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Edo Sports Commission, Insurance FC Mourn Coach Sebastian Brodricks Imasuen

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5 months ago

January 3, 2024

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The Edo State Sports Commission and Bendel Insurance Football Club are in a sad mood as they grieve over the passing of veteran Coach Sebastian Brodricks Imaseun.

The football icon Sebastian Brodricks Imasuen surrendered to the cold hands of death at the early hours of today, according to his family source. It was reported that late coach Imasuen was bedridden with stroke for a long time before his death.

In a condolence message signed by the Edo Sports Commission boss, Olympian Yusuf Alli, the late world Cup winner, will greatly be missed by the Edo Sports family and Bendel Insurance FC.

“We ‘have lost a great personality; football tactician and a proud son of Edo land who had used his talents and spirit of patriotism to bring honour to Edo state and Nigeria as a whole.

“He proudly won Nigeria’s first Under 17 FIFA world cup, “China 85” edition and also will be remembered for his iconic free kick winning goal that earned Bendel Insurance FC a
3-2 win over Mighty Jets of Jos in Ibadan to win the Challenge Cup in 1972″.

” We are saddened by the demise of veteran Coach Sebastian Brodricks Imasuen, but we take solace in the fact that he wrote his name in Gold in the service to his father’s land.
We commiserate with his immediate family and pray God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

We also pray God to grant him eternal rest. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.” Alli Concluded.

Late coach Brodricks Imasuen was the first Nigerian and African coach to win a FIFA world cup. He led his school boys
to win the inaugural FIFA Kodak world cup for Nigeria when the then Baby Eaglets defeated the then West Germany 2-0 in China.

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EPL: Haaland Finishes Top Goal Scorer [See list]

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22 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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Erling Haaland has finished as the English Premier League (EPL) top goal scorer for a second consecutive season as Manchester City beat West Ham 3-1 to win a fourth consecutive title.

The Norwegian striker was absent for two months of the season through injury and struggled to match the heights of his debut campaign at City when he struck 52 times in all competitions, including a Premier League record 36.

The 23-year-old failed to add to his 27 Premier League goals on the final day but still proved decisive in the run-in to help City secure an unprecedented fourth consecutive English top-flight crown.

Haaland scored nine times in his final seven Premier League appearances of the season to help City edge Arsenal to the title by two points.

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, who himself started the season at City, was second in the top scorer standings with 22 goals, one ahead of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

EPL Top Goal Scorer Chart
27: Haaland (Man City)

22: Palmer (Chelsea)

21: Isak (Newcastle)

19: Foden (Man City), Solanke (Bournemouth), Watkins (Aston Villa)

18: Salah (Liverpool)

17: Son Heung-min (Tottenham)

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16: Bowen (West Ham), Mateta (Crystal Palace), Saka (Arsenal)

14: Jackson (Chelsea), Wood (Nottm Forest)

13: Havertz (Arsenal)

12: Cunha (Wolves), Hwang (Wolves), Trossard (Arsenal), Wissa (Brentford)

11: Alvarez (Man City), Eze (Crystal Palace), Gordon (Newcastle), Morris (Luton), Nunez (Liverpool), Richarlison (Tottenham)

10: Adebayo (Luton), Bailey (Aston Villa), Fernandes (Man Utd), Hojlund (Man Utd), Jota (Liverpool), Olise (Crystal Palace)

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PHOTOS: Man City Fans, Players Celebrate Record Fourth EPL Title In Style

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22 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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Man City on Sunday made history after clinching their fourth consecutive English Premier League (EPL) crown.

At the blast of the final whistle, the Etihad was occupied with fans and players in jubilant mood as the lush green pitch turned white and blue.

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Guardiola Makes Decision On Man City Future After ‘Insane’ Six EPL Titles

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22 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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Pep Guardiola has said he has intention to leave Man City after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title, and sixth in seven years, on Sunday.

Phil Foden scored twice as City beat West Ham 3-1 at the Etihad to edge out Arsenal by two points and deny the Gunners a first league title in 20 years.

“When I moved here if someone had said I would win six leagues in seven seasons I would say you’re insane – no way,” said Guardiola.

“All these players for Manchester United and Liverpool and Chelsea, all these teams. Now is our period. We are part of that,” added the 53-year-old.

Guardiola has now won 15 major trophies in eight seasons as Man City manager and could add another in the FA Cup final next weekend.

The Catalan has a contract at the Etihad until 2025 and said he intends to see out at least one more year in Man City.

“The reality is I am closer to leaving than staying after eight years. We have talked with the club — my feeling is that I want to stay now. I will stay next season and during the season we will talk.”