South Africa head coach of Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis, has unveiled a 24-player squad she pencilled for the 2024 Olympic Games qualifier clash against the Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Ellis named the squad this morning ahead of the team’s final training session before they embark on Abuja trip for the games. In her squad, the tactician included three goalkeepers, eight defenders, seven midfielders and six strikers.
Victor Osimhen has rejoined his team for training at Napoli ahead of this weekend’s home clash with Atalanta. The Nigerian International has been working hard to get back to full fitness after missing the Serie A champion’s 1-1 draw against leaders Inter Milan just before the international break. The 25-year-old forward also pulled out of Nigeria’s squad for the friendly match against Ghana and Mali.
Dani Alves has been released from prison having successfully raised the one million euros required for bail after serving over 14 months in jail.
Bashir Usman has expressed a desire to return for Niger Tornadoes in their Nigeria Premier Football League pencilled for March 27th clash against Shooting Stars. The forward star has missed Niger Tornadoes’ in the last three games due to a knee injury he suffered. Being the rallying point of the team his return is expected to boost the club’s fight against relegation.
Defending champions, Falconets who bagged gold at the 12th African Games in Rabat, Morocco, have advanced to the finals of the 13th African Games in Ghana after triumphing The Crested Cranes of Ugandan 2-0 on Monday.
The draw for 2023/2024 Champions League quarter-final, Semi-final, and finals have been conducted on Friday. Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, was tasked with picking the balls. Arsenal will take on Bayern Munich, while Atletico Madrid plays Borussia Dortmund. Holders Manchester City has been drawn against Real Madrid for the third year running. Paris Saint-Germain will play Barcelona The first legs of the quarter-final fixtures will be played on April 9 and 10, with the second-leg fixtures on April 16 and 17.
