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Barcelona secures narrow victory over Celta Vigo but loses Lamine Yamal to injury
via The Namibian6 min read
Barcelona achieved a 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo, moving them closer to winning La Liga, but the match was marred by an apparent hamstring injury to goalscorer Lamine Yamal. The teenage Spain star converted a penalty to secure the win but was replaced before half-time due to the injury. Joao Cancelo also left the game injured. Barcelona now holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid with six matches remaining. The team, managed by Hansi Flick, played without their usual attacking flair, having recently been eliminated from the Champions League by Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid suffered a 3-2 defeat to Elche, their seventh loss in eight matches across all competitions. Coach Diego Simeone attributed the loss to his leadership, stating that the team, which played with 10 men for an hour after Thiago Almada's dismissal, gave their all.
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Manchester City has moved to the top of the Premier League standings after a 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. The win, secured by a goal from Erling Haaland, also confirmed Burnley's relegation to the Championship for the third time in five seasons. City now leads Arsenal on goals scored with five games remaining for both teams. Despite the win, City manager Pep Guardiola expressed frustration over his side's inability to convert more chances. Meanwhile, Burnley manager Scott Parker acknowledged his team "fell a bit short," having accumulated only 20 points from 34 games, leaving them 13 points from safety with four matches left. Burnley's relegation marks their fifth consecutive season of either promotion or relegation, highlighting their struggle to maintain a Premier League presence.
Bayern Munich secured a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, advancing to the German Cup final for the first time since 2020. Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Diaz propelled Bayern, just three days after they clinched back-to-back Bundesliga titles. This win avenged their defeat by Leverkusen in the round of 16 last season. Bayern, who have won a record 20 German Cups, will face either Stuttgart or Freiburg in the final. Harry Kane expressed his anticipation for the final, noting the team's hard work to reach this stage. Leverkusen, the 2024 cup winners, struggled to convert chances despite appearing in their third successive semi-final. Kane opened the scoring after Jamal Musiala's pass, and Diaz sealed the victory in stoppage time following a VAR review. Manuel Neuer made a crucial save from Nathan Tella to maintain Bayern's lead.
Must ReadThe state has argued that Petrus Shikwaya, an accused in the murder case of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, poses a significant flight risk if released on bail. Public prosecutor Yeukai Kangira stated in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court that Shikwaya and other co-accused were found with an escape plan while in police custody at Ondangwa. Kangira made these claims during Shikwaya's bail application hearing. Shikwaya, along with medical doctor Fillemon Nakanduungile, Petrus Uusiku, and Nghilifavali Johannes, was transferred to Grootfontein Correctional Facility in January. Shikwaya denied the escape plan allegation, but Kangira maintained that the state possesses evidence to support its claims and argued against granting bail, asserting that Shikwaya would abscond and not stand trial. Kangira also informed the court that Shikwaya has not surrendered his passport, contrary to his earlier claims. The state contends that these factors indicate a high likelihood of the accused evading trial if released. The bail hearing has been postponed to June 9. Shiweda, 31, was shot and attacked with a corrosive substance on October 17 last year and died in February after nearly four months of hospital treatment.
Must ReadNamibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services has requested the Central Procurement Board of Namibia to cancel a N$194 million tender for new central medical stores in Windhoek. The cancellation follows allegations of political interference in the procurement process and concerns from the Switzerland-based Global Fund regarding the redirection of its N$194 million donation, which was originally intended for the facility. Executive director of health and social services Penda Ithindi stated in a letter dated April 16 that an executive directive led to the cancellation, with the ministry's procurement committee agreeing that the project's expected outcome did not justify its cost. The tender, which closed on January 13, involved the construction of a new medical stores facility and refurbishment of an existing warehouse in the Khomas region. The ministry plans to submit a new request to the board once revised project specifications and a new location are finalized. The Global Fund had previously approved Namibia's plan for new medical stores, to be built on health ministry premises between the Katutura and Central hospitals. Before the cancellation, the ministry considered using the allocation to repurpose the Ramatex Rhino Garments building as a medical store. Procurement board spokesperson Johanna Kambala confirmed receipt of the cancellation request, noting it is awaiting board consideration and adjudication.