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Dessers Must Intensify Efforts to Secure Super Eagles Recall, Says Clement

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1 week ago

October 9, 2024

Philippe Clement, head coach of Rangers, has emphasized the need for striker Cyriel Kolawole Dessers to put in extra effort to regain his spot in the Super Eagles. Dessers was notably absent from Austine Eguavoen’s squad for the upcoming 2025 AFCON doubleheader against Libya, scheduled for Uyo and Tripoli.

Clement’s decision to substitute Dessers after an hour during the recent 2-0 Premiership win over St. Johnstone sparked frustration for the striker, who was keen to continue contributing on the pitch. Despite this, Clement believes Dessers has the potential to reclaim his place in the national team with hard work.

“He needs to work hard, and it will come,” Clement stated. “He has played a lot of club minutes in recent weeks, and it’s natural to feel less fresh when competing every three days. This is a common situation for many strikers globally. In fact, many teams substitute strikers after 60 minutes routinely.”

Clement encouraged Dessers to maintain the strong mindset he exhibited at the beginning of the season, where he enjoyed a productive goal-scoring run. With continued dedication and hard work, Clement is confident that Dessers can find the back of the net more frequently and earn a recall to the Super Eagles.

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CAF Confirms Morocco as Host for 2024 Women’s Champions League

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5 hours ago

October 16, 2024

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially designated Morocco as the host for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League finals. The tournament will take place from November 9 to November 23, as announced on CAF’s official website.

Morocco previously hosted the last edition of this prestigious competition. Among the eight teams competing this year is Nigeria’s champions, Edo Queens. The current title holders are Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa.

The tournament offers significant financial incentives, with winners receiving $400,000 and runners-up taking home $250,000.

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Messi Matches Ronaldo’s Record with Hat-Trick Against Bolivia

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October 16, 2024

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi has equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 10 international hat-tricks after scoring three times in a dominant 6-0 victory against Bolivia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.

In addition to his goals, the 37-year-old forward also provided two assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities. With this win, Argentina solidifies its position in the South American qualifiers, currently leading the table three points ahead of second-placed Colombia and six points clear of their arch-rivals Brazil.

On the same evening, Ronaldo’s Portugal faced Scotland in the UEFA Nations League but was held to a frustrating 0-0 draw, leaving the superstar visibly upset post-match.

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Mourinho Targets Barcelona’s Ansu Fati for January Transfer to Fenerbahce

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October 16, 2024

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Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, is reportedly planning a January transfer move for Barcelona forward Ansu Fati. After spending last season on loan at Brighton in the Premier League, Fati, now 21, returned to Barcelona but has struggled for game time under new coach Hansi Flick.

Once considered a potential successor to Lionel Messi, Fati’s limited opportunities at Barça have fueled speculation about a possible departure. According to *AS*, Mourinho is keen to bring the Spain international to the Turkish league, offering him the chance for regular football at Fenerbahce.

Fenerbahce’s sporting director, Mario Branco, is expected to initiate discussions with Fati’s representatives soon, confident that the promise of consistent playing time will help secure the forward’s move.