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Victor Osimhen is now set to be named new Galatasaray captain following the departure of Mauro Icardi, DAILY POST reports.

Icardi left the Turkish Super Lig champions following the expiration of his contract.

The Argentine’s departure was announced this week ending his four-year stint at the RAMS Park.

The 33-year-old won four Turkish Super Lig titles with the Yellow and Reds.

Osimhen assumed the role of Galatasaray’s deputy captain last season.

The 27-year-old is now expected to be elevated to the captaincy role.

The Nigeria international has been pivotal in Okan Buruk’s side winning the league title in the last two seasons.

Turkey: Osimhen to replace Icardi as Galatasaray captain 

Abdulmajeed Ibrahim has been appointed the new Sporting Director of Niger Tornadoes, DAILY POST reports.

Ibrahim’s appointment was confirmed by the Niger State government.

The appointment is in line with the state government’s commitment to reposition the club for the 2026-27 season.

Ibrahim is expected to drive professionalism, recruitment, and long-term structure of the club.

He earned a reputation for delivering excellence in his former assignment.

DAILY POST recalls that Niger Tornadoes have recently repositioned their technical crew for the new campaign.

NPFL: Abdulmajeed Ibrahim appointed Niger Tornadoes Sporting Director

Bayelsa United have appointed Abdu Maikaba as their new head coach, DAILY POST reports.

The veteran tactician will combine the role with his duties as head coach of the Flying Eagles.

The Prosperity Boys were relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, last season.

Maikaba has been tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the club’s immediate return to the top-flight.

The experienced tactician has managed a lot of top quality teams in the NPFL including Akwa United, Rangers, Kano Pillars, and Wikki Tourists.

He was in charge of Wikki Tourists last season.

NNL: Bayelsa United appoint Maikaba as new head coach

England legend, David Beckham, has reacted to the Three Lions’ World Cup semi-final 2-1 defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.

Beckham, who was present at the Atlanta Stadium during the encounter, admitted ‘heartbreak’ after Argentina defeated England to qualify for the 2026 World Cup final.

Two goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina the victory against Thomas Tuchel’s side.

Reacting, Beckham, in a post via his Instagram account after the game, wrote: “Heartbreak for us all but memories that inspire and last forever…

“Thank you to our team, our fans & our country for what you have given us in this World Cup.”

England will now face France for the third-place final on Saturday.

World Cup 2026: ‘Heartbreak’ – Beckham reacts to Argentina’s 2-1 win over England

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has revealed his expectations when his side faces Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.

Messi led Argentina as they defeated England 2-0 in the semi-final on Wednesday to book a place in the final of the competition.

Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, the Inter Miami forward said he expects a very closely encounter between Argentina and Spain in the World Cup final this weekend.

“They [Spain] are a tremendous team, with outstanding players. They play excellent football,” Messi said.

“I know the Spanish side well, and they have a style of play they have developed over many years.

“Several of the squad play for Barca, a club that means a great deal to me and that I still keep up with. It will be a special World Cup final, and obviously, I expect it to be very closely matched.”

World Cup final: What I expect from Spain vs Argentina – Lionel Messi

Nigerian youngster Ifeoluwa Olowoporoku has sealed a move to Swedish club IFK Göteborg, DAILY POST reports.

Olowoporoku, who penned a three-year contract joined the 18-time Allsvenskan champions from Tripple 44 Football Academy.

The 18-year-old will be part of IFK Göteborg’s first team , and will both train and play matches with them.

He will also play with the club’s U-19 and U-21 sides.

The playmaker is the latest player from the Tripple 44 Football Academy to move to Europe.

Former Flying Eagles midfielder Abel Ogwuche, Emmanuel Godwin, and Ibrahim Adewale are some of the players, who have left the academy for Europe in recent years.

Transfer: Nigerian youngster joins Swedish club IFK Göteborg 

Former France international, Emmanuel Petit, has hit out at the Les Bleus players following their World Cup 2-0 defeat to Spain on Tuesday.

Petit said that the French players were so nervous and performed poorly both tactically and technically against the La Roja.

Speaking with former England striker Gabriel Agbonlahor, Petit said (via talkSPORT),  “We looked so nervous, so far away from our level.

“Tactically and technically, we were so poor. Credit to Spain, they really deserved to win. They played really well.

“We had no inspiration, no creativity, no personality. It was a lesson in football yesterday,” he said.

World Cup: They were so nervous, poor against Spain – Petit slams France stars

France star, Rayan Cherki, has insisted that Spain were better than the Les Bleus in two areas.

Cherki stated this while reacting to France’s World Cup semi-final 2-0 defeat to Spain on Tuesday.

According to the Manchester City player, the La Roja were better than France in winning second balls and recovering possession.

DAILY POST reports that Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the goals for Spain against France.

“I don’t think we lacked solutions. They were simply better than us when it came to winning second balls and recovering possession,” Cherki said via FIFA’s website.

“I think that is where the game was decided because if we had won more of those balls, we could have caused them a lot more problems.”

World Cup: Spain better than France in two areas – Rayan Cherki

Argentina will now play Spain in the final of the 2026 World Cup, following their stunning comeback win against England on Wednesday night.

The defending champions looked to be heading out after Anthony Gordon’s opening goal in the second half.

But Albiceleste, inspired by their talisman Lionel Messi, fought back to win the game.

Messi rolled a pass into Enzo Fernandez to smash in the equalizer, before crossing to Lautaro Martinez to head in the winner.

For England, the 60-year wait to win the World Cup continues and they will now play France in the third-place play-off.

2026 World Cup: Argentina produce stunning comeback to beat England, to play Spain in final

Former Chelsea defender, Frank Leboeuf, has hit out at France after they lost 2-0 against Spain in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

Leboeuf believes the Les Bleus have to learn their lesson after losing to Spain because they cannot run fast at the start of the tournament and slow down close to the final.

Two goals in either half by

Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro gave Spain the victory against France.

“That was a failure. That game wasn’t a good game. Spain deserved a hundred per cent to win,” Leboeuf said (via ESPN FC on Instagram).

“We didn’t see anything good coming from France. We didn’t find any chances for them to score.

“Spain was above everywhere, you go back disappointed, but you have to learn your lesson. A World Cup is hard because you can’t run fast at the beginning and slow down close to the final. That is what happened to the French team.”

World Cup: ‘Failure, learn your lesson’ – Frank Leboeuf slams France after Spain defeat