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The record surpassed the wins the 2003/04 Invincibles achieved and the double winners of 2001/2 of 26 wins in 38 games in a Premier League season.

The players invited to take place in the qualifiers will now converge in Uyo three days earlier and take on Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, June 7.

Bayer Leverkusen duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella will play Atalanta's superb forward, Ademola Lookman at the finals of the UEFA Europa League final set to take place in Dublin, Ireland.

The Gunners, who are travelling to Old Trafford on Sunday, currently sit one point above Manchester City, having played a game more and could have their Premier League trophy dream come to an end should they drop points against United.

Their semi-final tie against Borussia Dortmund finished 2-0 on aggregate after they lost 1-0 in front of their fans in the second leg and 1-0 last week at Signal Iduna Park.

Troost-Ekong, who captained the Eagles at the 2023 AFCON tournament noted that Finidi’s appointment is a good one for the national team.

The agent went ahead to point out that he did not understand Xavi's treatment of the player despite proving himself in the first few games he had played.

The Blues, who have had their ups and downs seem to have gotten a rhythm, securing a 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur and then demolishing West Ham 5-0 yesterday at Stamford Bridge.

Aina, who plays for Premier League club Nottingham Forest as a wing back revealed this during a quick-fire question session shared by Nottingham Forest’s social media page.

The 21-year-old midfielder spoke about his background recently when he appeared as a player guest on the popular show ‘How Hungry Are You’ by Chef Serge Ibaka.