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Rivers United Extend Unbeaten Run With 2-0 Win
Rivers United extended their unbeaten run to seven matches with a 2-0 victory over Shooting Stars in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
After a goalless first half, Aniekeme Okon broke the deadlock in the 51st minute, and Ndifreke Effiong added a second 14 minutes before full-time. With this win, Finidi George’s side climbed to the top of the table. Meanwhile, Remo Stars dropped to second place after a 3-1 loss to Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium. Ebuka Anthony netted twice, and Abubakar Adamu scored for Plateau United, while Remo Stars’ consolation goal came from substitute Jabar Malik.
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Former Man United Star Jesse Lingard Ends Contract With FC Seoul
Former Manchester United player, Jesse Lingard, has revealed that he has mutually agreed to leave FC Seoul and his contract will end. It is reported that he will leave next week.
It can be noted that the footballer joined in February 2024 and has made 66 appearances since then, scoring 18 goals.
The player shared his experience on social media, saying “My time in South Korea has been unbelievable — the football, the atmosphere, and the passion around this club have been top class.”
“The love, support, and appreciation you have shown towards me over these last two years has been truly amazing. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to play for such a massive club.”
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Rio Ferdinand Compares Bukayo Saka’s Strength to Mohamed Salah
Former footballer, Rio Ferdinand compares Arsenal star player, Bukayo Saka, to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
When comparing players, he shared that: “When Saka is on it, he looks unplayable,” however he also stated that even with Salah’s stature, he is strong.
He has got the strength like Mohamed Salah. He is small in frame and size when you look at him, but do you ever see him get pushed off the ball?
“You don’t really see people take the ball off him or put him on his arse. He is a strong little guy.”
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“Arsenal Must Prove It” — Leboeuf Predicts Tough Race With Chelsea and Man City
Former Chelsea player Frank Leboeuf speaks on recent league matches and names two clubs that can really challenge Arsenal this season, Manchester City and Chelsea.
During a recent interview when speaking about Arsenal, he shared “They are still the big favourites [for the title], but they will have to prove it. They lost four points against Sunderland and Chelsea. Manchester City are back, Chelsea are still there.”
“We will have the winter period, which will start very soon, so let’s see,” he said.
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