Ben Raine, Andrew Tye complete the job as Durham down Worcestershire

Michael Jones sets tone for hosts in comfortable 48-run victory at Riverside

ECB Reporters Network01-Jun-2022Durham 186 for 7 (Jones 44) beat Worcestershire 138 for 9 (Raine 3-23, Tye 3-27) by 48 runsDurham bounced back from successive defeats to get back to winning ways in the Vitality Blast with a comfortable 48-run victory over Worcestershire Rapids at Seat Unique Riverside.Michael Jones set the tone for the home side with a brisk 44 from 25 balls, notching five boundaries and three sixes. Ollie Robinson and Graham Clark provided useful knocks to allow Durham to post a competitive total of 186 for seven from their 20 overs.The Rapids were behind the rate from the off after losing Ed Pollock and Jack Haynes in the first nine balls of the innings. The visitors struggled to find the fence amid tight bowling from the Durham attack led by three wickets apiece from Ben Raine and debutant Andrew Tye, resulting in a dominant victory for the hosts.Worcestershire captain Ben Cox won the toss and elected to field in the bright sunshine at the Riverside. Clark and Jones continued their bright start to the Blast campaign by racing to fifty inside five overs. Jones was particularly destructive for the home side, smashing 15 off Pat Brown’s first over before taking a further 18 off spinner Josh Baker, including two sixes straight down the ground.Jones was pegged back going for one heave too many as Charlie Morris bowled the opener, while the visitors worked their way back into the game as Clark fell victim to a good delivery from Brett D’Oliveira.Robinson used the dimensions of the Riverside to great effect in his innings of 35 from 23 balls, but D’Oliveira turned one through the gate to send the wicket-keeper on his way. D’Oliveira’s fine evening with the ball continued when Paul Coughlin was stumped off a wide, earning revenge after being struck for a maximum from the previous ball. The Rapids skipper finished as pick of the bowlers with impressive figures of three for 24 from his four overs.David Bedingham, Brydon Carse and Ned Eckersley played vital cameos for the hosts in the latter stages of the innings, propelling them towards a competitive total of 186.Pollock scored six runs from the first two balls of Worcestershire’s reply, but Coughlin removed him with the third as Bedingham produced a brilliant diving catch at cover. Carse continued Durham’s strong start with the ball by bowling Jack Haynes for one, reducing the visitors to nine for two in the second over.D’Oliveira and Munro played within themselves after the early wickets, which resulted in the run rate ascending over 10 per over. As a result, the pressure was on the duo to accelerate, but D’Oliveira was pinned lbw by Raine before Munro was caught on the fence from a Scott Borthwick loosener.Tye marked his Durham debut with three late wickets amid a Worcestershire lower-order collapse, removing Ed Barnard, Cox and Matthew Waite, allowing the hosts to ease over the line.

WATCH: Orlando City SC’s Marco Pasalic wins Goal of the Matchday following a sumptuous strike in end-to-end team goal

The Orlando City SC's star delivered a stunning strike in his team's 4-1 victory over D.C. United

Pašalić's goal was part of Orlando City's 4-1 win against D.C. UnitedThe Croatian international's strike garnered 64.7% of the fan voteThe goal showcased Orlando's impressive team build-up playNathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesWHAT HAPPENED

In a match that saw Orlando City SC overpower D.C. United, Marco Pašalić produced a moment of magic last weekend that stood out even among a flurry of impressive goals. The Croatian winger curled home a gorgeous left-footed strike from outside the box, putting the finishing touch on a well-crafted team move.

That was the finishing touches to a move that started out from the back as Orlando City superbly built up play in a lethal counter-attack to finish off DC United with the fourth goal.

AdvertisementWATCH THE VIDEOTHE BIGGER PICTURE

Orlando City SC secured a commanding 4-1 victory over D.C. United at the Inter and Co Stadium. The Lions' attack was in full force, as Luis Muriel opened the scoring in the 21st minute, followed by goals from Martín Ojeda and Alex Freeman.

That was before Marco Pašalić's strike, a curling left-footed effort from outside the box that won him the AT&T Goal of the Matchday, sealed the game in the 56th minute. D.C. United did score a consolation goal through defender Lukas MacNaughton but it was too little too late.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Orlando City SC will look to build on this impressive performance as the victory marks their return to winning ways after two winless games, including a 2-2 draw over New York Red Bulls.

