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VP Shettima Commends Super Eagles, Pledges Govt Reward

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Following their victory over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, Vice President, Kashim Shettima has met with the Super Eagles, expressing admiration for their commitment and dedication.

In a statement and accompanying photos shared on the team’s official social media handle on Thursday, the Vice President pledged that the Federal Government would reward the team’s outstanding performance.

The statement read, “The Federal Government has promised to reward the Super Eagles for their commitment and dedication in reaching the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivore.
 
“Vice President Kashim Shettima told the players and their officials in the dressing room, following their hard-fought victory over South Africa in the semi finals on Wednesday, that the government  and people of Nigeria are proud of their accomplishment.”
 
The statement added that “The VP was in company with Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Minister for Youths, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim  as well as oil mogul, Wale Tinubu, FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick, and NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau.”
Recall that in a remarkable feat, the Super Eagles of Nigeria clinched a spot in the tournament final by defeating South Africa’s Bafana Bafana 4-2 on penalties.
Nigeria’s dominance in the AFCON semi-finals is underscored by their record-setting 15 appearances, solidifying their standing as a football powerhouse on the continent.
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Burnley Crash Out Of Premier League After Loss At Spurs

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Burnley’s stay in the Premier League came to an end on Saturday as they suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Tottenham, condemning them to relegation.

Jacob Bruun Larsen’s early strike had given the Clarets a glimmer of hope, but Tottenham’s Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven struck back to seal Burnley’s fate.

The loss means Burnley will join Sheffield United in the Championship next season, with Luton Town also facing the drop after their loss to West Ham.

Manager Vincent Kompany’s efforts to save Burnley’s season ultimately fell short, as the team was unable to secure the win they needed to extend their survival bid to the final day of the season.

With only one game remaining, the Clarets find themselves five points behind Nottingham Forest, who occupy the fourth-bottom spot.

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Kylian Mbappe Set To Bid Farewell To PSG

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France forward Kylian Mbappe has declared his plan to depart from Paris Saint-Germain at the conclusion of the current season.

The announcement was made through a video shared on his Instagram page on Friday.

In the video, Mbappe expressed, “…I have always said I will speak with you when the time comes. And so I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint Germain. I will not extend. The adventure will come to an end in a few weeks.”

The 25-year-old’s contract with the Ligue 1 champions is set to expire, and there has been strong speculation linking him with a transfer to Real Madrid.

Last summer, there was a major standoff regarding Mbappe’s future with PSG.

At one point, he was sidelined from the first-team squad and omitted from the club’s pre-season tour of Asia.

However, an agreement was eventually reached to ensure PSG wouldn’t lose out when Mbappe eventually departs.

The details of his impending exit are still pending confirmation.

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Leverkusen Clinch Final Spot After 22 Years

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Leverkusen staged a late comeback, extending their unbeaten streak to 49 games and securing a spot in their first Europa League final in 22 years.

Their 2-2 draw against Roma resulted in a 4-2 aggregate victory in the semi-final second leg.

They are set to encounter Atalanta, another Italian team, in the final showdown in Dublin on May 22.

According to report, Roma kicked off strongly, creating the game’s initial chances, notably with Romelu Lukaku’s attempt thwarted by Matěj Kovář’s swift intervention.

Despite Leverkusen’s dominance in openings during the first half, their closest opportunity came from Exequiel Palacios, whose shot ricocheted off the post and Mile Svilar before being cleared.

The visitors capitalized on Leverkusen’s missed chances when Jonathan Tah fouled Sardar Azmoun, leading to a penalty converted by Leandro Paredes, halving their aggregate deficit as they headed into halftime.

Following the restart, Leverkusen intensified their offensive efforts, accumulating over 20 attempts on goal.

However, it was Roma who capitalized once more, this time from another penalty.

Adam Hložek was penalized for handball, allowing Leandro Paredes to equalize again and level the overall score.

Despite Roma’s minimal threat on a third goal, Leverkusen seized the opportunity, benefitting from an own goal by Gianluca Mancini off a deep corner from Grimaldo.

As Roma pushed forward in a bid for extra time, Leverkusen exploited their defensive gaps, with Josip Stanišić cutting inside to score, securing Leverkusen’s 49-game unbeaten streak and their spot in the final in Dublin.

 

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