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John McGinn, the captain of Aston Villa Football Club and Scotland national team, has posted on social media stating that he enjoyed a holiday trip in Zimbabwe with his fiancé, Sara Stokes. <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/06/27/marvelous-nakamba-invites-aston-villa-teammates-to-visit-zimbabwes-victoria-falls/">They were invited by teammate</a> and Zimbabwe international, Marvelous Nakamba.
The couple took an aerial helicopter ride called the Flight of Angels above Victoria Falls, which is known as Mosi-oa-Tunya (The Smoke that Thunders) by locals.
They also went on a boat cruise and saw a pod of hippos and a crocodile basking in the sun. McGinn even tried dancing to mimic a performer from a local traditional group and jokingly said “they must have no hamstrings.” McGinn shared videos and photos on his Instagram page, describing the experience as “unbelievable.” He said:
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Unbelievable day at Victoria Falls 👏 scroll for a surprise.. they must not have hamstrings in Zimbabwe. @nakamba_marvelous 😂😂 
</blockquote>
He arrived at the Victoria Falls International Airport late Tuesday afternoon.
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McGinn shared videos and photos on his Instagram page of the experience above the Seventh Wonder of the World in the Matabeleland North province of Zimbabwe.
Marvelous Nakamba said he is expecting the other Aston Villa players to come to Zimbabwe later on during the week.
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Aston Villa And Scotland Captain Says Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls Is Unbelievable

Zimbabwean international footballer Marvelous Nakamba, who is in the country for the season break, has invited his Aston Villa teammates to experience Victoria Falls to market Zimbabwe as a tourism destination.
The waterfall is a popular attraction for tourists from all over the world, contributing significantly to Zimbabwe’s gross domestic product. Speaking about the invite to his teammates, Nakamba said:
<blockquote>
I am excited to be back home and looking forward to the projects that I have with the (Marvelous Nakamba) Foundation lined up. As you know the foundation is all about the youths as we try to support them in all possible ways we can be it academic, sport, or skills transfer, we are all about their empowerment and capacitation so that they reach their full potential.
Besides the Foundation I am also excited to be hosting my teammates from Aston Villa. I’m proud of my country hence I marketed Zimbabwe, especially Victoria Falls to my teammates at Aston Villa. John McGinn is coming in tomorrow and I’m expecting the other players to come in later on during the week. This is good for business and also for me as people will now know that Zimbabwe is a beautiful and safe place to visit.
</blockquote>
Nakamba, who has been transfer-listed by Aston Villa, is expected to seal a permanent move to Luton town, where he played a vital role in their promotion to the English Premier League.
Zimbabwean sportspersons, including Marvelous Nakamba and Tino Kadewere, have been promoting Zimbabwean tourism. In 2021, Kadewere, a Zimbabwe Tourism Authority ambassador, enlisted Olympique Lyon teammates to promote the country, resulting in a video shared on social media. The video encouraged people to visit Zimbabwe and was shared by the ZTA and Lyon on Twitter. Kadewere was appointed tourism ambassador after meeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the State House in 2020.
Zimbabwe is a beautiful country with many breathtaking tourist attractions. Here are seven of its top resorts to visit:
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<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Victoria_Falls/">Victoria Falls</a> – a natural wonder and <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">UNESCO World Heritage</a> site</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Hwange_National_Park/">Hwange National Park</a> – Zimbabwe’s largest game reserve</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Great_Zimbabwe_National_Monument/">Great Zimbabwe National Monument</a> – an ancient city ruin and <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">UNESCO World Heritage site</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mana_Pools_National_Park/">Mana Pools National Park</a> – a <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">wildlife conservation area</a> with stunning scenery</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Matobo_National_Park/">Matobo National Park</a> – a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient rock formations and diverse wildlife</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Lake_Kariba/">Lake Kariba</a> – a man-made lake with beautiful scenery and fishing opportunities</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chimanimani_National_Park/">Chimanimani National Park</a> – a mountainous area with beautiful landscapes and hiking trails.</li>
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Victoria Falls, the Seventh World Wonder, has attracted many celebrities, influencers, and prominent people to visit the resort city and enjoy its natural beauty. Among them are <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Angelina Jolie</a> and Brad Pitt, Mick Jagger, Michael Palin, <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Bill Gates</a>, <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Kate Middleton</a> and <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Prince William</a>, <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Steve Harvey</a>, <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Will Smith</a>, and Tommy Hilfiger.
They all marvelled at the majestic waterfall and its surroundings. <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Victoria Falls</a> has become a popular destination for tourists and celebrities alike, showcasing Zimbabwe’s beauty and culture. With its stunning landscapes and rich wildlife, Zimbabwe is poised to become a top tourism destination, and Victoria Falls remains one of its most popular attractions.
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Marvelous Nakamba Invites Aston Villa Teammates To Visit Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls

