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Empowering the Underprivileged Through Football

17Apr

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Empowering the Underprivileged Through Football

A significant number of individuals who venture into sports are driven by the desire to uplift their families, a common narrative in Nigeria. Athletes like Victor Osimhen, who transitioned from being a hawker to becoming the 2023 African Player of The Year, serve as inspirations to the younger generation. Yusuf Lawal, a 15-year-old aspiring footballer, harbors the dream of pulling his family out of poverty. Hailing from Ibadan, Lawal, a left-winger, narrates to PUNCH Sports Extra how his football journey commenced at the tender age of nine, diverting from his religious studies to pursue his passion on the field. Recalling his initiation into football, Lawal shared, “I was supposed to attend Quran classes at the mosque, but I got lured to the field by a friend. T...

Teen sensations to seasoned stars: Premier League’s valuable players

15Apr

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Teen sensations to seasoned stars: Premier League’s valuable players

In the football world, the Premier League is known for being the wealthiest and most prestigious competition, consistently producing top talents across all age groups. With a total market value of €11.09 billion, the English top-flight dominates, surpassing other leagues in the global football scene, as noted by Transfermarkt. From emerging teenage stars to seasoned veterans, the Premier League showcases some of the most valuable players in the sport, each contributing to the league's unmatched appeal. According to Transfermarkt, the league offers a diverse range of talent, from young sensations to experienced leaders who bring wisdom and skill to their teams. PUNCH Online sheds light on some of the EPL’s standout players, highlighting their m...

Exciting Clash: Last-Minute Equalizer by Trossard Saves Arsenal in Bayern Draw

9Apr

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Exciting Clash: Last-Minute Equalizer by Trossard Saves Arsenal in Bayern Draw

A gripping showdown unfolded at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. Leandro Trossard's timely goal denied Harry Kane, who had put Bayern ahead with a penalty, a victorious return to North London. Trossard emerged as a game-changer, coming off the bench to level the score in the dying moments of the match, much to the relief of the 60,000-strong crowd who witnessed a thrilling encounter amidst heightened security measures due to recent threats directed at Champions League venues. Despite concerns raised by a media outlet associated with the Islamic State group, UEFA confirmed that the matches at the Emirates Stadium and in Madrid proceeded as scheduled, with Rea...

Upcoming Champions League Clash: Tuchel’s Strategy Against Arsenal

8Apr

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Upcoming Champions League Clash: Tuchel’s Strategy Against Arsenal

Desiring to inflict a painful Champions League defeat on Arsenal, Thomas Tuchel aims for Bayern Munich to make the crisis-stricken Bundesliga side suffer once again as they endeavor to salvage their season. Facing the possibility of relinquishing the German title for the first time in 12 years after a challenging domestic campaign, Tuchel's team finds themselves at a crossroads. Currently trailing leaders Bayer Leverkusen by 16 points following a series of defeats in their recent league matches, Bayern Munich is in dire need of a turnaround, especially with Tuchel set to depart at the season’s end. Recognizing the potential redemption in winning the club’s seventh Champions League title, Tuchel is focused on the upcoming clash at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, ...

The Top Spot in Premier League: Arsenal Takes It Back as Man City Cruises

6Apr

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The Top Spot in Premier League: Arsenal Takes It Back as Man City Cruises

Arsenal moved ahead of Liverpool to claim the top spot in the Premier League after a 3-0 victory against Brighton. Meanwhile, Kevin De Bruyne's two goals secured a win for Manchester City against Crystal Palace. Scoring from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard pushed Arsenal to 71 points, edging Liverpool by one point. City, the defending champions, are also tied with Liverpool at 70 points. Liverpool is set to face Manchester United at Old Trafford, adding more excitement to the tight title race involving the three teams. Under Mikel Arteta's management, Arsenal has displayed dominance, winning 10 of their last 11 league games. They took the lead with a penalty after Tariq Lamptey fouled Gabriel Jesus, allowing Saka to score in the 33rd minute. Arsen...

