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Insurance Vs Rangers: Afrinvest To Award Winner With N2.5million—-Ahead of the Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin match against Rangers International of Enugu, Afrinvest West Africa, an investment management holding company, has pledged N2.5 million prize to the winning team.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 17 is slated for Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Edo State.

The match, which kicks off by 4p.m, is expected to be watched by millions of football lovers across the country and beyond.

The Group Managing Director, Afrinvest West Africa, Ike Chioke, in a statement in Lagos, restated the company’s commitment to supporting the youth toward achieving their life goals.

He said that the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is also the founder of Afrinvest, official Jersey Sponsor of Rangers was rallying support for the Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin.

Chioke lauded Obasek’s support for sports development and insisted that Saturday’s match, accentuated his unalloyed commitment to sports development and youth empowerment.

According to him, the winning team will get N2.5 million cash from Afrinvest, while the loser will get N500,000.

“In the event of draw, each of the two teams will get N1 million payable into the Optimus by Afrinvest, personal accounts of the players and club officials of both teams,” he said.

Chioke added: “Inaugurated in October 2022, Optimus by Afrinvest is a financial technology solution that helps customers do the most by harmonising banking, wealth management and brokerage needs into one simple platform.

“Optimus by Afrinvest is also changing the way people interact with money to achieve financial freedom.

“Our risk management policy ensures we prioritise asset class diversification and execute client’s transactions in line with global best practices.

“We have built, specifically for you, a personalised digital wealth management neobank platform that provides bespoke and innovative financial services to help you reach the peak in your finances,” he said.

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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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