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Nigeria winger, Emmanuel Dennis is currently training with top Danish club Brondby, DAILY POST reports.

Dennis is seeking a new club after his contract was terminated by Nottingham Forest last year.

The 28-year-old linked up with the Brondby squad on Friday following their resumption from winter break.

The versatile winger played under head coach Steve Cooper during his time at Forest.

Dennis will be looking to get his career back on track after his troubled spell at the City Ground.

He was previously linked with a move to his former club Watford and Valencia.

Transfer: Free agent Dennis trains with Danish club Brondby 

Heartland technical adviser, Emmanuel Amuneke, has warned his players against complacency ahead of their matchday nine encounter against Beyond Limits.

The Naza Millionaires will trade tackles with Beyond Limits at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Saturday.

Amuneke urged his players to put behind their last win over Abia Comets and concentrate on the task against Beyond Limits.

“The win against Abia Comets was important, but it is only a step,” Amuneke stated in a pre-match interview.

“We must not get carried away. Our focus is now on Beyond Limits, and the objective is clear—three points at home. If we want to be where we believe we should be, games like this must be approached with maximum concentration and hunger.”

Heartland will count on the support of the home fans to secure the maximum points in the game.

NNL: Amuneke warns Heartland players against complacency ahead Beyond Limits clash

Akwa United will be without midfielder Ndifreke Etim for the Nigeria National League, matchday nine encounter against Calabar Rovers.

Etim will miss the game due to a shoulder injury.

The midfielder has featured in the majority of the Promise Keepers matches this season.

Head coach Paul Offor is expected to look inward for a formidable replacement for the midfielder in the game.

The encounter will take place at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar this Saturday.

Akwa United are determined to secure victory and finish the first stanza at the top of the NNL Conference B.

They are joint leaders with Sporting Lagos who have a superior goal difference.

NNL: Akwa United’s Etim to miss Calabar Rovers clash

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has confirmed a new referee for the quarter-final clash between Nigeria and Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Senegalese official Issa Sy will now take charge of the highly-anticipated game.

Omar Artan was initially picked for the match, but CAF reversed the decision over refereeing controversies at the tournament.

Sy has already worked as the Video Assistant Referee during this AFCON group-stage fixture between Morocco and Tanzania.

His appointment is seen as a move to ease tension ahead of the crucial tie, with both Nigeria and Algeria fighting for a spot in the semi-finals.

Nigeria secured their quarter-final ticket with a dominant 4-0 win over Mozambique, while Algeria edged past DR Congo 1-0 after extra time.

AFCON 2025: CAF appoints new referee for Super Eagles clash vs Algeria

President of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, has reacted to the Indomitable Lions’ elimination from the ongoing AFCON tournament in Morocco.

Eto’o was present at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat as Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in the AFCON quarter-final on Friday.

Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari scored the goals for the host country against Cameroon.

Speaking after the match, Eto’o delivered a powerful and emotional locker-room speech to the Indomitable Lions players and coaching staff after the defeat to the Atlas Lions.

The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker said Cameroon will get their revenge in the next edition of the AFCON.

“Seeing you sad, I’ve tears in my eyes,” Eto’o told Cameroon players in the dressing room.

“But you accomplished it like the Cameroonians you are. I can only be proud of you. Thank you for all your contributions.

“This is our first victory, guys, believe me. The next AFCON, we are coming to win it. Hear me well, boys, and start preparing from today. We will take our revenge. We didn’t see a group with a scandal. It’s thanks to you, too.”

AFCON: We’ll get our revenge – Samuel Eto’o reacts as Morocco eliminates Cameroon

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has urged his team to stay focused on Marrakech, training sessions, and their next game against Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Chelle’s side will tackle the Desert Foxes in the AFCON last-8 on Saturday evening in Marrakech.

Nigeria recently secured a victory over Mozambique in their previous AFCON encounter, while Algeria triumphed against DR Congo.

“I prefer to remain focused now on Marrakech, and there is a game to play, and after the game we can think about our accommodation,” Chelle said via Yahoo Sports.