The Lions travel to face the 2024 MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy on March 29.

رابطة الأندية تُعدل مواعيد وملاعب مباريات في الدوري وكأس الرابطة

كشف مصدر داخل رابطة الأندية المصرية عن إجراء تعديلات على جدول بعض المباريات المقبلة في بطولتي كأس رابطة الأندية والدوري الممتاز، وذلك لأسباب تنظيمية تتعلق بالتنسيق مع الجهات المعنية.

وأوضح المصدر عبر بطولات أنه قد تقرر تعديل موعد مباراة الإسماعيلي وطلائع الجيش في ذهاب ربع نهائي بطولة كأس عاصمة مصر.

وأكد المصدر أنه قد تقرر أن تُقام المباراة في تمام الساعة الخامسة مساءً يوم الأربعاء المقبل بدلًا من السابعة مساءً.

رابطة الأندية تُعلن عقوبات الجولة الخامسة لبطولة كأس عاصمة مصر

وقررت الرابطة تعديل موعد مباراة مودرن سبورت والبنك الأهلي ضمن منافسات كأس الرابطة، لتُقام في السابعة والنصف مساءً يوم الأربعاء المقبل.

كما جرى نقل مباراة سيراميكا كليوباترا والبنك الأهلي في بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز إلى ملعب المقاولون العرب بدلًا من إقامتها على ملعب هيئة قناة السويس.

وجاء قرار نقل المباراة بعد اختيار ملعب هيئة قناة السويس ضمن الملاعب المستضيفة لبطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا للشباب، التي تنطلق أواخر أبريل الجاري.

UCL giants want £60m Man Utd star who could now leave with Marcus Rashford

Following a week full of ups and downs, Manchester United are reportedly facing the prospect of losing one of their star men alongside Marcus Rashford, with European giants now swarming to land his signature in a loan-to-buy deal.

Man Utd transfer news

In between a dramatic derby day victory over Manchester City and a frustrating 4-3 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur to exit the Carabao Cup at the quarter-final stage, it’s Rashford who’s been stealing the Manchester United headlines. The winger was dropped by Ruben Amorim for the Manchester derby and swiftly responded by telling journalist Henry Winter that he’s ready for a new challenge.

Since then, the England international has also been omitted from Manchester United’s trip to face Tottenham Hotspur, sparking further rumours over his future and just who will be keen to swoop in and secure his signature.

Rashford may not be the only one heading for the exit door, however. According to Caught Offside, European giants are now chasing the arrival of Alejandro Garnacho in an initial loan move which will include a buy option of £60m in 2025. Among the clubs racing for his signature are Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Amorim must axe 4/10 Man Utd star who looks a "shadow of his old self"

Man Utd crashed out of the Carabao Cup after a crazy encounter…

ByJoe Nuttall Dec 20, 2024

Like his teammate, Garnacho was dropped against Manchester City and, by Amorim’s admission, left upset. The Red Devils boss told reporters as relayed by Fabrizio Romano before the Spurs game: “Garnacho is doing really good, he trained really well. He seems a little bit upset with me and that is perfect! I was really, really happy because I would do the same. He is ready for this game.”

Man Utd must keep "brave" Garnacho

Whilst it wouldn’t be absurd to suggest that Rashford’s best years have come and gone in a Manchester United shirt, the same can’t be said for Garnarcho. And after Amorim laid down the gauntlet by dropping the 20-year-old last weekend, he must rise to the challenge and become the star that many expect him to be in years to come.

As for Manchester United, they must do everything in their power to keep hold of the Argentine, who was a particular bright spark at the end of Erik ten Hag’s tenure. The Dutchman was certainly a fan of Garnacho too, telling reporters as relayed by Reuters earlier this year: “I love to work with Garnacho.

“He’s a player who needs a challenge, he likes a challenge, he is very brave, he’s very confident, our job is to push him to high levels. He has high potential and now we have to get the potential out, therefore you have to work day by day.”

Whether Amorim will develop the same adoration for the Manchester United star remains to be seen, but Garnacho seems to have plenty of potential suitors outside of Old Trafford.

Man City predicted to have 'done quite well' in 115-charge FFP trial based on ex-Premier League CEO's 'trusted sources'

An ex-Premier League CEO has predicted that Manchester City have "done quite well" in their 115-charge FFP case based on his "trusted sources".

