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Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82.

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He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. The only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970, Pele was named Fifa's Player of the Century in 2000. President Jair Bolsonaro has declared three days of national mourning. Pele had been suffering with kidney and prostate problems in recent years. He had surgery to remove a tumour from his colon in September 2021 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, after the tumour was detected in routine tests. He was readmitted to hospital in late November 2022. His daughter Kely Nascimento has kept fans updated on her father's condition with regular social media updates from hospital. On Thursday she posted a picture of what appeared to be Pele's family's hands on his body in hospital and wrote: "Everything we are is thanks to you. We love you infinitely

Collins Sor Signs For KRC Genk From SK Slavia Prague

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The 36 Lion of Lagos graduate signed for a Belgium side, Genk Football Club. Recall that Collins Yira Sor was part of 2019 U20 World Cup team after which he moved to U23 team under Coach Imama Amapakabo before he left the shores of the country for proverbial Golden Fleece in Czech Republic, where he actually justified the amount his club bought him from 36 Lion Fc. Collins Sor distinguished himself immediately he joined Slavia Prague, a deal that saw him coming in exchange with Ubong Moses Ekpai. What a player full of potentials. Collins Sor remains one of, if not the fastest winger in Czech Republic League before he left for Genk in Belgium. The former Flying Eagles Winger will by the terms of his contract, be at Genk till 2027 as announced by the Belgian giant. Paul Onuachu will be the one to make the new import settle down quickly at the club.

Aba Sports Journalists Set To Trade Tackles With Bankers Fc

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As Part of their end of year activities, Aba Sports Journalists will play a friendly game on Friday, 23rd December 2022 against Bankers FC of Aba, at Abayi Girls School Field It is a novelty game which will see the sports OAPS, analysts and bloggers in Aba show that apart from talking and writing sports, they can play the game too. Some of your favorite OAPs & Online bloggers in the city will be on parade and you will get to see Ochang Ogar Jude a.k.a OJ Ferrari, Frank Okoye a.k.a The Orangeman, Bethel Kalu, Desportspastor Elchijo, Incorruptible Sam, Jon Chinatu, The Football Flakes, Henry Nna, Afonne Chukwuemeka a.k.a Emilex, not forgetting Chuks The Pundit would be on parade to display their skills on the football pitch Players to watch from Bankers FC are Chief Mike Chima known as Iniesta of Bankers FC and Olisa Gigi Buffon Don't forget the date: Friday 23rd December 2023.  Kick-off is 2pm at the football of Abayi Girls Secondary School. Former Enyimba and Su