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NWFL Super Six: Edo Queens Beat Naija Ratels 2-0, Enabulele Hails Team

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1 year ago

May 13, 2025

Defending champions Edo Queens Football Club, Tuesday defeated Naija Ratels 2-0 to record their first victory in the ongoing NWFL Super Six tournament in Ikenne, Ogun State.

Goal poacher Emem Essien’s master class brace gave Edo Queens a deserved maximum points and put them back in the Super six tournament

Emem Essien, who has grown into a reliable source of goals for the Benin Queens in the attack scored the first goal in the 26th minute of action and netted the second in the 37th minute to announce their presence in Ikenne.

The 2-0 triumph over Naija Ratels is Edo Queens’ first victory and their third game of the Super six championship campaign.

Edo Queens who lost their first match 1-0 to the hosts, Remo Stars Ladies on Saturday, drew 1-1 with Rivers Angels in their second game on Monday afternoon, and went on to beat Naija Ratels 2-0 in the third match of the Campaign .
The Benin-based ladies will be going back to prepare better ahead of the games against Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons who are their next opponents respectively.

Edo Queens’ win over Naija Ratels, no doubt will serve as a morale booster for the players ahead of the titanic clashes against Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons on Thursday May,15th and Friday 16th respectively.

In other matches played today, Nasarawa Amazons beat Rivers Angels 2-1 just as Bayelsa Queens spank Remo Stars Ladies 2-0.

Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, commended the players for their victory over Naija Ratels.

He charged them to keep the winning mentality on, adding that beating Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons in the last two matches will put them in pole position on winning the trophy back -to – back.”

He also pledges more supports and incentives for the team.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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5 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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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.