Alex Gogic admits the pull of his ‘second home’ was key to his St Mirren return
Cyprus international Alex Gogic admits the pull of his “second home” was key to him returning to Scotland to re-sign for St Mirren.
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Haryana’s Manisha Kalyan becomes first Indian to play in UEFA Women's Champions League
football at Engomi, near Cyprus’s capital of Nicosia. At the stroke of the 60th minute in the match between Apollon Ladies FC and SFK Riga, Manisha Kalyan came in as a substitute for the former at Makareio stadium and became the first Indian footballer — among both men and women — to play in the topmost European club competition, the Uefa Champions League. For Haryana girl Manisha, it was not the impending history for the nation but the personal milestone and earnestness to stay focused that topped the mind ahead of her debut.
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Neil Lennon reveals Omonia Nicosia tactical 'dissection' as ex Celtic boss creates more Euro heroics
Neil Lennon hailed his heroic Omonia Nicosia players after taking a huge step towards the Europa League group stage with a stunning 2-0 win over Gent in Belgium with the help of two his former charges. Rangers flop Brandon Barker - who played under Lennon at Hibs - netted the late goal to put the seal on the victory while former Celtic full back Adam Matthews was introduced as a substitute in the playoff first leg tie.
Manisha Kalyan becomes first Indian to play in UEFA Women's Champions League
Kalyan replaced Cyprus' Marilena Georgiou in the 60th minute at the Makareio Stadium, as Apollon Ladies FC beat Latvian top flight club SFK Riga 3-0 in their UWCL opener on Thursday. The 20-year-old had emerged as the fourth Indian women's international footballer to sign for an overseas club when she landed a multi-year contract with Cypriot top division winners Apollon Ladies.
Watch: Manisha Kalyan Becomes First Indian To Play In UEFA Women's Champions League
Young striker Manisha Kalyan has become the first Indian footballer to play at the UEFA Women's Champions League when she made her debut for Apollon Ladies FC in the European Club competition in Engomi, Cyprus. Kalyan replaced Cyprus' Marilena Georgiou in the 60th minute at the Makareio Stadium, as Apollon Ladies FC beat Latvian top flight club SFK Riga 3-0 in their UWCL opener on Thursday.
Nigeria loses to Tunisia, battles Libya for semifinals ticket
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