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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: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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9 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”

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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.

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Enabulele Lauds Okpebholo’s Bold Reforms As Edo Sports Witnesses Revival

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6 days ago

April 30, 2026

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as a bold and transformative approach to sports development.

Speaking on efforts to reposition sports in the state, Enabulele noted that with Okpebholo’s visionary leadership, the sector has witnessed renewed growth.

In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, the Edo Sports Commission boss attributed the progress to the governor’s strategic policies and sustained commitment to youth development, which he said have laid the foundation for a more structured and results-driven system.

“His Excellency has demonstrated clear vision and genuine commitment to sports development. The level of support we are receiving has significantly repositioned Edo as a competitive force in national sporting events,” he said.

He explained that targeted investments in grassroots development are already producing results, with a growing number of young talents being identified and nurtured across multiple disciplines.

“We are deliberately building from the grassroots. A large percentage of our athletes today are homegrown, which speaks to the sustainability of our development model,” Enabulele added.

The Commission, he noted, is also shifting away from an over-reliance on football to a broader multi-sport focus.

Edo State, he said, is now recording improved performances in athletics, combat sports, and other emerging areas.

“Our goal is to strengthen all sports. The results are beginning to show across different disciplines, and this is only the start,” he said.

Enabulele further pointed to ongoing improvements in sports infrastructure and athlete welfare as critical factors in sustaining performance and encouraging wider participation among young people.

“We are building a system that will endure. With the continued support of the governor, Edo is on course to becoming a dominant force in sports at both national and international levels,” he stated.

He expressed confidence that the current momentum would translate into greater achievements for Edo athletes, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to excellence, discipline, and long-term development.