Unai Emery, the Aston Villa boss, has indicated that midfielder Marvelous Nakamba may leave the club during the summer transfer window. Emery joined Villa in October 2021 and led the team to seventh in the table and their first European football appearance in over a decade.
In January, he allowed Nakamba to move on loan to Luton, where the Zimbabwean international played an instrumental role in the team’s promotion to the Premier League. Nakamba was outstanding once again in their Championship play-off final penalty shootout win over Coventry City, leading the way in both tackles and interceptions and scoring his spot-kick in the 6-5 victory.
According to a report by The Athletic, Emery is seeking to bring in new players to the West Midlands and is not considering reintegrating those who were out on loan, despite Nakamba costing £11m when he joined from Club Brugge in 2019. It appears that Nakamba’s future at Villa Park is uncertain, and he may depart during the summer transfer window.
According to a report by <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfers-live-updates-27024848">BirminghamLive,</a>  Unai Emery has no intention of reintegrating Marvelous Nakamba and other players who were loaned out back into Aston Villa. The publication reported:
<blockquote>
Although he (Nakamba) is under contract until 2024, he is expected to move on, adding to the list of players who have already departed like Ashley Young and Jed Steer.
</blockquote>
Luton Town Football Club <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/06/03/marvelous-nakamba-returns-to-aston-villa-after-luton-town-loan/">confirmed that Marvelous Nakamba will return to his parent club</a>, Aston Villa following the end of his loan spell. 
Marvelous Nakamba, who has a contract with Aston Villa, is waiting to hear from the club regarding his future. 
Despite some supporters of newly promoted EPL club Luton Town expressing their desire for Nakamba to sign on a permanent basis, some analysts have warned that Luton may not be able to afford Nakamba’s high salary demands.
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Emery Indicates Nakamba May Leave Aston Villa In Summer Window

Mauricio Pochettino has been named the new manager of Chelsea on a two-year deal, returning to the Premier League four years after being sacked by Tottenham. Pochettino has turned down several offers since leaving Paris St-Germain in July 2022. The Argentine coach has a fine reputation in England from his work at Tottenham and will be looking to prove that he can win trophies in the country, after securing the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France during his spell at PSG.
Pochettino’s appointment is an important moment for Chelsea, whose co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have had an underwhelming first year, with the club’s season being embarrassing. Mauricio Pochettino is Chelsea’s sixth permanent manager in five years after the sacking of Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter earlier this season.
Chelsea had a difficult season, finishing 12th under interim boss Frank Lampard, their lowest position since 1994. Pochettino, who was named Tottenham boss in 2014, led the club to their highest final position in the Premier League and the Champions League final the following season. He left Spurs in 2019 to manage Paris St-Germain. 
Leicester City, Leeds United and Southampton Relegated:
Leicester City have been relegated from the Premier League, seven years after their title triumph, despite a 2-1 win over West Ham on the final day of the season. Everton secured their 69-year stay in the top-flight by beating Bournemouth 1-0, while Leeds were also relegated after a 4-1 defeat to Tottenham. Manchester City’s 25-game unbeaten run came to an end with a 1-0 loss to Brentford. Arsenal ended their season with a 5-0 win against Wolves, while Manchester United secured third place with a 2-1 victory over Fulham. A 4-4 draw between Southampton and Liverpool was the game of the day. Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton Town will replace Southampton, Leeds and Leicester in the top flight for 2023-24.
Aston Villa In the Conference League:
Aston Villa beat Brighton to secure seventh place in the Premier League and a spot in the Europa Conference League for next season. The team turned their fortunes around under coach Unai Emery, who replaced Steven Gerrard in October after a poor start to the season. Emery’s success in the Europa League with Arsenal and Sevilla gave fans hope for the future.
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Pochettino New Chelsea Coach, Leicester, Leeds Relegated, Villa In Conference League

