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Dapo Abiodun splashes N50m on Super Falcons 

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Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has presented a financial reward of N50 million to Nigeria’s Super Falcons football team.

According to a social media announcement, the governor made this presentation when the national women’s team visited his government office located in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

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The Super Falcons’ visit took place before their second-leg Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 qualifying fixture against Benin Republic’s women’s national team.

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During the ceremony, Governor Abiodun explained that the financial reward recognizes the squad’s historic accomplishments at previous WAFCON tournaments. He urged the players to secure victory in their forthcoming qualifier.

The governor also praised the team’s achievement in winning their tenth WAFCON championship in Morocco, noting that their success serves as motivation for young Nigerian women worldwide.

“What the Falcons represent goes far beyond football. They embody leadership, teamwork, and discipline. Through their example, millions of young women are learning that excellence knows no gender, and that with hard work and unity, they too can achieve greatness,” Abiodun said.

Governor Abiodun further pledged that his administration would upgrade the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta to meet international standards, transforming it into a sports and tourism destination.

Plans for the stadium include a five-star hotel, cinema, shopping complex, and various modern amenities once construction is complete.

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He emphasized the strong backing the team enjoys from Ogun State residents, citizens, his administration, and sports sector stakeholders.

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Diallo’s stunning volley earns United late 2-2 draw on Amorim’s anniversary 

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Manchester United salvaged a point against Nottingham Forest with Amad Diallo’s spectacular volleyed 2-2 equalizer in the closing stages, marking exactly one year since Ruben Amorim took charge of the club.

The visitors opened the scoring through Casemiro’s header following a disputed corner decision.

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Officials ruled that Nicola Savona’s clearance of Bryan Mbeumo’s delivery had crossed the touchline, though video evidence appeared inconclusive about whether the entire ball had gone out of play.

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Despite holding their interval advantage, United’s hopes of climbing to second place evaporated early in the second period. Forest overturned the deficit within five minutes through Morgan Gibbs-White, who converted Ryan Yates’ cross, before Savona capitalized on defensive confusion to put the hosts ahead—ending their four-game scoring drought.

Rather than collapse, Amorim’s men responded with 81 minutes played when Amad struck brilliantly from distance after Forest partially cleared a set piece. United nearly snatched victory in stoppage time, but Amad’s goal-bound effort was hacked away on the goal line.

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Palace end winless run with dominant victory over Brentford

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Crystal Palace snapped their winless streak with a convincing 2-0 triumph over Brentford, who had been enjoying strong form.

Jean-Philippe Mateta broke the deadlock with an exquisite arcing header that sailed beyond Caoimhin Kelleher’s reach into the far corner, adding spark to an otherwise dull opening period.

READ ALSO: Palace edge Liverpool in shootout to win Community Shield 

The striker had previously netted three times in Palace’s thrilling stalemate with Bournemouth two weeks earlier.

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Despite defeating Liverpool in their previous outing, Brentford struggled throughout the first half. Their best opportunity to level came when Mikkel Damsgaard stepped up to take a free kick from a promising position after Daichi Kamada’s foul, but he blazed his attempt well over.

Brentford’s misery deepened shortly after halftime when Nathan Collins deflected Jefferson Lerma’s long delivery past his own goalkeeper, doubling Palace’s advantage.

Collins nearly compounded his error by surrendering possession to Ismaila Sarr in a dangerous area, though the Senegalese forward’s shot struck the woodwork.

Reiss Nelson tested Dean Henderson late on with a curling strike, but Oliver Glasner’s side comfortably preserved their clean sheet.

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Relentless Arsenal cruise past Burnley to seal ninth straight win 

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Arsenal maintained their perfect winning streak with a dominant away performance against Burnley, extending their run to nine consecutive victories across all competitions.

Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice found the net as the league leaders secured their fifth straight league triumph, establishing a seven-point gap at the summit, though some rivals have matches in hand.

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Mikel Arteta’s men overcame a Burnley outfit known for defensive resilience and riding high after successive wins. Arsenal’s set-piece prowess—league-leading this campaign—proved decisive when Gyokeres tapped home from Rice’s corner delivery.

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Martin Dubravka denied Bukayo Saka with an acrobatic stop before Leandro Trossard saw his attempt cleared off the line. Rice then doubled the advantage before halftime, meeting Trossard’s lofted pass with a powerful header.

The hosts enjoyed greater possession after the restart and threatened through Florentino Luis, whose close-range header sailed over, while Marcus Edwards rattled the frame of the goal with a late free kick.

Beyond that brief scare, Arsenal cruised through their eighth victory in ten league matches this season. The 2-0 defeat leaves Burnley hovering just four points above the relegation zone in seventeenth position.

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