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

  • Man City hit with 115 charges
  • Verdict from legal battle nears
  • Ex-CEO says City have "done quite well"
Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    While City await the verdict of a lengthy legal battle after being hit with 115 charges of alleged financial rule breaches by the Premier League, former Everton and Aston Villa CEO Keith Wyness has weighed in on the matter. According to some of his "trusted sources", Pep Guardiola's men may get a more favourable ruling than some have predicted.

  • Advertisement

  • WHAT KEITH WYNESS SAID

    He told Football Insider: "All the rumours and there's both sides of the rumour mill are going strongly that Man City are gonna escape, that there's a settlement being done behind the scenes – to the Premier League may well win. So right now you just pick your rumour and see where it goes. My own gut feeling and the sources that I've been trusting so far would tend towards City doing quite well in this case. But I don't think both parties will come out of it unscathed. Let's just wait and see."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    If found guilty, City could face a huge points deduction, but relegation and trophies being chalked off may be more unlikely. Either way, this has been a monumental story in English football and could have a huge impact on the sport going forward as a whole.

  • Getty

    WHAT NEXT?

    It has been reported that a ruling on this seismic matter is likely to come out before the end of the current season. It is just a matter of wait and see. City are due back in action against Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals on March 30.

West Ham approach Chelsea over signing "fast" £120k-per-week ace in January

West Ham United have approached Chelsea over signing one of Enzo Maresca’s men in the January transfer window, with technical director Tim Steidten looking to bolster the Hammers squad in a bid to rescue their Premier League campaign.

Julen Lopetegui on the brink at West Ham

Manager Julen Lopetegui has guided the east Londoners to just 4 wins from a possible 12 in the top flight so far, and West Ham have been heavily criticised for their performances under the Spaniard’s tutelage.

"Incredible" manager responds to West Ham offer after talks this week

Julen Lopetegui is one game away from the sack.

1 ByEmilio Galantini Dec 6, 2024

Expectations are high at the London Stadium following David Moyes’ memorable four-season stay.

West Ham ended their long wait for a piece of major silverware during Moyes’ tenure, qualifying for successive campaigns in Europe alongside their Conference League triumph, and the club spent north of £120 million on new signings for Lopetegui in an attempt to keep that momentum going.

#16

03/12/2024

Leicester City (A)

Premier League

3-1 loss

#15

30/11/2024

Arsenal (H)

Premier League

5-2 loss

#14

26/11/2024

Newcastle United (A)

Premier League

2-0 win

#13

09/11/2024

Everton (H)

Premier League

0-0 draw

#12

02/11/2024

Nottingham Forest (A)

Premier League

3-0 loss

#11

27/10/2024

Man United (H)

Premier League

2-1 win

#10

19/10/2024

Tottenham (A)

Premier League

4-1 loss

However, it hasn’t really gone to plan, with Lopetegui branded “all over the place” and “unable to coach a coherent team” by members of the media like talkSPORT’s Tom Rennie.

After their lacklustre start to the campaign and heavy back-to-back defeats courtesy of Arsenal and Leicester City, it is believed Lopetegui has been handed one last chance against Wolves to save his job (via The Telegraph).

If David Sullivan does opt to hand the 58-year-old his P45, rumoured managerial candidates for the West Ham job include Graham Potter, Sergio Conceicao, Kasper Hjulmand, Roger Schmidt, Thomas Frank and Massimiliano Allegri.

Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic has already rejected an offer from West Ham according to reports out of Germany, so they cannot turn to their former backroom coach.

West Ham approach Chelsea over signing Tosin in January

Amid their potential search for a new manager, Steidten is also busy plotting ways to strengthen the squad next month.

West Ham have shipped goal after goal this season and currently have one of the worst defensive records in the division, leading to their interest in signing £120,000-per-week Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo on loan.

The free-agent summer signing is currently behind Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill in Maresca’s pecking order, starting just three league games all season, with the Irons now looking to offer him a route out of Stamford Bridge.

According to Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, West Ham have already approached Chelsea over signing Tosin ahead of January, and they wish to strike a temporary deal for the “fast” centre-back, who’s been lauded for his physicality in the past by Pep Guardiola.

Chelsea’s stance on this is unclear for now, but the 27-year-old’s proven top-flight experience and quality could be a real asset for West Ham.

