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Arteta Confident as Arsenal Prepare for Wolves with Title Race Intensifying

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Mikel Arteta says Arsenal FC have earned their place at the top of the table as they return to Premier League action away to Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Speaking during the press conference ahead of the match, Arteta confirmed Arsenal lead the league by four points and stressed that his confidence in a potential title push is based on the daily standards he sees from his squad. “My belief comes from what I see every day. The preparation, the attitude, and how much the players want it,” Arteta said. On team injury update, Arteta provided positive fitness news, confirming Riccardo Calafiori trained fully and is expected to be available.  Ben White’s substitution in the previous match was described as fatigue-related, with no serious injury concerns. Captain Martin Odegaard will miss the Wolves game but could return for the weekend, while Kai Havertz remains a possibility depending on late assessments. Arteta said squad availability will be key as Arsena...

IBSA Appoints Sierra Leone's Unisa Deen Kargbo

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson, Sierra Leone  Sierra Leone’s senior sports administrator and respected journalist, Unisa Deen Kargbo (UDK), has added another major milestone to his growing list of achievements with his latest appointment to the Finance Committee of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA). The famous sports enthusiasts from Sierra Leone historically joined the IBSA as the only African selected to serve on the four-man committee. As a long-time member of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL), Kargbo’s journey has been defined by years of dedicated service to sports development, para-sports advocacy, and professional excellence both on and off the field.  His steady rise from sports journalism to national sports administration and now on the continental para-sports engagement has earned him widespread respect across Africa and beyond. Reacting to the appointment, in interview with Awoko Newspaper on Wednesday afternoon, Kargbo described the m...