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National Youth Games Aim To Promote Friendship Amongst States – Tinubu

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September 23, 2023

The President of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, on Saturday in Asaba, Delta State, said that National Youth Games is to promote the spirit of friendship amongst states in the country.

President Tinubu stated this while declaring open the 7th edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba.

Tinubu who was represented by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, urged the officials and athletes to compete with the spirit of fairness and togetherness, while putting the interests of the nation ahead of their interest.

“Present here in Asaba, are boys and girls from far away states in the North, South, East and West.

“Let this game catalyze us to work together, compete together, stay together and be able to understand each other.

“Our hope is that this National Youth Games will assist Government and the people of Nigeria to foster peace and unity with one another”, he said.

In his address, the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, described the NYG as veritable tool for sports development through the grassroots.

He added the competition is a powerful vehicle to discover new talents from the grassroots, just as he assured that the state government has put in place standard programme for athletes’ succession in the country.

According to the governor, the NYG has proven to be cost-effective and reliable tool in the promotion of national unity and advance development and peace agendas of both the national and sub-national governments.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.