Flamengo volta à Lima, local do Bi da América, e conta com histórico positivo no Peru

MatériaMais Notícias

A delegação do Flamengo está em Lima, no Peru, para a estreia da Libertadores de 2022 e as lembranças são inevitáveis. Em novembro de 2019, o time venceu o River Plate (ARG) na capital peruana e voltou a conquistar a América após 38 anos. O histórico positivo no país e as boas vibrações podem ajudar o Rubro-Negro a iniciar com o pé direito uma nova campanha. É o que Gabigol espera. A partida contra o Sporting Cristal, contudo, está em risco devido aos protestos.

RelacionadasFlamengoEstreia do Flamengo na Libertadores deve ser adiada após toque de recolher na capital do PeruFlamengo05/04/2022FlamengoEm busca de dias de paz, Flamengo estreia na Libertadores precisando dar respostasFlamengo04/04/2022FlamengoSantos treina pela primeira vez, e Flamengo finaliza preparação para estreia na Libertadores em LimaFlamengo04/04/2022

– Um lugar especial. Treinamos aqui (CT da seleção peruana) antes da final. Foi um momento especial para todos nós. Um grande dia, uma grande festa no dia seguinte. Muito bom estar aqui e, quem sabe, recuperar aquela energia – afirmou o camisa 9, decisivo naquela final, à “FlaTV”, antes de completar:

– Nos faz lembrar coisas daquele dia, comentamos entre nós, mas também dá aquela vontade de querer ganhar outra, viver aquele momento novamente. Acho que será tão especial ou ainda mais do que aquele dia. Que a gente possa arrancar bem com uma vitória nesse primeiro jogo – projetou o centroavante.

Historicamente, o Flamengo tem um ótimo retrospecto atuando no país. Em 24 partidas no Peru, o Rubro-Negro soma 17 vitórias, quatro empates e apenas três derrotas. A mais marcante foi a virada sobre o River Plate, com dois gols de Gabriel Barbosa na etapa final no Monumental de Lima, que não será o palco do duelo contra o Sporting Cristal, que manda seus jogos no Estádio Nacional.

A última vez que o Flamengo atuou no Estádio Nacional de Lima foi há 55 anos, em 1967, em amistoso contra o Alianza Lima, que venceu por 4 a 2. O histórico do clube da Gávea no estádio é favorável. Saiba mais números e dados abaixo!

Flamengo e Sporting Cristal (PER) só se enfrentaram duas vezes em toda a história, ambos os jogos em amistosos disputados na década de 1960:

– 01/02/64, Sporting Cristal 0x2 Flamengo, Estádio Nacional do Peru (gols de Paulo Alves e Carlos Alberto);

– 17/02/65, Sporting Cristal 0x2 Flamengo, Estádio Nacional do Peru (gols de Fefeu e Berico).

O Flamengo enfrentou equipes peruanas quatro vezes na Libertadores (3v/1e). Curiosamente, todos os confrontos aconteceram na fase de grupos de 2008:

– 13/2/08, Coronel Bolognesi 0x0 Flamengo, Jorge Basadre;

– 27/2/08, Flamengo 2×1 Cienciano, Maracanã (Souza e Marcinho);

– 9/4/08, Cienciano 0x3 Flamengo, Garcilaso de la Vega (Renato Augusto, Toró, Juan);

– 23/4/08, Flamengo 2×0 Coronel Bolognesi, Maracanã (Bruno, Obina).

O Flamengo já disputou 19 partidas no estádio Nacional de Lima, com 13 vitórias, três empates e três derrotas, com 49 gols a favor e 25 gols contra,

No total, o Flamengo já disputou 24 jogos no Peru na história (17V/4E/3D):19 foram no Estádio Nacional, um no Monumental de Lima, um no Mariano Melgar, um no Miguel Grau, um no Jorge Basadre e um no Garcilaso de la Vega.

Georgeson withdraws from Ireland contract to achieve 'ambitions of playing for New Zealand'