On Saturday night, Marvelous Nakamba, the Zimbabwean international footballer, scored a penalty for Luton Town in a Premier League promotion decider against Coventry City. Aston Villa fans have since suggested that Luton signs the midfielder on a permanent deal.
Luton Town won promotion to the Premier League after defeating Coventry City in a penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium. Nakamba, who is currently on loan, was one of the penalty-takers during the shootout and scored with ease.
Marvelous Nakamba’s penalty helped Luton Town secure promotion to the English Premier League by beating Coventry City 6-5 in the playoff penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Watch the video below for more.
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In response to Luton’s promotion, Aston Villa fans took to social media to express their views on Nakamba’s success with his loan club. Some fans suggested that a permanent move should occur in the summer transfer window, with a possible transfer fee of £15 million for the Zimbabwean midfielder.
The successful promotion of Luton Town means that the team will be visiting Villa Park next season. It remains to be seen whether a permanent deal will be signed, but Nakamba’s contribution to Luton’s promotion has certainly not gone unnoticed.
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Aston Villa Fans React As Nakamba Scores For Luton In EPL Promotion Decider

Luton coach, Rob Edwards, has praised <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marvelous_Nakamba/">Marvelous Nakamba</a>, an Aston Villa loanee, saying he has made the Hatters even more resilient.
<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2023/01/31/update-aston-villa-midfielder-marvelous-nakamba-set-to-join-luton-town/">Nakamba moved to Luton in January</a> this year after falling down the pecking order at Villa Park.
In 17 appearances, Luton has only conceded three goals from open play, two of which were goalkeeper errors and one should have been disallowed for offside.
Luton boss Rob Edwards recently said on Talksport Breakfast that Nakamba has been brilliant and is his favorite player in world football at the moment. He added:
<blockquote>
He can do what he wants, he’s been great, so humble, the charity work he does back home. 
He came into our club, so humble, he smiles every day, he trains exactly how he plays.
He will kick people in training, he will train like that, but he’s been the real bit of glue that’s brought us together. 
He’s made us even more resilient, we were doing well before he came in, but he’s been a fantastic signing, no doubt about it. 
His human qualities as well and what does on the pitch, he’s been top.
</blockquote>
Marvelous Nakamba’s outstanding performances for Luton have helped ease the workload of the defensive line, as he recorded 10 tackles in the recent 2-0 win over Watford and averages almost four per match, the highest in the squad. 
Tom Lockyer, a Welsh international defender, joked with the coach about having nothing to do since Nakamba arrived and praised the team’s unity and commitment to doing their best regardless of who is playing.
<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2023/04/20/nakambas-luton-town-seals-premier-league-play-offs-spot/">Luton Town secured a playoff spot</a> after drawing 1-1 against Reading. They are now third on the Sky Bet Championship table with 79 points from 45 matches. Burnley and Sheffield are set to get automatic promotion, while Luton Town, Middlesbrough, Millwall, and Blackburn are expected to compete in the playoffs for a chance at securing a spot in the English Premier League.
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Marvelous Nakamba Has Made Luton Even More Resilient - Coach

Zimbabwean midfielder Marvelous Nakamba is scheduled to leave Villa Park during the current January transfer window, according to Aston Villa coach Unai Emery.
Nakamba, who turned 29 yesterday, has slipped down the Villa midfield pecking order and is yet to play in a competitive game for the claret and blue this season, fueling rumours that he may be shown the door.
The Hwange-born midfielder had high hopes for a turnaround after Emery took over for England great Steven Gerrard as Villa’s head coach in October of last year.
Nevertheless, Emery has stated that Nakamba’s exit is impending amid a team restructuring that will probably result in a number of players departing the club. Emery told the media ahead of Villa’s trip to Southampton tomorrow:
<blockquote>
It’s going to be very difficult to sign a striker to improve our team and squad, but we will try to do it now, or in the summer.
If they leave, the idea is to maybe add one more player as a midfielder.
</blockquote>
Morgan Sanson and Nakamba both are likely to leave.
Nakamba, one of just five players from Zimbabwe to play in the English Premier League, transferred from Club Brugge of Belgium to Villa in August 2019.
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Aston Villa Coach Emery Confirms Marvelous Nakamba's Imminent Exit 

