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EPL: Arsenal top league again after walloping Brighton 3-0
Arsenal football Club moved to the top of the premier League after an walloping 3-0 Brighton on Saturday evening.
Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard scored as Arsenal continued their dominant run of form in the year 2024.
Upon resumption of the second half, Kai Harvetz latched on a loose ball from Jorginho and slotted the ball past Brighton goalie in the 62nd minute for the visitors second goal of the night.
Former Brighton player, Leonardo Trossard scored Arsenal’s third goal of the evening to secure all three points for the Gunners in a very thrilling encounter.
The result meant that Arsenal have leapfrog both Liverpool and Manchester City to climb to the top of the premier league log.
Meanwhile, Liverpool will play its 31st game of the season against Manchester United at Old Trafford tomorrow.
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From Junk Food To Nigerian Fufu With Ewedu Soup : How My Mum Introduces Fufu To Me, Transformed My Game On The Pitch – Ademola Lookman
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, the winner of the Africa Player of the Year award at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco.
Lookman was the biggest winner at a star-studded 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, as Africa’s best performers for the year were honoured.
Ademola Lookman reflects on a pivotal moment in his life as a Nigerian growing up in the UK.
According to him,”During my childhood in the UK, I often found myself indulging in convenient junk food. It was quick and easy, but not exactly nourishing.
“One day, when I was around ten years old, my mum came to watch me play soccer with my friends. After the game, she noticed that I was frequently knocked down by the other kids when we battled for the ball.
With a concerned look, she said to me, ‘Ademola, my son, I’m not pleased with how easily you fall during the game. You’re a Nigerian, and you should possess the stamina that comes with that heritage.’
The very next day, my mother introduced me to Fufu (Nigeria Food). At first, I was put off by its strong smell, but when paired with ewedu soup, I began to appreciate it. Before long, I noticed a remarkable boost in my stamina.
Looking back, I can’t help but wonder how I would have made it this far without embracing Fufu. I will always carry the pride of representing Nigeria,”he said.
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Super Eagles Coach Eguavoen Undergoes Surgery
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has undergone a successful surgery in Belgium after several delays. The procedure had been postponed multiple times due to his busy schedule with the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers campaign.
Eguavoen played a key role in leading the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in November. However, health issues kept him away from the 2024 CHAN qualifiers against Ghana. In his absence, assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede has taken over responsibilities, guiding the home-based Super Eagles.
In the first leg of the CHAN qualifier in Accra, the Eagles secured a goalless draw, setting up a decisive second leg. The team returned to Nigeria on Tuesday and arrived in Uyo, where they are preparing to host the Black Galaxies at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday, December 28.
Assistant coach Ogunmodede expressed optimism about the upcoming match, emphasizing the importance of a win to secure the team’s place in CHAN 2024. Preparations began immediately upon their arrival, with the squad scheduled for their first training session at the stadium’s practice pitch on Tuesday night, December 24.
The Super Eagles aim to leverage home advantage to achieve victory in this crucial encounter.
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EPL: Arsenal suffer another major blow
Raheem Sterling will be sidelined for the next few days, dealing Arsenal yet another serious injury blow.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, revealed this and acknowledged that the England attacker had suffered a knee injury.
“Raheem Sterling will also be out for weeks. He’s suffered an injury, it’s his knee,” Arteta told reporters as quoted by Fabrizio Roman.
“He will be assessed again in the next days to understand how long he will be out.”
Bukayo Saka would be out due to injury, Arteta has previously stated.
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