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CAFWCL Qualifiers: Yussuf Alli Hails Edo Queens As Team Conquer West Africa

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August 18, 2024

The Executive Chairman, Edo state Sports Commission, Olympian Yussuf Alli has expressed delight in the superlative performance of Edo Queens Football Club at the CAF Women’s Champions league Zone B qualifiers as they finished tops in their group with a hundred percent record.

The Edo Sports Commission boss said he was impressed with the girls’ exploits on their debut CAF engagement.

He was speaking while reacting to the Benin girls’ 1-0 victory over Omnisports Etincelle, encouraging them to keep the momentum as they faced the host team in the semifinals.

“I congratulate our girls. They have been spectacular since they started the CAF champions league preliminaries in Cote D’Ivoire. Our Governor is pleased with their results and performance so far and charged them to keep the momentum and bring the cup to Benin, “ Alli enthused.

Edo Queens pipped Etincelle 1-0 in the last game of Group B of the WAFU Zone B CAF champions League qualifiers on Saturday evening to wrap up their unbeaten run and qualified for the semifinals. Joy Jerry’s first half goal sealed victory for Edo Queens.

The reigning Nigeria Premier league Champions started their campaign in faraway Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire with a 5-0 pounding of AS Garde National of Niger Republic before hitting Hasaacas Ladies from the former Gold Coast – Ghana 3-0 in their second group outing.

The 1-0 win over Omnisports Etincelle of Burkina Faso ensured the Benin Girls finished winners of the group ahead of Omnisports Etincelle who also made it to the semifinals, scheduled for Monday inside Stade De La Paix in Bouake.
Edo Queens face D’Abidjan on Tuesday inside Stade De La Paix in Bouake.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.