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Genk explain ‘super, super speed’ by Yira Sor

Published

4 weeks ago

March 4, 2026

Genk have already tagged Yira Sor as the fastest player in Europe and the Belgian club have now gone ahead to explain the blistering pace of the former Flying Eagles winger.

99 pace Yira Sor is electric #UECL pic.twitter.com/jik0Xf5WIg

— UEFA Conference League (@Conf_League) February 6, 2026

Devon Maes, KRC Genk Head of Health and Performance, saw Yira Sor flash past him in the closing stages of the KRC Genk – KAA Gent match at the weekend.

The Genk striker slotted home the third goal after running at 39 km/h. Optical tracking ultimately measured 37.7 km/h.

Maes was immediately impressed by Sor’s sprint after the Genk-Gent race.

“We knew Yira was very fast, but this was exceptional. The sprint also caught our attention immediately. Yira was fortunate that he could run very straight and didn’t encounter anyone to hinder him,” he told Sporza.

Genk Head of Health and Performance said Sor’s speed also has to do with his build.

“He has the perfect muscle composition to reach top speeds. With very strong and elastic tendons,” Maes said.

“In the past, there wasn’t really any training for that. But now, even youth academies specifically focus on it. They’re working on running technique, among other things. Although you can only achieve speeds like Sor’s if nature is kind to you.”

Will Genk allow Sor to feature in a 100 metres dash event?

“Are we going to let Yira run the 100 metres soon? (laughs) The demands of football are already high enough, so we’re not going to subject him to that,” Maes answered.

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Uzoho starts for Super Eagles in place of injured Maduka Okoye

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3 hours ago

March 31, 2026

Kenny Malone

Francis Uzoho will start in goal for the Super Eagles in tomorrow’s friendly against 2026 World Cup-bound Jordan.

SCORENigeria has learnt the Cyprus-based shot stopper has been picked ahead of Adebayo Adeleye to replace Maduka Okoye, who suffered a thigh injury in training.

Uzoho was Nigeria’s No 1 goalkeeper at 2018 World Cup in Russia, but lost his place in the team after arch-rivals Ghana qualified for the 2022 World Cup at the expense of the Super Eagles.

The 27-year-old Uzoho, who made his Super Eagles debut in 2017, was in goal in a group game against Uganda at the recent AFCON in Morocco, which Nigeria won 3-1.

He has won 36 caps for Nigeria/

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Injury knocks out Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye

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3 hours ago

March 31, 2026

Logan Mclaughlin

Udinese No 1 goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will miss tomorrow’s Super Eagles friendly against Jordan after he suffered a thigh injury in training.

Okoye was in goal in the first friendly against Iran, which the Super Eagles won 2-1.

He will now be replaced by either the experienced Francis Uzoho or Adebayo Adeleye.

Coach Eric Chelle will be forced to make changes to his starting XI against Jordan as he will now be without three players who started against Iran – Okoye, Semi Ajayi and Bruno Onyemaechi.

Onyemaechi was given compassionate leave to be with his partner as she gave birth to their first child, while Ajayi was also excused to attend to a personal matter.

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Samuel Nnamani changes Swedish clubs

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3 hours ago

March 31, 2026

Elliot Michael

Samuel Nnamani has joined Swedish club Assyriska FF from Nordic United.

The experienced striker, 30, scored 12 goals and made three assists in 28 appearances last season to help Nordic United win promotion to the Swedish second division.

His new club said he will be an important player for them.

Sports director Nemrud Awrohum said: “We are happy to have managed to sign Nnamni. We were looking for a striker with certain qualities and the choice fell on him.

“He comes from a strong season with neighbors Nordic and was a major contributing factor to their promotion. With his experience, strength and boxing game, he will be an important player for us.”

Assyriska finished in sixth place in Ettan Norra last season.

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