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NSF: Aim For Top Honours, Edo Sports Commission Boss Charges Coaches, Others

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March 27, 2025

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As the 2025 National Sports Festival draws closer, the Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has charged Team Edo to aim for top honours in the national games.

Enabulele gave the charge in Benin on Thursday during a meeting with coaches from various sports and stakeholders in preparation for the fiesta scheduled to hold in Ogun State later this year.

The sports commission boss, while stating that he conveyed the meeting to assess the preparation for the Ogun games, noted that the aim of the meeting was to get feedback from the coaches, and to assess their current strengths and challenges of the athletes as the state continues preparation for the competition.

Enabulele was quoted in a statement issued by his media aide, Edoko Wilson Edoko as saying: “We are not just going to the festival to participate; we are going to win medals.

“It will not be business as usual because our amiable Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is deeply committed to advancing sports in Edo State.”

He stressed that success is a collective responsibility, urging coaches to deliver tangible results commensurate with the state government’s and the sports commission’s commitment and resources invested.

Enabulele encouraged the coaches to do their very best in preparing the athletes in their care for the festival.

“Go out there and bring back results. We are eager to collect as many medals as possible and emerge as the top team,” he charged.

He reassured the coaches that under his leadership, the commission remains committed to their welfare.

“Our core mandate, in line with the vision of Governor Monday Okpebholo and Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, is to restore Edo State’s prominence in sports at both national and international levels,” Enabulele emphasized.

The 2025 National Sports Festival is scheduled to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from May 16 to 30, 2025.

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Chelsea Set To Offload Jackson, Madueke, 8 Others [See list]

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June 27, 2025

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Chelsea are reportedly planning a major squad overhaul this summer, with as many as 10 players facing the exit door, according to The Athletic.

Among those who could be sold are Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson, and Christopher Nkunku, as the club aims to raise funds for new signings and streamline their squad ahead of the new season.

Also on the list of potential departures are Djordje Petrovic, Armando Broja, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi, Raheem Sterling, Carney Chukwuemeka, and newly signed Renato Veiga.

Many of these Chelsea players spent last season out on loan and may now be moved on permanently.

The club’s transfer strategy is geared towards meeting key summer objectives, with player sales expected to provide the financial muscle needed to reinforce specific areas of the squad.

Chelsea have already made moves in the transfer market, including the €35.5 million acquisition of Liam Delap from Ipswich Town.

His arrival could push Jackson further down the pecking order, with the striker now being considered for a potential sale.

One of the top targets for the Blues is Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, who is seen as a potential replacement for Madueke on the wing.

While Chelsea are keen to trim their squad and raise funds, the departures of Jackson, Madueke, and Nkunku will largely depend on the calibre of offers they receive from interested clubs.

As the Blues prepare for a demanding new season, the coming weeks could see a flurry of transfer activity at Stamford Bridge.

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Brighton Sign Super Falcons Goalkeeper Nnadozie From Paris FC

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June 27, 2025

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Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed the signing of Nigerian international goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie on a free transfer from Paris FC.

The 24-year-old will officially join the club on 1 July, following the expiration of her contract with the French side.

Nnadozie brings a wealth of experience to the Seagulls, having earned 55 caps for Nigeria since making her senior debut in 2018.

She also boasts significant European pedigree, having featured in 16 UEFA Women’s Champions League matches for Paris FC between 2022 and 2025.

Brighton head coach Dario Vidosic praised the new arrival, saying: “She’s a talented and commanding goalkeeper who will bring consistency and confidence to our defensive line.”

He added: “We’re confident she’ll add both depth and drive to a squad already full of ambition as we continue to build for next season.”

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June 26, 2025

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New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti considers Neymar “a very important player” and has urged the injury-prone star “to prepare well” for the 2026 World Cup.

“He must prepare well and he has the time to do that,” the Italian said in an interview with the South American football federation on Thursday.

“He’s a very important player for us regarding the World Cup,” Ancelotti added.

Neymar, 33, extended his contract with Brazilian side Santos to the end of the year this week.

Neymar’s career has been dogged by injury, and he has only played 12 matches in five months for Santos, scoring three goals.

Brazil’s top scorer with 79 goals was missing from Ancelotti’s first squad at the end of May.

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