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Sports Minister Renders Support To Ailing Ex-Golden Eaglets Coach
The Minister of Youth & Sports, Sunday Dare, on Monday rendered financial support to the ailing former Golden Eaglets coach, Sebastian Brodericks Imasuen who is currently recovering from stroke at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).
The minister, though did not disclose the amount, sent the support through his Special Assistant on Media, Toyin Ibitoye.
He stated that Broderick is a national hero who needs all the care he can get to bounce back to good health.
Ibitoye told the wife of the coach, Helen that the minister felt compelled to help the World Cup winning coach to ensure he gets the best of medication at the UBTH.
Ibitoye said, “The Minister asked me to come to Benin to see Coach Brodericks personally and deliver the message which is between him and the family of the coach.
“I am happy to see that Coach Brodericks is making good progress and the Minister is also elated about this,” he added.
Helen, who thanked the minister for his gesture said her husband was responding to treatment.
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She called for support for the coach, noting that she hopes that Imasuen would continue to respond to treatment
“I thank the minister for this kind gesture, it shows that the plight of my husband is getting to the right channel. I pray that he would continue to receive the support he needs to get back to his feet.
“He is better now compared to when we brought him to the hospital. Hopefully, he can get better and be relocated to another ward to continue treatment. I urge that he get more support as he continues his recovery,” she added.
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EPL: What I Love Most About Man Utd Midfielder, Sabitzer – Patrice Evra
Manchester United legend, Patrice Evra, has revealed what he loves most about the club’s January signing, Marcel Sabitzer.
Sabitzer joined Man United on loan from Bayern Munich for the remainder of the season.
The 28-year-old is yet to make his debut for Erik ten Hag’s side.
Speaking to Betfair, Evra said what he loves most about Sabitzer was that the midfielder scores goals from outside of the box.
The Frenchman said, “Even if he has not played in a United shirt, Marcel Sabitzer’s work rate is quite impressive.
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“He’s got the stamina and what I love about this player, he scores goals from outside of the box.”
“He scored some great goals for Leipzig, and of course, he’s had less playing time at Bayern Munich, and that is why we have got him, but I am sure Ten Hag will have studied the player, he will know the player and sometimes those players need to rebound.”
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EPL: Why I Started Enzo Fernandez, Ziyech Against Fulham – Potter
Chelsea boss, Graham Potter, has explained when he decided to hand Enzo Fernandez his full debut against Fulham.
Fernandez starts in midfield as the Blues seek to improve their 10th place in the Premier League.
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the game about when he decided to hand Enzo Fernandez an immediate start: “As soon as the paperwork came through and we know he can play and he is able to do it, it was clear.
“He is an impressive young man, great character, personality and I’m looking forward to seeing him play.”
Hakim Ziyech also starts, only days after his loan move to Paris Saint-Germain collapsed.
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On starting Ziyech, despite a paperwork error causing a move to PSG to fall through, Potter said: “He has played the last couple for us and done well. I had a conversation with him and I think he is old enough and experienced enough to know these things can happen sometimes in football.
“He has always been committed to the team and I thought it was right for him to play and help the team.”
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Potter Hails Chelsea’s New Signing
Chelsea boss, Graham Potter, has heaped praises on the club’s latest new signing, Enzo Fernandez.
Fernandez recently joined Chelsea on January transfer deadline day from Benfica.
Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League tie with Fulham on Friday night, Potter described the Argentina World Cup winner as a fighter.
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According to him, Fernandez is not afraid, adding that the midfielder has courage.
“His personality is one that makes you think you have no concerns with him. He’s a fighter,” Potter said, as quoted by Chelsea’s official website.
“He understands how fortunate he is. He fights for the team, he is not afraid, he’s got courage, he’s open-minded, he wants to improve.”
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