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_National_Football_Team">Warriors</a> midfielder, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marvelous_Nakamba">Marvelous Nakamba</a> has been tipped to start for Aston Villa tonight when the blue and claret army play Cardiff City in a friendly match.
The Zimbabwean international midfielder is yet to play this season after falling down the pecking order at Villa Park.
However, the former Club Brugge’s defensive midfielder could be in line for selection for the match tonight, according to <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-cardiff-city-team-25621272">The Birmingham Mail</a>. The publication’s reported Ashley Preece wrote:
<blockquote>
Moving into midfield and head coach Emery will want to have a good look at Marvelous Nakamba who’s yet to feature this season. The 28-year-old has failed to make Emery’s two Premier League squads but was on the bench for the cup defeat to United earlier this month. A two-man midfield pivot of Nakamba and Boubacar Kamara could be an option for Emery, while other options are, of course, Douglas Luiz and Morgan Sanson.
</blockquote>
Villa are also due to travel to Dubai next week for a warm-weather training camp which will culminate with a friendly against Chelsea in Abu Dhabi on December 11. 
Four days later, Villa will host Emery’s former club Villarreal at Villa Park in their final warm-up match before their Boxing Day fixture with Liverpool. 
However, Nakamba is heavily tipped to leave the club in January along with goalkeeper Jed Steer, Jan Bednarek, Frederic Guilbert, Ludwig Augustinsson, Morgan Sanson, Philippe Coutinho and Cameron Archer. But Emery still needs to have one final closer look. 
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Nakamba Tipped To Be In Aston Villa's First XI Against Cardiff City

Newly promoted English Premier League sides Nottingham Forest and Fulham are reported to have expressed interest to buy Aston Villa midfielder <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marvelous_Nakamba">Marvelous Nakamba</a>.
The two clubs are understood to have put lucrative offers on the table to buy Nakamba entirely but Villa are said to have been repelling the approaches.
Reports say Villa would rather let Nakamba extend his contract beyond 2024 with them before letting him go on loan. 
The EPL transfer window closes at 11:59 pm tonight.
The Zimbabwean international has not played since the beginning of the current season despite being considered as one of the “impressive” players last season when Steven Gerrard arrived.
The Warriors midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Villa Park following the arrival of Boubacar Kamara who continues to show his class since joining from French Ligue 1 but the Birmingham side can’t let him go, amid reports that they are waiting for the right offer.
A source privy to the goings on told The Herald yesterday that Nakamba, who was not in last night’s match-day squad against Arsenal at The Emirates could be one of the transfer deadline day candidates. Said the source:
<blockquote>
The top Aston Villa hierarchy still wants him (Marvelous Nakamba) at the club. Even the coach (Steve Gerrard), also appreciates his work and likes him a lot.
But as things stand, Nakamba has to move because his involvement in the team will be limited given the options available for Gerrard in the midfield.
Nottingham Forest and Fulham have officially approached Aston Villa. They want him but they have been told he is only available for loan.
Aston Villa want him to extend his stay before they can send him out on loan.
But the two suitors are pressing to buy him entirely.
All the same, Nakamba has to move and we will see what happens in the coming hours.
</blockquote>
Besides Nottingham Forest and Fulham, several clubs including some from France and in the English Championships are understood to be interested in signing the Warriors midfielder.
The Zimbabwean spent most of his pre-season in the country where he launched the Marvelous Nakamba Foundation Invitational Under-17 tournament.
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"Two English Clubs Approach Aston Villa Expressing Interest In Signing Marvelous Nakamba" Report

Aston Villa coach Steven Gerrard has not indicated why Marvelous Nakamba was absent from the team that won 4-1 against Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday.
The Zimbabwean midfielder was not part of the matchday squad for the game that the midfielder was being tipped to feature.
Nakamba is yet to play this season and has only made just one appearance on the team sheet as an unused substitute.
In a Tuesday post-match update, Gerrard, a former Liverpool captain said the club’s left-back, Ludwig Augustinsson had an injury but Marvelous Nakamba and Morgan Sanson simply missed out on being named in his 20-man squad.
The Birmingham Mail quotes Steven Gerrard as saying: 
<blockquote>
Luda’s got a bit of a tweak in his knee but should be available for the weekend all being well.
It’s not a serious one but there was no need to take a risk on that. Sanson and Nakamba are fine.
</blockquote>
His absence comes amid reports that Villa are ready to sell the 28-year-old Warriors midfielder if they get the right offer. 
There are reports suggesting that the former Club Brugge midfielder could be on his way out to Turkey. 
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Steven Gerrard Says "Nakamba Is Fine" As The Warrior Misses Carabao Cup