“The story starts in Marrakech, so we have to stay focused on Marrakech, training sessions, and the next game.”

Nigeria’s clash with Algeria is set to kick off at 5 pm, Nigerian time.

AFCON: Chelle makes demands ahead of Super Eagles’ clash with Algeria

Head coach of Mali, Tom Saintfiet has revealed his two little problems in Morocco amid the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Saintfiet noted that the only challenges he faces during the tournament in Morocco so far are the ‘temperature and rain’ as he admitted that these conditions are ‘beyond our control.’

The 52-year-old praised Morocco’s exceptional organization of the tournament, acknowledging the host country’s proven track record in managing large-scale sporting events.

“It’s been a fantastic AFCON so far. I’ve always loved Morocco for its ability to organize major sporting events. It is a beautiful country with good hotels, magnificent stadiums and excellent pitches for training,” Saintfiet said via CAFOnline.

“Overall, I am very pleased with this AFCON. The only small problem is the temperature and the rain, but that is beyond our control.

“I would say it is a very good AFCON, well organized, with a great atmosphere. The supporters are very positive in the streets.”

AFCON: It’s beyond our control – Mali coach, Saintfiet reveals two problems in Morocco

The head coach of Morocco, Walid Regragui, believes they will win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ahead of their quarter-final clash with Cameroon, he remains optimistic about their chances of becoming champions.

Regragui, who is facing backlash from fans over his style, has however admitted it won’t be an easy game.

“We have the humility to believe that we can win this Cup of Nations,” Regragui told reporters.

“Cameroon needs no introduction. We know it’s going ‌to be tough again.”

If Regregui’s men beat the Indomitable Lions in the last eight, they will face either Nigeria or Algeria in the semi-final.

AFCON 2025: Morocco coach, Regragui names team to win trophy

Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, was very angry with Gabriel Martinelli and called the Brazilian player an ‘idiot’ for trying to push injured Conor Bradley off the pitch.

Neville said he was surprised that no Liverpool player hit the Brazilian and got a red card for it.

At the end of the match that ended in a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium, Martinelli attempted to get the injured Bradley off the pitch by pushing him, despite the Englishman being injured.

Martinelli seemed to think Bradley was trying to slow down the game while Bradley’s injury looked serious as he was stretchered off because of the worrying issue.

Besides trying to get Bradley off the field, Martinelli also threw the ball at him while he was injured and on the ground.

Neville, who was Sky Sports as a commentator, was really upset with Martinelli, calling him an ‘idiot’.

“You can’t get him off the field,” Neville said. “You cannot do that. That is so poor. I think an apology is needed. Bradley is being stretchered off.

“I’m fuming with Martinelli to be honest. Disgraceful. Honestly, I really don’t get why the Liverpool players didn’t go over and kick him, I mean, seriously, and get a red card for it. That’s absolutely disgraceful.”

Meanwhile, midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai was asked about Martinelli in his post-match interview.

He said, “I saw Conor twist his knee. I don’t know what exactly happened to him. Obviously, he didn’t want to come back to the pitch because it was just taking too much time, and he was in a lot of pain.

“He couldn’t even figure out where he had rolled, and Gabriel showed up and pushed him off the field.”

EPL: ‘I’m surprised no Liverpool player hit him’ – Neville on Martinelli’s treatment of Bradley

Ryan Alebiosu has returned to full training with the Super Eagles ahead of their quarter-final clash with the Desert Foxes of Algeria, DAILY POST reports.

Alebiosu suffered a cut in his right leg in Nigeria’s last group game against the Cranes of Uganda.

The injury forced him to miss the Super Eagles Round of 16 encounter with the Mambas of Mozambique.

The 24-year-old trained with the rest of the squad in Marrakesh Thursday evening on arrival from Fes.

Alebiosu will further build his fitness during tonight’s training session.

The Super Eagles will take on Algeria at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday.

AFCON 2025: Alebiosu back in Super Eagles training