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Safety Shooters, Grasshoppers In Good Start As Prudent Energy Handball Tournament Commences

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5 years ago

October 22, 2021

Our Reporter, Abeokuta

SAFELY Shooters, Lagos Seasiders, Kano Pillars, Safety Babes, Imo Grasshoppers all won their opening games on Thursday on the opening day of Prudent Energy Handball Premier League holding at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

The defending champions in the male event, Safety Shooters handed Plateau Vipers 22-18 defeat for the first since the current sponsor, Prudent Energy took over the funding of the premier league.

The duel was a close contest watched by a delightful fans, who trooped to the centre to watch the epic encounter.

In the other male games, Lagos Seasiders narrowly beat De: Defenders 22-21, as Kano Pillars humbled Confluence Stars 29-26 played yesterday.

In the female class, Safety Babes opened their account by beating Kada Stars 24-17, while Imo Grasshoppers had no mercy over new entrant to the premier league, Bayelsa Queens, who they beat 36-26.

However, Day two of the championship will begin today with clashes in the male fixtures as Kada Stars will take on Safety Shooters in the first match, while Plateau Vipers will slug it out with Niger United, as Kano Pillars battle D: Defenders.

Other games are new entrant, Police Machines taking on Lagos Seasiders, while another new comer, Tojemarine Academy will try their strength against old horse, Confluence Stars.

In the female category, Imo Grasshoppers will square up with Edo Dynamos, while the defending champions, Adorable Angels will meet Defenders Babes, as COAS Shooters have a date against Rima Babes.

Other games are Bayelsa Queens against Safety Babes, Kada Queens versus Seasider Babes, Confluence Queens against Plateau Peacorks.

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EPL: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro

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4 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.

The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.

Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].

“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.

“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”

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EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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23 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”

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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.