Liverpool continued their stranglehold over local rivals Everton to go top of the Premier League on Saturday, but had fortune on their side as Mohamed Salah's double secured a 2-0 win at Anfield.
Liverpool toiled to make their man advantage count, but finally achieved the breakthrough 15 minutes from time when Salah smashed home from the penalty spot after Michael Keane handled.Victory takes Jurgen Klopp’s men above Tottenham and Arsenal at the top of the table on goal difference. Klopp had expressed his frustration at being selected for the Saturday lunchtime kick-off just hours after some of his stars returned after playing for their countries in South American World Cup qualifying.
Liverpool have had their own troubles with officials of late after Diaz had a goal in their only defeat of the season at Tottenham last month wrongly ruled out following VAR confusion.After a pitch-side review, the referee pointed to the spot and Salah scored his seventh goal of the season to muted celebrations.
Two-Time CAF Champions League winners, Enyimba FC of Aba, have said they won’t be intimidated by the pedigree of Wydad Athletic Club in tomorrow’s quarterfinal encounter of the maiden African Football League .Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has commended the Nigerian Basketball Federation , led by Engr. Musa Kida, for their organisation of the Women's Basketball League Final Four, held in Lagos from October 17 to 19, 2023.