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NYG: Edo Dominates Deaf Athletics, Boxing As Medal Increases To 47

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3 years ago

September 29, 2023

Habeelahi Jamaideen of Edo on red kits been declared winner by the referee

Team Edo on Friday morning brighten its chances of finishing in the podium in the 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, after winning two gold medals in male and female boxing events.

In the 46kg male category final, Edo boxer, Habeelahi Jamaideen defeated his Lagos State challenger, Bolariwa Michael in a split decision of 3-2 to win the gold medal.

Ameerat Abike Abubakar of Edo out-pouched Mayowa Ayomide of Lagos in the female 44kg category to cliched the gold medal, while her opponent settled for a silver medal.

The two medals has taken the total medals won so far by Edo in NYG to 47 after winning 20 Gold, 15 Silver and 13 Bronze medals respectively.

It would be recalled the duo of Faithful Aliat Musa and Lucky Ebeh of Edo confirmed their dominance in the special athletics events (deaf athletics) after clinching two gold in 200m boys and girls athletics race.

Team Ogun and Bayelsa on the other hand won the silver and bronze medals respectively in the boys race

Faithful Okhajiangbe also of Edo settled for silver in the female 200m race, team Kwara won the bronze medal.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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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.