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Arsenal vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction from 22Bet: Champions League Match on 28.11.2019

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Arsenal host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday, with head coach Unai Emery under immense pressure following a recent run of poor results. The new and best betting site with the highest odds in Nigeria 22Bet offers their look at what might be the result of the game.

Arsenal won the reverse fixture in Frankfurt 3-0, but have been very poor since and have taken just three points from their past five Premier League matches.

Frankfurt also have hit top form this year and currently sit 10th in the Bundesliga and are third in Group F, level on points with Standard Liege in second.

A defeat here would put them up against it in terms of qualification for the knockout round, while Arsenal know a draw here guarantees their progression to the next round.

Team news

Arsenal have doubts over the fitness of Bukayo Saka, Rob Holding and Sead Kolasinac with all three players currently being assessed by staff on a daily basis.

Dani Cebollas is a slightly more long-term worry after the midfielder picked up a hamstring injury in the last round against Vitoria, which should keep him out until late December.

Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp will miss this game and is unlikely to return until January 2020 after he dislocated his shoulder in September.

Frederik Rannow is also suffering from illness and is in a race to be fit for the trip to London.

Prediction

Arsenal have been in very poor form in recent weeks and produced two very unconvincing Europa League performance in their recent matches against Vitoria.

Frankfurt’s form has been similarly patchy and they lost 2-1 away at Standard Liege in their most recent Europa League outing.

However, Frankfurt did beat Bayern Munich 5-1 to end Nico Kovac’s career as Bayern manager and they will have the opportunity to do that again with Emery hanging by a thread at Arsenal.

Overall, expect a dull 0-0 draw, with neither side able to produce a winning touch. Take heed of this prediction by using 22Bet’s sports betting bonus of 50,000 NGN today!

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Nigeria To Host Commonwealth Fencing Championships

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President of the Nigeria Fencing Federation, Adeyinka Samuel, has said the country will host a unique 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships as the first sub-Saharan nation to stage the tournament, Tidesports source reports. 

The championship will be held in Lagos from August 9 to 14, with the federation announcing that Rugby School Nigeria will host the event.

The Commonwealth Fencing Federation formally awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 championships to Nigeria in March 2025.

“It is the third international tournament the country will host, having also become the first to stage a junior épée World Cup, which was held in Lagos in December 2024. Nigeria also hosted the 23rd African Fencing Championships last year.

Nigeria’s hosting will be unique in several ways. First, it will be the inaugural edition on African soil, giving it historic significance. Second, we are integrating development initiatives such as an international training camp to foster technical exchange. Finally, the event will showcase African hospitality, culture, and energy, offering athletes a rich experience beyond the competition,” Samuel said on Wednesday.

“Preparations have advanced steadily across competition planning, venue readiness, logistics, athlete services, and partnerships.”

He also noted that over 24 Commonwealth nations have already registered.

“We are organising a pre-championship international training camp in Lagos to unite athletes ahead of the competition. Everything is moving in the right direction, and our focus is on delivering a world-class event that reflects Nigeria’s ability to host major international tournaments.”

The last two tournaments hosted by Nigeria were held at Charterhouse Lagos, and Samuel explained the choice of Rugby School Nigeria for this championship.

“The venue was selected for its modern, state-of-the-art facilities and its proximity to hospitality, tourism, and entertainment hubs. This ensures athletes and officials will enjoy excellent accommodation, transport, and leisure options during their stay.”

While thanking the private sector for its support in organising the championship, the president also called for greater government intervention in the fast-growing sport.

“The private sector has shown encouraging support, with institutions like Rugby School Nigeria and companies such as Flour Mills of Nigeria backing the championships. However, stronger government involvement is needed. Hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships is a milestone achievement, and we believe institutional support will help Nigeria maximise the opportunity and deliver a truly memorable event.”

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Full Draw For 2026 U-17 AFCON

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The Confederation of African Football has announced the draws for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place from 13 May to 2 June 2026 in Morocco.

The final draw was concluded at CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday and posted on the body’s website.

Notably, hosts Morocco will face a North African showdown in Group A, drawn alongside Tunisia, Egypt, and Ethiopia.

Only the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, making Group A particularly competitive.

Group B features former champions Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon, alongside Uganda and debutants DR Congo.

In Group C, 2015 and 2017 champions and last year’s runners-up, Mali, will meet Angola, Mozambique, and Tanzania.

Group D is led by 2023 champions Senegal, who will face South Africa (2015 runners-up),

The eight quarter-finalists from the tournament will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar.

The teams finishing third in each group will contest two play-off matches to determine the final two qualifiers, bringing the total number of African representatives at the global finals to ten nations.

2026 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations – Groups:

  • Group A: Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Ethiopia
  • Group B: Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Uganda, DR Congo
  • Group C: Mali, Angola, Tanzania, Mozambique
  • Group D: Senegal, South Africa, Algeria, Ghana

Tidesports source reports that Nigeria will not feature at the tournament for the second consecutive edition.

The Golden Eaglets suffered a 2-0 defeat to rivals Ghana in the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone B qualifiers in September 2025, dashing their hopes of advancing to the finals.

 

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Eagles To Open 2026 For Unity Cup

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their title defence at the 2026 Unity Cup with a semi-final clash against Zimbabwe on May 26 at The Valley in South London, Tidesports source reports.

The four-nation tournament, which also features Jamaica and India, returns to its historic venue after the success of the 2025 edition in Brentford, where Nigeria emerged champions.

The competition, scheduled to run from May 26 to 30, blends elite football with cultural celebration, bringing together Afrocentric and global diaspora communities.

Nigeria’s opening fixture against Zimbabwe serves as a rematch of their recent encounters in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, setting the stage for a highly competitive contest.

The winner will progress to the final on May 30, while the second semi-final between Jamaica and India will be played a day later.

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ chances while acknowledging the quality of the opposition.

“The Nigeria Football Federation is pleased with another opportunity to see the Super Eagles compete at the highly exciting and entertaining Unity Cup Tournament,” Gusau said.

“As perennial champions, the Super Eagles will look to retain their title again this summer, even as they will not underrate the other participating teams viz India, Jamaica and Zimbabwe. The tournament promises to be explosive and that is the setting in which the Super Eagles thrive best.”

The Unity Cup will culminate in a finals day featuring both the third-place play-off and the final, alongside a festival atmosphere that includes cultural showcases, food exhibitions, and live performances.

Zimbabwe Football Association president Nqobile Magwizi described his nation’s participation as a landmark moment, highlighting the opportunity to compete on an international stage in England for the first time.

“The Unity Cup represents far more than a celebration of football and culture, it is a powerful platform that reflects Zimbabwe football’s growing ambition to compete, perform, and excel on the global stage,” Magwizi said.

With Nigeria seeking to retain their crown and rivals eager to make their mark, the opening clash against Zimbabwe is expected to set the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested and culturally vibrant tournament.

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