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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Friday, March 14, 2025
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⚽ Europa League: Ghana forward Ernest Nuamah Stars As Lyon Reach Ninth European Quarter-Final
Ghana forward Ernest Nuamah scored a brace as Olympique Lyonnais cruised into their ninth European quarter-final of the century with a dominant 4-0 victory over FCSB, sealing a 7-1 aggregate win.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes netted a hat-trick to inspire the Red Devils to victory over 10-man Real Sociedad at Old Trafford, securing a Europa League quarter-final clash with French side Lyon.
Wilson Odobert struck twice to keep Tottenham Hotspur’s season alive, overturning a first-leg deficit to defeat AZ Alkmaar and secure a spot in the Europa League quarter-finals.
Nico Williams, the younger brother of Ghana striker Inaki Williams, netted a brace as Athletic Bilbao capitalised on Roma’s numerical disadvantage to book their place in the Europa League quarter-finals.
Rangers squandered their two-goal first-leg lead but triumphed in a thrilling penalty shootout to eliminate Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce at a rocking Ibrox.
Still in Europe – but this time in the Europa Conference League – Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall struck the lone goal as Chelsea secured a quarter-final spot with a lackluster second-leg victory over Copenhagen.
Elsewhere, UEFA has announced it will discuss penalty rules with the game’s lawmakers following the disallowing of Julian Alvarez’s spot kick during Atletico Madrid’s Champions League exit.
🇬🇭 Ghana News: Black Stars Coach Otto Addo Eyes 2026 World Cup Qualification, Alfred Duncan Finally Speaks on Early Retirement
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says that the support of the Ga Chiefs is vital for securing the “urgent” victories needed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will unveil the Black Stars squad by the end of the week, according to communications director Henry Asante Twum.
Former Ghana international Alfred Duncan has opened up on his decision to retire from the Black Stars, claiming it was driven by the lack of ‘respect’ he received.
Ghana and Bayern Munich legend, Samuel Osei Kuffour has admitted to feeling deep regret over his inability to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Ghana.
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has acknowledged his team’s shortcomings, admitting that improvements are needed in attack.
⚽ Transfer News: Bayern Munich Star Joshua Kimmich Pens New Deal, Arsenal Eye Bayern Munich Forward Leroy Sane
Bayern Munich have confirmed that the German international has extended his contract with the Bundesliga leaders until 2029, ending weeks of speculation about his future at the Allianz Arena.
Arsenal have reportedly shown interest in signing Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane this summer as they look to strengthen their attack.
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