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Prosperity Cup: Organisers Extend Deadline For Collection Of Forms

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…Registration Hits Over 160

Organisers of Nigeria’s largest Grassroots Soccer Tournament, the Prosperity Cup, (Bayelsa Governor’s Cup) have extended the deadline for collection of forms for community football clubs to the 18th of April, 2022.

The extension was necessitated by overwhelming appeal by communities via several phone calls, as well as besieging the secretariat for an extension, to enable them put their teams together.

As at Friday, about one hundred and sixty (160) teams, have so far purchased registration forms to participate in this year’s edition of the Football Tournament.

The teams comprises of one hundred and fifteen (115) communities, thirty (30) churches, and thirteen (13) other institutions.

Yenagoa, the state capital has the highest number of registered teams so far with seventy eight (78), Ekeremor – twenty three (23), Ogbia – twenty five (25), Southern Ijaw – twelve (12), Sagbama – twelve (12), Brass – eight (8), Nembe – seven (7), while Kolokuma Opokuma has the least number of teams with only five(5) teams.

Official draws will take place tentatively at the end of April, with the Prosperity Governor His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, as the Special Guest of Honor who is expected to present jerseys, balls and other Sports kits to participating communities.

Subsequently, the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Senator Lawrence Ewrudjakpor shall kick off the first match at the Samson Saisia Staduim.

Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono K. Akpe who came out with this in a statement, on Friday, expressed his delight with the huge interest expressed by communities and organisations in the state. He stated that the number of teams registered so far for the tournament was a reflection of confidence and interest of youths and communities in the state on the tournament as well as an endorsement of Prosperity administration of Governor Douye Diri.

He assured Bayelsans that the organisers would ensure the tournament lives up to and even surpasses the standard it has been celebrated for.

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Transfer: Gabriel Jesus Could Leave Arsenal as Napoli Show Interest

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Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus could leave the club this summer, with Italian side Napoli reportedly interested in signing the Brazilian forward.

According to Sky Italia, Napoli’s new manager, Massimiliano Allegri, is a long-term admirer of Jesus and is keen to explore the possibility of bringing him to Serie A.

Jesus and Allegri share the same agent, Giovanni Branchini, who was reportedly spotted at Napoli’s pre-season training camp in Castel di Sangro on Friday.

A meeting could reportedly take place to discuss a potential move for the Arsenal forward.

Napoli’s interest could depend on their ability to offload one of their existing strikers. The club would reportedly need to find new destinations for Lorenzo Lucca, who spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest, or Romelu Lukaku before making a move for Jesus.

Arsenal are reportedly willing to consider offers of around £18 million for the 29-year-old, who has entered the final year of his contract with the Gunners.

Jesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and could now be heading for a new challenge in Italy if Napoli’s interest develops into a formal transfer.

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Transfer: Liverpool Agree Loan Deal for Barcelona Defender Araujo

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Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Uruguay international Ronald Araujo on loan.

According to Sky Sports, the deal could be completed this weekend, with the 27-year-old defender set to move to Anfield on a straight loan arrangement.

Araujo renewed his Barcelona contract last year, extending his stay at the Catalan club until 2031.

However, the defender endured a difficult campaign last season and was subsequently granted an extended leave of absence from the team.

The proposed move to Liverpool would give Araujo an opportunity to revive his career in a new league and country.

The Uruguay international joined Barcelona from Uruguayan club Boston River in 2018 before making his first-team breakthrough a year later.

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LaLiga: Mourinho Introduces Four New Rules at Real Madrid

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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly introduced a series of new rules at the club after identifying what he considered bad habits within the dressing room.

Mourinho returned to the Spanish giants for a second spell this summer and has already begun implementing changes to improve discipline and professionalism within the squad, according to AS.

One of the new measures concerns players’ diets. The Portuguese manager has reportedly ended the freedom for players to eat whatever they choose, with the club’s nutritionist now responsible for overseeing their meals.

Under the new system, menus will be carefully structured and determined according to the nutritional needs of the players.

Mourinho has also introduced a disciplinary measure for players who arrive late to training. Such players will reportedly be required to undergo individual gym sessions.

Another rule concerns injury rehabilitation. Players recovering from injuries will now be expected to complete their rehabilitation at the club’s training ground under the supervision of Real Madrid’s medical and fitness staff rather than working independently with external personnel.

The changes are part of Mourinho’s reported efforts to establish greater discipline and control within the Real Madrid squad following his return to the club.

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