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Europa League: I didn’t want to play them – Ten Hag speaks ahead of Twente clash

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6 months ago

September 25, 2024

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has claimed he would have preferred to avoid facing FC Twente in Europa League.

The Red Devils’ first fixture in the expanded version of the competition is against the Dutch side on Wednesday night.

Ten Hag, who hails from the Netherlands, has admitted that he wanted to face another side.

Ten Hag began his professional career with Twente and spent seven years in three different spells.

The 54-year-old’s assistant Rene Hake, also managed the Dutch side for two years between 2015 and 2017.

Speaking to reporters at his pre-match press conference, Ten Hag said: “I would have preferred to have played against somebody else [other than Twente]. It’s not nice to have to hurt something you love.”

“Well, there’s a great deal of connections to and fro between MUFC and FC Twente. Between me and Rene Hake, me and Ruud [van Nistelrooy]. Also, connections forged through the various Ajax players we’ve all been involved with.”

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Transfer: Osimhen snubs Juventus for Premier League switch

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13 hours ago

April 2, 2025

Seyi Babalola

Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen is not interested in a move to Serie A giants Juventus, DAILY POST reports.

Osimhen is reportedly one of Juventus’ target for the summer transfer window.

The 26-year-old is, however, targeting a move to a Premier League club, according to JuveFC.

The powerful striker joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September.

Osimhen will be available for a €75m clause this summer.

He has been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.

Osimhen has scored 20 goals in 23 league appearances for Galatasaray this season.

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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles must beat South Africa to qualify — Chelle

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2 days ago

April 1, 2025

Seyi Babalola

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says it is important for the team to beat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa if they must qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria in a matchday eight encounter in September.

Hugo Broos’ side lead Group C with 13 points after six matches, six points clear of Super Eagles.

There are four rounds of matches left in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Chelle admitted that the Super Eagles are condemned to win all their remaining matches.

“It’s an obligation we win in South Africa, but the most important match for us right now is Rwanda in Uyo,” Eric Chelle told SCORENigeria

“South Africa are a good side, but for that game we cannot afford to allow them play.

“But first we have to beat Rwanda at home and then we will focus on the game in South Africa.”

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EPL: I’m focused on my players, Rashford is not one of them – Man Utd boss Amorim

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2 days ago

April 1, 2025

Seyi Babalola

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has declared that Marcus Rashford is not one of his current players.

Amorim made this known at his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League game against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

Daily Sun reported that Rashford fell out of favour with Amorim at Manchester United.

The England international eventually left Man United to join Premier League side Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the season.

Rashford has been doing well at Aston Villa so far, scoring a brace in their FA Cup 3-0 win against Preston on Sunday.

Asked about Rashford ahead of Man United’s clash with Nottingham Forest, Amorim was quoted by Fabrizio Romano as saying: “I am focused on my team and my players. Rashford is not my player at the moment.

“But of course I am happy when our players are playing well on loan.”