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FA Cup: Arteta told to rest top Arsenal star against Manchester City

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2 years ago

January 27, 2023

Former Arsenal player, Ray Parlour, wants manager Mikel Arteta to rest top key player Thomas Partey when the Gunners face Manchester City in tonight’s FA Cup tie.

Arsenal will clash with Man City on Friday night in the FA Cup fourth-round tie at the Etihad Stadium.

However, Parlour believes Arteta should consider leaving Partey out, a former Atletico Madrid star, this evening, especially given his checkered fitness record.

“Man City have got more depth in their squad, so whoever he [Mikel Arteta] rotates, you know a quality player is going to come into that position,” Parlour told talkSPORT.

“I think Mikel Arteta will take it seriously, but I do believe he will rest a couple of key players, like Partey.

“It is a difficult one because he didn’t envisage being in this position at the top of the league at this stage of the season.”

He added, “I am not going to get carried away with the league. It was another great result last week against United.

“Tonight, it is all about the team selection.”

The kick-off time for the match is 9 pm.

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Unity Cup: Super Eagles clash with Ghana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago

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12 hours ago

April 3, 2025

Seyi Babalola

Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago will do battle in an invitational tournament tagged ‘Unity Cup’ in London in May.

The Reggae Boys of Jamaica and Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago will face-off in the first semi-final on Tuesday, May 27.

West African rivals, Nigeria and Ghana will clash in the second semi-final on Wednesday, May 28.

The third-place match and final will be played on Saturday, May 31.

The overall winners will will lift The Unity Cup 2025.

Nigeria will also face Russia in a friendly in June.

The three-time African champions will use the matches to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa in September.

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Transfer: Osimhen snubs Juventus for Premier League switch

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1 day ago

April 2, 2025

Seyi Babalola

Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen is not interested in a move to Serie A giants Juventus, DAILY POST reports.

Osimhen is reportedly one of Juventus’ target for the summer transfer window.

The 26-year-old is, however, targeting a move to a Premier League club, according to JuveFC.

The powerful striker joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September.

Osimhen will be available for a €75m clause this summer.

He has been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.

Osimhen has scored 20 goals in 23 league appearances for Galatasaray this season.

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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles must beat South Africa to qualify — Chelle

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2 days ago

April 1, 2025

Seyi Babalola

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says it is important for the team to beat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa if they must qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria in a matchday eight encounter in September.

Hugo Broos’ side lead Group C with 13 points after six matches, six points clear of Super Eagles.

There are four rounds of matches left in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Chelle admitted that the Super Eagles are condemned to win all their remaining matches.

“It’s an obligation we win in South Africa, but the most important match for us right now is Rwanda in Uyo,” Eric Chelle told SCORENigeria

“South Africa are a good side, but for that game we cannot afford to allow them play.

“But first we have to beat Rwanda at home and then we will focus on the game in South Africa.”