C M Y K 44 — Vanguard, MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019 FALCONS: Oluehi, Okoronkwo head Dennerby’s invitees for Women’s WAFU Cup •Oluehi, Okoronkwo Goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi, defender Glory Ogbonna, midfielder Amarachi Okoronkwo and forward Alice Ogebe are among 26 players that Super Falcons’ Head Coach Thom<strong>as</strong> Dennerby h<strong>as</strong> invited to camp Emery switches Arsenal focus to Europa League Arsenal boss Unai Emery h<strong>as</strong> told the Gunners to refocus and salvage their se<strong>as</strong>on against Valencia after Leicester dealt a hammer blow to their Champions League hopes. The 10-man Gunners slipped to a third straight defeat after the dominant Foxes ran out 3-0 winners. Jamie Vardy’s late brace took his tally to eight goals in his l<strong>as</strong>t nine games against the Gunners after Youri Tielemans’ opener at the King Power Stadium. Ainsley Maitland-Niles w<strong>as</strong> sent off for the first time in his career before the break <strong>as</strong> Arsenal turned in a limp display. It left them fifth in the Premier League but they face Valencia in the Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday. The winners of the competition qualify for the Champions League. Emery said: “We have two things – next week against Valencia in the Europa League, we have big ambition and motivation in this competition. “It’s a semi-final and it’s going to be difficult also, then we play Brighton and we want to win this match. “At the beginning of the se<strong>as</strong>on we knew it w<strong>as</strong> going to be very difficult (to finish in the top four). “We will continue, we will not look at the table, the Europa League is a big motivation for us. “We wanted to take the opportunity to win and be competitive in 90 minutes. The players worked very well and I am proud of them.” •Emery ahead of next month’s WAFU Women’s Cup Tournament in Abidjan, capital of Cote Conte waits for Man United job U-17 Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon beat Guinea on penalties to lift trophy ameroon won the 2019 CU-17 Africa Cup of Nations yesterday after they defeated Guinea 5-4 on penalties in the final at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The two teams created decent chances but failed to score <strong>as</strong> the match ended 0-0 in normal time. Both semi-finals also went to penalty shootouts. It is Cameroon’s second U- 17 Nations Cup title having previously been African Champions in 2003. Cameroon were sharper during the decisive penaltykicks and benefitted when Guinea substitute Mohamed Youssouf Sack had his penalty saved by goalkeeper Manfred Mekumba Ekoi. “I am happy that we have achieved all our goals of qualifying for the World Cup and winning the Afcon title,” said Cameroon coach Thom<strong>as</strong> Libih. Cameroon, who also defeated the Syli Cadets of Guinea 2-0 in the group stage, are the only team to complete the tournament unbeaten. They began with a group win over Guinea before defeating Morocco 2-1 and ended the group ph<strong>as</strong>e with a goalless draw against Senegal. Cameroon went on to win 4-3 on penalties against Angola at the semi final stage, despite being down to 10- men. Amongst those watching Cameroon’s triumph w<strong>as</strong> head coach of Tanzania’s senior team, Emmanuel d’Ivoire. All invited players have been <strong>as</strong>ked to report at the Serob Legacy Hotel, Wuye, Abuja <strong>as</strong> training sessions commence today. Veteran midfielder Osarenoma Igbinovia and forward Chioma Wogu have also been called, <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> former captain Evelyn Nwabuoku. Goalkeepers Alaba Jonathan, Christy Ohiaeriaku and Chiamaka Nnadozie will contest for the number one position with Oluehi, who maintained her place among the sticks <strong>as</strong> the Falcons won a ninth African title in Ghana l<strong>as</strong>t year, and h<strong>as</strong> kept the position ever since. •Conte Amuneke, one of the members of the Confederation of African Football’s (Caf) technical team. Amuneke, who coached Nigeria’s U-17 team to World Cup success in 2015, w<strong>as</strong> impressed with the overall standard of play at the tournament. “I think standards have improved generally and this Nigerian Breweries throws weight behind Okpekpe race again igerian Breweries Plc Nh<strong>as</strong> once again thrown its weight behind the Okpekpe international 10km road race. L<strong>as</strong>t year the company joined the c<strong>as</strong>t of corporate organisations who made history with the race <strong>as</strong> the first ever and only IAAF silver label road running event to hold in Nigeria nay West Africa. ‘This year,Nigerian Breweries Plc h<strong>as</strong> elected to continue to partner with us <strong>as</strong> a friend of the race,’says Zack Defender Maryam Ibrahim and midfielder Cynthia Aku, <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> former junior internationals Peace Efih, Ugochi Emenayo, Joy Jerry and Joy Bokiri will also get another look-in <strong>as</strong> Dennerby prepares to compile his final list for the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in France. The WAFU Women’s Cup Tournament will take place in Abidjan 8th – 18th May 2019, with the Super Falcons to play in Group B alongside Burkina F<strong>as</strong>o, Niger Republic and Mali. Host nation Cote d’Ivoire will tackle Senegal, Togo and Ghana in Group A. 26 Falcons invited for WAFU Women’s Cup Mary-Magdalene Anjor, Peace Efih, Ugochi Emenayo, Osarenoma Igbinovia, Alaba Jonathan, Glory Ogbonna, Christy Ohiaeriaku, Amarachi Okoronkwo, Tochukwu Oluehi, Chidinma Okeke, Alice Ogebe, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Uchenna Kanu, Joy Jerry, Chioma Wogu, Maryam Ibrahim, Cynthia Aku, Rita Okoro, Adebisi Saheed, Evelyn Nwabuoku, Rofiat Sule, Joy Bokiri, Mary Ologbosere, Esther Sunday, Antionette Payne, Rofiat Imuran. ormer