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West Ham youngster Armstrong Okoflex says Arsenal legend helped convert him into a winger
West Ham youngster Armstrong Okoflex has opened up on how Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg helped convert him into a winger.
Okoflex actually played for Arsenal as a youngster before joining Celtic in 2018.
The 20-year-old Hammers owned attacker joined Swansea City on a season-long loan at the end of last month.
He is very highly-rated at the London Stadium, and a successful season in the Championship with Swansea would do him the world of good.
Okoflex dominated at under-23 level for West Ham last season but nothing compares to regular football at senior level.
This season will show us just how good the Dublin-born youngster is.
He is certainly a really exciting player and should flourish in the Championship.
The 20-year-old has opened up on how he has a former Arsenal star to thank for his development as a youngster…
West Ham youngster Armstrong Okoflex tips his hat to Arsenal great
The Swansea loanee spoke to the Welsh side’s official website, and responded when asked about his early days in the game:
“Going to Arsenal was huge for me. It was great there. I was a striker and then Freddie Ljungberg recognised that I could be direct and take players on and he felt I could operate on the flank. He really changed me and the way I play, and I am very grateful to him for that. He was great.”
Freddie Ljungberg was a great player for Arsenal and excelled playing down the right wing.
The Swede bagged 72 goals and 37 assists in 327 games for Arsenal (Transfermarkt). If anyone knows how to operate effectively out wide it’s Ljungberg.
Hopefully Armstrong Okoflex goes on to have a long and illustrious career with West Ham.
If he’s half as successful as Freddie, he’ll be just fine.
Source: online26times.com
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Dani Alves released after paying €1 million bail for rape conviction
Former Brazil player Dani Alves was freed from prison on Monday after paying the €1 million ($1.08 million) bail necessary while awaiting the outcome of an appeal to his rape conviction, according to Reuters and Spanish court records.
On February 22, Catalonia’s top court convicted Alves of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022 and sentenced him to 4½ years in jail. He was granted bail on Wednesday but stayed in prison for the rest of the week after failing to come up with the funds on time.
Alves, accompanied by his lawyer, left the Brians 2 jail northwest of Barcelona soon before 4:30 p.m. local time, wearing a grey jacket over a white turtleneck, according to a Reuters videographer.
Sources informed ESPN last week that Alves was considering alternative options to raise the €1m, including freeing up some of his assets and asking for money due to him by the Spanish tax office.
Alves paid the payment on Friday, according to Spanish news agency EFE, citing judicial sources. On Monday, the court verified receipt of Alves’ bail money and indicated he would be released within hours.
To be released, Alves must surrender his Brazilian and Spanish passports, pay bond, and not leave the country. He still has a home near Barcelona.
Alves is also prohibited from approaching or communicating with the victim within 1,000 metres (3,280 feet), and he is required to visit the courts once a week.
Ester García, the victim’s lawyer, criticised the decision to give Alves bail until his appeal, calling it “scandalous”.
“It is justice for the rich,” she stated.
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Ghana’s Evans Yamoah wins gold in men’s high jump at the African Games
Evans Yamoah Cadman created history in the 2023 African Games by winning the gold medal in the Men’s High Jump for Ghana, demonstrating his exceptional leaping abilities and culminating in an excellent performance in the continental arena.
Yamoah, along with fellow Ghanaians Ebenezer Gyimah and Kennedy Ocansey, exhibited exceptional talent, outperforming countless opponents to cement his place in Ghanaian and African sports history.
Throughout the competition, Yamoah had exceptional consistency, clearing nearly every height on his first try. Even at the difficult height of 2.16 metres, he persevered, finally succeeding on his second attempt. Surprisingly, he was the only participant to surpass the height of 2.23 metres, earning his well-deserved gold medal.
Despite facing great opposition from competitors like South Africa’s Mpho Benjamin and Hammouda Saad, Yamoah’s outstanding performance catapulted him to victory, attracting viewers’ attention and solidifying his image as a rising star in the world of athletics.
Notably, this historic victory marks the first time Ghana has won gold in both the Men’s and Women’s High Jump events at the African Games, with Rose Yeboah successfully defending her Women’s title.
Ghana’s athletics delegation has considerably contributed to the country’s total medal tally in the Games, with Yamoah winning the gold medal and Joseph Paul Amoah winning the Men’s 200m final.
Ghana’s excellent athletic performance has increased its medal count to 54, including 14 gold, 24 silver, and 17 bronze.
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2023 African Games: Joseph Paul Amoah wins gold in 200m
Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah electrified the track after winning the gold medal in the men’s 200m final on Friday at the University of Ghana Stadium.
Amoah, who had previously won bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, showed impressive form in both the heats and the semifinals, establishing himself as a strong contender for the final. With drive and skill, he executed a magnificent performance to win the coveted gold medal.
Amoah crossed the finish line in 20.70 seconds, securing first place on the podium. Following closely after was Cameroon’s Claude Emmanuel Itoungue Bogognie, who won silver in 20.74 seconds.
Consider Emmanuel of Nigeria finished third, clocking 20.80 seconds.
Amoah’s compatriot, Ibrahim Fuseini, also displayed his abilities by finishing fourth in the extremely tough race.
The victory in the men’s 200m follows Ghana’s earlier success in the day, when the women’s hockey team defeated Nigeria in the final. William Amponsah also added to Ghana’s medal count, winning a silver medal in the marathon event.
Joseph Paul Amoah’s amazing performance not only earned him a well-deserved gold medal, but it also cemented his reputation as one of Ghana’s top athletes on the world scene.
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