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Govt Unveils New Management Teams, Coaches For Bendel Insurance, Edo Queens

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January 14, 2025

The Edo State Government on Tuesday unveiled the new management teams and coaches for the state-owned football clubs – Bendel Insurance Football Club and Edo Queen Football Club.

Making the official unveiling of the management teams on Tuesday at Government House, Benin, Governor Monday Okpebholo, also unveiled 13 new players injected into Edo Queens FC to further fortify them in the new season.

Okpebholo, represented by his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, noted that the unveiling of the new management team and coaches was an affirmation of his government’s commitment to revitalising the football clubs and restoring it back to its glory days.

He added that his administration prioritised sporting activities, adding that that was why the government was committed to revitalizing the clubs and taking them to enviable heights in both national and intercontinental football competitions.

“Today’s unveiling of the management and players of Bendel Insurance FC and Edo Queens underscores the importance this administration places on sport as a verifiable vehicle for cohesion and progress

“The appointment of the new management team and extra players are testaments of government resolve to revitalize Bendel insurance and Edo Queens FC and restore it to its glory days in Nigeria football competitions.

“And the resolve of this present administration to support Edo State Commission’s vision of grooming talents, especially youths in channeling their energy as envisioned by the founding fathers

“The new coach, the technical directors and the team management must work together to improve on the performance of Bendel Insurance FC and advance the club beyond Premier league tournament.

“The new players must shun indiscipline, hooliganism and embrace team work to place them ahead in the league,” he said.

In his remarks, the Chairman, Edo State Sport Commission, Desmond Enabulele, said that the unveiling of the clubs management teams was geared towards taking the clubs to national and international competitions.

According to him, the Commission carefully selected the management crew and new players based on their performances, competence and capacity.

He assured the government of improved results in their performances, promising to bring national and international glory to the state.

For Bendel Insurance FC, Greg Ikhenoba is the substantive Head Coach, Augustine Iyamu, Technical Director, Peter Obanor, Team Manager and Idemudia Esigbe, the Scouting Director.

Greg Ikhinoba took over from Coach Monday Odigie who in some few months resigned as the Head Coach of the Club.

For the Edo Queens, Moses Aduku, remains the substantive Head Coach, Coach Rollanson Aituairi Odeh, General Manager, Anthony Ipogah, as scouting coach and Princess Omoyemwen Adeyinka Afolabi, welfare officer of the Club.

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EPL: Mikel Obi Reveals Why Chelsea Failed To Beat Arsenal in 1-1 Draw

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December 2, 2025

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Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has claimed Chelsea failed to defeat Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, because of an early red card to Moises Caicedo.

The two London rivals played out a pulsating 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Caicedo was sent off in the 38th minute following a VAR check.

But it was Chelsea who took the lead after the break, thanks to Trevor Chalobah’s header.

But the Gunners equalized through Mikel Merino.

So far this season, Chelsea have received seven red cards in 20 games across all competitions this season.

“That’s four red cards this season; it’s not good enough. I’ve spoken about it; the manager needs to talk with the players, because it’s costing us games as well,” Mikel Obi said on his podcast.

“If you look at that game, if we finished with eleven men, I think we could’ve won. Maybe not easily, but comfortably, we could’ve secured a win.”

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EPL: Slot Reveals When Salah Will Leave For AFCON

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December 2, 2025

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Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has revealed that Mohamed Salah was “not happy” to be dropped for their 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.

Salah was named on the bench at the London Stadium for the Premier League fixture.

Slot took the bold decision, as he looked to arrest a poor run of form, that saw the Reds lose nine of 12 matches.

Salah was not summoned from the bench for the entire 90 minutes, as goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo sealed victory.

“It was a normal reaction for a player who is good enough to play for us,” Slot said.

“I say that mildly as he’s been so outstanding for this club and will be in the future. He wasn’t happy he wasn’t starting but he wasn’t the only one.”

Salah could yet return to the starting line-up as Liverpool host Sunderland in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

The 33-year-old will remain available for the next four matches, before he leaves to join Egypt’s squad for the African Cup of Nations.

“It’s 15 December,” Slot confirmed.

“But always in these situations there is the player and the national team involved and there are always talks about what is best for all three of us.”

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Davido Reacts As Gov Adeleke Dumps PDP

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December 2, 2025

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Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reacted to the shock resignation of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The singer kept it short but loaded, posting “Jeje… ” widely interpreted as a subtle message of calmness, quiet movement, or strategic withdrawal as the political storm around the governor intensifies.

Governor Adeleke’s resignation, though only discovered on Monday night was actually tendered on 4 November 2025, ahead of the party’s national convention in Ibadan. His aide, Olawale Rasheed, leaked the letter online, confirming the governor had walked away from the troubled party weeks ago.

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In the letter addressed to his Ward 2 chairman in Ede North, Adeleke cited the unresolved crisis at the PDP national level as the reason for quitting. He appreciated the party for backing his rise as senator and later governor.

The revelation has thrown today’s scheduled Osun 2026 governorship primary into confusion. While the state chapter announced a postponement due to factional firestorms, the National Working Committee insists the primary must hold — even though Adeleke remains the only aspirant who bought the form.

There is growing speculation that the governor is now eyeing a second term under the Accord Party, which several of his aides are rumoured to have already infiltrated and taken over in Osun.
His earlier attempt to defect to the APC reportedly hit a brick wall, with party leaders rejecting his move.