Nigeria abandon 2-Time AFCON winner, eye move for former England manager to replace Finidi George

Finidi George's departure has left the Super Eagles with a huge vacancy that could be filled by a former England manager.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s search for a new manager has led them to former England boss Steve McClaren. Currently working as Erik ten Hag's number two at Manchester United, McClaren is now reportedly a contender to replace the departed Finidi George, who left the role in June.

Nigeria consider McClaren for vacant job.

 According to TalkSPORT, McClaren has been spoken to about the vacant role after Finidi’s June resignation but faces competition for the job from other candidates for the job.

By Ayoola Kelechi.

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Pubs can open late in England and Wales for Euro 2024 final

Pubs can stay open until 1am on the day of the
Euro 2024 final between England and Spain
(Image: Bradley Collyer/Lynne Cameron/PA Wire)

Pubs will be allowed to extend their opening hours on Sunday (July 14) with England set to take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

Venues in England and Wales will be allowed to stay open an extra two hours, until 1am, on the day of the match.

Before the 2024 General Election, the Government approved late-night hours at pubs if England or Scotland were to reach the Euros semi-finals or final.

Home Secretary at the time James Cleverly said: “We have listened to the public through our consultation and will be extending pub licensing hours should England or Scotland reach the semi-finals or final of Euro 2024.”

By Carlo Simone.

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How mentorship can make entrepreneurs do more.

The road to success for entrepreneurs is not the same and is most likely difficult. I am keen on trying to make something out of nothing depending on the given opportunity and the ideation process one needs to follow.

I am trying to be what I am destined to be. I know, I know and the very thing I know; I will never forget. I know where those silicon valley's companies make their money from. As a dice is cast, you await its outcome but is a pity if you don't learn the rope your case will end up like "the more you look; the less you understand." 

Hence, I refer to mentorship as the lifejacket of every entrepreneur. 

With so much love for Tony Elumelu and respect to Tony Elumelu Foundation; I officially turned down the invitation to mentor this year. 

In my email to Moyo Awotile; " I am not in a good space for that now. I promise to be ready next time. All the best with all the entrepreneurs."

By Olagunju, Success Taiwo.

Israel Adesanya blasts Dricus du Plessis on discrediting Usman and Ngannou's African status

According to Israel Adesanya, his fight with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 is a statement after the South African discrediting Kamaru Usman and Francis Ngannou's African status.

Nigerian UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has discovered peace when playing barefoot golf, yet he gets hot under the collar just by talking about middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis.

On August 18, Adesanya and du Plessis will square off for the middleweight title at Perth's RAC Arena.

Israel Adesanya gets back up for Dricus Du Plessis fight

The two are sworn enemies, with Adesanya still incensed over past remarks made by du Plessis, in which the South African stated that he aspired to be the "first real African champ".

By Tosin Abayomi.

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End of an era as 'disappointed' Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles

All over: Andy Murray on his way to a
training session at Wimbledon (Glyn KIRK)

Two-time champion Andy Murray called time on his Wimbledon singles career on Tuesday after the "extremely disappointed" former world number one lost his battle to recover from back surgery. 

However, the 37-year-old, who plans to retire after the Paris Olympics, will still experience an emotional farewell at the All England Club when he plays doubles with brother Jamie later in the tournament.

 Murray underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his back last month, a procedure he described as "not insignificant".

By Dave James.

Full story at Yahoo News.

Copa América: Christian Pulisic, USMNT blast referee after loss to Uruguay, curious 'offside goal'

There were plenty of questionable calls and moments in the U.S. men’s national team’s loss to Uruguay on Monday night.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Christian Pulisic saw things "that, truly, I can't believe." Antonee Robinson called the referee "awful" and "embarrassing." Gregg Berhalter, dumbfounded, shook his head.

"It's not why we lost," Pulisic said after the U.S. men's national team exited the 2024 Copa América in defeat Monday night, beaten 1-0 by Uruguay. "We're not out of this tournament because of officiating."

But USMNT players were furious with referee Kevin Ortega, and Berhalter was left stumped by a contentious video review that concluded, despite some publicly available evidence suggesting otherwise, that Uruguay's lone goal was onside.

By Henry Bushnell.

Full story at Yahoo News.