Italian football club Como has secured a 2-0 Serie A win against Sassuolo, thanks to two goals from Greek striker Anastasios Douvikas in the second half. The victory has moved Como up to fourth in the Serie A table, just two points behind early leaders Inter Milan, who are set to host Fiorentina on Sunday. Douvikas's goals came in the space of 11 minutes in the second half, securing a comfortable win for Cesc Fabregas's side.
The win follows Como's impressive Champions League victory over Manchester United in midweek, where they thrashed their opponents 4-1. Douvikas has now scored five goals in his last four games and a total of eight goals in all competitions this season. His performance has been a significant factor in Como's success, and the team will look to build on this momentum in the coming weeks.
In other sports news, the 2026 Port Harcourt Amateur Open Golf Championship was declared open by Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Saturday. The governor, represented by his Chief of Staff, Barr. Sunny Ewule, expressed his administration's commitment to supporting initiatives that promote youth development and the wellbeing of Rivers people. The championship has attracted over 250 golfers from across Nigeria.
Governor Fubara described golf as more than just a sport, emphasizing that it teaches patience, discipline, focus, and integrity. He commended the Local Organizing Committee for their hard work in putting the event together and the Port Harcourt Club Golf Section for sustaining the historic Club since 1928. The governor wished all participating golfers an injury-free and successful tournament.
The President of the Port Harcourt Club, Barr. Victor Omubo Frank-Briggs, expressed gratitude to the Governor for honouring their invitation. He noted that the government's presence had energized and inspired the golfers to perform their best in the championship. The championship is being held in Port Harcourt, showcasing the city's safety, peace, and openness to sports, tourism, and business.
In basketball news, Nigerian clubs MFM Basketball Club and First Bank Basketball Club will compete in the FIBA Africa Zone 3 qualifiers in Monrovia, Liberia, from November 2 to 9. The top two teams will qualify for the continental finals in Cairo, Egypt, scheduled for December 11 to 19. The competition will feature six teams, including defending champions Friends of Basketball Association of Côte d'Ivoire and hosts Liberia's Flames Basketball Club.
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to be sidelined for at least two months due to a hip injury, ruling him out of AC Milan's upcoming fixtures, including the derby against Inter Milan. Chukwueze has consulted a specialist and commenced treatment with injections. His absence adds to Milan's injury concerns, with defender Matteo Gabbia and winger Alexis Saelemaekers also sidelined by long-term injuries.
Key points
- Como moved up to fourth in the Serie A table with their 2-0 win against Sassuolo.
- The 2026 Port Harcourt Amateur Open Golf Championship has attracted over 250 golfers from across Nigeria.
- Samuel Chukwueze is expected to be out for at least two months due to a hip injury.
