PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF RAPE IN NORTH LONDON
A premier league and international footballer has been arrested in North London on suspicion of rape. The 29 year old who has not been named, was taken into custody on Monday morning where he remains as reported by the Telegraph.
The Metropolitan Police told BBC sport; “On 4 July, an allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police.
“It was reported the alleged rape happen in June 2022.” The statement added: “On 4 July, a 29-year-old man was arrested at an address in Barnet on suspicion of rape and taken into custody where he remains. “Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.”
South Africa got off to a flying start following a 2-1 win over nine-time record African Champions Nigeria in their group C encounter at the ongoing 2022 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Desiree Ellis’ outfit scored twice in two minutes thanks to Jermaine Seoposenwe and Hilda in the 60th and 62nd minutes to destabilize their opponents, who were caught off-guard by the quick firing South Africans.
Banyana Banyana made their intentions clear right from kick-off, pushing forward with Thembi Kgatlana and Seoposenwe asking the right questions and building momentum, which explained the 61% ball possession they registered at the end of the game. This is South Africa’s second win over Nigeria in the past 10 months, having stunned the defending champions 4-2 in the Aisha Buhari Invitational Cup in Lagos. In another game, Botswana wide wash Burundi 4-2 with both teams making their debut in the competition. Tomorrow, Zambia will battle things out with Tunisia, while Togo will take on Cameroon.
Cricket.
England V India: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow leading chase for host at Edgbaston.
England are closing in on a sensational win over India in the fifth Test after a riveting fourth day at Edgbaston. Set a target of 378, an England record, the home side thrillingly move to 259-3, needing 119 more on the final day. In an electric period in the afternoon, openers Alex Lees and Zak Crawley shared a century stand in 19.5 overs, the fastest England have ever reached 100 without loss. India fought back with three wickets for two runs either side of tea, only for Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow to pick up the pursuit with an unbroken partnership of 150. Root ended the day on 76 not out and Bairstow, who could have been caught twice, was unbeaten on 72. It leaves the prospect of a classic finish in front of a capacity crowd on Tuesday, after the free tickets made available were snapped up in little more than an hour. Earlier on Monday, India carelessly lost their last six wickets for 55 runs to be bowled out for 245. Cheteshwar Pujara was out for 66 and Rishabh Pant 57 before England captain Ben Stokes ran through the lower order for 4-33. India are 2-1 up and looking for their first series win in England since 2007, with this final Test held over from last year after it was postponed in September.
