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Lamine Yamal Thanks Xavi for Letting him Play for Barcelona and Win La Liga

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Barcelona’s young star, Lamine Yamal, has expressed gratitude to former manager Xavi for giving him the chance to begin his journey with the senior team. Yamal shared his appreciation after helping Barcelona secure the 2024/25 La Liga title with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol, where he and Fermin Lopez each found the back of the net.

Reflecting on his breakthrough, the 17-year-old said the title win wouldn’t have been possible without Xavi’s trust in young talent. “I want to thank Xavi. None of this would have happened without him,” Yamal said after the game. “He believed in us and gave us the chance to step onto the big stage.”

He added that he remains deeply grateful for Xavi’s role in shaping his path. Xavi, a legendary figure at Barcelona both as a player and coach, had previously handed Yamal his first-team debut before stepping down from his role.


 

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Super Falcons Drop Full Squad Numbers for 2024 WAFCON

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The Super Falcons have unveiled their official squad numbers for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Most of the team’s key players will be holding on to their familiar shirt numbers for the tournament.

Asisat Oshoala, six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year and Nigeria’s biggest name, will be rocking the number 8 jersey. Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade also keeps her famous number 15 shirt. First-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie will wear the number 16 jersey, while Benfica’s midfield powerhouse Christy Ucheibe will take on the iconic number 10 shirt.

In defence, the experienced Osinachi Ohale gets number 3, Ashleigh Plumptre keeps number 5, and Oluwatosin Demehin will wear 14. The Super Falcons will kick off their WAFCON campaign against Tunisia this Sunday. The Group B clash is set for the Labri Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time.


 

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American WWE Star Roman Reigns and Wife Galina Reportedly Welcome Their Sixth Child

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American wrestler Roman Reigns and his wife, Galina Becker, celebrate as they welcome their sixth child.

It can be recalled that the pair got married in 2014 and have been going strong ever since.

The latest news was revealed by a host, Joe Lowry, who commented that Roman Reigns just had another baby. “By the way, congratulations to Roman Reigns. He just had another baby. Good stuff there.”

The news has yet to be announced by the couple but fans wish the pair a congratulations on their safe delivery.


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Oshoala Vows to Help Super Falcons Win WAFCON Title

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Asisat Oshoala says she’s ready to help the Super Falcons reclaim their crown at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Bay FC striker is set for her fifth appearance at the tournament, which will take place in Morocco. The 30-year-old already has three WAFCON titles to her name.

At the last edition, also held in Morocco, Oshoala only featured briefly due to injury as South Africa took the title from Nigeria. But now, after over a year away from the squad, she’s back and eager to make an impact.

Speaking to NFF TV, Oshoala shared her excitement about being part of the team again. “Scoring goals is what I love,” she said. “It’s been a while since I played with the national team because of personal things going on in my life. But anytime I’m here, I give my all to help the team get maximum points in every game.”

The Super Falcons will kick off their WAFCON 2024 campaign against Tunisia on Sunday in Casablanca. The tournament begins on Saturday, July 5, with hosts Morocco facing Zambia in Rabat, and it will run until July 26.


 

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