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August 28, 2023 Remo Stars, Enyimba Out Of CAF Champions League as Bendel Insurance Advance

Remo Stars, Enyimba Out Of CAF Champions League as Bendel Insurance Advance

Former champions Enyimba Football Club (FC) of Aba and Remo Stars were eliminated from the 2023/24 CAF Champions League yesterday by Libya’s Al Ahly Benghazi and Ghana’s Medeama FC in the first round of the competition’s qualifying series.

Following remarkable tight defeats in the first legs of the play-offs a week ago, the two Nigerian teams in Africa’s best club championship were tipped to advance to the second round.

The Libyans required a late goal to beat Enyimba 4-3 in Benghazi, while Remo Stars created chances but failed to score the goal that would have tied the game, which they lost 0-1. But they messed up the scripts in the crucial home legs.

Yesterday in Aba, Al Ahly Benghazi shut down their defense and denied Enyimba the solitary goal they needed to stay in the competition.

Remo Stars avenged their goal conceded in Cape Coast at Ikenne, but their nerves let them down in the penalty shootout. As a result, they were eliminated 3-2 after a 1-1 aggregate score.

The Ivoirian referee chalked off the goal that could have saved Remo Stars in the final minute of added time.

Meanwhile, Bendel Insurance, who defeated Algeria’s Aso Chlef in the first round of the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday, has been drawn in the second round against Moroccan Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB).

Benin’s Bendel Insurance will host the first leg on September 16 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

August 28, 2023 Roberto Mancini Named New Saudi Arabia Coach

Roberto Mancini Named New Saudi Arabia Coach

Two weeks after resigning as Italy’s manager, Roberto Mancini has been chosen the new manager of Saudi Arabia.

The 58-year-old guided Italy to Euro 2020 glory, defeating England on penalties in the final at Wembley Stadium.

The team set a world record with a 37-game unbeaten streak but did not qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

He agreed to a contract extension till 2027. His first match as manager will be against Costa Rica on September 8 at St James’ Park in Newcastle.

“I believe this is a fantastic opportunity for me to experience football in a new country, especially given football’s growing popularity in Asia,” Mancini stated.

“I believe this is a fantastic opportunity for me to experience football in a new country, especially given football’s growing popularity in Asia,” Mancini stated.

“The presence of top players in Saudi Pro League indicates the potential for growth in the national football scene.”

Saudi Arabia stunned eventual champions Argentina in a 2-1 win in Qatar last year under former head coach Herve Renard, but failed to advance beyond the group stages.

Mancini has previously managed Fiorentina, Lazio, Inter Milan, Galatasaray, and Zenit St Petersburg in addition to Manchester City.

August 28, 2023 Lamine Yamal Sets 21st Century Record In La Liga With Assist For Barcelona Against Villareal

Lamine Yamal Sets 21st Century Record In La Liga With Assist For Barcelona Against Villareal

Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona teen sensation, engraved his name in the sands of time with his assist for Barcelona during their La Liga match against Villarreal on Sunday afternoon.

Yamal set up another of Barcelona’s young stars, Gavi, with a lofted cross into the box, which the latter deftly completed to give La Blaugrana the lead.

After 12 minutes, the Yamal-Gavi combination put Xavi Hernandez’s charges ahead. While the advantage was crucial for the defending La Liga winners, it was also a watershed moment for Lamine.

According to Opta, Yamal became the youngest player in the 21st century to record a La Liga assist at the age of 16 and 45 days.

By passing Ansu Fati, another La Masia alumnus and current holder of the legendary No.10 shirt, the 16-year-old became the youngest player in La Liga this century.

August 28, 2023 Darwin Nunez Strikes Late To Seal Last-Gasp Win For Liverpool

Darwin Nunez Strikes Late To Seal Last-Gasp Win For Liverpool

Darwin Nunez scored twice in 13 minutes to cap an incredible comeback and give Liverpool a late 2-1 win at Newcastle United, extending their unbeaten start to the season in the Premier League.

Newcastle dominated after Anthony Gordon’s 25th-minute goal, which capitalized on a mistake by Trent Alexander-Arnold, and the dismissal of Reds center-back Virgil van Dijk in the 28th minute for fouling Alexander Isak as the last defender.

Visiting goalkeeper Alisson made a spectacular save to turn Miguel Almiron’s thunderous shot against the woodwork shortly after the hosts took the lead, and the Paraguay attacker also hit a post in the second half as Liverpool went 53 minutes without a shot on target after Van Dijk’s departure.

With nine minutes remaining, Nunez, who had come in four minutes earlier, picked up a deflection off Sven Botman, surged inside the penalty box, and hammered a furious, accurate low shot past Nick Pope and in off a post.

Substitute Eddie Howe’s side were denied penalties by VAR checks when Alexander Isak was pulled down and Andrew Robertson blocked a shot with his back during the second half after Sean Longstaff’s backheel could have restored Newcastle’s advantage.

Liverpool return to play next Sunday, when they host Aston Villa, who won at Burnley earlier in the day to make it two wins in a row after losing at Newcastle.

Newcastle United will look to bounce back from their second defeat of the season when they go to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

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