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The Merseyside Reds defeated Chelsea in English Football League Cup (Carabo Cup) final earlier today, through penalty shootout. Prior to the era of Jurgen Klopp in Liverpool, the club faced trophy drought for some years. But things has greatly change for the 6 times European champions since the German tactician took over at Annfield, as they won UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, World Club Cup, English Premier League, and now Carabo Cup. The Senegalese shot stopper, Edouard Mendy was instrumental for The Blues throughout the game, where he saved 6 shots to denied Liverpool, before he was substituted for Kepa Arizabalaga as the game went into penalty shootout. All 11 Liverpool players that took part in the penalty shootout scored, while Kepa the 11th man for Chelsea missed the decisive spot kick to handed Klopp side victory.

The Paris Saint-Germain Attacking duo, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe has combined well in UEFA Champions League and domestic League, especially since the turn out of this year. The record 7 times Ballon d'Or winner assisted the French international twice in PSG  3 — 1 victory against Saint-Etienne earlier today. Danilo Pereira scored the other goal, with an assist from the PSG number 7. Mbappe also assisted most of the goals scored by the former Barcelona captain since his transfer to the club. Their partnership in attack look formidable, and has become a huge threat to most European Defenders. Mbappe currently had the same total number of goals (156) as Zlatan Ibrahimovic for PSG, after his brace against Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 match. With PSG performance so far, they're top favourite to clinch the 2021/2022 European elites competition. They secured a goal to nil victory in the first leg of UCL Round-16 against Real Madrid, courtesy of Mbappe astonishing strike.

Ralf Ragnick's Manchester United recorded yet another disappointing result in English Premier League against relegation threaten Watford earlier today, who currently occupied 19th position in the log. The Red devils has total number of 21 shots in the match, with 3 on target, yet they were unable to break the deadlock throughout the 90 minutes interval. In November last year, Man United lost away at Watford, with the scoreline 4 — 1. The stalemate today at Old Trafford has caused setback in their quest for UEFA Champions League spot for next season. Spaniard Goalkeeper, David De Gea has been a bone of contention for Manchester United since the beginning of this season. His Manager, teammates and fans rely so much on his brilliance.

The European football governing body, held the Europa League draw for Round of 16 yesterday. Unfamiliar competitor, Barcelona will face Turkish outfit, Galatasaray. Europa specialist, Sevilla will lock horns with West Ham United of England. FC Porto will battle with Lyon. Braga against AS Monaco, Atalanta against Bayern Leverkusen, RB Leipzig against Spartak Moscow, Real Betis against Eintracht Frankfurt, and Rangers against Red Star Belgrade.

FC Barcelona secured an away victory against Napoli in Europa League, which sees them advanced to Round 16, after 5—2 aggregate victory. Since the turn out of this year, Xavi tactical strategy has been yielding for the Catalan giants, as they've won against big opponents like Atletico Madrid, Valencia and Napoli scoring 4 goals each in the process. The likes of Jordi Alba, Ronald Araujo, Pique, Frenkie De Jong, Pedri Gonzalez, Gavi, Adama Traore, Aubameyang, Luuk De Jong, and Ousmane Dembele has been instrumental for the club. Barca look stronger than in previous season, and are determined to compete for Europa League competition, as well as domestic League. The Blaugranas currently sits 4th in La Liga chart, beside Real Betis, Sevilla and the Leagues leaders, Real Madrid.

Jurgen Klopp's boys has been instrumental since the beginning of current league campaign. Mohamed Salah is the leading scorer with 19 goals, followed by Diogo Jota with 12 goals, and Sadio Mane with 11 goals. Despite that the African Liverpool Attacking duo was out of Liverpool squad to represent their respective nation's in Africa Cup of Nations, they still return strong to club football and dominates individual statistics. Trent Alexander-Arnold and the Egyptian maestro registered 10 assists each, followed by Andy Robertson with 9 assists. It is all Merseyside Reds affair in English Premier League.

The recently recruited players by FC Barcelona, among Dani Alves, Ferran Torres, Adama Traore and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has been playing major roles in the rebuilding project by the club Manager, Xavi Henerndes. The Brazilian veteran has assisted 3 goals and scored 1 in his return to the club where he won numerous trophies. He is presently the most decorated footballer of all time, with 43 trophies for both club and country. The Spaniard and former Manchester City Attacker has become Manager's favourite. He scored two goals and assisted 2 goals so far this season. The La Masia graduate, Adama made quick impact on his return debute against Atletico Madrid, where he grabbed an Assist in the match, Catalan giants won with 4 goals to 2. He registered 2 Assists so far this season. The Gabonese and former Arsenal captain, Aubameyang has blend well in Xavi's Attack. He scored hatrick against Valencia in Round 25 of Spanish La Liga match.

FC Barcelona Manager, Xavi Henerndes has special reservation for youngsters, since his return back to Camp Nou. Xavi in his words; “I hope Nico, Gavi and Pedri can give us a lot of joy and go beyond what Busquets, Iniesta and I did in the past.” The Spanish young Midfield trio has been instrumental for the Catalan giants since the beginning of this season, especially Pablo Gavi who has featured in several matches, which he scored and Assisted few goals. Nico is one of the most agile Midfielder under Xavi's Barca, as he can operate from any midfield roles. Since Pedri return from injury, he has incorporated well with the likes of Frenkie De Jong, Sergio Bosquet and Gavi in the middle of the park. Xavi with Iniesta and Bosquet, in their prime was arguably the greatest Midfield trio of all time, as they won several titles together in Barcelona and Spain national team.

The executive Governor of Kogi state, ably represented by his deputy, Chief Edward David Onoja attended Sunday School Service of the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King Church, Abeokuta, Ogun State. It was spiritually enriching sitting under the teaching of President Olusegun Obasanjo on “Joy and Living.” According to Chief Edward, in the lesson learnt: “Always quest for joy in life. It attracts other things like longevity, healthier life, happiness, peace and hope for a better future. A bus was donated by GYB, to aide their evangelical outreaches. “May God bless him for his Kingdom Service,” prayed the deputy governor. News and Photos culled from the Deputy Governor of Kogi State (Chief Edward David Onoja) Facebook page.

FC Barcelona secured an important away victory against Valencia in Round 25 of Spanish La Liga. Xavi's side now sits in 4th position with 42 points behind Real Betis, Sevilla, and the League leaders (Real Madrid). Winter signing, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoresheet with a clinical finish from Jordi Alba delivery. Frenkie De Jong doubled the advantage through Ousmane Dembele Assist, before the Gabonese Striker scored (assisted by Gavi) again to makes it 3 for the Blaugranas. Valencia pulled one back early in the second half through Carlos Soler strike. The substitute (Pedri Gonzalez) heaped more misery on the away team with long range finish in 63rd minutes.

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The Egyptian maestro, Mohamed Salah notched his 150 goals in 233 matches for the Merseyside Reds, in English Premier League encounter against Norwich earlier today. The former Basel, Chelsea, Forientina, AS Roma Winger joins Liverpool in 2017 summer. And he has been an integral member of Jurgen Klopp's side. He played pivotal role in Liverpool recent UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, World Club Cup, and EPL success. He set an astonishing record, as the highest goals scorer in single EPL campaign, after scoring 32 goals in 2017/2018 season. He currently leads the goalscoring chart in the ongoing League campaign, with 18 goals to his name.