Luke Georgeson, the former New Zealand Under-19 player who signed a two-year central contract with Cricket Ireland (CI) earlier this month, has now withdrawn from the full-time agreement and will no longer be in contention for an Ireland call-up.In a statement on Friday, CI said that the contract had been terminated “by mutual consent”. “Georgeson has informed Cricket Ireland that he will be withdrawing from the full-time contract after reconsidering his future playing options,” the statement said. “Georgeson, 23, will remain in Belfast and play for club side CSNI this summer, but will no longer be in contention for an Irish call-up.”Georgeson, who had turned out for New Zealand in the 2018 U-19 World Cup, had a contract with Wellington in New Zealand’s recent domestic season, but chose to commit his future to Ireland after spending last summer playing for Northern Knights in the inter-provincial set-up.”The basis of this decision is that I have come to a clearer understanding that I still harbour ambitions of playing for New Zealand, and I underestimated how much I want to realise this dream until recent days,” Georgeson said. “I would like to take the opportunity to thank Cricket Ireland for their effort and commitment to me over the past year. I have been overwhelmed by the understanding and support shown by all those who have been a part of this decision. It is not one that has been made easily, and I am truly grateful for the support I have been shown throughout.”This, however, will not conclude my involvement in Irish cricket. I am passionate about cricket in Ireland and the NCU [Northern Cricket Union], and I will endeavour to stay involved and make a difference wherever I can. I appreciate everyone’s understanding about this decision.”Andrew White, chair of the national men’s selectors, who revealed that Georgeson had met him as well as other members of the Ireland senior team management, said, “We are obviously disappointed that Luke will no longer be making himself available for Ireland – he is a talented player and was a firm part of our plans going forward.”An Irish passport-holder, Georgeson batted in the middle order for the Knights last year, but opened for Wellington throughout the New Zealand summer. The CI statement added, “Following consultation between Cricket Ireland and Northern Knights’ selectors, the Knights will shortly select a replacement member to join their core squad of 12 to replace Georgeson, which will be announced in due course.”

Newcastle have now come forward to sign their £25m top target in January

Newcastle United are looking to complete the signing of a “future legend” in the January transfer window, according to a new transfer update.

Newcastle transfer news

The Magpies have constantly been linked with signing a new right-sided attacker, both during the summer transfer window and ahead of January. Miguel Almiron and Jacob Murphy aren’t seemingly seen as the future in that role, with an upgrade required sooner rather than later.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe

PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko has now emerged as a leading candidate to come in and add extra attacking firepower for Eddie Howe, with Newcastle believed to be close to reaching an agreement to bring him to St James’ Park.

Rangers forward Hamza Igamane has also been backed to a seal a move to the Magpies in the near future, being seen as arguably one of Scottish football’s most exciting young attacking players. He has scored four goals in as many Europa League appearances this season, only two of which have been starts.

Elsewhere, the signing of Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling has been mooted at Newcastle, too, with the 18-year-old proving to be one of the few bright sparks for the Saints this season, shining with his creativity in midfield.

Newcastle come forward to sign £25m "future legend"

According to L’Equipe [via Sport Witness], Newcastle have come forward to sign Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov, with talks taking place with the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes.

The Ligue 1 club want £25m for the services of one of their most prized players, and the Magpies see him as a top target during the January window.

Newcastle are badly in need of reinforcements at centre-back, even though it may not be too long until both Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles are back in the fold after long injury absences.

Fabian Schar and Dan Burn have both done well this season, but they are now in their 30s, and Khusanov represents a brilliant option to come in.

At just 20, he is already an important figure for both club and country, starting 11 Ligue 1 matches for Lens this season and already winning 18 caps for Uzbekistan. He has also been described as a “future legend” for his country by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, which says a huge amount about his potential.

This should be considered primary transfer business for Newcastle ahead of January, with Khusanov not only coming in as a key figure from the off, but also as a hugely exciting long-term addition.

Newcastle close to agreement with £41m star who wants St James' Park move

He would replace Miguel Almiron…

ByTom Cunningham Dec 19, 2024

The fact that he is already producing such influential performances at 20 years of age speaks volumes – he has averaged 4.3 clearances and 2.2 aerial duel wins per game in the league this season – and he could be a mainstay alongside Botman for years to come.

Clement could have unearthed Morelos 2.0 in "unbelievable" Rangers star

Glasgow Rangers have endured their fair share of struggles this season, partly due to the fact they have laboured in front of goal.

Indeed, the Light Blues have scored just 17 Premiership goals across 12 matches. This tally is lower than St Mirren, Dundee United and Dundee, who are all below the club in the table.

Philippe Clement has been forced to persist with Cyriel Dessers as his number nine, yet the Nigerian has found the back of the net just ten times throughout the season so far.

His failings lie in his actual performances, however, as the player prefers to play facing the opposition goal, meaning he fails to link up with others behind him, often leaving the Light Blues playing with ten men during games.

How Clement and the club would love to have a striker who was competent in front of goal but also loved working with the midfield and wingers to create chances and bring others into play.

