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Euro 2024: I don’t want to play left-back for England – Bukayo Saka

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9 months ago

June 28, 2024

Seyi Babalola

England winger, Bukayo Saka, has said moving him from right wing to left-back will not help solve the team’s problems.

Saka started all three of their group games at Euro 2024 from the right side of midfield.

So far, the Arsenal star has registered an assist for Jude Bellingham in the opening 1-0 win against Serbia.

Saka’s goal in the 0-0 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday was ruled out, because Phil Foden had strayed offside in the build-up.

England have failed to impress so far despite reaching the last-16 as Group C winners and the clamour for Chelsea’s Cole Palmer to start has increased, after his impressive cameo during the last 20 minutes in Cologne.

The calls for Palmer to start have led to suggestions that Southgate could try playing Saka at left-back, a position he played in his younger years at Arsenal.

However, Saka has told BBC 5 Live that “putting me out of position” at left back is not the solution for England.

He added that “it’s in Gareth’s hands and we all have to trust what he selects on the day”.

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Transfer: Osimhen snubs Juventus for Premier League switch

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14 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.”