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Arteta Wins Premier League Coach Of The Season Award

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Mikel Arteta has been named Premier League Coach of the Season at the maiden European edition of the Globe Soccer Awards.

Arteta emerged the winner at a special edition of the Globe Soccer Awards held in Sardinia, Italy on Tuesday afternoon.

Despite failing to win a silverware for Arsenal in the just concluded season, Arteta’s impressive work was recognized by organisers of the award.

For the second year running, Arteta’s side lost the Premier League title to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Other winners saw Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal claim U-23 LaLiga Player of the Season, Girona’s Michel Sanchez won LaLiga Coach of the Season and Jude Bellingham was voted LaLiga Player of the Season.

Also, Atalanta got the Revelation Award, Barcelona’s female side won Best Women’s Team, Manchester City were named Best Men’s team and Gianluigi Buffon was got the Career Award.

The selected winners from the European edition will be shortlisted for the year-ending global event in the United Arab Emirates.

 

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Kenya, Ethiopia Win 2025 Lagos City Marathon

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By Adenike Lawal

Kenyan runner Edwin Kibet and Ethiopian athlete Guta Meseret Hirpa dominated the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, reaffirming East Africa’s stronghold on the prestigious race.

Kibet clinched his second Lagos marathon title in the men’s category, finishing in 2:14:06 to claim the $50,000 prize.

In the women’s division, Hirpa secured her first victory, crossing the finish line in 2:37:04.

Nigerian runner Nyango Gyang Boyi made history as the top local finisher, placing eighth overall with a time of 2:25:41.58.

His performance earned him $4,000 and N2 million as the highest-placed Nigerian competitor.

The race, which started at Western Avenue in Surulere and ended at Eko Atlantic City, saw participation from Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and thousands of other runners.

Now a World Athletics Gold Label event, the marathon continues to gain global prominence.

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Lagos Marathon: No Nigerian Winner Since 2016

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By Abdulkareem Adeyemi

Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes have dominated the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon since its inception in 2016, with no Nigerian securing a victory in the prestigious Gold Label race.

Kenyan runners have won eight times, while Ethiopian athletes claimed the title in 2019 and 2022.

The fastest recorded time remains 2 hours, 10 minutes, set by Kenya’s David Barmasai in 2020.

Despite strong participation from Nigerian runners, East Africans continue to reign supreme in the annual 42 km race.

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Kenya, Ethiopia Dominate 2025 Lagos City Marathon

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By Ifeoluwa Odunayo

Kenya’s Edwin Kibet and Ethiopia’s Guta Meseret Hirpa clinched victory at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, reaffirming East Africa’s dominance in the event.

Kibet secured the men’s title in 2:14:06, winning $50,000—his second triumph after a 2023 victory.

Hirpa claimed her first title in the women’s category with a time of 2:37:04.

Nigeria’s Nyango Gyang Boyi made history as the first local runner to finish in the top 10, placing 8th with 2:25:41.58 and earning a total of $4,000 and N2 million.

The gold-label marathon attracted thousands of participants, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

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