By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi has been named in the Premier League Team of the Week by the statistics website WhoScored, despite Hull City's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, his former club, at the Emirates Stadium. His defensive performance convinced WhoScored's algorithms, according to the Nigerian Daily Post.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says he does not plan to resign after the 4-4 draw against Aston Villa in the Premier League. Despite recent poor results, the former England international says he wants to continue his work with the club, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick defended Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot after the 4-4 draw against Aston Villa. Dalot had been involved in the first two goals conceded by his team before being targeted by supporters, reports Daily Post Nigeria.
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Leeds United has promised sanctions against those responsible for racist abuse directed at its defender Jayden Bogle on social media after the 1-0 win over Tottenham on 7 November. The club intends to work with the Premier League and the relevant authorities to identify the culprits. Tottenham also condemned the abuse and offered its support to the player, according to Punch.
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Zambian striker Barbra Banda appears in the FIFPRO World XI for the third consecutive time, becoming the first African to achieve the feat. She is the only African in the 2026 team, dominated by English and Spanish players, according to FIFPRO.
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Olympics 2028: Yohanna and Daga in Nigeria's 23 against DR CongoNigeria coach Éric Chelle has included Brighton forward Zadok Yohanna and Molde midfielder Daniel Daga in a 23-man squad for the two-legged Olympic qualifier against DR Congo. The first leg is on 13 November in Lubumbashi, the return on 17 November in Ikenne-Remo, with assistant Deniran Ortega leading the team in Chelle's absence, according to Vanguard.
Dakar Youth Olympics: Senegal's Lionceaux reach 3x3 basketball finalSenegal qualified for the final of the men's 3x3 basketball tournament at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games by beating Germany 16-15 after overtime on Monday 9 November 2026. The Lionceaux, buoyed by Sacoura Diop's 6 points, will face the winner of Lithuania-Latvia in the final, according to Le Soleil.The week in Africa
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