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Tuesday 5th May results around the world

1.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid (Agg 2-1)

2.ISRAEL - PREMIER LEAGUE
Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-0 Hapoel Petah Tikva

3.BULGARIA - FIRST LEAGUE

Beroe 2-2 Montana
Lokomotiv Sofia 2-2 Botev Vratsa

4.NIGERIA - PREMIER LEAGUE
Ikorodu City 3-1 Wikki Tourist

5.SOUTH AFRICA - PSL

Chippa United vs Sekhukhune (Postponed)
Magesi 1-2 Orbit College
Siwelele 2-2 Durban City
Stellenbosch 0-2 Orlando Pirates

6.EGYPT - PREMIER LEAGUE

Al Ahly 3-0 Enppi
Ceramica Cleopatra 1-1 Pyramids
Smouha 0-1 Zamalek

7.SAUDI ARABIA - PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
Al-Khaleej 1-2 Al-Hilal

8.CHINA - SUPER LEAGUE

Qingdao West Coast 1-1 Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Liaoning Tieren 0-1 Chengdu Rongcheng
Shandong Taishan 4-1 Shanghai Shenhua
Chongqing Tonglianglong 1-1 Henan

9.SOUTH KOREA - K LEAGUE 1

Bucheon 0-1 Jeju
Jeonbuk Hyundai 4-0 Gwangju
Daejeon 0-0 Incheon United
Gangwon 1-1 Pohang Steelers
Gimcheon Sangmu 1-2 Ulsan HD
Seoul 0-0 Anyang

10.INDIA - SUPER LEAGUE
Mumbai City 1-2 East Bengal

11.NETHERLANDS - EERSTE DIVISIE
Waalwijk 0-1 Willem II

Brazil vs Senegal. International Match.
4:00pm, Saturday 15th November 2025.

Emirates Stadium.

Report as Brazil beat Senegal 2-0 in an international friendly at the Emirates Stadium; Chelsea's Willian Estevao and Manchester United's Casemiro got on the scoresheet for Carlo Ancelotti's men; Arsenal defender Gabriel was withdrawn with a suspected groin injury

Gabriel was taken off with an injury midway through the second half
Arsenal defender Gabriel has sparked an injury concern for the Gunners after limping off in Brazil's 2-0 victory over Senegal at the Emirates.

Goals from Chelsea's Estevao Willian and Manchester United's Casemiro were enough to secure the win on English soil as they ramp up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

However, Gunners fans will anxiously wait to hear the severity of their defender's injury ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham on Sunday November 23, after he was withdrawn shortly after an hour.

Gabriel appeared to be experiencing a muscular injury to his groin as he was taken off, but there has been no confirmation as to the nature of his discomfort.

Gabriel went down with discomfort before being taken off
The five-time World Cup winners have already secured their passage to North America next summer, but suffered a shock loss to Japan during the October international break.

They were able to bounce back at the home of the Gunners though, with some familiar faces stealing the show.

Chelsea teenager Estevao opened the scoring for Brazil
Eighteen-year-old Estevao has become one of the brightest young stars at Carlo Ancelotti's disposal, and he opened the scoring just before the half-hour mark.

Latching on to a loose ball on the right-hand side of the penalty area, the teenager whipped a shot into the far corner to beat former Chelsea shotstopper Eduoard Mendy.

The lead was doubled just seven minutes later as an unmarked Casemiro was picked out from a free-kick before applying the finishing touch.

Real Madrid pair Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, as well as Casemiro's Man Utd team-mate Matheus Cunha were also among the names to start in north London.

Ancelotti will have another chance to evaluate his players on Tuesday when they travel to Lille to take on Tunisia.

A good omen: Ex-Super Eagles striker backs Nigeria to beat DR Congo after Gabon win
November 14, 2025

Former Super Eagles striker Ahmed Garba has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s squad ahead of their crucial World Cup play-off final against DR Congo.

Garba, who was reportedly offered a four-year contract by Borussia Dortmund II during his days, praised the team’s overall progress under coach Eric Chelle.

Nigeria defeated Gabon 4–1 after extra time on Thursday, their second straight match scoring four goals, following the 4–0 victory over the Benin Republic at the Uyo Stadium.

Ahmed Garba: What the former Super Eagles said
Speaking exclusively to Footy-Africa, Garba described the result as a good omen for Nigeria ahead of their must-win clash against DR Congo.

“I cannot remember the last time we won two straight games with four goals. We beat Benin by four, and now we got four again against Gabon,” Garba said.

“This is a good win and a good omen. I wanted us to qualify directly, but since we are here, I am happy with the output, and I am confident in the boys. We could have even scored more than we did, especially in the first half, but the win is a good confidence booster.”

Garba also reflected on the strength of the opponent awaiting Nigeria in the decisive tie. DR Congo stunned Cameroon earlier in the play-offs to set up a physically demanding clash.

He added: “Our next game against DR Congo will be difficult as they were able to defeat Cameroon, who are a big team. It will be a physical game and the boys will have to be up for it,” he noted.

“I like how the team is developing, and I think we will be able to beat them. The Super Eagles have got their confidence back, and I see them defeating DR Congo.

Eyes on DR Congo
Nigeria will now turn their attention to DR Congo in the final step of their African World Cup qualifying playoff.

The Super Eagles seem to have rediscovered their rhythm and would be hoping to secure a victory at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex on Sunday.