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Kano Pillars technical adviser, Mohammed Babaganaru, has expressed disappointment with his team’s defeat to Kun Khalifat FC.

The Sai Masu Gida suffered a 2-1 defeat to Kun Khalifat FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, on Sunday.

Nnorom Nmesoma and Ebetomame Oghenetega were on target for the home team, while Luis Dadong scored Pillars’ only goal of the game.

Babaganaru blamed loss of concentration for his team’s defeat.

“It was not the result we wanted despite our determination to get a victory in the game,” Babaganaru told Puyaka.

“They scored first and we equalised after which we conceded again, I think we lost the game to loss of concentration towards the end.

Kano Pillars dropped to 14th position on the league table with 45 points, two points above the relegation zone.

NPFL: Babaganaru rues Kano Pillars’ loss to Kun Khalifat FC

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has predicted the Champions League semi-final clash between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.

Atletico will host Arsenal in a semi-final first leg tie in Madrid on Wednesday night.

However, Neville doesn’t believe Mikel Arteta’s side would defeat Diego Simeone’s team in the last-4 stage.

Speaking on The Gary Neville Podcast, Neville also expressed confidence that the Gunners can win the Premier League.

“Arsenal only got four (matches) left in the league, so you could argue that it’s easy to win both (Premier League and Champions League),” Neville said.

“But I don’t see them getting past Atletico Madrid and the other teams in the semi-final, but I do see them having a chance with the league.”

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Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen has said he was ‘surprised’ by manager Michael Carrick’s decision not to start Matheus Cunha against Arsenal after his impressive display against Manchester City some days ago.

Cunha came off the bench to score the winning goal as Man United defeated Arsenal 3-2 in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium.

The Brazilian replaced teammate Bryan Mbeumo in the 68th minute of the encounter.

The win moves the Red Devils into the Premier League top four positions after 23 matches.

“I think this lad is a serious player. Yes, he is a bit of a maverick, but I think he has got pace, and can score goals,” Owen said of Cunha after the game as quoted by Metro UK.

“I was surprised that he did not start against Arsenal, after his performance against Manchester City, I can understand why Michael Carrick did not change things.”

EPL: Michael Owen surprised by Carrick’s decision during Man United’s win against Arsenal