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National Para Games: Team Edo Makes Increase In Medal Harvest

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5 months ago

December 13, 2023

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Edo State Athletes have made their presence noticed in the ongoing second National Para Athletic Games, tagged ‘Abuja 2023’ as they have continued to rake in more medals after impressive performance in Cycling, Athletics, Parapowerlifting,Tennis and Javelin.

Some of the sports medals won by the Team Edo include: Taekwondo, Wheelchair Tennis, Cycling, Powerlifting and Athletics, Edo athletes dominated their opponents, producing outstanding performances.

In the results released on December 12,
team Edo won 5 gold 1 bronze in Athletics; Cycling -3 Gold medals;Powerlifting -3 Gold -5 Silver -2 Bronze.

Michael Christopher performed brilliantly in the 200m Men T11 event and secured the first position with a stunning time of 24.65 win Gold medal for Edo just as Oduware Goodness, also made Edo proud in the 100m Women T37/38 In Para Athletics.She dominated the race, returning in a time of 15.14 to increase the gold medals for Edo.

Emmanuel Obasiuwa won the first Gold for Edo in Para Athletics while Alli Ejike Christian secured Gold in the F57 class of male javelin

David Ikerebe got Bronze medal in the 100m Men T37/38 with a time of 13.03 as consolation for his effort.

Team Edo were also impressive
In the Powerlifting event and Wheelchair Tennis, picking gold respectively to increase the harvest of Gold medals

Team Edo expects more Gold medals after coming out strong in various categories of Tennis and other events to qualify for semifinals and finals.

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EPL: Haaland Finishes Top Goal Scorer [See list]

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14 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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Erling Haaland has finished as the English Premier League (EPL) top goal scorer for a second consecutive season as Manchester City beat West Ham 3-1 to win a fourth consecutive title.

The Norwegian striker was absent for two months of the season through injury and struggled to match the heights of his debut campaign at City when he struck 52 times in all competitions, including a Premier League record 36.

The 23-year-old failed to add to his 27 Premier League goals on the final day but still proved decisive in the run-in to help City secure an unprecedented fourth consecutive English top-flight crown.

Haaland scored nine times in his final seven Premier League appearances of the season to help City edge Arsenal to the title by two points.

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, who himself started the season at City, was second in the top scorer standings with 22 goals, one ahead of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

EPL Top Goal Scorer Chart
27: Haaland (Man City)

22: Palmer (Chelsea)

21: Isak (Newcastle)

19: Foden (Man City), Solanke (Bournemouth), Watkins (Aston Villa)

18: Salah (Liverpool)

17: Son Heung-min (Tottenham)

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16: Bowen (West Ham), Mateta (Crystal Palace), Saka (Arsenal)

14: Jackson (Chelsea), Wood (Nottm Forest)

13: Havertz (Arsenal)

12: Cunha (Wolves), Hwang (Wolves), Trossard (Arsenal), Wissa (Brentford)

11: Alvarez (Man City), Eze (Crystal Palace), Gordon (Newcastle), Morris (Luton), Nunez (Liverpool), Richarlison (Tottenham)

10: Adebayo (Luton), Bailey (Aston Villa), Fernandes (Man Utd), Hojlund (Man Utd), Jota (Liverpool), Olise (Crystal Palace)

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PHOTOS: Man City Fans, Players Celebrate Record Fourth EPL Title In Style

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14 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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Man City on Sunday made history after clinching their fourth consecutive English Premier League (EPL) crown.

At the blast of the final whistle, the Etihad was occupied with fans and players in jubilant mood as the lush green pitch turned white and blue.

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Guardiola Makes Decision On Man City Future After ‘Insane’ Six EPL Titles

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14 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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Pep Guardiola has said he has intention to leave Man City after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title, and sixth in seven years, on Sunday.

Phil Foden scored twice as City beat West Ham 3-1 at the Etihad to edge out Arsenal by two points and deny the Gunners a first league title in 20 years.

“When I moved here if someone had said I would win six leagues in seven seasons I would say you’re insane – no way,” said Guardiola.

“All these players for Manchester United and Liverpool and Chelsea, all these teams. Now is our period. We are part of that,” added the 53-year-old.

Guardiola has now won 15 major trophies in eight seasons as Man City manager and could add another in the FA Cup final next weekend.

The Catalan has a contract at the Etihad until 2025 and said he intends to see out at least one more year in Man City.

“The reality is I am closer to leaving than staying after eight years. We have talked with the club — my feeling is that I want to stay now. I will stay next season and during the season we will talk.”