Sportscout

By Hamzat Balikis

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca talks about the upcoming game against Southampton tomorrow

“This is the worst game for us since we started the season. The toughest game and we need to be ready, otherwise it will be a bad day for us.

“If you analyse the results, they are there [at the bottom of the table] but in terms of performances they are very good. They were leading against Liverpool, only lost 1-0 to Manchester City and they drew in the last game against Brighton.

“I was in the Championship with Southampton last season and I know how good they are. They are very brave, they want to keep the ball and for sure this will be a very difficult game for us and we need to be ready.”

Whether he is considering rotating his players for tomorrow night’s meeting:

“I don’t know yet. We had a session yesterday where the players who played on Sunday were in recovery and the rest of the guys trained as normal.

“This afternoon we will have another session and then we will decide [on who starts] after then.”

Whether he is considering rotating his players for tomorrow night’s meeting:

“I don’t know yet. We had a session yesterday where the players who played on Sunday were in recovery and the rest of the guys trained as normal.

“This afternoon we will have another session and then we will decide [on who starts] after then.”

On Wesley Fofana and Reece James’ respsective hamstring injuries:

“We don’t have any update at the moment.

“It happened two days ago so we need to wait a little bit. We are hoping to get some more news in the next days but for sure, he [Fofana] will be out for the next weeks, for sure.”

“He’s [James] the same situation, more or less. He’s getting better but he still needs weeks to come back.”

By Balikis Hamzat

It was the first win match in the premier league game under Manchester United’s new coach Roben Amorim.

Last week Manchester United was facing Ipswich in the premier league and it was a draw match for them under their new coach.

Today when facing Everton at Old Trafford, Manchester United was able to defeat them with 4 goals without (Everton) returning any goals.

Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee scored two goals each as Manchester United dominated Everton at Old Trafford, giving Ruben Amorim his first Premier League win.

A ruthless display from United, with Amad Diallo’s brilliance and Fernandes’ leadership shining bright.

Everton’s struggles continue, with no wins in five games and their place in the relegation zone in jeopardy.

Is it true that the Amorim era has truly begun?

By Balikis Hamzat

Chelsea won when facing Aston villa today at Stamford bridge with 3 goals to nill.

It’s another win for Enzo Maresca(Chelsea manager) as he gave winning to Chelsea in 13 games this season.

Nicolas Jackson with another opening goal for Chelsea today, Nicolas Jackson has improved a lot this season in the premier League game compared to last session.

It is a well deserved winning for Chelsea, they played with the mind of winning and to go away with 3 points, even though there are some great chances loose by Nicolas Jackson.

Enzo Fernandez makes the score 2-0 before the ends of first half.

At the second half of the match, Cole Palmer makes it 3-0 in 83 minutes with assist from Noni Madueke.

Noni Madueke was subtitled at the second, and makes a wonderful impact in the game.

Cole Palmer strengthened Chelsea’s hopes of a top-four finish with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Aston Villa.

Enzo Maresca says after the game that Wesley Fofana has a hamstring injury and will be out for 4-5 weeks.

By Hamzat Balikis

The Lens Polytechnic Offa Football Academy has secured 1-0 victory against KDG Football Club in Olagunju competition.

The Lens FA played the debut match in Offa Township Stadium securing 3-points, 1-goal in the group.

The tough match between the two teams favoured Lens FA after securing a free kick which was converted to goal by Hammed Ibrahim(FRESH )at 74 Minutes in second half.

Ibrahim popularly known as Fresh-16 narrating his first goal experience in the tournament said “I played free kick and the opponent headed the ball back, it gave me another chance to hit the ball harder from the center pass and it scored.

We are extremely happy because we really worked hard and our hope is high as we are fully determined in this competition.”

On his part, Moses Afolabi(IDABOSKY), the Lens Polytechnic Football Academy goal keeper feels excited for winning the debut match of the tournament. He said the goal was surprising and unexpected. Speaking on the next match, he said the team is going to maintain the same energy while he is looking forward to having another clean sheet.

While Adeshina Tesleem, the Head Coach of Lens FA, expressed gratitude to the team members for representing the Polytechnic well by winning the debut match of the tournament, speaking about his strategy, he urged the players to sustain their level of fitness and training.

The Proprietor, Dr. Azeez Yisa FCA after the match applauded the players for making the Polytechnic proud by winning the first game. He encouraged them to extend their dedication and commitment to subsequent matches.

Olagunju competition is a yearly football tournament in Offa community. The competition features football teams, academies in Offa and its environs fostering unity and togetherness through sportsmanship.

By Hamzat Balikis

At Camp Nou today, Barcelona lost to Las Palmas 2 goals to 1.

It’s a great performance from both teams, but Las palmas makes use of their opportunity very well.

The opponent (Las Palmas) knows the kind of team they are playing against, so they have to make use of the opportunity they see very well.

It’s a draw result in the first half of the game, a lot of great chances were lost by FC BARCELONA, most especially from Robert Lewandoski.

