September 21, 2020
The 25-year-old passed a medical earlier this week, and is expected to be in Swansea’s squad for their league game against Burnley at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday, when manager Garry Monk will look to build on last weekend’s 2-1 win at Manchester United. Fernandez’s arrival at Swansea from Napoli will bolster Monk’s centre-back options, which currently include captain Ashley Williams, Jordi Amat and Kyle Bartley. “I t has alwa ys been my dream to play in the Premier League – it is the best in the world – and I’m grateful to Swansea for giving me this opportunity,” Fernandez told the club’s official website. “I asked Michu and Jordi Amat about the club. I obviously trained with Michu at Napoli, and while I was on loan at Getafe (in 2013) I played with (former Swansea loan player) Alvaro Vazquez. He is very good friends with Jordi, so I’ve spoken to them too. “Michu told me it is a family club and the city is very relaxed. He said I was joining a very good club. All I’ve heard are good things about Swansea.” Fernandez has won 26 caps for Argentina, including making four appearances at the World Cup in Brazil earlier this summer. He made his international debut against Ecuador three years ago, while his first World Cup finals appearance came during the 2-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Rio de Janeiro. He joined Napoli in 2011 from Estudiantes for around £2.5million, helping them land the Coppa Italia last season during a campaign when they also finished third in Serie A. Argentina defender Federico Fernandez says he can identify with Swansea’s style after agreeing a four-year deal to join the Barclays Premier League club. Fernandez additionally featured in Napoli’s Champions League and Europa League campaigns, although he was not involved in either leg of the Europa League last-32 tie against Swansea. “I can identify myself with the Swansea style. I like to play the ball from the back and, of course, I love to defend too,” Fernandez added. “I was impressed last weekend with the team’s performance and result against Manchester United. “It was a very intelligent performance. The team really took its opportunities, and it was a fantastic start to the season. “I just can’t wait to start training and playing games.” Press Association Fernandez also revealed he had received a number of recommendations about the Welsh club, including one by Spanish striker Michu, who is currently on loan at Napoli from Swansea. The Swans stated on their website that Fernandez has signed for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance. 
Four third-tier sides have secured their places in the Round of 32 draw for the MTN FA Cup with two more Second Division clubs pushing for a third round place.The live draw for the next stage of the Cup competition on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11:00am has clubs from the Division One League dominating with fifteen sides making it to the Round of 32.Ten premiership clubs are through after Liberty Professionals, RTU, Berekum Arsenals and Ebusua Dwarfs, all Premier League sides were eliminated in the previous round of the competition.Kotoko /Japekrom, Woe FC /Dawhenya FC and Starke FC/New Edubiase are yet to qualify for the Round of 32 draw.Qualified teamsAgbozome Weavers, Tema Youth, Samatex FC, Guan Stars, Mighty Jets, Toende FC, Prestige, Rainbow FC, Dynamo FC (VR), Elmina Sharks, Yassin FC, King Faisal, Amidaus Pros, Feyenoord, All Blacks, Hasaacas, BA Stars, Heart of Lions, Aduana Stars, Zaytuna, Great Olympics, Eleven Wise, Berekum Chelsea, Medeama, Hearts of Oak, Goldstars, AshantiGold, Nania FC, Wa All Stars, Kotoko /Japekrom, Woe FC /Dawhenya FC, Starke FC/New Edubiase
Castlegar can complete the sweep Saturday in Armstrong when the two Conference champions meet in Game four.The Rebels scored the only goal the team would need with 15 seconds remaining in the opening period.Vlanich and Travis Wellman set up Castlegar’s playoff leading scorer Stuart Walton on the power play to give the Rebels the 1-0 lead.Brendan Heinrich provided some insurance with a second period goal.Then it was Castlegar’s pressure defence, combined with Gluck in goal in the third, that took this game home.The Rebels out shot the Knights 32-24 before an announced crowd of 500 fans.It was the third straight game Castlegar has out shot the Knights. Castlegar is one win away from its first Kootenay International Junior Hockey League title since 1996.Jordan Gluck made 24 saves and Jamie Vlanich had two assists to power the Rebels to a 2-0 victory over the North Okanagan Knights Friday in Armstrong.The Rebels now lead the best-of-seven KIJHL Championship series 3-0.
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