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Gift Orban was the hero as Hellas Verona defeated Fiorentina 2-1 away in their Serie A clash on Sunday.

Orban scored both goals for the visitors in a thrilling contest. The Nigerian opened the scoring for Verona three minutes before half-time. Fiorentina equalised through an own goal by Unai Nunez in the 69th minute.

Orban, however, fired home the winning goal deep into stoppage time. The striker has so far registered four goals and one assist in 11 league appearances for the Yellow and Blues this season.

Paolo Zanetti’s side moved from 19th to 18th position in the table following the victory.

Serie A: Orban grabs brace to help Hellas Verona beat Fiorentina

Kwara United technical adviser Suleiman Ashifat has attributed his team’s defeat to injuries.

The Harmony Boys suffered a 3-1 loss against the People’s Elephant at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, on Sunday.

Kwara United were struck by injuries to two key players during the warm-up for the game, forcing a tactical adjustment by the technical team.

Suleiman promised that the team would regroup and make amends for the defeat in forthcoming matches.

“We had to change our game pattern a few minutes into the match because two of our regular players, including midfielder Philip Ozor and one defender, sustained injuries during the warm-up,” Suleiman told Kwara United’s media.

“Football is like that sometimes. We will go back, prepare, and regroup for our next game.”

NPFL: Suleiman blames injury for Kwara United’s loss to Enyimba

Former Chelsea captain John Terry has named Cole Palmer as the best No. 10 in the world at present.

Chelsea returned to winning ways on Saturday, defeating Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer put the home side ahead in the 21st minute, slotting in Male Gusto’s through ball. Gusto then doubled the lead for the Blues before half-time, and that was enough to secure all three points for the west London side.

Terry praised Palmer, describing the England international as “the best No. 10 in world football.”

“I was also delighted to have Cole Palmer back in the team and playing in that No. 10 role,” he said on TikTok.

“I’m not sure there’s anyone better in world football playing in the No. 10 role. If there is, Palmer certainly gives them a run for their money.

“He’s so brave, constantly on the half-turn trying to get in those little pockets. It’s a defender’s nightmare when you come up against a player like that.”

The win took the Blues to fourth place in the Premier League table.

EPL: ‘Brave, defenders’ nightmare’ – John Terry hails best No.10 in the world

Four players are now at the Super Eagles camp in Cairo in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports.

Italy-based duo Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Akinsanmiro Ebenezer arrived at the team’s Renaissance Hotels base on Sunday night. Goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali had arrived earlier in the day.

Six more players—Igoh Ogbu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tochukwu Nnadi, Amas Obasogie, Ademola Lookman, and Semi Ajayi—are expected in camp later tonight.

The Super Eagles are scheduled to hold their first training session on Monday. Eric Chelle’s side will face the Pharaohs of Egypt in a friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday.

AFCON 2025: Dele-Bashiru, Akinsanmiro arrive Super Eagles’ Cairo camp

Brazilian legend Thiago Silva has said that he would like to become a manager at Chelsea.

The former PSG captain expressed his desire to “coach all the teams where I have played.”

The 41-year-old Chelsea defender is at the tail end of his footballing career and will retire as one of the greatest defenders of his generation. Silva has played for the likes of PSG, Chelsea, and currently Fluminense.

Speaking about his plans post-retirement, Silva told L’Equipe that he wants to go into coaching.

“When I become a coach, I’ve set myself a goal: To coach all the teams where I have played,” Silva said.

The Brazilian legend has also played for RS Futebol, Juventude, Porto, and AC Milan. His son, Isago Silva, is currently at Chelsea, having signed a scholarship contract with the Blues.

EPL: Thiago Silva wants to become Chelsea manager

ABS FC forward Jamiu Sa’ad has expressed his desire to help the club secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

DAILY POST recalls that ABS last played in the NPFL in 2010.

Sa’ad, who has scored three times in the Nigeria National League, NNL, said he is determined to increase his goal tally and help the club achieve its target.

“I’m grateful for the goals so far, but I want to score more,” Sa’ad told ABS FC Media.

“My focus is to stay consistent and keep delivering for the team every game. Our main target this season is to promote to the NPFL.

“That is the dream for everyone at the club, and I’m ready to give everything to help us achieve it.”

NNL: Sa’ad targets NPFL promotion with ABS FC

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has issued a stern warning to match officials across the domestic football scene.

NFF said tougher measures were imminent to curb the surge in controversial decisions across the country’s domestic leagues.

The warning was issued during the NFF Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja.

The federation expressed “deep disappointment” with the performance of referees in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Nigeria National League, NNL, Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, and Nationwide League One, NLO.

It stated that disciplinary actions, retraining programmes and stricter monitoring would be introduced to restore integrity and professionalism in Nigerian football.

“We are out to fight incompetence, collusion and any manipulation that undermines the credibility of our competitions,” NFF was quoted by Newstap.

“Stronger measures are on the way, and any official found compromising the game will face decisive consequences.”

NFF warns referees of sanctions over poor officiating

Nasarawa Amazons head coach Christopher Danjuma has praised the unity within his team.

The Amazons have recorded two wins and a draw from their opening three fixtures in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, this season.

Nasarawa Amazons currently occupy second place in the Group B table with seven points.

They will face Abia Angels in a matchday four fixture next Wednesday in Lafia.

“Like I said earlier, we came here for nothing less than three points,” Danjuma told Nasarawa Amazons media after the away win over Ahudiyannem.

“The players worked together, stayed focused, and the result came with ease.”

Head coach Danjuma hails unity as Nasarawa Amazons maintain unbeaten start

Calvin Bassey scored his first Premier League goal of the season to help Fulham secure a 3-2 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.

Bassey netted Fulham’s second goal of the match in the 31st minute, with Harry Wilson providing the assist.

The centre-back was in action for the full duration of the game.

His compatriot, Samuel Chukwueze, set up Wilson for Marco Silva’s side’s second goal in the 58th minute.

Chukwueze also played the entire 90 minutes.

Fulham’s other Nigerian import, Alex Iwobi, featured for 79 minutes.

EPL: Bassey inspires Fulham’s win over Burnley 

Bendel Insurance and Rangers played out a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 17 encounter in Benin City on Saturday.

Both teams scored in the closing stages of the match.

The hosts went ahead through Promise Anyanwu nine minutes from time.

Chidozie Iwundu equalised for Rangers deep into stoppage time.

Insurance extended their unbeaten run to five matches.

Kennedy Boboye’s side moved up to 14th place on the table.

Rangers remain fourth in the standings.

NPFL: Bendel Insurance, Rangers share spoils in Benin City