Dynamos have been disqualified from the inaugural Marvelous Nakamba Under 17 (U-17) invitational tournament in Bulawayo over alleged age cheating.
The tournament is being held at White City Stadium in the City of Kings and bankrolled by the Aston Villa midfielder through his Marvelous Nakamba Foundation (MNF).
Dynamos, who had progressed to the semi-finals set for this Sunday after collecting nine points in Group A, have been disqualified from the tournament for using an over-aged player.
<a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2022/06/26/dynamos-disqualified-from-nakamba-u-17-tournament-for-age-cheating/">Soccer24 reports</a> that the player in question was part of the national U-17 team disqualified from the 2020 Cosafa U-17 tournament, and that triggered suspicion.
One of the organisers of the tournament, who asked not to be named, confirmed that DeMbare have been disqualified. Said the official:
<blockquote>
Yes, they have been disqualified. And it’s sad for the game and unfortunate on the debate as a brand. They will be replaced in the semi-finals by the team which finished third in their group.
</blockquote>
Dynamos, Highlanders, Njube Spurs, Hwange Dynamo, Albun Academy, Bulawayo City, Ajax HotSpurs and Chicken Inn took part in the tournament.
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Dynamos Disqualified From Marvelous Nakamba Foundation Tourney Over Age Cheating

Zimbabwean international footballer Marvelous Nakamba has won Aston Villa’s Player of The Month Award.
The club posted on Twitter this Friday saying:
<blockquote>
Your 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, in partnership with <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="CazooUK" href="https://twitter.com/CazooUK/" rel="noopener user" target="_blank">@CazooUK</a>, is <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="Nakamba_11" href="https://twitter.com/Nakamba_11/" rel="noopener user" target="_blank">@Nakamba_11</a>! <img alt="🙌" class="emoji" decoding="async" draggable="false" src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f64c.png"/>
</blockquote>
Nakamba was in impressive form since the arrival of new coach Steven Gerrard who took over from Dean Smith who is now with Norwich City.
The former Club Brugge midfielder started all the three games in which Gerrard was in charge.
He played against Brighton and Hove Albion, Crystal Palace and Manchester City and his hunger and determination to win the ball and ability to play some wonderful one-touch passes was key in terms of securing three points for Villa in the first two matches.
Although they lost 2-1 to the reigning champions, Nakamba was praised for his solid showing.
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Marvelous Nakamba Wins Aston Villa's Player Of The Month Award

English Premier League side, Aston Villa, have been hit by the coronavirus forcing the club to cancel training and close their training ground on Wednesday.
Aston Villa which is home to Zimbabwean international, Marvelous Nakamba, becomes the fourth club to be affected by the virus since the beginning of this season. In a statement, Aston Villa said:
<blockquote>A large number of first-team players and staff returned positive tests after being routinely tested on Monday and immediately went into isolation.
A second round of testing was carried out immediately and produced more positive results today.
First-team training ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup match with Liverpool was cancelled.
Discussions are ongoing between medical representatives of the club, the Football Association and the Premier League.</blockquote>
Britain is grappling with a new and aggressive coronavirus strain that has compelled authorities to impose another national lockdown as cases surged in the recent past.
Some matches including Manchester v Everton and Southampton’s FA Cup home match against Shrewsbury have so far been postponed as a considerable number of players in some teams had tested positive for the virus.
More: AFP

Large Number Of Aston Villa Players, Staff Contract COVID-19

Ten-men Aston Villa on Saturday evening subdued Crystal Palace at Villa Park in a Premier League match to move into the top six albeit with a game in hand.
Aston Villa got their first goal came from Bertrand Traoré 5′ who was unfortunately substituted towards the end of the first half.
Villa manager, Dean Smith, was forced to sacrifice him for Konsa who was needed in the defence to fill the void left by Tyrone Mings who had been given marching orders for fouling Zaha twice.
The second and third goals, in that order, came from Kortney Hause 66′ and Anwar El Ghazi 76′.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwean international, Marvelous Nakamba was once again an unused substitute.
He has this season started in only one match when teammate, Douglas Luiz, was on suspension.
In other news, Leicester City and Manchester United shared spoils this afternoon after the match ended 2-2.
Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford scored for the Red Devils while Harvey Barnes scored the first for the Foxes. Vardy’s shot was deflected into the net by Man U’s Axel Tuanzebe for Leicester to equalise.

