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NYG :Edo Table Tennis Trio Moves To Next Rounds

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3 years ago

September 23, 2023

The Edo trio of Azeta Eromosele, Aleoba Emmanuel and Sunday Esther, have qualified for the next round of the table tennis events after winning their groups stage matches respectively at the ongoing National Youth Games.

In the male category, Eromosele outclassed his counterparts from Kwara and Akwa Ibom states in two straight sets, while Aleobua Emmanuel defeated his Ondo counterpart in two straight sets before walking over his Nasarawa opponent to book a spot in the next round of the competition.

Faleye Deborah, lost 2-1 to her Enugu counter, while her remaining match was postponed to Sunday morning.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after their games, Eromosele and Emmanuel in their separate remarks expressed gratitude to the state government for the opportunity given to them to participate in the competition.

They promised to approach their next round matches with more seriousness.

Also, Coach Odion Atafo, commended her player Esther, for her performance, despite being new to the competition.

In another development, the Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Yussuf Alli, on Saturday in Asaba disclosed that Edo will continually play by the rules of the NYG, informing that the state is not desperate to win medal at all cost.

Alli who was at the Stephen Keshi’s Studiun, Asaba, venue of the NYG opening ceremony to boost the morals of the state athletes, maintained that the state athletes are in high spirits to do Edo proud.

“It is a youth games and no course for alarm and we are not trying to win at all cost. They will do their best and I am sure we will be okay”, he said.

He revealed that the athletes were not given targets in terms of medals to be won as they are in Asaba to compete, the aim of the State government is to develop sports through grassroots.

The Edo Sports Commission Chairman, however, bemoaned the screening method of some athletes, adding that the screening officials were out to favour a particular state.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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30 minutes 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.