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Arsenal Target Espanyol Goalkeeper As Ramsdale Replacement

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6 months ago

August 20, 2024

Arsenal have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
This information was revealed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano in a tweet last night.

According to Romano, the 23-year-old Spanish goalkeeper is a top priority for Arsenal to replace Aaron Ramsdale if the English keeper leaves the Gunners this summer.

Romano tweeted, “Arsenal have already reached a verbal agreement with Spanish GK Joan García on personal terms.
He’s the priority target for Arsenal to replace

Aaron Ramsdale if he leaves in the final 10 days. Espanyol are aware of #AFC interest but no official bid yet depends on Ramsdale.”

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Kenya, Ethiopia Win 2025 Lagos City Marathon

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1 day ago

February 15, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

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.

Sports

Lagos Marathon: No Nigerian Winner Since 2016

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2 days ago

February 15, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

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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2 days ago

February 15, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

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.