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Mailantarki Care FC defeat Nigerian rivals Blue Ocean, set up semi-final showdown with Vidar FK
Mailantarki Care FC defeat Nigerian rivals Blue Ocean, set up semi-final showdown with Vidar FK
The Dana Cup 2022 champions are on course to reach another final of the annual prestigious International Youth Championship in the sports City of Hjørring in Northern Denmark.
This is contained in a press statement issued on Friday to newsmen in Gombe by Adamu Usman Ahmed, Mailantarki Care FC media manager.
Adamu said that the most heated, anticipated encounter between the two compatriots garnered much pre-match hype as large number of supporters kept anxiously waiting for the two powerful teams in the ongoing tourney with Blue Ocean going unbeaten prior to the clash against the Mailantarki high-flying stars.
He said that the two Abuja-based clubs were separated by 2 goals in favour of Mailantarki Care FC just before the break with in-form winger Abubakar Lamido and forward Chimezie Gabriel strikes to earned the Light boys an advantage.
“Blue Oceans fire powers were quenched at intervals by the Gaku Joshua’s led defensive wall and, of course, the man in between the sticks for the Nigerian National League (NNL) side.”
Delighted MCFC owner, Hon. Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki, who led the promising contingent to the tourney, charged the boys to keep the momentum rolling and ensured they go all out to win the championship for the second time.
“The victory is not only for Mailantarki but for Nigeria; I confident the boys will do their best and beat our opponent in the semi-final for the final showdown.
“We have done it in our debut participation to emerged champions, we are back with much experience and quality to do it once again and make Nigeria proud on the international stage here in Denmark”.
MCFC will face its opponent in the 2022, Vidar FK a Norwegian side in the artificial ground in Hjørring as the final set for tomorrow Saturday at the main Hjørring stadium, Nord Energy Arena.
Mailantarki Care FC defeat Nigerian rivals Blue Ocean, set up semi-final showdown with Vidar FK
Sunshine Stars Appoint Ex-Captain Abe Sunday as Match Reader
Sunshine Stars FC has appointed its former captain, Abe Sunday, as a match reader, alongside ex-international Kayode Idowu. This was announced by the club’s Media Officer, Femi Atolagbe, in a statement released on Wednesday.
According to Atolagbe, the club’s Chairman, Bamidele Ologunloluwa, also directed that the team’s number 10 jersey, once worn by Sunday, be retired for the season as a mark of respect. Ologunloluwa emphasized that Sunday’s vast experience remains valuable for the club’s growth and performance.
Abe Sunday, who captained Sunshine Stars until the 2023/2024 season in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), officially announced his retirement from active football on Wednesday.
Kayode Idowu, who joins him as a match reader, is an ex-international known for representing Nigeria in a 2001 Super Eagles match against Madagascar.
“Abe Sunday is a pride to Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. His knowledge and experience are crucial for our future success, and that is why we have appointed him and his colleague to these important roles,” Ologunloluwa said.
Sunday’s career includes representing Nigeria in the U-17 AFCON, World Cup qualifiers, and the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt. He also played for the national U-23 team and the home-based Super Eagles in 2010. On the club front, Sunday had a stint in Albania with Teuta Durres FC during the 2017/2018 season.
The Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) congratulated Sunday, commending his long-standing contributions to Sunshine Stars as he transitions to his new role.
Galatasaray Nears Loan Deal for Osimhen Amid Napoli Exit Drama
Turkish football powerhouse, Galatasaray, is on the verge of securing a one-year loan deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to inside sources.
The agreement, which has been reached in principle, will cover Osimhen’s salary, with both clubs finalizing details
Ingebrigtsen Breaks 28-Year-Old 3000m World Record
Jakob Ingebrigtsen set a new 3000m world record on Sunday in Silesia, Poland, clocking 7:17.55 and surpassing the long-standing record of 7:20.67 set by Kenya’s Daniel Komen in 1996.
The 23-year-old Norwegian’s performance at the 12th Wanda Diamond League meeting of the season was remarkable, especially following his recent loss of the Olympic 1500m title in Paris, although he secured gold in the 5000m event.
Ingebrigtsen, who previously held the third-fastest time in history with 7:23.63, made a decisive move over the final lap, finishing 10 meters ahead of the green light indicators. His victory also overshadowed Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj’s 7:23.09, set in 1999.
Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi achieved the third-fastest time ever, finishing second with 7:21.28. The new record is pending ratification by World Athletics, the sport’s global governing body.
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