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CAF Selects Two Nigerian Referees for 2025 U-20 AFCON

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected two Nigerian referees for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.
Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu are among the 14 referees chosen for the tournament. CAF has also appointed 15 assistant referees, 10 VAR officials, and three assessors.
Last week, CAF confirmed Egypt as the new host after Cote d’Ivoire pulled out. The competition is set to take place from April 27 to May 18.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will compete in Group B alongside Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa.
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Ademola Lookman Set to Leave Atalanta After Final Match This Sunday

Ademola Lookman is expected to play his last match for Atalanta this Sunday. The Italian club will face Parma in their final game of the 2024/25 season at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport say Atalanta are open to offers for the Nigerian winger, who joined the team from RB Leipzig in 2022.
The club is said to be willing to sell Lookman for around €40 million. This season, Lookman has been impressive, scoring 20 goals and assisting seven times in 39 appearances across all competitions.
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Deco Says PSG Tried to Sign Lamine Yamal Last Season but Barcelona Said No

Barcelona’s director Deco has confirmed that French side PSG made an attempt to sign teenage star Lamine Yamal last season. The interest came after Yamal impressed on the international stage, playing a key role in Spain’s Euro triumph. PSG were quick to make a move, hoping to land the rising talent.
Speaking to RAC1, Deco said the reports about PSG’s approach were true, but made it clear that Barcelona had no plans to let Yamal go. “Yes, they asked last season. Not this one,” he said. “But we’re not listening to offers. PSG showed interest, but Real Madrid didn’t.”
Deco, a former Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder, added that the club has turned down every bid for the 17-year-old, who remains untouchable. Yamal has been a major part of Barcelona’s success this season, helping them secure the LaLiga title, Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España.
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Scholes Tells Amorim to Change Fernandes and Start With Diallo and Garnacho

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has suggested that manager Ruben Amorim should adjust Bruno Fernandes’ position for the upcoming UEFA Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao on Wednesday. Scholes also recommended that Amorim start Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho, calling them the biggest goal threats for Man United alongside Fernandes.
In his TNT Sports column, Scholes wrote, “I would start Amad and Garnacho in the final because they pose the biggest attacking threat for Man United, along with Bruno Fernandes. “Moving Fernandes deeper into a central midfield role alongside Casemiro could be the key, especially since this setup has worked well in European matches before. I expect Amorim to start Hojlund too, as he has been decent in the Europa League.”
This season, Man United has lost all three matches against Tottenham, coached by Ange Postecoglou. Both teams have struggled in the Premier League and are currently placed in the lower half of the table. The winner of this final will secure a spot in next season’s Champions League.
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