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Ola Aina Earns Spot in Premier League Team of the Week

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Nigeria’s defender, Ola Aina, has earned a spot in the Premier League Team of the Week following his standout performance in Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday.

The 27-year-old full-back played a key role in the win, scoring Forest’s opening goal, which helped secure the three points for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.

This goal marked Aina’s second of the season, showcasing his growing importance to the team.

Aina has been a consistent presence in the Forest lineup, having featured in 17 league matches so far this season.

In addition to his impressive display against Brentford, Aina’s contributions have been recognized by the club, as he was named Nottingham Forest’s Player of the Month for November.

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This honour reflects his strong form and commitment to the team, as well as his ability to step up when needed.

Aina’s journey to the Premier League has been one of perseverance and determination.

Having previously played for the likes of Torino in Italy’s Serie A, the Nigerian international has continued to grow and adapt to the demands of top-tier football.


 

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Ousmane Dembélé Shines as PSG Beat Tottenham and Win UEFA Super Cup

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Paris Saint-Germain pulled off one of their greatest comebacks on Wednesday night, beating Tottenham Hotspur on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup for the very first time. The match, played in Udine, Italy, ended 2–2 after 90 minutes before PSG held their nerve to seal a 4–3 win in the shootout.

Tottenham had looked comfortable for most of the game. Goals from Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero gave them a two-goal lead, and with just minutes left on the clock, many believed the English side had the trophy in their hands.

But PSG refused to give up.

In the 85th minute, Lee Kang-in produced a stunning strike to spark hope. Then, deep into added time, Ousmane Dembélé delivered the moment of brilliance that changed everything. With a perfect cross into the box, he set up Gonçalo Ramos to head home the equaliser and drag the game into penalties.

The French champions stayed calm from the spot, with Nuno Mendes scoring the decisive kick. For Dembélé, he not only created the crucial goal but also converted his penalty and was later named UEFA’s Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.

PSG captain Marquinhos praised the team’s fighting spirit, while coach Luis Enrique admitted the win was a big statement for the club, especially as it came early in the season. The victory also marked history, making PSG the first French club ever to lift the UEFA Super Cup.

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Lineker Says Arsenal Can Win Premier League if Gyokeres Starts Strong and Scores Plenty Goals

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Former England forward Gary Lineker believes Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes this season rest heavily on new signing Viktor Gyokeres making an instant impact. The Gunners brought in the 27-year-old striker from Sporting CP in a deal worth up to £63 million after his stunning tally of 54 goals in 52 matches last season.

Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Lineker said Gyokeres needs to deliver similar numbers if Arsenal are to push for the title again. “A lot will depend on how Gyokeres performs,” he noted.

“He scored a great goal in pre-season, but we all know pre-season doesn’t count for much, except for strikers, where it helps build confidence. He’ll get plenty of service, so if he settles quickly, they could go very close again.”


 

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Chelle Says Too Many Mistakes Caused Super Eagles B 4-0 Loss to Sudan

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Super Eagles B coach, Eric Chelle, has opened up on why his side suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Sudan in their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash on Tuesday.

The loss, which followed a 1-0 defeat to Senegal in their opening match, ended Nigeria’s hopes in the tournament. Sudan’s goals came through an own goal by Leonard Ngenge, a strike from Walieldin Khedr, and a brace from Abdel Raouf.

Reflecting on the game, Chelle admitted that his players made too many costly errors, especially after the break. “We made too many mistakes and let the game slip away in the second half,” he said. “Four goals, four mistakes. It’s been the same story in both games against Senegal and Sudan.”


 

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