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The Super Eagles held their first training session in Antalya, Turkey on Wednesday night ahead of the upcoming friendlies against Iran and Jordan, DAILY reports.

The session was conducted under the supervision of head coach Eric Chelle, with 22 players present.

Team captain Wilfred Ndidi was the last player to arrive the team’s Bellis Deluxe Hotel base on Wednesday afternoon.

Fulham defender Calvin Bassey won’t join the team due to injury.

The Super Eagles will face Iran’s Team Melli in Antalya on Friday.

The encounter will kick-off at 4pm local time (2pm Nigerian time).

Super Eagles begin preparations in Antalya for friendlies

The Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS, has confirmed that the Senegalese Football Federation has appealed the decision of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title.

FSF submitted their appeal on Tuesday, March 25 and they are seeking “to set aside the CAF decision and declare the FSF winners of AFCON”.

They also requested an immediate suspension of the time limit to submit an appeal brief until the CAF decision is notified with full grounds.

A CAS Arbitral Panel will be appointed to consider this matter.

Following this, a procedural calendar will be established.

CAS Director General, Matthieu Reeb, said: “CAS is perfectly equipped to resolve this type of dispute, with the assistance of expert and independent arbitrators.

“We understand that teams and fans are eager to know the final decision, and we will ensure that arbitration proceedings are conducted as swiftly as possible, while respecting the right of all parties to a fair hearing.”

CAS confirms Senegal appeal against CAF’s decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, the eldest of Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo, has trained with Real Madrid U-16 team on Tuesday.

The 15-year-old could be on a verge on joining the Spanish giants’ academy.

That would mean he follows in the footsteps of his iconic father.

Ronaldo Sr scored a stunning 450 goals in 438 matches during his nine-year spell at the Bernabeu, making him Madrid’s all-time record goalscorer.

The 40-year-old also won 13 major titles with the LaLiga side.

Ronaldo Jr is currently on the academy books of Saudi side Al-Nassr.

The 15-year-old, like his father, is a forward and can play on either flank or through the middle.

The teenager has already played for three of Ronaldo Sr’s former clubs including Manchester United and Juventus.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr trains with Real Madrid ahead of move

Arsenal are exploring a possible move for Paris Saint-Germain winger, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, this summer.

The Gunners are looking to carry out a reshuffle of their squad ahead of the new season.

According to the UK Independent, Kvaratskhelia’s camp are open to the idea.

However, negotiations with PSG could prove to be difficult for Arsenal, as they view the Georgian as an important member of the team.

Arsenal are ready to sell one of their senior players this summer, in a bid to raise funds for a transfer, amid the Premier League’s shift in financial regulations to Squad Cost Ratio.

Mikel Arteta is also a big fan of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, but the LaLiga side will demand a fee of at least €100m (£86.5m).

EPL: Arsenal in shock move to sign Kvaratskhelia from PSG

Real Madrid forward, Vinícius Júnior, has claimed Brazil are not favourites to win the 2026 World Cup.

Vinicius was speaking to the media, ahead of the Selecao’s friendlt match with France.

According to him, their recent results do not put them top of favourites for the trophy.

“I believe we are not the favorites if we look at the recent results,” Vinicius said.

“But the weight of the national team jersey and the players we have here… all we need is to unite, and after Ancelotti’s arrival, we have a better understanding of how to play. This relieves a lot of pressure from us.

“We will do everything we can to bring Brazil back to the top. We don’t want to be the favorites; we want Brazil to be at the top.”

2026 World Cup: Brazil are not favourites to win trophy – Vinicius Jr

Former Spain midfielder, Xabi Alonso, is waiting in the wings to replace Arne Slot as Liverpool manager at the end of this season, BILD reports.

The Reds have put up a poor defence of their Premier League title, which Slot won in his first season by 10 points.

They are currently in fifth place, 21 points off league leaders Arsenal and this leaves the Dutchman’s future untenable beyond the summer.

It is understood the club’s hierarchy are reluctant to make any changes now, as they are competing on two fronts.

Liverpool faces Manchester City in the FA Cup and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Alonso was fired at Real Madrid earlier this year, but senior officials at Anfield want their former midfielder to be the man to lead a summer overhaul.

EPL: Xabi Alonso ready to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool

Barcelona is considering Victor Osimhen as an alternative to Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, DAILY POST reports.

Alvarez is the Blaugurana’s number one target to replace Robert Lewandowski this summer.

Atlético Madrid are not expected to sanction Alvarez’s sale, with Antoine Griezmann impending summer departure.

Osimhen is on Barcelona radar, according to Barcelona Universal.

The Nigeria international is currently regarded as one of the leading marksman in the world.

The 27-year-old has scored 56 goals in 70 appearances since his arrival at Galatasaray.

It will take a big fee for Fernabache to consider selling the striker, who they signed for €75m from Napoli.

Transfer: Barcelona consider Osimhen as Alvarez alternative

Nasarawa United management have been warned against sabotaging the efforts of the team.

The state governor, Abdullahi Sule, made the warning during a visit to the players on Tuesday.

There were reports of crowd troubles during Nasarawa United’s clash with Rivers United at the Lafia City Stadium on Monday.

Sule frowned at the report of the incident and vowed to take drastic action against any individual found to be guilty of the action.

“Yesterday, I received an unpleasant news about our top-ranking officials disputing the pages during our game against Rivers United,” Sule was quoted by the club’s media during his visit.

“It’s quite unfortunate, and I won’t tolerate that, whatsoever and whoever is involved, We cannot continue to put in our best as a team and State, and some people, perhaps, because of their selfish and personal interests, will engage in what would make the league body begin to deduct our points or punish our team.

“Let me make it very clear to anyone that cares to read between the lines that the day our darling teams, Nasarawa United or Nasarawa Amazons, are deducted points or punished as a result of some set of people, with vested interests, undermining our progress, that day, I will take a drastic action on whoever it is behind it.”

NPFL: Governor Sule warns Nasarawa United’s management against sabotage

Nasarawa Amazons midfielder, Confidence Nwoha has reiterated the team’s commitment to achieving a favourable result in the clash against Ahudiyannen Queens.

The Lafia Landladies will lock horns with Ahudianynem Queens in a matchday 12 encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday.

Nwoha says that they will maintain a high standard against the visitors.

“We have put our last game behind and the focus now is how to get the maximum points against Ahudianynem,” Nwoha stated in a pre-match interview.

“The ladies are mentally and tactical ready to put smiles on the faces of our esteemed fans, we are sure that we won’t disappoint them.”

The Amazons will look to capitalise on their defensive solidity, and home support to win the game.

NWFL: Nwoha upbeat Nasarawa Amazons will beat Ahudianynem Queens

Napoli striker, Rasmus Højlund, has aimed a cheeky dig at Manchester United after insisting that he now feels joy at the Serie A champions.

Speaking to TV2, the Denmark international said that he didn’t perform well at Man United, but insisted that things have now changed for him at Napoli.

Man United sent Højlund on loan to Napoli last year after he failed to impress at Old Trafford.

The 23-year-old had joined the Premier League club from Atalanta in 2023.

“If we look at the recent periods at Manchester United, I didn’t perform well. I’m aware of that, but now many things have changed,” Højlund told TV2.

“They even said I was finished in Denmark, but I never gave up. At Napoli, I feel joy again.”

I feel joy again at Napoli – Rasmus Højlund aims dig at Man Utd