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Arsenal Hit by Injuries and Ramsdale Transfer Setbacks
Arsenal faces significant challenges ahead of their upcoming match against Brighton. New signing Mikel Merino is out with a shoulder injury sustained during his first training session, expected to keep him sidelined for several weeks.
Additionally, goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has completed a permanent transfer to Southampton after three years with Arsenal, during which he made 89 appearances and earned accolades including a place in the PFA Team of the Year.
Manager Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment over Merino’s injury, which came after a collision in training, and noted that Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also unavailable for the match. Ramsdale’s transfer marks the end of a successful stint at Arsenal, where he was instrumental in their 2023 FA Community Shield win and was a regular for England. Both Arteta and Sporting Director Edu Gaspar have thanked Ramsdale for his contributions and wished him well in his new chapter.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a 1-0 victory over Water FC of Abuja in their first training match on Wednesday. The lone goal was scored by Bayelsa United’s Rabiu Abdullahi, giving Aliyu Zubairu’s team the win.
The Flying Eagles are gearing up for the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo, which will determine the representative for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The team began their preparations last week in Abuja, following Zubairu’s appointment as head coach in August.
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has criticized manager Erik ten Hag and the team’s style of play, expressing doubt about their chances of winning the Premier League under his leadership.
Speaking to beIN Sports, Yorke said, “We’re far from winning the Premier League. After Ten Hag’s first season, we believed he could lead us forward, but that hasn’t happened. Yes, we won the FA Cup last season, but that doesn’t make us a strong team. The way we play, our league position, and our goal stats are the worst in the club’s Premier League history since 1992.”
Enyimba’s head coach, Olanrewaju Yemi, is focused on securing a win against Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso in their CAF Confederation Cup clash. The second leg of the preliminary round will take place on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
After a goalless draw in the first leg, Yemi emphasized the importance of the upcoming match, stating, “The job is far from over. We must stay focused and prepare rigorously for the return leg.” He praised his team’s tactical discipline, which effectively neutralized Etoile Filante’s attacking threats, and expressed confidence in their ability to build on their solid performance.
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