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Genk explain ‘super, super speed’ by Yira Sor

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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.

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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Flying Eagles winger completes Saudi Arabia switch

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September 10, 2026

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Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has officially sealed a permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah.

He did his routine medicals in Madrid, Spain, before he headed out to Saudi Arabia.

The 20-year-old winger failed to meet high expectations at Bundesliga club RB Liepzig, when he signed up in January.

The transfer to Saudi Arabia is worth around 10 million euros.

He has now signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.

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Falconets get Semenya boost for World Cup clash vs China

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September 10, 2026

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Falconets of Nigeria have received a major boost ahead of today’s crucial U20 World Cup clash against China after Benfica striker Janet ‘Semenya’ Akekoromowei rejoined the squad.

Nigeria have been in a tug-of-war with Benfica over the striker’s release for the World Cup.

She was the first player to arrive in Poland for the tournament only for her Portuguese club to order her back to base after claiming they did not clear her for the competition.

The Falconets lacked fire power when they fell 2-0 to European champions Spain in their opening group game and Semenya, who has been capped by both the Super Falcons and Flamingos, will now be expected to be thier main goals threat.

China re top of the group after a 5-0 bashing of debutants New Caledonia.

Kick-off today is 5pm.

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Super Eagles hopeful wins Goal of the Week

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September 10, 2026

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Al Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena, who could be called up for Super Eagles forthcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau, has been rewarded for his fine form in Saudi Arabia with the Goal of the Week.

One of his two goals in the 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr won him the top prize.

In the absence of injured Victor Osimhen, Ilenikhena, who was born in Lagos but previously played for the France age-grade teams, could well be poised for his Super Eagles debut later this month.

He posted on his Instagram page a photo of him fully kitted in Super Eagles colours posing besides an imposing eagle.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle liked the post.

Eric Chelle has convinced the 20-year-old striker to change international allegiance to the Super Eagles after following him while he was still playing in France with AS Monaco.

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