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“Nigeria-Ghana Rivalry Will Drive Super Eagles to Victory”- Daniel Ogunmodede
Daniel Ogunmodede, the coach of Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles, has expressed confidence that the fierce rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana will drive his team to victory in their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier.
The upcoming two-legged clash offers the Super Eagles a long-awaited chance to settle scores after the Black Galaxies of Ghana denied Nigeria a place in the last CHAN tournament held in Algeria.
This time, Ogunmodede believes his squad is fully prepared to turn the tables.
Reflecting on the rivalry and the significance of the matchup, he stressed how crucial mental preparation will be for his players as they face a high-pressure contest.
Speaking to CAF Online, Ogunmodede explained the team’s strategy for handling the intensity of the occasion.
“Managing the pressure and expectations surrounding such a high-stakes game against our intense rivals is a key focus,” he said.
“We emphasize mental fortitude, maintaining a clear focus on our game plan, and instilling confidence in the players to perform at their best.
Embracing the rivalry as motivation rather than anxiety is central to our approach.”
Ogunmodede also stated the larger implications of securing qualification for the CHAN tournament, which exclusively features players from domestic leagues.
He pointed out that success in this competition would not only boost team morale but also spotlight Nigeria’s local football talent.
“Qualification would be monumental. It offers a platform to showcase local talent, raise the profile of the domestic league, and inspire the next generation of footballers,” he added.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has shared his prediction for the club’s upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City.
United will take on their city rivals at Old Trafford in a highly anticipated derby on Sunday.
Speaking on The Overlap, Neville pointed out that United have performed well in big games this season, holding their own against teams like Arsenal, Liverpool, and City.
“I think it could end in a draw, maybe 1-1,” he said, adding that he and fellow pundit Jamie Carragher also considered a 2-2 result.
Meanwhile, United currently sit 13th in the league table with 37 points from 30 matches.
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has announced that this season will be his last at the club.
In a heartfelt message on social media, the Belgian star confirmed that his time with the Premier League champions is coming to an end, saying, “These will be my final months as a Manchester City player.”
De Bruyne, who joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for £54.5 million, has enjoyed a trophy-laden career at the Etihad. Over the years, he has helped the club secure six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and a Champions League trophy.
The 33-year-old was also a key part of Pep Guardiola’s historic treble-winning squad in the 2020/21 season.
Last summer, he received tempting offers from Saudi clubs but chose to stay in England for one more season.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca admitted he may have risked his team’s chances of holding on to their 1-0 lead over Tottenham Hotspur after making defensive substitutions late in the game.
Reflecting on the moment, Maresca acknowledged that his decision to make changes before seeing how much stoppage time would be added was a mistake. “We created plenty of chances in the first half, but when I saw 12 minutes of extra time, I realized it might have been too soon to make those changes,” he told reporters.
With the game nearing its end, Maresca swapped Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez for defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and midfield anchor Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, which allowed Spurs to intensify their attack in search of an equalizer during the extended stoppage time.
Thankfully for Chelsea, the strategy paid off as they managed to hold on for the win. “We’re happy we won, but it was a close call,” Maresca added.
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