SPORT / FOOTBALL By Lu Wenao Published: Feb 25, 2021 04:33 PM The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has extended the domestic winter transfer window for the Chinese Super League (CSL) for a month to March 26, it announced earlier this week, amid speculation that three major clubs who are in financial crisis may be dissolved.
Defending champions Jiangsu FC, formerly known as Jiangsu Suning, are reportedly seeking for an ownership transfer, according to Soccer News newspaper.
The report said that the club s parent company Suning Holdings Group is seeking financial help domestically inside the province, but that the potential buyers did not meet their demands.
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Rohr also guided the West African side to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, where they finished third at the continental competition.
The German tactician has had an opportunity of coaching a number of Nigerian players in the course of his job including former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Rohr has revealed his experience with the players, eulogizing them for their respect for him and for their prompt obedience.
“There are so many different footballers and people in Nigeria and they all have to form a team that is marching in the same direction. It’s a very interesting task. I still enjoy it,” Rohr said in the podcast “Leadertalk” with German television channel Sport1.
Nick Powell opened the scoring in the 21st minute and completed his brace moments after the hour mark before Steven Fletcher sealed the victory with a fine strike.
The win ensured Stoke continued in their winning ways after defeating Sheffield Wednesday last time out which propelled them to ninth spot on the league table after gathering 45 points from 31 games.
Mikel will hope to return to the starting line-up when Stoke take on Barnsley in their next league game on February 24.
On the other hand, South African forward Tom Barkhuizen was afforded his 30th league appearance in Preston North End’s 4-0 defeat to Cardiff City.