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EPL: Starting XI Not Guarantee For you, Patrick Vieira Issues Warning To Arsenal Star

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February 4, 2023

Crystal Palace manager, Patrick Vieira, has warned Arsenal loanee Albert Sambi Lokonga he is not guaranteed a starting place in his team following his deadline-day move to the Eagles.

Lokonga recently joined Crystal Palace from Arsenal during the January transfer window.

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, sanctioned the midfielder’s departure and granted him the opportunity to work under an Arsenal midfield legend at Crystal Palace but Vieira insists he won’t be handing out any favours to the Belgium star.

Speaking ahead of Crystal Palace’s Premier League tie with Manchester United on Saturday evening, Vieira said: “I spoke with Edu, not with Mikel [Arteta]. Edu really gave me the picture of the player [Lokonga] on the field and off the field.

“We know what kind of player we are taking and which side of the game he needs to improve. He is a player who will help us.

“He was looking for a place where he could play, where he would have an opportunity to keep developing himself. Of course, coming to us, we have players in that position – nothing is guaranteed.

“He won’t have any kind of guarantee because, in our world, there is no guarantee of being in the starting 11. To get involved, you have to show that you deserve to play.”

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AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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December 29, 2025

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South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.

Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.

Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.

The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.

The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.

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AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

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December 29, 2025

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.

Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.

“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.

“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”