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International Round-Up: Kudus scores again in Ghana win

Mohammed Kudus was on target for the second time in September’s international window as Ghana defeated Liberia in an international friendly on Tuesday night.

Fresh from netting in the Black Stars’ Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Central African Republic last week, the West Ham United summer signing was at it again in Accra, helping his country to a 3-1 win.

The score was locked at 0-0 at half-time, but Ghana took the contest away from their visitors in the second period, with Ernest Nuamah breaking the deadlock on 52 minutes.

Kudus then added his team’s second, before Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew scored a third, meaning Liberia’s late reply was nothing more than a consolation.

Kudus now has nine goals from his 26 international caps.

Elsewhere, Saïd Benrahma started in Algeria’s 1-0 friendly victory away at Senegal.

The Irons forward was part of a front three in Diamniadio, where Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Farés Chaibi scored the winning goal with 64 minutes on the clock.

Like Kudus and Ghana, Algeria’s attentions will now turn to January’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast.

Nayef Aguerd’s Morocco returned to action following the tragic earthquake suffered in the country last week, defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in a friendly in Lens, France.

Aguerd played the 90 minutes in the centre of defence alongside former Wolves man Romain Saïss, as his nation kept a clean sheet, ensuring Azzedine Ounahi’s first half goal was enough for victory.

Maxwel Cornet, meanwhile, was among the substitutes for Ivory Coast’s friendly against Mali in Abidjan. However, that match was abandoned due to weather issues at half-time with the score at 0-0.

Switching continents, Edson Álvarez’s Mexico were in action for a friendly against Uzbekistan in Atlanta, USA.

Álvarez played an hour, winning his 71st cap for El Tri, as they drew an entertaining contest 3-3.

Raúl Jiménez gave Mexico an early lead, only for Uzbekistan to score twice to leave Álvarez’s side chasing the game.

They did so successfully, and looked to have won the contest when they notched twice inside the final ten minutes through Jiménez again and Uriel Antuna, but Uzbekistan found a stoppage time leveller to ensure the spoils would be shared.

Finally, Alphonse Areola was an unused substitute as France were defeated 2-1 by Germany in a friendly.

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Could Man Utd Get Sucked Into Premier League Relegation Fight?

Could Man Utd Get Sucked Into Premier League Relegation Fight?

Ruben Amorim increasingly has the look of a man with regrets. Since taking over as Manchester United manager, the Portuguese has won just four out of 10 fixtures in all competitions with Thursday’s 2-0 defeat to Wolves the latest disappointing result to highlight the trouble being experienced by the Old Trafford outfit.

United deserved to lose at Molineux. Bruno Fernandes’ mindless red card reduced his team to 10 men with Wolves able to make the most of its advantage through goals from Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-chan. This was Manchester United’s third straight defeat after losses to Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth.

When Amorim arrived at Old Trafford, there was a chance that Manchester United could have mounted a late challenge for a Champions League qualification place. Now, United is slumped in 14th place in the Premier League table, 11 points off the top four. The Red Devils are closer to the bottom three.

In fact, the way Manchester United is playing right now, it’s not impossible that it could get sucked into the relegation fight at the foot of the table. Amorim and his players will face Newcastle United and table-toppers Liverpool before the end of the festive stretch of fixtures, meaning even darker days could come in the near future.

 

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“The little things stuck with me” – Super Eagles star credits his Father for Christmas charity act

“The little things stuck with me” – Super Eagles star credits his Father for Christmas charity act

Super Eagles and Fulham attacking midfielder, Alex Chuka Iwobi, has revealed his Father played a huge role in his Christmas charity event a few days ago, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 28-year-old opened a shop in East London under the name “AlexPress“, and stuffed it with food and groceries to give back to the people of the community where he grew up.

Iwobi revealed his Father played a huge role in the act, as he made sure kindness was instilled into the family by showing examples even in the little things.

“Even now, my dad, for example, if we’re going to the shop to get a one-pound drink, he’d give the guy in charge five pounds and tell him to keep the rest. When the bin men came, he’d make sure he was awake when they came around just so he could give them extra bottles of water. Little things like that stuck with me.

My mum and dad do that, and even my sisters do the same. We just like to help other people, especially family. Seeing my parents do that, and being in a position like I am, it’s only right that I give back to the community.

“I was able to create AlexPress, a little mini-mart. The shop is like a road away from the primary school I went to, so we were able to hire that for the day and basically invite as many people to collect Christmas food for their families.

So many people were able to leave with a smile on their faces and it makes it easier for them to enjoy Christmas because I know the cost of living is not easy, so I try to help in any way I can,” the former Everton man told Fulham’s official website.

Away from Iwobi, another Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen, also gave food items and tricycles to locals of Olusosun, in Lagos, Nigeria – the town where he went from being a boy to being a man.

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Napoli’s Osimhen and Leverkusen’s Boniface Light Up Lagos With ‘Detty’ December Celebration

Napoli’s Osimhen and Leverkusen’s Boniface Light Up Lagos With ‘Detty’ December Celebration

Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface recently brought the festive season to life in Lagos with an unforgettable December celebration, Soccernet.ng reports.

The two Super Eagles stars joined in the city’s vibrant “detty” December festivities, dancing and relaxing at a club with their peers.

In a video shared on social media, Osimhen, currently in top form with Galatasaray in Turkey, can be seen dancing to a song played in the club, while injured Boniface enjoys a drink from his cup.

Boniface and Osimhen’s Bond
Both players are key figures in the Super Eagles squad. Boniface, seen as the potential replacement for Osimhen when the talisman is injured or on the bench, shares a close bond with his teammate.

After winning the Bundesliga title with Leverkusen last season, Boniface recalled how Osimhen predicted his rise in the German league.

“Shout out to [Victor] Osimhen because I remember when they [Napoli] won the league. He told me next year will be your turn and it’s happening now. Senior man respect,” Boniface told Soccernet.ng.

Even on Boniface’s 24th birthday, Osimhen took to social media to celebrate his teammate:

“Birthday blessings starboy! Only love and well wishes over here man. See you soon!”

Off the pitch, Boniface values his relationship with Osimhen and recently named the Napoli forward as the most valuable contact on his phone. The former Union SG player has also praised Osimhen for his impressive performances at club level.

Osimhen and Boniface: Big in the Transfer Market
The two Super Eagles stars have attracted the attention of top European clubs looking to strengthen their squads.

Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Arsenal, have previously been linked with both players, and one of them may soon make a move to England.

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