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Sky Sports News labeled Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as the best player in the Premier League this season. The claim sparked widespread debate and mockery on X. Users highlighted Rice creating 21 big chances across competitions while comparing him unfavorably to players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah.

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In an interview on WithChude, TV host IK Osakioduwa praised Frank Edoho as Nigeria's best MC and shared that Edoho advised him to raise his hosting fees from N450k to N850k. IK also discussed rejecting endorsement deals from alcohol and tobacco brands due to his faith and family-friendly image.

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Gabriel, brother of Benfica captain Nicolás Otamendi, posted the image from his private Instagram account around two hours before Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Benfica on February 25, 2026, advancing 3-1 on aggregate. Vinícius scored the decisive winner in a man-of-the-match performance, despite the fresh racist incident echoing his ongoing abuse in Spain and Europe. He quickly deleted the post and went private, as fans condemned it and authorities review potential discipline, with no statements yet from clubs or UEFA.

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Just hours before a crucial Champions League match, Gabriel Otamendi shared a photoshopped image of Vinícius Júnior with gorilla-like arms and legs—prompting swift backlash across Europe.

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On February 20, farmers from Ghana's Western North Region rallied at COCOBOD in Accra against a mid-season price drop from GH¢3,625 to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, triggered by global cocoa prices falling over 70% to around $3,200 per tonne. Placards highlighted broken promises of GH¢6,000 or GH¢7,000, while COCOBOD assured ongoing payments of over GH¢1.09 billion in arrears. The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference demanded using surpluses to protect farmers, as government leaders cited massive debt and market woes, and opposition accused betrayal of election pledges amid cocoa's role in 30% of export earnings.

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Elderly farmers, including an 84-year-old, traveled over 11 hours to COCOBOD headquarters, vowing to camp out until they meet the CEO over slashed earnings.

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Alon Ohel, a 24-year-old Israeli-Serbian pianist abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, performed publicly for the first time since his release in mid-October 2025. The emotional moment at Hostages Square drew cheers from a crowd waving yellow ribbons and Israeli flags, as Ohel played 'Song Without a Name' by Yehudit Ravitz, a melody he tapped during his ordeal. Released as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, Ohel's return highlights Israel's efforts to free hostages, though three individuals—Ran Ben-On, Dror Or, and Sudthisak—remain in Gaza.

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After 775 days of captivity, freed pianist Alon Ohel returned to the keys at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, playing the song that sustained him through Gaza's tunnels.

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Manchester United fans expressed frustration over goalkeeper Andre Onana's poor performances by sharing a viral video montage of conceded goals, including the Semenyo goal and the Gibbs-White goal against Nottingham Forest. Discussions highlighted Onana's mistakes as costing the team Champions League qualification and dropped points in matches.

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An online debate has erupted over the origins of the term 'Oyibo,' used in Nigerian languages to refer to white people or Europeans. Some claim it derives from the Yoruba word 'Oyinbo' and was adopted by Igbo speakers in the 19th century, citing S. Koelle's Polyglotta Africana where Igbo groups used 'Onyeọcha.' Others argue it is a longstanding Igbo word from early European trade contacts, with references to Itsekiri usage and Igbo terms like 'Beke,' leading to tribal exchanges and demands for pre-1700 evidence.

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The Lakers fell to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, their second straight loss, with Dončić posting 22 points, nine rebounds, and 15 assists before owning the late decision. Critics like ESPN's Zach Lowe called his constant referee complaints 'unwatchable,' while Tim MacMahon and Chandler Parsons labeled it a glaring flaw that's exhausting for officials. Leading the league with 13 technical fouls, Dončić draws comparisons to other stars, though some defend him as the league's punching bag since his trade to L.A. a year ago, amid the team's 34-23 record clinging to sixth in the West.

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Luka Dončić passed up an open 3-pointer in the final seconds, inbounded to LeBron James, and watched the shot rim out in a 110-109 defeat that left the Lakers frustrated.

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The Arsenal winger is the only Premier League player this season with 40-plus take-ons and 40-plus chances created, hitting exactly 46 in each despite just five goals and three assists in 24 games. In Sunday's 4-1 North London Derby win over Spurs, Saka led with 22 duels won, 21 final-third passes, and 18 box touches, though he missed three one-on-ones and saw a near-assist denied by deflection. Fans note multiple chalked-off assists from deflections or own goals elsewhere, praising his underlying impact as Arsenal top the table five points clear of Manchester City ahead of a Chelsea clash.

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Bukayo Saka diced up Tottenham's defense, topping every key stat on the right flank while creating chaos for Arsenal's attackers.

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Al Ahli defeated Al Khaleej 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday, with English striker Ivan Toney scoring in the 59th, 67th, and 77th minutes for his third hat-trick of the season. Joining from Brentford last year, Toney leveled after Al Khaleej's early goal by Georgios Masouras, then sealed the win with Riyad Mahrez assisting the third. The victory extended Al Ahli's winning streak to six—their best since 2017—lifted them into the top four, and kept Toney atop the SPL scoring charts as title contenders.

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Trailing at halftime, Ivan Toney flipped the script with three clinical strikes, sending Al Ahli fans into a frenzy of green flags and cheers at Alinma Stadium.

