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U17WCQ: Nigeria’s Flamingos Trounce South Africa, Soar To Next Round

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March 15, 2025

The Flamingos had last week defeated the Bantwana 3-1 in the first leg of the clash, meaning they soared to the next phase of the qualification race with a whooping 5-1 aggregate victory.

Harmony Chidi and Aishat Animashaun help Flamingos cook Bantwana in Ikenne

The game produced no goal after the early exchanges. But two-goal heroine in the first leg, Harmony Chidi coolly nodded home from an acute angle in the 37th minute on Saturday, to compound the fixture for the visitors.

Shakirat Moshood, who scored a goal in the first leg, was the provider from a well-taken free kick on the right. She turned provider again 11 minutes into the second half when she found Aishat Animashaun, who lifted the ball over and above Samekelise Mthembu into the net for Nigeria’s second.

The Flamingos were drawn bye into the second round of the World Cup qualification battle owing to their impressive outing at the last edition of the tournament in which they ended third.

Nigeria will square off against the winner between Botswana and Algeria in the final round of qualification.

FULL TIME! in Ikenne

Nigeria 2-0 South Africa (5-1 on aggregate)

Four countries from the final round of qualifiers will team up with the host nation Morocco as Africa’s flagbearers at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The competition is billed to take place from 17 October to 5 November 2025.

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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race

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2 days ago

November 25, 2025

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.

Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.

“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.

“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”

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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash

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November 25, 2025

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.

Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.

Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.

“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.

“He was very close for the previous game.

“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”