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EPL: Thierry Henry Gives Verdict On Gabriel Jesus Joining Arsenal This Summer

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4 years ago

April 28, 2022

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Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has given his verdict on the club’s move to sign Manchester City’s striker, Gabriel Jesus

Henry hailed Jesus, praising the Brazilian’s goal-scoring instinct as a No.9.

The Brazil International has been linked with a move to Arsenal as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Gunners’ only striking options, Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are out of contract in the summer.

Borussia Dortmund’s goal king, Erling Haaland is said to have agreed deal to join Manchester City thereby paving the way for Jesus to leave the Etihad.

And Henry is a big fan of the Brazilian’s talent who boasts five goals in his last two starts.

“What he can give offensively to the team,’’ Henry said on CBS Sports.

“We saw that he scored four goals at the weekend [against Watford]. When he is in the box, he’s one of the three that is playing, or since [Sergio] Aguero left, he has that nine instinct. He has what the number nine would smell.

“What I like about him is that when he puts pressure, whether it’s on the left, on the right or in the middle, he doesn’t have a problem defending in these situations by coming back and helping his team.”

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AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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6 days ago

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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6 days ago

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.”