Alfredo Morelos is a prime example of a former Rangers striker who had all the attributes to not only score regularly but to drop deep when required. Just how well would he get on in this current team if he was at his peak?

Alfredo Morelos’ Rangers statistics

The Colombian forward moved to Ibrox in the summer of 2017 as Pedro Caixinha was looking to build a squad which could topple Celtic and end their domestic dominance.

He cost just £1m, a fee that would prove to be a bargain later on, but at the time, it was certainly a massive gamble.

Glasgow Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos.

The striker took to Scottish football with ease, scoring 18 goals during his debut season and this would only get better under the management of Steven Gerrard.

30 goals followed in 2018/19, while another 29 came during the 2019/20 campaign as Morelos thrived under Gerrard’s leadership, expanding his overall game to include linking up with others, rather than just being a main focal point.

He even began to break records too. In November 2020, Morelos scored his 22nd European goal for the Light Blues, breaking Ally McCoist’s record of 21 in the process, proving just how vital he was to the cause.

He won his first major honour with the club in 2021 as they claimed the Premiership title, but the next two seasons would see injury issues and a loss of form impact the player.

Alfredo Morelos’ Rangers stats

Season

Games

Goals

Assists

2022/23

45

12

7

2021/22

42

18

8

2020/21

44

17

13

2019/20

47

29

9

2018/19

48

30

12

2017/18

43

18

8

Via Transfermarkt

With Rangers racing towards the Europa League final in 2022, Morelos suffered an injury on international duty which kept him out for the rest of the season. Had he been fit, the Ibrox side may have defeated Eintracht Frankfurt.

Entering into the last year of his contract, it was clear Morelos’ head wasn’t quite in the right frame of mind as he scored just 12 goals during the 2022/23 season.

At one stage, it looked like the Gers would make a stunning profit on the player, but he chose to leave for free in May 2023 and hasn’t been the same since, currently playing for Atlético Nacional in his homeland.

Following Hamza Igamane’s European exploits, might the Moroccan striker have the potential to turn into Morelos 2.0 for the Light Blues? Especially as the pair share similar qualities.

Hamza Igamane’s Rangers statistics

The Belgian was keen to bring in another striker to bolster his first-team squad and there were several names linked throughout the summer transfer window.

A move for Igamane perhaps went slightly under the radar as not much was known about him. Indeed, he cost the club around £1.7m, which, for someone who had made only 58 senior appearances in his career, appeared a decent sum of money.

It was clear he would be battling it with Dessers and Danilo for the main attacking role in the team, yet this didn’t daunt him, despite taking a few months to finally make an impression at the club.

Igamane had to wait until September to make his first team debut for Rangers, and it came during the Old Firm defeat to Celtic. With ten minutes left, the Moroccan took to the field but didn’t have time to make any meaningful impact.

He was given 25 minutes against Dundee United two weeks later and his arrival on the pitch gave the fans a glimpse of what the future might hold. The striker was full of running and his neat touches and flicks certainly made him more dynamic than Dessers.

It has been on the European stage where the 22-year-old has made his biggest impact. Against FCSB in October, Igamane netted his first goal for the club during their 4-0 win in the Europa League.

Against OGC Nice in midweek, he was even better. Not only did the centre-forward score twice, but he also grabbed an assist, made three key passes and attempted six dribbles, of which two were successful.

Hamza Igamane

The youngster also won four of his five aerial duels and this physical strength, combined with a natural goalscoring instinct and the ability to drop deep, indicates he has shadows of Morelos about him.

That is the verdict of former Dundee United goalkeeper Trevor Carson, at least, who previously claimed on the Open Goal Podcast that there is “a wee bit of Morelos about him”.

If given time to develop, Igamane could be a key part of the club’s future, especially if the display against Nice is a sign of things to come, having been praised for his “unbelievable composure and accuracy” by former Gers striker, Steven Thompson.

Perhaps he is one to watch in the present, as Dessers has struggled largely this season while Danilo is still looking to reach peak fitness.

Could this see the promising starlet achieve more game time in Europe and domestically over the next few weeks? He has the hallmarks of a truly wonderful striker, for that there is no doubt.

The 10 greatest Rangers players of all time – ranked

Rangers have had plenty of legendary players turn out for them over the years.

By
Ross Kilvington

Nov 29, 2024

Game
Register
Service
Bonus