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Tinubu Approves Bonus for Super Falcons to Boost Morale Before WAFCON Final
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the full payment of the Super Falcons’ match bonuses and allowances ahead of their big game. As the team prepares to take on Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, this move is seen as a major morale booster.
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, confirmed the news while speaking to the press, saying all payments have been released and are ready for immediate distribution to both players and officials. The final is set to take place this Saturday at the Olympic Stadium, with the Falcons aiming to bring the trophy home.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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Enzo Fernández Moves Closer to Manchester City Transfer
