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Inter top of Serie A after sweeping aside Cagliari

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Inter Milan moved provisionally top of Serie A on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Cagliari which put the champions ahead of Atalanta on goal difference.

Second-half goals from Alessandro Bastoni, Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu decided an engaging match in Sardinia to give Inter their fifth straight win in Italy’s top flight.

Atalanta can reclaim top spot later on Saturday when they face fourth-placed Lazio in Rome, looking for a club record-extending 12th league win on the bounce without injured star striker Mateo Retegui.

Cagliari are just inside the relegation zone after a fourth consecutive defeat for Davide Nicola’s side.

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“The most important thing is that Inter win. If I get a goal too, then that’s a bonus,” said Martinez, who broke an eight-match scoring drought with his 71st-minute strike.

“We work hard every day to win trophies and anyone who sets foot on the pitch will give their all for the team. We’ve just got to keep going and make 2025 like this year.”

Inter could have won by a more convincing scoreline at the Unipol Domus stadium had captain Martinez not wasted great chances in each half before prodding home Nicolo Barella’s cross.

Argentina striker Martinez hadn’t scored since November 3 and looked to be having another bad day in front of goal when he somehow failed to push home Calhanoglu’s cross midway through the first half.

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He then flashed a low drive just past the post eight minutes after the break, moments after Bastoni gave Inter the lead with a brilliant looping header.

But he did net his seventh goal this season in all competitions and seven minutes later Calhanoglu made absolutely sure of the points from the penalty spot.

Next up, Inter travel to play the Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, where Simone Inzaghi’s side take on Atalanta on Thursday.

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Obafemi Martins Prays for Osimhen on His Birthday Anniversary

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Super Eagles legend Obafemi Martins celebrated Napoli striker Victor Osimhen’s birthday in a special way. Martins was spotted offering prayers on Osimhen’s luxurious Lamborghini Urus as part of the celebrations marking the forward’s new age.

Osimhen, who recently turned a year older, continues to shine as one of Nigeria’s brightest football stars. The moment between the two football icons symbolizes camaraderie and blessings within the Nigerian football community.

Fans have since flooded social media with birthday wishes for Osimhen, while praising Martins for his touching gesture.

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Chelsea Shift From Victor Osimhen, Focus Shifts to Squad Refinement

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Chelsea are reported by not revisiting their pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in January, according to The Athletic. Despite this, the club is expected to remain active in the transfer market as they continue to refine their squad under Enzo Maresca.

The report suggests that Raheem Sterling is unlikely to be recalled from his loan spell at Arsenal, while players such as Carney Chukwuemeka and Ben Chilwell do not appear to have significant roles in Maresca’s plans moving forward.

The situation surrounding young Spanish striker Marc Guiu remains unclear. Maresca has reportedly expressed a desire to retain the promising forward, but Guiu himself might prefer a loan move to secure more playing time and further his development.

With the January transfer window approaching, Chelsea’s plans will likely hinge on balancing squad depth with opportunities for young talents, as Maresca continues to shape the team to his vision.

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NPFL: Enyimba sack Head Coach Yemi Olarenwaju

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Enyimba Football Club have officially announced the departure of its head coach, Yemi Olarenwaju, effective immediately.

In a short statement on their X page, the People’s Elephant expressed their gratitude to Coach Olarenwaju for his services and wished him the best in his future endeavours.

“Enyimba FC can confirm that it has parted ways with head coach Yemi Olarenwaju.

“The club thanks Coach Olarenwaju for his services and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.” The club wrote.

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Coach Olarenwaju’s tenure at Enyimba began in September 2022, when he was appointed as assistant coach to Finidi George.

During their time together, the duo led Enyimba to a record-extending 9th Nigeria Premier League title.

Following Finidi George’s resignation in May 2024, Coach Olarenwaju took over as interim head coach, leading the team until the end of the season.

He was subsequently confirmed as the permanent head coach in August 2024.

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The club’s decision to part ways with Coach Olarenwaju marks the end of his tenure at Enyimba.

In the past weeks, Enyimba have endured a rough patch; winless in eight matches after a solitary point against Plateau United in Jos, marking their longest streak without a victory in 20 years.

The search for a new head coach for the two-time African champions has effectively commenced.

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