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National Sports Festival Unity Torch Arrives Benin

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12 months ago

May 7, 2025

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo, Benin

Ahead of the 22nd National Sports Festival slated for Ogun State, the Torch of Unity for the festival arrived Benin on Wednesday.

Receiving the torch on behalf of the Edo State government at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, deputy governor of the state, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, commended President Bola Tinubu for transforming the country’s sports sector, uniting the people, and rekindling hopes amongst the Nigerian youths.

Idahosa, who expressed optimism on the outcome of the National Sports Festival, noted that with the magnitude of investment and commitment by the Okpebholo-led administration in revamping the sports sector of Edo State, he was sure that the Edo Team would make Edo people proud.

“I want to thank the President, His Excellency, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for using sports to bring all the youths of Edo State and across the country together.

“For us in Edo, we are ready to support the Edo State Sports Commission to win medals and we are very sure that they are going to come home top position,” Idahosa enthused.

In his address, the Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Amadin, commended the laudable impact of Governor Okpebholo in equipping and transforming the sports sector of the state.

He expressed the state’s preparedness to emerge victorious in the forthcoming National Sports Festival.

“We would all be gathering in Ogun State from the 16th to the 30th of May, 2025. As you know, Edo State is known for sports. When you say Edo State, you say Sports”.

“The last sports festival we came out third, but this time around, the governor, distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given us the support that we need. So, this time around, we know that Edo State is going to come out top there,” Amadin reassured.

In her remarks, the team lead for the National Sports Festival Torch, Mbora Ikana, expressed optimism on the success of the forthcoming National Sports Festival and its impact in nurturing young talents amongst our youths in the State and country at large

“On behalf of the National Sports Commission that was mandated by the President, Ahmed Tinubu, to take the torch round the 36 states including Abuja.

“We are in Edo State today, and the essence of the torch is to invite the state to the Festival and to create awareness that sport is the only unifying platform in our country and we are are supposed to harness the talents of our youths through sports”, Ikana said.

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EPL: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.

The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.

Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].

“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.

“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”

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EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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1 day 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.