Chelsea manager F Antonio Conte is reportedly interested in becoming the next Manchester United boss amid growing speculation over the future of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Solskjaer w<strong>as</strong> initially handed the United reins on a temporary b<strong>as</strong>is until the end of the se<strong>as</strong>on after Jose Mourinho’s sacking in December, but 14 wins from his first 17 games at the helm earned him a permanent deal until 2022. However, the Red Devils have now lost seven of their l<strong>as</strong>t nine games across all competitions, leading to questions being <strong>as</strong>ked of the Norwegian just a month after putting pen to paper. Conte is delaying taking a new job <strong>as</strong> he waits to see the situation at United, who are understood to have considered the Italian <strong>as</strong> an option after initially sacking Mourinho. Both Roma and Inter Milan are eager to appoint Conte during the summer, but he is hesitant to commit and would reportedly be more interested in the United job. is good for Africa because it shows that we have players for the future,” the former Nigeria international said. This w<strong>as</strong> Guinea’s best showing at the continent’s U- 17 showpiece event, finishing <strong>as</strong> runners-up for the first time. Guinea will join Cameroon and the losing semi-finalists Nigeria and Angola at this year’s U-17 World Cup in Brazil. Amodu,the race’s director of organisation. ‘The largest and biggest brewing firm in Nigeria wants to continue to be a part of history <strong>as</strong> we strive to bring the first IAAF gold label race to Nigeria and West Africa <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> the second in the entire continent of Africa after the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in South Africa’,further said Amodu who confirmed Nigerian Breweries Plc will support the race with c<strong>as</strong>h and some of their products. Ogunbote: 16 Enugu Rangers players injured nugu Rangers coach Gbenga Ogunbote h<strong>as</strong> revealed that Ehis team are battling with fatigue and a long list of injuries. Ogunbote‘s disclosure is coming ahead of the highlyanticipated Oriental Derby cl<strong>as</strong>h between the Flying Antelopes and their fierce rivals Enyimba in Aba next weekend. Speaking after his team qualified for the final of the Enugu State FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Nigeria National League side, Lamrey United, Ogunbote confessed that injured players are now being used for matches. “We were affected by fatigue <strong>as</strong> we have played a lot of matches this week and my 16 players are down at the moment... “I w<strong>as</strong> forced to introduce some of my players who are nursing injuries... We want to win the trophy <strong>as</strong> we are hungry for it, so the players will still play with knocks,” Ogunbote told the club’s official site. Rangers are the defending champions of the FA Cup and they are also leading Group A of the Nigeria •Ogunbote and players African stars celebrate Renne’s Cup triumph ight African stars are Ecelebrating 2019 French Cup success with Rennes after the club stunned Paris St- Germain to win the final on Saturday. Hamari Traore (Mali), Abdoulaye Diallo, M’baye Niang and Ismaila Sarr (Senegal), Edson Mexer (Mozambique), Ramy Bensebaini and Mehdi Zeffane (Algeria) and Souleyman Doumbia (Ivory Co<strong>as</strong>t) all played a part in the ‘Nigerian Breweries is a major player in sports sponsorship and promotion in Nigeria.We are indeed thrilled that such a socially responsible corporate organization h<strong>as</strong> thrown its weight behind us for the second year running.This is a testimony to the growing popularity of the Okpekpe race. In 2015 Okpekpe 10km road race became the first road race in Nigeria nay West Africa to be granted an IAAF label status which means the Professional Football League (NPFL). run. Traore, Niang, Sarr, Bensebaini and Mexer starred <strong>as</strong> Rennes edged their illustrious rivals 6-5 on penalties to win their first French Cup since 1971. “To win your first professional trophy against PSG at the Stade de France is a dream come true,” Mali star Traore told BBC Sport. “It’s unbelievable, but we deserve this after all the hard work and dedication from everyone connected to Stade Rennes.” Neville:Liverpool, City form make the rest of the top six look stupid n what h<strong>as</strong> become one of the best Premier League title Iraces in years, Manchester City and Liverpool have each been on an impressive run of form. Manchester City have won their l<strong>as</strong>t 11 matches in the league, while Liverpool have won their l<strong>as</strong>t seven. Speaking on Sky Sports, pundit Gary Neville h<strong>as</strong> called their form ‘absolutely ridiculous,’ and it’s making the rest of the top six look ‘a little stupid.’ ‘The top two are making them look a little stupid, they’re 20 points in front of them,’ said Neville. ‘What the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth teams are doing is, they’ve probably got a decent points tally in any other se<strong>as</strong>on. But the top two are so consistent they’re making the others look ridiculous.’ When <strong>as</strong>ked about the race for the title, Neville said: ‘I just can’t believe we’re not doing to see a mistake. They’d have to win 14 games on the bounce. I can’t believe it, it’s absolutely ridiculous. race is regarded <strong>as</strong> one of the world’s leading road running events. ‘A label certifies the global sporting significance of the race, the organisational quality and the compliance with relevant IAAF competition rules,’explains Amodu who restated the organisers resolve to use a gold label template to organise this year’s event next month in rustic and hilly town of Okpekpe in Etsako E<strong>as</strong>t local government area of Edo state.
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