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Enabulele Praises Team Edo for Displaying Resilience, Consistency At Ongoing N’Delta Sports Festival

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1 year ago

April 7, 2025

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele has commended Team Edo for upholding discipline, resilience, consistency, and the spirit of sportsmanship at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF).

Currently, Team Edo has secured a total of 68 medals (12 gold, 32 silver, and 24 bronze) in the festival that over 3,400 athletes from the nine Niger Delta states are participating.

In a statement issued by his media aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko, the chairman said squad from the Heartbeat State has displayed finesse throughout the tournament, with athletes featuring in most finals, signalling the prospect of even more medals.

The statement reads in part: “This event has given Team Edo the opportunity to build friendships, promote unity, and showcase their talents. The tournament will help the team address its weaknesses and build on the successes already achieved at this festival,” Enabulele said.

He added, “Beyond winning medals, this event is an opportunity to build a formidable team for the upcoming National Sports Festival, scheduled for May in Abeokuta, Ogun State.”

According to the statement, Team Edo’s performance continues to soar, with an increasing medal tally even as the festival winds up tomorrow, April 8, 2025.

“In athletics, aquatics, para powerlifting, para athletics, boxing, football, discus, javelin, handball, and swimming, Team Edo has maintained dominance,” the statement noted.

Edoko In the statement said, Titiloye Kabira (51kg), Lazarus Desmond (52kg), Raheem Ridwan (63.5kg), and Emmanuel Chukwuka (80kg) all emerged as strong contenders for gold and silver medals after defeating their rivals to qualify for Monday’s finals.

Meanwhile, in men’s football, Team Edo defeated Rivers State 1-0 to advance.

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

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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.”

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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.”

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

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