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Divock Origi to sign New Contract at Liverpool

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4 years ago

July 25, 2019

Liverpool forward Divock Origi has revealed that his instincts told him to stay at Anfield last campaign, despite limited first-team opportunities and his own inconsistency on the field.

The Belgian international did not feature for the Reds in the 2018/19 Premier League season until December, though he netted the winner in a 1-0 victory over fierce foes Everton in his first appearance. He went on to score the clinching goal in the side’s Champions League final triumph over Tottenham Hotspur in June, completing a remarkable redemptive arc.

Origi was shipped out on loan to German outfit Wolfsburg the previous campaign, and the 24-year-old was then linked with a permanent Anfield exit following the end of his spell in the Bundesliga.

Origi doubled Liverpool’s lead in the closing stages of their showdown with Tottenham in Madrid, rifling in a low left-footed drive to seal a 2-0 win and the club’s sixth European Cup.

Discussing the crowning moment of his season and the path he took to get there, the striker said: “It is a lot to happen in a year. And that’s the beauty of football.

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Club signs “25-year-old goalkeeper” but fans think he’s 45 [See photos]

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2 years ago

February 10, 2021

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Social media across Africa on Wednesday, February 10 was sent into a frenzy by one Nigerian Club – Mighty Jets International Jos.

The Mighty Jets, took to social media to unveil their new range of kits for the upcoming Nigerian National league season while profiling its players.

One player, however, caught the eye of netizens, Goalkeeper Gobum Rotduwe.

According to the club, “Rot. D” was born on September 13, 1995, meaning he is 25 years old now.

Fans took a swipe at the club, most claiming the goalkeeper has lied about his age.

What’s your take on his age?

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Club signs “25-year-old goalkeeper” but fans think he’s 45 [See photos]

Published

2 years ago

February 10, 2021

Cate Iteyo

Social media across Africa on Tuesday, February 9 was sent into a frenzy by one Nigerian Club – Mighty Jets International Jos.

The Mighty Jets, took to social media to unveil their new range of kits for the upcoming Nigerian National league season while profiling its players.

According to the club, “Rot. D” was born on September 13, 1995, meaning he is 25 years old now.

Fans took a swipe at the club, most claiming the goalkeeper has lied about his age. What’s your take on his age?

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Barcelona appoint Koeman as new coach

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3 years ago

August 19, 2020

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Barcelona have appointed Ronald Koeman as their next coach, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, as the Catalans look to rebuild after their 8-2 thrashing by Bayern Munich in the Champions League last week.

Koeman, who has left his role as manager of the Netherlands, has signed a two-year-deal with Barcelona, who sacked Quique Setien on Monday after he presided over the club’s worst defeat ever in European competition.

Koeman, who will be officially presented at the Camp Nou stadium later on Wednesday, is dearly loved at Barca for his role in Johan Cruyff’s hugely successful side known as the ‘Dream Team’ and for scoring the goal that delivered the club’s first ever European Cup in 1992.

The defender later became the club’s assistant coach before embarking on a career as a head coach, managing Dutch sides Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord plus Premier League sides Southampton and Everton and La Liga’s Valencia.

“Barcelona and Ronald Koeman have come to an agreement for him to be the team’s coach until 30 June 2022,” said Barca’s statement.

“A club legend and Barca’s hero at Wembley who gave fans their first European Cup, Koeman is coming back to the Camp Nou. But this time he will be in the dugout to lead the team.”