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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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SC Freiburg Make History with Dominant Win Over Celta Vigo to Reach Europa League Semis

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SC Freiburg Make History with Dominant Win Over Celta Vigo to Reach Europa League Semis—-Freiburg booked a historic place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals for the first time after a commanding 3-1 win over Celta Vigo, sealing a 6-1 aggregate triumph.

Julian Schuster’s side, who carried a 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Germany, finished the job in style away from home with goals from Igor Matanović and a brace by Yuito Suzuki.

Freiburg effectively ended the contest before half-time, scoring twice in quick succession. Matanović opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a powerful volley after a clever build-up involving Matthias Ginter and Jordy Makengo.

Suzuki doubled the lead six minutes later, combining neatly with Jan-Niklas Beste before finishing calmly. The Japanese midfielder added his second early in the second half, converting from close range after a flowing team move set up by Vincenzo Grifo.

Celta Vigo managed a late consolation through Williot Swedberg, but it did little to change the outcome as Freiburg cruised through.

Having already broken new ground by reaching the quarter-finals, Freiburg now advance to their first-ever European semi-final, where they will face either Real Betis or Sporting Braga.

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Ousmane Dembélé Hits Brace as Paris Saint-Germain Knock Out Liverpool from UCL

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 Ousmane Dembélé Hits Brace as Paris Saint-Germain Knock Out Liverpool from UCL—-Ousmane Dembélé starred with a brace as Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, sealing a dominant 4-0 aggregate win to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

The French forward proved decisive on the night, scoring twice to end Liverpool’s European campaign and send the defending champions into the last four for a third consecutive season.

Liverpool’s night was further marred by a serious injury to Hugo Ekitiké, who was forced off in the first half with what appeared to be a severe leg issue, raising concerns over his availability for the remainder of the season.

Manager Arne Slot made bold selection calls, leaving Mohamed Salah on the bench initially, though the forward was introduced early following Ekitiké’s injury and nearly made an instant impact.

Despite flashes of pressure from Liverpool, PSG remained composed and dangerous on the counter. Dembélé broke the deadlock in the second half with a fine curling effort before adding a second in stoppage time from a Bradley Barcola assist.

Liverpool’s hopes of a comeback were also dashed when a penalty awarded for a challenge on Alexis Mac Allister was overturned following a VAR review.

The defeat confirms a disappointing end to Liverpool’s European campaign, while PSG continue their title defence and will face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the semi-finals.

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