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Monte Carlo – Rafael Nadal claimed another Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday as his preparations for the French Open heated up.
Former Barcelona Manager, Luis Enrique is currently leading the race of those touted as the replacement for Outgoing Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger according to reports.
Super Eagles Captain John Mikel Obi on his birthday got some deserved accolades as former Club, Chelsea, NFF and FIFA send regards.
Action returns for another week of football which included the FA Cup Semifinals that was topped off by thrilling actions from Ighalo, Musa and others.
The Biggest news from the past week came when Longest serving Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger announces his decision to step down from the role at the end of the season.
Here, brila.net takes a look at the top five things that we loved most from the weekend.
(1) Mohammed Salah – PFA Player of the year
Mohammed Salah wins PFA player of the year award [Image: PA]
The Liverpool attacker was selected over the Manchester City midfielder and four other shortlisted candidates – David De Gea, Harry Kane, David Silva and Leroy Sane.
(2) Odion Jude Ighalo – Bags Four goals in China
Credit: Twitter | CSLFutbol]
Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo went goal gaga on Saturday in Changchun Yatai’s 5-2 away win at Guizhou Zhicheng in the Chinese Super League.
The Nigeria international banged in four goals including a well-executed penalty and a delightful chip.
(3) Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger to step down
Arsene Wenger [Image: arsenal.com]
Arsenal made the surprise announcement on Friday morning and after Wenger had informed the squad of his decision during training ahead of their home match against West Ham on Sunday.
(4) Ahmed Musa hits a brace in Russia
Ahmed Musa [Image: Twitter via @PFCCSKA_en]
The On-loan Leicester City’s striker made some amazing runs within 12 minutes to bag his brace that helped the capital city outfit overturn a goal deficit in Sunday’s encounter.
(5) Victor Moses’ Chelsea progress to FA Cup Finals
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Victor Moses did not score in Chelsea’s 2-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton on Sunday, but the wing-back wasn’t quite neither as he reaches the final for the second season running.
Moses played all 90 minutes contributing immensely to defence and carrying some attacking threat in transition.
Francisca Ordega is a name synonymous with scoring crucial goals and the Nigerian striker delivered for Washington Spirit at the weekend against Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
Egypt and Liverpool Winger, Mohamed Salah has already shifted his focus to winning the Champions League after being crowned PFA Player of the Year as the reward for an outstanding first season at Liverpool.
Super Falconets Head Coach, Christopher Danjuma has revealed that the team’s World Cup camp will be opened as early as May ahead of the FIFA Mundial taking place in August.
Wikki Tourist FC Manager, Bala Nkiyu has admitted that his side showed Enyimba International too much respect in the Premier League encounter on Sunday.
In a chat with brila.net after the game, Nkiyu stated that his boys made the game too easy for the Aba warriors.
“The game was not bad but we will continue to work harder in order to improve,” Nkiyu said after the match.
“With the stalemate, It is obvious that we showed Enyimba too much respect” the Coach added.
Nkiyu had bragged before the game that Wikki Tourist will not play for a draw when they host Enyimba at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium on Sunday, but the story was not the same after 90 Minutes.
Having lost their last away game 2-1 to Sunshine stars in Akure, the Nkiyu-led side will remain in 14th position on the NPFL Standings.
Liverpool loanee, Taiwo Awoniyi is happy with his progress at Belgium Jupiler league side, Royal Excel Mouscron and insist he has ticked every box on his bucket list.
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