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Arsenal Linked With Big Money Move To Sign Striker Jose Mourinho Likens To Didier Drogba

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Arsenal’s move to bring in a proven finisher has apparently led them to Naples, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta reportedly seriously considering a big-money move for Napoli’s prolific Nigerian international Victor Osimhen.
It’s a move that former Chelsea, Man United and Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho believes could be a mistake.

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Jose Mourinho, who has taken over at Turkish giants Fenerbahce, spent three years at AS Roma and got to experience the damage Osimhen can do when taking on Serie A defenders, and though the Portuguese manager is full of praise for the prolific marksman, he has also identified one part of his game that could make a move to England a problematic one.

“He is of the same level as Drogba, but Didier didn’t dive. If Victor changes, then OK, I’d buy him if I was at a club with a lot of money.”

“However, if he does go to England one day, he needs to change, because in Italy they put up with this sort of behaviour, whereas in the Premier League, they’d come down hard on him,” Mourinho added.

25-year-old Osimhen has been a huge hit since moving from Ligue 1 side Lille to Napoli in July 2020. He has racked up 76 goals in 133 games for Gli Azzurri and played a key role in helping the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona stadium side win their first domestic title in over thirty years.

However, last season, Napoli fell away and finished in mid-table, which could further fuel a possible departure, not least because the club does not have UEFA Champions League football to bank on.

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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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