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Akwa United unveil Osho as new coach Unveiling
The Akwa United FC have unveiled Fatai Osho as their new coach.
Osho, a former Enyimba FC and Rivers United Coach, was unveiled to the sports community in Akwa Ibom on Wednesday by the club’s Chairman, Paul Bassey.
Bassey told newsmen at the unveiling ceremony in Uyo that Osho fitted into the plans and visions of the management, adding that his contract would be for a year.
Bassey, who also described the new coach as vibrant, with more than 12 years experience, said that Osho could win laurels with the club and make the state proud.
“This coach we are unveiling is a coach with pedigree and experience that could take us to Eldorado.
“He is a coach that can return us to the continent. Allow me to present to you Coach Fatai Osho.
“The coach has also worked with Remo Stars, Enyimba FC, Rivers United FC, and we believe he is here to win laurels.
“That is the coach we have gone for,” Bassey said.
He also gave assurance of the support of the state government and other stakeholders, as well as fans, to make Osho to succeed.
Bassey charged Osho to take the team to continental wins, adding that victory was needed by the club’s fans.
Osho, in his response, thanked the state government for the contract, and promised to take Akwa United to greater heights.
“Anybody coming here will know that second place is already a failure. I remember my days in Enyimba; there, if you come second, you have actually failed.
“Now, l am with Akwa United, the most important thing is winning matches. I can’t do this alone; so, I need your cooperation.
“I can assure you that we are going to work harder to achieve results,” Osho said.
In a recent interview, former Nigerian football star Yakubu Aiyegbeni has revealed that he continues to receive messages and criticisms from fans, years after his infamous miss during the 2010 FIFA World Cup match against South Korea.
The moment, etched into football history, occurred during Nigeria’s crucial group stage game against South Korea. With the score tied at 2-2 and a spot in the knockout stages on the line, Aiyegbeni found himself with what seemed like an open goal opportunity. However, to the shock of fans worldwide, he missed the chance, leaving Nigeria unable to secure the much-needed victory.
Despite this moment happening over a decade ago, Aiyegbeni expressed his surprise at the ongoing messages he receives about the miss. “I still get messages from people, different messages,” he stated in the interview. “It’s surprising how that moment still sticks with people, even after all these years.”
The striker, who had a successful career playing for clubs like Everton and Portsmouth in the English Premier League, admitted that the miss was a tough moment in his career. “Of course, it was a big moment, and I wish it had gone differently. But in football, you have highs and lows,” he remarked.
Serie A giants Napoli have announced the departure of coach Rudi Garcia after a poor spell and announced his successor with immediate effect
Reigning Serie A champions Napoli have announced the departure of French manager Rudi Garcia after a poor run of form that sees the Partenopei handing on to faint hopes of defending the Scudetto title won last season.
Napoli have only claimed one win in their last four matches in all competitions, trailing Serie A leaders Inter by 10 points while also trailing Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League by five points.
Osimhen gets new coach as Napoli reportedly appoint Walter Mazzarri to replace Rudi Garcia
With the Partenopei looking a lot worse than they did at this stage last season, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has chosen to act swiftly before things get out of hand.
The club chief revealed that Garcia had been relieved of his duty, after posting a message on social media platform X to announce the arrival of the Frenchman’s replacement.
Napoli announce Garcia successor
That replacement is a former Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri[url][/url], who was welcomed back to the club by De Laurentiis, who was also the owner during his last spell at the club.
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