England skipper Kane out of Brazil friendly

22Mar

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England skipper Kane out of Brazil friendly

Missing England's clash against Brazil is the skipper Harry Kane, who sustained an ankle injury during a match for Bayern Munich. Consequently, he will also likely sit out the upcoming game against Belgium. Kane's absence poses a challenge for England, with Ajax's Jordan Henderson and Chelsea's Cole Palmer also sidelined due to injuries for the sold-out match against Brazil at Wembley. Gareth Southgate, England's coach, confirmed Kane's unavailability, stating, "Tomorrow, neither Harry Kane, Jordan Henderson, nor Cole Palmer will be available. Kane's chances for the Belgium match are slim, while Henderson and Palmer are slightly better positioned." The absence of Kane opens doors for Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney to showcase their skills as potential backups for E...

Record-Scoring Streak: Arsenal Dominates Sheffield United 6-0

4Mar

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Record-Scoring Streak: Arsenal Dominates Sheffield United 6-0

Sheffield United faced a 6-0 thrashing from Arsenal on Monday, propelling the Gunners closer to Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Goals from Martin Odegaard, an own goal by Jayden Bogle, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, and Declan Rice secured a 5-0 lead for Arsenal at half-time, with Ben White adding another goal later. With this victory, Mikel Arteta's team became the first to win three consecutive away games in the English top-flight by a margin of five goals or more. Conversely, Sheffield United also set an unwanted record by being the first Premier League team to concede five or more goals in three consecutive home matches. Arsenal's exceptional streak of 31 goals in seven consecutive Premier League wins post a winter break has...

Pressure on Title Race Remains as Arsenal Dominates Newcastle

24Feb

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Pressure on Title Race Remains as Arsenal Dominates Newcastle

Arsenal continued their impressive form in the Premier League by defeating Newcastle 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium. This victory brought them within two points of the league leaders, Liverpool. After a disappointing 1-0 loss in the Champions League against Porto, Mikel Arteta's team bounced back strongly in the domestic league, scoring 25 goals in six consecutive Premier League wins. Effective set-piece plays led to an own goal off Sven Botman, as well as goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Jakub Kiwior to secure Arsenal's win over Newcastle. The Gunners, aiming to claim their first league title in two decades, are in red-hot form but currently sit third in the league standings, just one point behind second-placed Manchester City. With 12 games remaining in t...

Saka’s Impact: Kano Kid Walks Again Thanks to Arsenal Winger

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Saka happy to make Kano kid walk again

18Feb

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Saka’s Impact: Kano Kid Walks Again Thanks to Arsenal Winger
Saka happy to make Kano kid walk again

Delighted by his impact, Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka shared his joy in assisting 12-year-old Kabir, who had struggled to walk a year ago, in his recovery journey, as reported by NewsNow. Before the surgery, Kabiru, a young football enthusiast, faced difficulty in walking but now, following the surgery, he can indulge in his passion for football with both legs. Teaming up with the charity organization BigShoe, Saka, born in London to Nigerian parents, contributed to funding surgeries for 120 children in Kano, Nigeria's second-largest city, suffering from various ailments such as brain and umbilical hernias. Expressing their gratitude, Dr. Musa Ibrahim, who performed the surgeries, and the beneficiaries sent an emotional letter to Saka, thanking him for his substantial suppo...

Record-breaking win for Arsenal as they demolish West Ham 6-0 in the league

11Feb

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Record-breaking win for Arsenal as they demolish West Ham 6-0 in the league

11th February 2024 Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice (C) and Arsenal's English defender #04 Ben White celebrate at the end of the English Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on January 30, 2024. - Arsenal win 2 - 1 against Nottingham Forest. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) Declan Rice marked his return to West Ham with a goal as Arsenal completely dominated, securing a 6-0 victory against David Moyes’ team. Bukayo Saka netted twice, while Leandro Trossard and defenders William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes also got on the scoresheet, solidifying Mikel Arteta’s side's new club record for ...