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The Warriors of Zimbabwe held their first training session in Birmingham on Friday ahead of the Unity Cup semi-final encounter against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports.

Head coach Kaitano Tembo supervised the session alongside his assistants.

The Warriors arrived in Birmingham for the friendly invitational tournament on Thursday.

They will continue their preparations on Saturday as they look forward to the game.

Zimbabwe and defending champions Nigeria will clash at the Valley next week Tuesday.

The winner will face either India or Jamaica in the final.

Unity Cup: Zimbabwe holds first training ahead Super Eagles clash 

Manchester City have announced that Pep Guardola will continue his relationship with the City Football Group by taking up a role as a Global Ambassador

This follows Guardiola’s decision to leave the Premier League club after 10 years in charge of the first team.

This new role will see the 55-year-old giving technical advice to the clubs in the group, and working on specific projects and collaborations.

Guardiola leaves as City’s longest serving Manager, surpassing Les McDowall when he takes charge of his 593rd and final game against Aston Villa on Sunday.

During 10 years at the Etihad, he has lef the club to a remarkable 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy in 2023.

EPL: Guardiola gets new appointment after Man City exit

Rangers and Rivers United will renew their supremacy battle in the Round of 32 of the President Federation Cup, DAILY POST reports.

The two clubs are currently battling for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title.

Rangers currently sit at the top of the standings with 62 points, while second-placed Rivers United have 61 points.

The winner of the title will be decided on Sunday, with Rangers travelling to Lagos to face Ikorodu City while Rivers United will entertain Katsina United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.

Another interesting match-up in the President Federation Cup Round of 32 is the clash between relegated NPFL clubs Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists.

The winner of the competition will represent Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.

President Federation Cup: Rangers battle Rivers United after NPFL showdown

The Warriors of Zimbabwe have arrived England ahead of their Unity Cup semi-final showdown with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports.

Head coach Kaitano Tembo included only three local players in his squad for the invitational tournament.

The local playersand technical crew members will be joined in London by the foreign-based contingents.

Zimbabwe will clash with the Super Eagles at the Valley, home ground of Sky Bet Championship club, Charlton Athletic next week Tuesday.

India and Jamaica will clash in the other semi-final at the same venue on Wednesday, 27 May.

The Super Eagles are the defending champions of the competition.

Unity Cup: Zimbabwe’s Warriors storm London for Super Eagles showdown

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has finally confirmed he is leaving the Premier League club.

The Spaniard revealed this in a statement on Friday.

“And what a time we have had together,” Guardiola said.

“Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving.

“There is no reason, but deep inside, I know it’s my time.”

Guardiola departs the Etihad after a decade, even though he has one year left on his current contract.

The 55-year-old won a cup double in his final campaign, but he missed out on the Premier League title after City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.

During his 10 years at City, he won 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.

I’m leaving Manchester City – Guardiola officially confirms

UEFA on Thursday named the Europa League Team of the Season following the conclusion of the competition on Wednesday.

Recall that Aston Villa won the Europa League after beating Freiburg 3-0 in the final in Turkey.

However, UEFA’s Technical Observer Group has now selected its 2025/26 Europa League Team of the Season.

Aston Villa have four players in the official Europa League Team of the Season.

Here is the team in full:

Goalkeeper
Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa)

Defenders
Victor Gómez (Braga)
Matthias Ginter (Freiburg)
Morato (Nottingham Forest)
Oscar Mingueza (Celta)

Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein (Freiburg)
John McGinn (Aston Villa)
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)

Forwards
Antony (Real Betis)
Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest)
Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa)

Europa League: UEFA names Team of the Season [Full list]

Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has finally won the Saudi Pro League title.

They were confirmed champions on Thursday, thanks to a 4-2 win over relegation battlers Damac.

The title race had gone down to the final day after Al-Nassr dramatically dropped points against Al-Hilal the previous week.

Jorge Jesus’ side knew there could be no mistakes against a Damac side fighting for survival at the other end of the table.

Ronaldo was on the scoresheet, as his brace helped Al Nassr secure the title ahead of rivals Al Hilal.

Sadio Mane opened the scoring in the first half, before second half goals by Kingsley Coman and Ronaldo’s double sealed the victory.

BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo finally wins Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George has shifted focus to his team’s final game of the campaign against Katsina United.

The Pride of Rivers beat non-league side G12 FC 2-0 in the Round of 64 in Benin City on Tuesday.

Rivers United will now look to consolidate on the win when they take on Katsina United in Port-Harcourt on Sunday.

“I’m quite happy with the performance of my players against academy side G12,” Finidi told the club’s media.

“The game is gone and my focus is on the league match against Katsina United.”

Rivers United must beat Katsina United, and hope that Rangers drop points in their away fixture against Ikorodu City in Lagos to be crowned champions for the second time in their history.

The Pride of Rivers trail the Rangers by one point on the league table.

NPFL: Rivers United ready for final battle against Katsina United 

Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has expressed his team’s determination to secure a positive result in their last game of the season against Bayelsa United.

The Harmony Boys will be guests of Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa this weekend.

Kwara United need a point from the game to secure their top-flight status.

Suleiman said that his players are aware of their target in the game.

“We have a crucial game this weekend against Bayelsa United which was the reason we rested some of our best legs in the President Federation Cup,” Suleiman said in a chat with Radio One.

“We expect a tough battle against the already relegated Bayelsa United because they will want to give their fans something to cheer up with after their drop from the league.

“We are fully motivated toward achieving our goal in the game.”

NPFL: Kwara United ready for relegation battle against Bayelsa United – Suleiman 

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has ranked Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the best manager in the history of the Premier League.

Merson believes Guardiola is ahead of legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson because the Spaniard has truly revolutionised the game of football.

In his column for Sportskeeda, Merson said ahead of Man City’s Premier League tie with Aston Villa on Sunday, “Sir Alex Ferguson was more about longevity, but Guardiola has truly revolutionised the game.

“I’d rank him as number one if I were to pick the top 5 managers in Premier League history. I would go with – Guardiola, Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp.

“This would be the top five off the top of my head. All of them have dominated the Premier League in the last 20 years,” he said.

Guardiola who will leave City after their final Premier League clash with Aston Villa, won six Premier League titles during his time at the club.

EPL: Guardiola ranked best manager in history ahead of Alex Ferguson [Top 5]