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Flamingos Trash DR Congo 5 Nill In Benin

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4 years ago

March 19, 2022

The Flamingos of Nigeria today defeated their under 17 counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo 5 nill, in a 8 zero aggregate as they look forward to booking their ticket to the FIFA under 17 world cup in Costa Rica Next year.

The Flamingos had earlier defeated their DR Congo counterpart 3 nill in Kinshasa.

Esther Opeyemi sloted a low short into the right corner of the goal post in the 4th minute to give the Flamingos an early lead sending them0 Nigeria fan to jubilation, before adding a second in the 13 minute.

Timininu Adeshina made it 3 goals for Nigeria in the 19th minute after converting a free kick from the right flank to end the first half 3 zero.

The Flamingos missed a couple of chances at the commencement of the second half before Doosuur Atume scored the 4th goal for the Flamingos in the 58th minute and Tiawo Afolabi made it 5 goals in the 87th minute.

DR Congo’s Masanga Aime got the only yellow card of the game in the 63rd minute.

Speaking with Journalists after the game, The Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere noted that his technical team is now focused on the next game against Egypt, saying “my girls played to instructions today, even though there were some mistakes noticed we are still grateful. We now have to focus on the next game. We will study the Egyptians and develop our tactics for the next game. We know it will be tougher because even this team today was tougher than the last time we played, so we will prepare well not to let the country down.”

Meanwhile Deputy Governor of Edo state Comrade Philip Shaibu praised the team for their victory calling on the technical crew to work on “finishing of goals, as we missed more open one-on-one opportunities than we scored. If we had scored those goals we missed, we would have scored more than 10 goals. Goal opportunities don’t come always like that, so we must learn to take opportunities when we have them.”

Comrade Shaibu also praised Edo Queens Defender Oruegwe Blessing Sunday for putting up a good performance for the Flamingos noting “this is the dream, we have 2 players in the team and 1 of them played today, and played brilliantly well. We want to be producing players for our national team be it male or female and we have just started.”

The Flamingos will next play Egypt in the qualifiers for the under 17 FIFA world cup

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EPL: Man Utd Suffer Fresh Injury Blow Ahead Of Everton Clash

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9 hours ago

November 23, 2025

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Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, could be without Matheus Cunha for Monday’s Premier League clash against Everton.

ESPN reports that Cunha has picked up an injury in training.

The Brazilian suffered what is being described as a “minor knock” during a session on Saturday.

It forced him to miss a scheduled appearance to switch on Christmas lights in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, on Saturday evening.

Amorim will be keen to have Cunha available, as he has already lost striker Benjamin Sesko to a knee injury.

Since his £62.5 million move from Wolves, Cunha has scored only once in 11 appearances.

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EPL: Why Arsenal Could Win The Title This Season – Guardiola

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3 days ago

November 21, 2025

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted Arsenal could be “difficult to catch” in the Premier League title race if they extend their lead at the top of the table.

City will have the chance to cut the Gunners’ lead to one point when they travel to Newcastle United in Saturday’s late kick-off.

Ahead of the game, Guardiola has warned his players that they have to keep pace with Arsenal, who will host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

“Arsenal are an impeccable team,” Guardiola said.

“If they manage to take some distance in points, it will be difficult to catch up.

“Just like how it went with Liverpool last season.”

Liverpool finished 10 points ahead of Arsenal last season.

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Ikpoba-Okha Trade Tackles With Ovia N-East As Benin Unity Cup Kicks Off

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3 days ago

November 21, 2025

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Ikpoba-Okha LG traded tackles with Ovia North-East LG at the opening match of the maiden edition of the Benin Unity Cup held at the Crescent Sports Club in Irhirhi, Benin City, on Thursday evening.

The seven local government councils in Edo South Senatorial District are expected to participate in the tourney sponsored by Neda Imasuen, the Senator representing the district at the National Assembly.

The match between the two LGs saw the players from both sides showcasing tactical organization, intensity, and individual brilliance, but neither team could find the breakthrough despite promising chances.

The draw sets the tone for what promises to be a competitive and talent-rich tournament, with scouts already keeping close watch on standout performers.

Both sides played out a cagey 0–0 draw, setting the tone for what promises to be a competitive and talents-reach tourney.

‎In his remarks earlier, the tournament sponsor, and vision bearer Senator Imasuen, appreciated participating teams and officials for embracing the initiative.

He explained that the Unity Cup was designed to discover, nurture, and create pathways for grassroots footballers across Edo South, revealing that scouts from other parts of Nigeria — and possibly abroad — will attend live matches during the tournament.

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‎Imasuen encouraged all players to give their best, emphasizing discipline, fair play, and sportsmanship as the core values of the competition.

Imasuen, who promised to make the football tournament an annual event, assured to consider other sports including boxing, cycling, tennis ,and basketball in the nearest future.
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‎ Addressing the crowd at the opening ceremony, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, applauded Senator Imasuen for investing in grassroots football, describing the competition as a timely platform for youth development in Edo State.

‎He appealed to Senator Neda Imasuen, individuals and corporate bodies to extend similar support to other sporting disciplines, stressing that Edo State is home to many gifted athletes outside football who are yet to be discovered.

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