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Gabriel Magalhaes: Arsenal defender ruled out of season with hamstring injury

Arsenal will be without defender Gabriel Magalhaes for the rest of the ongoing season due to a hamstring injury, Afrosport reports. Gabriel was forced off during Arsenal’s 2-1 home win against Fulham on Tuesday, and the club has confirmed that the 27-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming days. A statement on the club website read: “Gabi will undergo a surgical repair procedure to his hamstring...

PL: Saka scores on injury return as Arsenal beat Fulham in London derby

PL: Saka scores on injury return as Arsenal beat Fulham in London derby

Bukayo Saka scored just seven minutes into his return from injury as Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Saka has been sidelined for three months, having undergone surgery on a hamstring injury he sustained against Crystal Palace in December. The 23-year-old headed home his sixth Premier League goal of the season and his 10th in all competitions to help Arsenal...

PL: Elanga scores only goal as Nottingham Forest edge past Man Utd

PL: Elanga scores only goal as Nottingham Forest edge past Man Utd

Anthony Elanga scored against his former club as Nottingham Forest secured a 1-0 home win against Manchester United to tighten their grip on a top four finish, Afrosport reports. Elanga found the back of the net with a brilliant goal in the fifth minute after a solo run from a resulting Unite corner kick. The Sweden international almost ran the entire length of the City Ground...

Premier League: Semi-automated offside technology to be introduced in 2024-25 season

Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology from matchday 32

The Premier League on Tuesday revealed that the semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will be introduced from matchday 32 starting on Saturday, 12 April, Afrosport reports. This follows non-live testing in the Premier League earlier this campaign as well as its usage in the FA Cup during the fifth round in February. The semi-automated offside technology helps simplify tight offside calls for officials. It helps automate the...

NPFL: Kano Pillars suspend technical adviser Usman Abdallah for misconduct

NPFL: Kano Pillars lift suspension on Technical Adviser Abdallah

Usman Abdallah will return to the dugout for Kano Pillars after the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side on Tuesday lifted his suspension, Afrosport reports. Abdallah was suspended by Kano Pillars in February due to poor results and his conduct towards the fans following a goalless draw against Bayelsa United at the Sani Abacha Stadium in matchday 22. His suspension, which was for an initial three...