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Nigerian coach, Eric Chelle has said he believes the Africa Cup of Nations has grown to be better than than leagues in Europe.

According to the former Mali coach, Africa just needs to develop their coaches to match the standard out there in Europe and the world.

Addressing a press conference on Friday, Chelle called for more seriousness in the way football is handled in Africa.

“We have to create our own identity. For me, this AFCON is better than the league in Europe. This is great,” he said.

A win for Eric Chelle’s side means they will become leaders of their group and also book their place in the knockout stages.

Nigeria will be depending on the likes of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze and Akor Adams to produce results on Saturday.

In their opening game against Tanzania, it was Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman that produced the goals as Osimhen wasted some scoring opportunities.

AFCON better than leagues in Europe – Eric Chelle

Wrexham goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo says the club want to make history by upsetting Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup, DAILY POST report

The Robins will host Chelsea at the 12,600 capacity Racecourse Ground on Saturday (today).

Chelsea, who dispatched another Sky Bet Championship club, Hull City in the previous round are overwhelming favourites to win the tie.

Okonkwo is, however adamant they can qualify for the next round at the expense of Liam Rosenior’s side.

“We always have the opportunity to create history here. Every season we play here, and every season I’ve had at Wrexham, there’s always been something we’ve been able to achieve,” he said ahead of the game.

Okonkwo face Chelsea regularly during his time with Arsenal ‘s youth team.

FA Cup: Wrexham goalkeeper Okonkwo targets upset against Chelsea

Barcelona legend, Ronaldinho, has sent a special word of support to his old club ahead of their LaLiga El Clasico with Real Madrid.

The Blaugrana will host the Los Blancos in Sunday’s El Clasico clash  at Camp Nou.

The Catalan club sits at the top of the LaLiga table with 88 points from 34 games, and Real Madrid occupies the second position with 77 points from the same number of matches.

However, in a post on X ahead of the encounter,  Ronaldinho posted a picture of himself in El Clasico action, with the caption, “Great week and with El Clásico!!! Let’s go Barça.”

Meanwhile, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick had said at his pre-match press conference earlier on Saturday that it would be unbelievable for his team to win a back-to-back LaLiga title.

“To win a second title with this young team would be unbelievable,” Flick said.

El Clasico: Ronaldinho sends message to Barcelona ahead of Real Madrid clash