Edourd Mendy Criticizes Media

Chelsea and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has criticized media outlets mistakenly utilizing his image in stories concerning Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy.

France full-back Benjamin Mendy has been charged with six counts of rape and one of sexual assault, and remains in custody.

Edouard Mendy said their use was "highly symbolic".

"Sad to see that in 2021, in France as well as in England, for some, black people have neither names nor distinct faces," said the Senegal international via a post on Instagram.

"These 'mistakes' of photos appear anecdotal, but actually they are quite the opposite, they are highly symbolic.

"It's not that complicated to differentiate two faces, especially when the football jersey is of valuable help!"

In August, Benjamin Mendy was charged with four counts of rape and one of sexual assault, with the said charges being related to alleged attacks on three women over the age of 16 at his home between October 2020 and August 2021.

On Wednesday, the 27-year-old appeared in court to face two further charges of rape, related to alleged attacks in Macclesfield in July and August.

He was suspended by Manchester City after being charged by police, pending an investigation.

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Nigeria's D'tigers To Have Notable Absentees

Milwuakee Bucks player Jordan Nwora and Precious Achiuwa of the Toronto Raptors are set to miss Nigeria's D'Tigers first window of the FIBA 2023 World Cup qualifiers set to hold in Benguela, Angola from November 26 to 28.

The World Cup will take place in three countries - Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines, the tournament will run from August 25 to September 10, 2023.

D'Tigers roster to the 2020 Olympics in Japan which held earlier this year, had a total of eight players who currently ply their trade in the NBA. The names include – Jordan Nwora (Milwaukee Bucks), Jahlil Okafor (Detroit Pistons), Chimezie Metu (Sacramento Kings), Kezie Okpala (Miami Heat), Gabe Vincent (Miami Heat), Precious Achiuwa (Toronto Raptors), Miye Oni (Utah Jazz), and Josh Okogie (Minnesota Timberwolves).

Franchise clubs have indicated their unwillingness to will allow players to travel for the qualifiers as the 2021/22 NBA season is in full swing, also some of the players involved are also fighting to ensure increased minutes on team rosters.

Head coach of the team, Mike Brown, is also likely to be unavailable for the squad. The Golden State Warriors assistant head coach is currently working alongside head coach Steve Keer to oversee the team who presently have the best result in the NBA so far this season.

Nigeria's D'Tigers are in Group A and have been drawn alongside Cape Verde, Mali, and Uganda with their first game against Cape Verde billed to hold November 26, before they'll face Mali on November 27 and finally face Uganda on November 28.

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Arsenal Edge Closer To WCL Glory

Arsenal edge closer towards reaching the knockout stages of the Women's Champions League after cruising to a thumping 3-0 win over HB Koge at Meadow Park on Wednesday night.

Australia international Caitlin Foord's first-half finish was added to late on in the game by Lotte Wubben-Moy's incisive header from Beth Mead's cross, before substitute Vivianne Miedema capped a comfortable evening for the londoners with a composed finish for to claim Arsenal's third and seal the win for the home side.

The result means Arsenal remain just three points behind Barcelona Femeni in Group C after they totally decimated Hoffenheim 5-0 in Germany, with Jonas Eidevall's side next hosting the Catalans at the Emirates on December 9, in what promises to be a spectle.

Arsenal are on the brink of securing a quarter-finals berth, with six points separating them and Hoffenheim in third place with two games left.

Jonas Eidevall is well aware is work is all but done, as he turns his attention to a massive game in the WSL against Manchester United this weekend. He heads into the fixtures in high spirits and can reflect on a job well done where his superior tactical prowess ensured Koge's obstinate resistance was comfortably breached on three occasions.

The Gunners previously recorded a 5-1 win in Denmark last week but Koge goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese ensured the margin of victory was not greater, as she did so on this occasion.

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