At the second of the match, Rodriguez from Las Palmas created a chance and Rodriguez made use of the opportunity and put the ball at the back of the net(1-0) at 49 minutes of the game.

FC BARCELONA was losing to the opponent, and at the 61 minutes of the game, their was an assist form Pedro and Raphina did not waste the opportunity while he also put the ball at the back of the net and score was 1-1.

FC BARCELONA have the hope to win likewise the opponent as well.

The FC BARCELONA gave space for a slight mistake by the defender , when J. Munoz give assist to F. Silva makes the score 1-2.

Although it is fluke win by Las Palmas but they go away with the 3 point at Camp Nou.

By Hamzat Balikis

It was a very tough game today for Chelsea at Heidenheim home, which is exactly the way they should expected the game to be.

A Bundesliga team away is never easy, it’s always going to be a tough game.

Chelsea could have scored many goals, they conceded some chances, but couldn’t make use of it.

It was a very good challenge for all aspects. They were pressing high, they were intense, but no matter what the opposition do it’s important that they are ready(Chelsea).

It’s important also to continue with that mentality, to try to win all the games. It is a good way to build something.

Although, it was a draw in the first half of the game.

But Chelsea claimed the 3 point and 2 goals at the end of the game and remains top at the table with 12 points.

Sancho with 2 assists tonight and 1 goal from Nkuku and second from Mudryk.

By Hamzat Balikis

Manchester United defeated Bodoe/Glimt with 3 – 2.It’s their first win under their new manager Ruben AMORIM, it is a tough game in the first half.

At the first half of the game, it is a draw (2-2),
Manchester United created a lots of chances but wasted them.

Manchester United first goal It is the same as the last match against Ipswich last week, it was there first chance, first attempt and first goal at 1 minute of the game.

The first goal comes from Garnacho assist by Hojlund to make it 1-0.

At the 19 minute of the game, Bodoe/Glimt equalise and makes it 1-1, they were able to pressure Manchester United after they equalise.

23 minutes of the game, Bodoe/Glimt were leading Manchester United with 2 goals to 1, before Mazraoui made an assist to Hojlund and equalise back to a draw (2-2).

In the second half of the game, after 5 minutes when the second half commence, Manchester United give a lot of pressure to there opponent to have another goal by Hojlund and the assist was from Ugarte.

Andre Onana, (Manchester United goalkeeper) have some saves, in speaking of the free kick at the injury time but got denied by Onana.

By Hamzat Balikis

James Maddison in action during the first 20 minutes as Tottenham hotspurs ended Manchester City’s club record 52-game unbeaten run at the Etihad Stadium.

The unbeaten run came to an abrupt end in a troubling 4-0 Premier League defeat to Postecoglou side.

It was an enthralling and blazing performance from Tottenham Hotspur as they defeated Manchester city at Etihad stadium with 4 goals to nil.

Manchester city has lots of potential to win the game, but all their efforts were put vain following the confidence built against Manchester city, and it’s a well deserved winning for them.

Madison with 2 goals in the first half of the match, first assist from Kulusevski at 13 minutes of the game and the second assist from Son Heung-min at 20 minutes of the game makes 2-0 in half time of the match.

Manchester City strive so hard to equalise in the half time, but Tottenham Hotspur closed the door to make that happen.

Many chances to score by Erling Haaland are wasted. At the second half of the game came in another 2 goals, Pedro Porro with the opening goal in second half assist by Solanke in 52 minutes and Johnson crowned it at injury time of the game.

This is the second time Manchester city will lose to Tottenham Hotspur at the Carabao cup. Manchester City lost to Tottenham Hotspur today makes it five straight loss.

By Hamzat Balikis

Nottingham forest has been defeated at Emirates stadium by Arsenal with 3 goals to nill

Arsenal with one of the best defenders, midfielders and attackers in the premier league this season made the difference with worthwhile results.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest find it very hard to break through Arsenal defenders as they struggled to the end.

Arsenal with 3 goals and 3 points in  today’s match, Bukayo Saka with 1 goal In the first half with an assists from Odegaarad as a dazzling player.

One assist came from Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey placed the ball at the back of the net.

Nwaneri and Raheem Sterling from the bench, Raheem Sterling with the assist and Nwaneri then places it at the back of the net to make it 3-0.

Nottingham Forest had a goal but was ruled out as an offside, Arsenal go away with a clean shit as they won with 3 goals to nil.

By Hamzat Balikis

Chelsea at king Power stadium in west London secured 3 points in the premier league match today. It’s a wonderful and a brilliant performance for Chelsea in the first half of the game.

Chelsea dominated the pitch In the first half of the game as Nicholas Jackson made a struggle goal to made it 1-0 with an assist from Enzo Fernandez.

In the second half, Leicester City strive to turn it around and have a goal at the second half, but a lot of there struggle were almost in vain but instead, Chelsea make it 2-0 by Enzo Fernandez who put at the back of the net.

At 90+5 minutes Leicester city won a PK(Penalty kick) by Jordan Ayew and made the score 2-1.