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National Youth Games: Edo Harvests More Medals

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3 years ago

September 26, 2023

Team Edo has continued to harvest more medals in the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State as the state on Monday won three golds and one silver medals in Scrabble and Gymnastics contest respectively.

The feat has brought to 10 the total medal won as at Tuesday afternoon by Team Edo in the youth sports festival.

Nwanbuzor Joy of Edo in the signle scrabble female category overcame all oppositions to pick the Gold medal

The little Joy won all her 10 rounds to edge out the highly-rated Sophia Ekeruche of Lagos State who took home the silver medal, while Chukwuemeka Victory of Anambra state won the bronze medal.

In the gymnastics events, the duo of master Solomon Aliu and Excel Ocheke picked gold and silver medals respectively for Edo in the floor exercise.

Team Edo also emerged top to cart home the gold medal in the gymnastics team gold event for male.

In track and field events, the duo of Ogemuni Success and Anita Enaruna Itohan, representing Edo on the female category wA keep have qualified for the semi final in the 100m female race, while Onosetale Oforoh qualified for the the semi finals in the male category.

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

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2 days ago

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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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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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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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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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.