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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

China U-20 women’s head coach Wang Jun has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance against Nigeria’s Falconets.

The Asians were held to a 0-0 draw by Moses Aduku’s side in their second group game at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Thursday night.

Jun’s side dominated play, and twice hit woodwork in the keenly contested encounter.

China dropped to second position in Group F behind Spain, who pummelled New Caledonia 11-0.

The gaffer praised his players for their display despite the outcome of the game.

“The situation in our group is very obvious because Spain is a very top team so the match between us and Nigeria is key for the positioning in the Round of 16. Even though we missed some chances in the game, ultimately I am very satisfied with the result.” Jun told FIFA.com.

China will face Spain in their last group game on Sunday.

2026 U-20 WWC: China coach satisfied with draw against Falconets

Jeremy Monga has calimed it was a “no-brainer” to join Manchester City rather than Arsenal.

The 17-year-old winger moved from League One outfit Leicester to the Etihad Stadium in a summer switch worth a reported £10million plus a further £2.5million in potential add-ons.

Monga – the third-youngest player to make a Premier League appearance – signed a deal until 2031 with City having turned down the advances of Premier League champions Arsenal.

“(Arsenal’s interest) was very strong because it was very close to me going there, very close,” he told BBC Sport.

“The main decision was probably the pathway and the club itself.

“They’ve been so successful that it was a no-brainer when City call. It’s every child’s dream to win trophies and be at the top with the best.”

Monga made his first City appearance as a substitute in Wednesday’s 3-1 win against a K-League XI in sweltering Seoul, South Korea.

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