Doma United Secure 2-0 Win Against Katsina United To Reclaim Top Spot

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January 6, 2024

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Doma United Secure 2-0 Win Against Katsina United To Reclaim Top Spot—-Doma United Football Club of Gombe State on Saturday returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) log after beating Katsina United 2-0.

The Match Day 17 of the 2023/2024 season of the NPFL was played at the Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe.

With the win, Doma United now have 31 points and are ahead of Remo Stars and Lobi Stars who both have 29 points each with a game in hand.

Two first-half goals from Bidemi Owoku and Samuel Enefiok in the 2nd minute and 8th minute of the game, respectively, gave the hosts their 9th win of the season.

Speaking with journalists shortly after the match, Doma United’s head coach, Akinade Onigbinde, commended his players for “killing the game in the first half.”

Onigbinde described the victory as vital in view of their target to keep picking maximum points at home while picking at least a point away.

According to him, the win has encouraged them to work harder so as to remain in the top three positions by the end of February.

“It (the win) is a great one. We feel like continuing harder to get results and if the results keep coming, we are going to remain on top of the table.

“Our plan is to remain among the first three by February ending and if we can make that way, it would be okay for us.

“Football is all about result. It is not about how good the game was, if you play and win, that is the most important thing in football,” he said.

On how he snatched maximum points, he said he instructed his boys to take their chances and win the game in the first half.

“You observed the opponent played harder in the second.

“I talked to the boys from the beginning of the game, get your goals and feel relaxed. We killed the game from the first half,” he said.
The head coach of Katsina United, Bala Abubakar, turned down a request for interview when approached by journalists.

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BREAKING: Ex-Chelsea Captain César Azpilicueta Announces Retirement From Football—-Spanish defender brings curtain down on trophy-laden career after spells with Chelsea, Atlético Madrid and Sevilla.

Former Chelsea FC captain César Azpilicueta has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36.

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He shared this news via his social media handles.

Azpilicueta enjoyed his most successful years at Chelsea after joining the club from Marseille in 2012. During his 11-year spell at Stamford Bridge, he made more than 500 appearances and became the first player in the club’s history to win every major trophy available.

As Chelsea captain, Azpilicueta famously lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2021 under Thomas Tuchel, adding to Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup triumphs during his time in London.

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BREAKING: Shock Omissions as Palmer and Alexander-Arnold Miss England World Cup Selection

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BREAKING: Shock Omissions as Palmer and Alexander-Arnold Miss England World Cup Selection—-Ex-Chelsea Manager Thomas Tuchel makes bold selection calls ahead of tournament in North America.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has made several major selection decisions after leaving Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold out of the Three Lions’ final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The omissions have quickly sparked debate among fans and pundits, with both players considered among England’s biggest talents in recent years.

According to reports, Tuchel opted for balance, tactical flexibility, and current form when finalising his 26-man squad for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Palmer’s exclusion comes despite the Chelsea star’s strong performances over the last two seasons, while Alexander-Arnold reportedly missed out due to tactical preferences and competition in defensive areas.

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