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Music icon Akon to host 2023 AFCON draw

Global music star, AKON has been confirmed as the host of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations draw.
The draw ceremony will be held at the brand-new Parc Des Expositions, Abidjan on Thursday.
The Senegalese hitmaker will host the event alongside former Cote d’Ivoire captain, Yaya Toure.
The duo are expected to add more glamour to the eagerly anticipated occasion, as the 24 qualified nations discover their group-stage opponents.
The draw will be broadcast in over 50 countries, with millions of viewers expected to tune in to the event on CAF’s Official YouTube channel, as well as across CAF’s Global TV partners.
The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11.
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Osimhen nets hat-trick, tops Turkish Süper Lig scoring charts

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen netted a hat-trick as Galatasaray secured a decisive 4-0 win against Antalyaspor on Friday night.
Álvaro Morata added a goal from the penalty spot to complete the dominant victory.
Osimhen opened the scoring at Rams Park, converting an assist from Morata in the 30th minute.
Morata doubled the lead with a penalty in the 45th minute and three minutes into the injury time of the first half, Osimhen struck again, assisted by B. Yılmaz.
The Nigerian striker completed his hat-trick, with Y. Akgün providing the assist in the 52nd minute.
This hat trick elevates Osimhen’s season tally to 20 league goals in 22 appearances, making him the top scorer in the Turkish Süper Lig.
Since joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli after the fourth game of the season, Osimhen has amassed 26 goals and 5 assists across all competitions in 30 appearances.
Galatasaray’s dominant display reinforces their position at the summit of the Süper Lig.
Prior to this match, they led the standings with 68 points from 26 matches, maintaining an unbeaten record with 21 wins and 5 draws.
Their closest rivals, Fenerbahçe, have accumulated 61 points from 25 matches.
With this victory, Galatasaray extends their lead to 71 points, bolstering their pursuit of the league title.
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He’s getting closer – Arteta updates on Saka’s return

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has provided the latest update on Bukayo Saka ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Chelsea this weekend.
Saka has been sidelined for over two months due to a hamstring injury.
The England winger has missed several matches for Arteta’s side, including their draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Speaking in his pre-match interview ahead of Sunday’s clash, Arteta said Saka is getting closer to returning to action for the Gunners.
“He [Saka] is getting closer,” Arteta said.
“He’s stepping up and making very good progress. Let’s see when we decide to throw him in, how he reacts, and how quickly he can regain full fitness.”
Arsenal currently sit second in the Premier League table, behind leaders Liverpool.
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UEFA adds two Arsenal, Barcelona players to Champions League team [Full list]

UEFA on Thursday revealed the Champions League Team of the Week following the conclusion of the Round of 16 first-leg fixtures on Wednesday.
In a post via their official website on Thursday, UEFA included the likes of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Arsenal’s Jurriën Timber, and Inter Milan’s Benjamin Pavard, among others, in the team.
All the aforementioned players were impressive for their respective clubs in the first-leg ties of the last 16 in midweek.
Meanwhile, the Champions League Round of 16 second-leg fixtures will take place next week.
Here is the list of players in the Team of the Week after the Champions League Round of 16 first-leg ties:
Alisson Becker (Liverpool)
Jurriën Timber (Arsenal)
Benjamin Pavard (Inter)
Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund)
Maxim De Cuyper (Club Brugge)
Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)
Pedri (Barcelona)
Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
Harry Kane (Bayern München)
Raphinha (Barcelona)
Following the Round of 16 second-leg matches next week, only eight teams will advance to the Champions League quarter-final stage.
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