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Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early with a header from Martinelli's lay-off, and Piero Hincapie made it 2-0 soon after halftime, but Hugo Bueno pulled one back and debutant Tom Edozie leveled in the 90+4th minute via Riccardo Calafiori's own goal. Martinelli assisted the opener and had chances, yet drew ire for heavy touches, poor passes, and no further impact, with fans calling his play stagnant and lacking killer instinct. The draw cuts Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five points ahead of the North London derby, as Declan Rice showed his fury by ripping off his shirt at full time.

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Arsenal raced to a 2-0 lead at Molineux, only for a second-half meltdown to hand Wolves a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time. Fans turned their frustration squarely on Gabriel Martinelli's shaky display.

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The 25-year-old Nigerian striker, on loan at Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen, underwent cartilage repair surgery in early January and is now grinding through intensive rehab at Leverkusen's facilities. He's sharing selfies from Biodex sessions to rebuild quad strength, light drills over hurdles, and gym work, all while joking about his routine of rehab, sleep, and gaming streams. Fans and the club are rallying behind him with messages like 'C’mon fighter' and 'Admin trusts the comeback,' as he eyes a mid-May return at the earliest. His resilience shines through past knee troubles, fueling hope for his role in Leverkusen's title push and Nigeria's internationals.

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Just over five weeks after knee surgery, Victor Boniface is back on the pitch, balancing on high-tech machines and jogging straights under cloudy skies at BayArena.

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David Raya spilled a routine cross, leading to a deflection and Tom Edozie's equalizer in a mix-up with Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori. Still top with 58 points from 27 games, five ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal have now dropped points in three of their last five league matches after leading. Fans highlighted a compilation of 24 low-xG goals conceded since last season, questioning Raya's shot-stopping despite his league-leading 13 clean sheets and Arsenal's stingiest defense. Supporters split on his 6-foot frame versus taller keepers, while others call the goals unlucky flukes.

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Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 lead at struggling Wolves, only for a late goalkeeper blunder to hand them a frustrating 2-2 draw on February 18.

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The debate centers on Nets-era Kevin Durant’s 2021 run (34.3 points per game over 12 contests), 2019 Raptors Kawhi Leonard’s championship charge (30.5 points, Finals MVP with 24 games), 2020 bubble LeBron James (27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists in 21 games), and healthy Jayson Tatum’s deep playoff outings like his 2022 Nets demolition. KD leads many lists for scoring, Kawhi for two-way play and the ring, LeBron for playmaking despite Anthony Davis’s edge in stats, while Tatum fans highlight his head-to-head wins over Durant. Patterns show chaos in rankings, with Celtics supporters claiming Tatum tops them all.

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Imagine pitting four superstar peaks against each other: injured Nets carrying KD, title-winning Raptors Kawhi, bubble MVP LeBron, and healthy Jayson Tatum. Fans dove right in with stats and hot takes.

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In a tense Premier League match Sunday, Trossard faced heavy fan backlash for his ineffective play, leading Arteta to sub him off at the 76th minute alongside the strong-performing Eberechi Eze for Martinelli and captain Martin Odegaard. Eze, Arsenal's £67.5 million signing from Palace last August, impressed before exiting, sparking debates over starting him ahead of Odegaard in midfield for the upcoming Chelsea clash at the Emirates on March 1. Sitting top with 58 points from 27 games, two ahead of Manchester City, Arsenal's rotation choices now loom large in the title race.

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With Arsenal trailing 1-3 against Crystal Palace, fans grew restless as Leandro Trossard struggled on the pitch, shouting 'How is he still playing?' before Mikel Arteta made the big switch.

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ESPN's First Take debated whether Boston's Jaylen Brown or Denver's Nikola Jokic deserves NBA MVP honors before tonight's primetime matchup, sparking fan backlash over the comparison. Brown averages 29.2 points, 7 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in 51 games while Tatum recovers from an Achilles injury, though advanced stats favor Jokic's 28.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 10.5 assists with elite efficiency for the fourth-place Nuggets. Boston thrives even without Brown at times, highlighting team depth, yet some see him as an underdog load-carrier; official ladders still rank Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic ahead.

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Jaylen Brown has been carrying the Celtics without Jayson Tatum, dropping 29 points a game. But can he really top Nikola Jokic's triple-double mastery in the MVP race?

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Samuel Chukwueze stated in an interview that he does not like Calvin Bassey, likes Alex Iwobi, and that Bassey stresses him and gave him sickness, adding 'there’s love in sharing.' The comments about the Nigerian trio at Fulham prompted widespread laughter and reactions on social media.

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Dr. Hussein al-Sharaa, father of Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa and a longtime Arab nationalist, described regions from the Levant to the Maghreb as a single Arab nation in a clip posted Friday. He highlighted the Levant's historic role amid Syria's stabilization after his son ousted Bashar al-Assad in late 2024 and took power in early 2025. Reactions divided online, with supporters praising the anti-colonial vision and critics calling it outdated imperialism that ignores minorities like Kurds and Druze.

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In a video interview, Dr. Hussein al-Sharaa sketched a map of one Arab nation erasing colonial borders, stirring memories of mid-20th century pan-Arab dreams.

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