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AFCON Qualifier: Osimhen and Iwobi Benched as Super Eagles Face Rwanda
Victor Osimhen will start from the bench in the Super Eagles’ African Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda on Tuesday. Manager Austin Eguavoen has opted for a single change from the lineup that secured a win against Benin Republic on Saturday.
Despite scoring Nigeria’s second goal in the previous match, Osimhen has not been selected to lead the attack. Instead, Victor Boniface will start alongside Ademola Lookman, who netted twice against Benin, and Samuel Chukwueze.
Lazio’s Tom Dele-Basiru replaces Fulham’s Alex Iwobi, who had a subdued performance in the last game.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 2 pm at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.
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EPL: Zola Surprised by Manchester United’s Decision to Sell Scott McTominay
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has expressed his surprise at Manchester United’s decision to sell midfielder Scott McTominay. The Scotland international was transferred to Napoli during the summer transfer window for a fee of £25.7 million and has made a strong impact in Serie A, scoring two goals and providing an assist in his last three matches.
“I’m very surprised,” Zola said on Wednesday (via Metro UK). “I could not believe that Manchester United released him, to be honest. I don’t really know what the reason is, but obviously for Napoli, it’s been a great deal. I think everybody loves him so far; he’s scored goals and performed very well. He left me a little bit dazzled, to be honest, I didn’t expect that.”
Zola also noted the significance of McTominay’s success for Italian football, stating, “It is a big thing for Italian football; he is doing very well.”
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NNL: Gateway United Sacks Head Coach Samson Omiponle
Gateway United has officially terminated the contract of their head coach, Samson Omiponle, as confirmed by the club’s management. The decision to part ways with Omiponle takes immediate effect.
The Abeokuta-based club is now actively searching for a new coach ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. Gateway United will compete in the Southern Conference Group A for the new campaign, which is set to kick off on Saturday, November 30.
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EPL: Howard Webb Claims Only Two VAR Errors This Season
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has stated that there have been only two errors made by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the current English Premier League season. VAR has faced significant scrutiny since its introduction in 2019, but Webb asserts that the technology is showing improvement and that mistakes are being minimized after a rocky start.
During an appearance on the Stick to Football Podcast, Webb addressed the management of expectations regarding VAR, noting, “I don’t think we managed expectations well in terms of VAR. We knew it was always going to be a situation where it was going to do well on those clear situations, the ones where you think, ‘That’s clearly wrong on first view.’”
He also highlighted the role of an independent panel comprising ex-players that reviews decisions weekly. According to this panel, only two VAR errors have occurred this season, a significant reduction from the ten errors reported at the same point last year. Webb’s comments suggest a positive trend in the application of VAR in the Premier League, aiming to enhance the accuracy and reliability of officiating.
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