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Aiteo Cup 2019: Edo Queens zoomed into Quarter finals
By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City
Edo Queens football club of Benin have qualified for the round of eight (8) at the ongoing 2019 AITEO Cup competition.
The Godwin Izilein –led squad proved their supremacy in the round leather game on Thursday evening at the Neros sports Stadium Nanka in Anambra state by beating their Delta State counterparty 5-4 on a penalty shootout after the tension pack match ended in a draw at the regulation time of 90 minutes.
Speaking to journalist at the end of the tension packed game, assistant coach of the Godwin Obaseki Helen Ibrahim girls said they were happy that the players proved that they have what it takes to be champions. She thanked the girls for putting up a brave performance against a Delta side which aim was to come and spoil the ongoing party for the team.
“In a game of football, what matters is win. We have won the game and we want to give thanks to God for his mercies. It was a tough game no doubt, but our players prove that they have what it takes to win the prestigious AITEO Cup that is why we have come all the way from Benin to Anambra State.”
Meanwhile technical director of the Benin side Godwin Izilein also commended the girls for putting up a good performance against a side he described as rookies who had come to test their might against a trophy winning team.
“Yes the game has come and gone, thank God he gave us victory. We have to put it aside and get se for the coming one which I believe is going to be a tough one. Every female team in this competition want to beat Edo Queens, we are not moved we will continue to do our best.”
With this result, Edo State has qualified for the round of eight, and will play Nasarawa Amazons on Sunday in a venue yet to be decided by NFF.
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Transfer: Gabriel Jesus Could Leave Arsenal as Napoli Show Interest
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
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
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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