John Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, introduced Finidi George as the latest head coach of the Nigerian men's national team, the Super Eagles.
This announcement took place during an event in Abuja, attended by officials from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), on Monday morning.
Arsenal kept their Premier League title hopes alive by breaking an Old Trafford jinx and defeating Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, regaining the top spot and bringing the championship race down to the last weekend.
Leandro Trossard scored the only goal on 20 minutes as Arsenal triumphed for the second time in 17 games away at United, moving them a point ahead at the top.
Manchester City still control the title race, as the defending champions have two matches remaining to Arsenal’s one.
However, the Gunners maintained pressure on Pep Guardiola’s side ahead of their difficult trip to Tottenham on Tuesday.
Arsenal will host Everton on the last day next Sunday, while City will face West Ham.
And Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has stated that he will become the “biggest fan” of north London rivals Tottenham when they meet Manchester City on Tuesday, as the Gunners look for a twist in the Premier League title battle.
“I am going to be the biggest fan of Tottenham ever,” Havertz declared. “Let’s hope for the best!”
Pep Guardiola’s side travels to a stadium where they have lost without scoring in each of the last four Premier League seasons, and Ange Postecoglou will be hoping for a Spurs victory to enhance their chances of qualifying for European competition next year.
The Premier League has unveiled the nominees for Manager of the Season, with Pep Guardiola of Manchester City and Mikel Arteta of Arsenal leading the race as they vie for the Premier League title. Joining them is Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth, alongside Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool, despite their recent dip in title contention.
Additionally, Unai Emery of Aston Villa has been recognized for his remarkable achievement in steering the team towards a potential top-four finish, marking their closest approach to such success since 1996.
Emery's exceptional leadership saw Aston Villa secure a club-record home winning streak, defeating formidable opponents like Arsenal and City during the season. Notably, Guardiola stands out as the sole nominee who has not previously received the Manager of the Month award throughout the season.
Cole Palmer has been named the EA Sports Player of the Month for April 2024, marking his first win of the prestigious award. The Chelsea midfielder showcased an outstanding performance throughout the month, leading the league in goals with seven strikes, despite only making four appearances.
In addition to his impressive goal-scoring record, Palmer also provided an assist, directly contributing to a total of eight goals in April, a feat unmatched by any other player. His exceptional performance saw him rise to second place in the race for this season's Castrol Golden Boot award.
One of Palmer's standout moments came in a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United, where he scored a hat-trick, including the equalizing and winning goals in second-half stoppage time. He continued his goal-scoring spree with four goals in a commanding 6-0 win over Everton, setting records as the first Chelsea player to score in seven consecutive Premier League home games and as the earliest scorer of a Chelsea hat-trick in a match, achieving the feat within 29 minutes of kick-off.
Previously recognized as the PL2 Player of the Month in October 2020 during his time at Manchester City, Palmer now adds another accolade to his name as the first Chelsea player to win the EA Sports Player of the Month award since Eden Hazard in September 2018.
Following his outstanding performances, Palmer emerged as the top choice from a six-man shortlist, combining public votes on the EA SPORTS website with those of a panel of football experts.
Fans also have the opportunity to vote for Palmer as the 2023/24 EA Sports Player of the Season, as he features on the eight-man shortlist unveiled on Thursday.
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