Newcastle’s young talent Lewis Miley has now equalled Premier League record with debut goal in his sides 3-0 win against Fulham on Saturday. Miley made a significant impact scoring at St James’ Park, matching a long-standing Premier League record previously held by a former Manchester United player. Despite a challenging season so far for Newcastle, marred by injuries, Miley seems to have made a statement about his prowess. In the second half, with Fulham reduced to ten men following Raul Jimenez’s dismissal, Miley seized the opportunity. Lewis Miley secured his debut goal for Newcastle in the clash against Fulham – Getty image Bruno Guimaraes opened the play, delivering a pass to Miley, who calmly slotted the ball past Bernd Leno into the bottom corner. Miley’s goal not only marked Newcastle’s seventh consecutive home league win but also saw him equal the record for the youngest Premier League goalscorer since Federico Macheda’s memorable goal in 2009. Additionally, he also secured the title of Newcastle’s youngest-ever Premier League goalscorer.
“Kan u believe it?” – Nwankwo Kanu congratulates Osimhen, Oshoala on historic CAF Awards
Super Eagles‘ legend Nwankwo Kanu has congratulated Nigeria’s duo Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala on their CAF Awards. Osimhen emerged for the first time, as Africa’s Best Player of the Year in the male category, beating the likes of Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi to the prize. Oshoala on the other hand, took her tally to six, the most by any African female player in history. Meanwhile in a tweet after the ceremony, Kanu, former Arsenal star comically congratulated the two superstars for their prestigious awards.
Nigerian stars Osimhen and Oshoala He wrote, “KAN U BELIEVE IT What a great accomplishment. Congratulations to @victorosimhen9 and @asisat_oshoala for winning African Player of the Year in football. Putting Nigeria on the map.” Recall that Kanu was the last Nigerian player to win the African Best Player of the Year award in 1999. KAN U BELIEVE IT What a great accomplishment. Congratulations to @victorosimhen9 and @asisat_oshoala for winning African Player of the Year in football. Putting Nigeria on the map ⚽️ @caf_online #cafawards2023 #Nigeria #africa pic.twitter.com/axFKH2H7jI — Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) December 11, 2023 Osimhen has now officially taken the batten from him, 24 years later. Osimhen was instrument to Napoli’s Scudetto title last season, scoring impressive 26 goals. Oshoala also proved her competence, leading Barcelona’s women team to Champions League glory. She scored 27 goals across all competitions for the side last season.
Aston Villa seal 15th home win, set historic record with 1-0 win against Arsenal
Aston Villa secured a 1-0 victory against Arsenal, breaking a 90-year record winning their first eight home matches in a top-flight since 1932/33. The win sees Villa trailing just two points behind Premier League leaders, Liverpool, and one point behind Arsenal in second place. The deadlock was broken with an early seventh-minute goal from John McGinn, ensuring Villa took all three points. Emery’s side have now established itself as a formidable force in the Premier League, with notable victories against Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester City. Frustrated Mikel Arteta watched as Aston Villa beat Arsenal – Getty image Arsenal, last season’s runners-up, struggled to penetrate Villa’s tough defense. Mikel Arteta who was absent from the touchline due to a touchline ban, was frustrated watching as his team succumbed to their second top-flight defeat of the season.
Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich suffer historic 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt
Bayern Munich faced their first Bundesliga defeat of the season in a humiliating 5-1 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt. The reigning champions who are seeking their 12th consecutive German league title, were dismantled in an unexpected manner. Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich suffered humiliating 5-1 in the Saturday’s encounter Despite the £100 million summer signing of England captain Harry Kane from Tottenham, the star striker endured a forgettable afternoon, managing just three shots, none of which found the target. At half-time, Bayern found themselves trailing 3-1 deficit, marking their worst score at the break in nearly two decades. The defeat leaves Bayern trailing three points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who could extend their lead to six points on Sunday.
Chelsea, Manchester City fear relegation after historic point deduction for Everton
Chelsea and Manchester City fear relegation after Everton’s historic ten-point deduction for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. Everton’s sanction has raised concerns from other clubs in the Premier League who are under investigation for similar offenses. UK legal sports experts have suggested that if found guilty, both Manchester City, who faced 115 FFP charges in January, and Chelsea, currently under investigation for transfers during Roman Abramovich’s tenure, could potentially face relegation. Stefan Borson, a popular sports lawyer said, “Ten points for Everton feels harsh for a straightforward Financial Fair Play breach. Chelsea and Manchester City managers – Getty image “But it reinforces that sanctions against City and now Chelsea will be potentially relegation-inducing,” The Sun UK reported. Manchester City have in the past, consistently denied all allegations on the case and fielded top legal representatives. Chelsea, on the other hand, disclosed issues of illegal financial dealings from Abramovich’s era and are awaiting the outcome of investigations into the alleged offenses that span over multiple years. Meanwhile, the three-man commission leading Everton’s case noted the gravity of the breach. They said that Everton had an irresponsible management of finances and failed to operate within the agreed threshold. “Everton’s culpability is great. This was a serious breach that requires a significant penalty. “We cannot ignore the fact that the failure to comply with the regime was the result of Everton irresponsibly taking a chance that things would turn out positively. “Further, Everton was less than frank in its dealings with the Premier League over the stadium interest issue. “Everton failed to manage its finances so as to operate within the generous threshold,” they added. Everton’s interim chief Colin Chong on the other hand, has vowed that the club will appeal the decision, stating it’s a verdict that affects the club, just as it affects it fans.
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Firm gifts Hilda Baci N3.5m land for her historic feat
In a remarkable display of recognition and appreciation, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci, who recently broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual, has been gifted a plot of land worth N3.5 million by real estate firm In-Motions Business Limited. The managing director of In-Motions Business Limited, Mr. Gideon Ekanem, announced the generous donation via a statement on his Twitter handle.
Ekanem commended Hilda Baci for her perseverance and determination in achieving this historic feat. The plot of land, located in Wana Court Green Estate in Uyo, the capital city of Akwa Ibom State, was presented to Hilda Baci as a token of recognition for her extraordinary achievement in the cooking marathon. In his statement, Ekanem expressed the company’s delight in honoring Hilda Baci’s unwavering determination and highlighted their shared values of diligence and perseverance. The statement reads; Hilda Baci embodies the very essence of resilience within our society today. And we wholeheartedly join the entire nation and our fellow Akwa Ibomites in exuberantly celebrating her extraordinary achievement. “In recognition of the remarkable feat in the cooking marathon, we are delighted to present Hilda Bassey with a free plot of land in Wana Court Estate, the first true green and smart estate in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. “May this well-deserved honor serve as a testament to your unwavering determination. The foundation of In-Motions Business Ltd. rests upon the pillars of diligence and perseverance, as we consistently align ourselves with these virtues”. See his post below;
Wizkid, Tems record historic win at the 2022 BET Awards [Video]
Globally recognized Nigerian singer, Wizkid made history at the 2022 BET Awards alongside his female colleague, Tems.
The Awards, which was held on Sunday 26th July 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles saw the superstars win the best collaboration category for their song ‘Essence’..
With the win, ‘Essence’ becomes the first African song to win a BET Award, and Wizkid becomes the first Nigerian and African to win an award outside the Best International Acts category.
On the other hand, Tems won her first international award in 2 categories – “Best International Act” & “Best Collaboration” – Essence (Wizkid & Justin Bieber).
Over the last decade, Wizkid has been one of the major acts leading Afrobeats international push and it’s only befitting for him to be the artist to break the BET category limitation for Nigerian and African artists.
Watch Tems With Her Awards