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Patrick Dorgu transfer: Manchester United close in on signing Lecce defender in deal worth £30m

Patrick Dorgu transfer: Manchester United close in on signing Lecce defender in deal worth £30m

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Man Utd are closing on on signing Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in a deal worth in the region of £30m; the 20-year-old left wing-back showed a strong desire to join United and is set to fly to the UK on Wednesday for his medical; Dorgu has made 53 appearances for Lecce in Serie A Patrick Dorgu is expected to fly into Manchester on Wednesday after Manchester United agreed a deal worth just under £30m to sign the Lecce left-back. United are tying up all the paperwork and the player is waiting for the final green light to fly to the northwest for a medical and to complete the move. The fee agreed is understood to be £25.2m plus £4.2m in add-ons. As Sky Sports News reported upon Amorim's appointment, left wing-back has been circled as the priority position and was the one tran...
Bukayo Saka injury: Arsenal winger ruled out for ‘many weeks’ with hamstring strain sustained in Crystal Palace victory

Bukayo Saka injury: Arsenal winger ruled out for ‘many weeks’ with hamstring strain sustained in Crystal Palace victory

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Bukayo Saka came off injured during Arsenal's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday; the England winger limped off in the first half and was seen leaving Selhurst Park on crutches; Arsenal have also lost forward Raheem Sterling to an injury sustained in training last Friday Saka limped off in the 24th minute of Arsenal's game at Crystal Palace on Saturday and while the Gunners went on to win 5-1, the victory was marred by the injury to the England winger, who left the stadium on crutches. "It's not looking good, he's going to be out for many weeks," Arteta said in a press conference on Monday. "I cannot be too specific because I do not know but it's going to be many weeks. "He was gutted. You can tell that he's not been injured because he's been really emotional and down ...
LIKUENA READY FOR ANGOLA

LIKUENA READY FOR ANGOLA

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MASERU- The final national is faced with a tough Angola challenge this Saturday in the Champions of African Nations (CHAN) in Durban. With the final squad selected, a few changes have been made. Matlama goalie has made a cut into the senior national side at the expense of Motlatsi Sebapala. He also said that the return of Jane Thabants’o into the national team is a very good big boost to the team. He also said that despite his age, he has played a pivotal role in his Matlama and that the national team needs his experience. Jane replaces Lemohang Lints’a who sustained an injury while on national duty. Moreover the leading league goal scorer Lehlohonolo Fothoane is also nursing a mild knock that the team doctor believes will be fine by Thursday. His teammate Hlompho Kalake also came...
JANE REPLACES LINTS’A IN THE FINAL SQUAD

JANE REPLACES LINTS’A IN THE FINAL SQUAD

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LIKUENA SQUAD TO FACE ANGOLA GOALKEEPERS Tankiso Chaba (LCS FC) Ntsane Molise (Linare FC) Leluma Mofoka (Matlama FC) DEFENDERS Rethabile Mokokoane (Matlama FC) Mohlomi Makhetha (LCS FC) Rethabile Rasethunts’a (Linare FC) Thabo Mafatle (Bantu FC) Mpho Hlephole (Lioli FC) Thabo Mats’oele (Linare FC) MIDFIELDERS Lisema Lebokollane (Matlama FC) Lehlohonolo Matsau (LDF FC) Jerry Kamela (Lioli FC) Lehlohonolo Fothoane (Bantu FC) Hlompho Kalake (Bantu FC) Ts’epo Toloane (LDF FC) Moteloa Khemisi (Bantu FC) Paseka Maile (Kick4Life Juventude) FORWARDS Jane Thabants’o ( Matlama FC) Katleho Makateng (LDF FC) Keketso Snyders (LCS FC)
LESOTHO FAILS TO QUALIFY FOR 2025 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

LESOTHO FAILS TO QUALIFY FOR 2025 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

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Bokang Malaka MASERU-Lesotho’s hope of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has come to an end. Despite winning 1-0 against the Central African Republic (CAR) at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, they finished third in Group B, with Gabon taking the final qualifying spot. In a post-match interview, Lesotho’s coach, Leslie Notsi, shared his thoughts on the team’s performance and their journey in the qualifiers. “We have been improving, but not winning games. This match was an opportunity to get maximum points and to give our supporters something to cheer about. Most importantly, it was a chance for our young players to gain international exposure, and we are satisfied with the points we got,” he said. The coach also spoke about the experience of playing in Bloemfonte...