it to the Champions League quarter-finals, the league's high coefficient score, due to AS Roma and Atalanta's Europa League semi-final berths, and Fiorentina's presence in the Europa Conference L...