EPL: 10-Men Aston Villa Overpower Crystal Palace

Former Aston Villa captain, Gabriel Agbonlahor believes club coach, Dean Smith, will likely keep Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba.
He speaks amid reports that Turkish Giants, Galatasaray have rekindled their interest in signing the former Club Brugge’s defensive midfielder on a loan deal while Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor are also reported to be interested in him.
Nakamba has since the restart of the English Premier League following a premature halt due to the outbreak of the coronavirus failed to make it into the Blue and Clarets army’s XI with Dean Smith preferring the services of Brazilian midfielder, Douglas Luiz, instead.
The Zimbabwean international has also played only 13 minutes in two 2020/21 league games this far and has also made three appearances in the Carabao Cup.
Speaking to Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitely, Gabriel Agbonlahor suggested that Nakamba’s stay will likely be influenced by the availability of funds at the club to bring in new players. He said:
<blockquote>I actually don’t, to be honest. Dean Smith will have picked his 25-man squad for the season unless he has money to bring in new signings I don’t think he would get rid of him (Nakamba).
At the moment Dean Smith needs a big squad for the season. The last thing you want is to have just 18 senior players available, as some clubs have already done this season like Burnley. That can easily happen if you decide to move players on. For sure, I think he keeps hold of him and he is involved in the squad.</blockquote>
Agbonlahor said Villa still needed cover for John McGinn and Douglas Luiz, the regular Aston Villa midfielders lest they suffer injuries or get suspended and the only back up that Smith has in his ranks would be the 26-year-old Zimbabwean.
Asked by Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitely if it was high time Nakamba was sold, Agbonlahor was against the idea of shipping out the former Club Brugge star.
Nakamba made a good start in the EPL but his form dipped following the outbreak of the coronavirus. Others criticise him of being too defensive and lacking the zeal to attack.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/12/nakamba-tipped-to-stay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a>

Nakamba Likely To Stay - Ex-Aston Villa Captain

Aston Villa lost 0-1 at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers in Zimbabwean international Marvelous Nakamba’s first start since the restart of the English Premier League.
The loss has compounded the Claret and Blue’s quest to avoid relegation to the Championship as they remain 18th on the log having played a game more than their closest rivals.
Leander Dendoncker’s 62nd-minute strike was all Nuno Espírito Santo’s men needed to pile more misery on Villa and go level on points with Manchester United on the table.
Relegation will have huge financial repercussions for the Birmingham-based club after they splashed over £100m on new signings in the summer transfer window.
According to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/572055/every-premier-league-club-spent-summer-transfer-window-2019-2020/#:~:text=Aston%20Villa%20%E2%80%93%20%C2%A3146million&amp;text=They%20have%20since%20added%20Tom,out%20well%20for%20the%20Cottagers." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>, Aston Villa signed Tyrone Mings (£26.5m), Ezri Konsa (£12m), Matt Targett (£15m), Jota (£4m), Wesley Moraes (£22m) and latest recruit Egypt winger Mahmoud ‘Trezeguet’ Hassan (8.5m), Tom Heaton (£8m), Douglas Luiz (£15m) and midfielder Marvelous Nakamba (£11m) among other players.

Wolves Compound Aston Villa's Relegation Worries

Aston Villa coach, Dean Smith is optimistic the Blue and Clarets army can still avoid relegation.
He spoke to the media ahead of their travel to Newcastle United. Smith said:
<blockquote>It certainly could do, but I would like to be out of it before the last day. We’ve got to go and win some games to do that.
Losing didn’t take too many teams away from us, but we gave it our all. The lads put a lot of effort into that Chelsea game and it was a good defensive display as well.
As I’ve said, we did the debrief after and the lads felt they were always in the game. That’s important because there have been some games where we haven’t.”</blockquote>
The Villains have been losing form recently with losses immediately before the suspension of the league in March plunging them into the bottom 3.
Aston Villa have to win their remaining seven (7) games of the season if they are to entertain any hope of remaining in the top flight league.
Relegation will be a huge blow for Zimbabwean international, Marvelous Nakamba who joined the club this season from Belgium side Club Brugge.
More: NewsDay

Aston Villa Coach Hopeful They Can Avoid Relegation

The English Premier League (EPL) is expected to return to action on the 17th of this month after it was suspended in March due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
On the day the league resumes, Marvelous Nakamba and Aston Villa are hosting Sheffield United while reigning champions and league contenders, Manchester City will host Arsenal.
Aston Villa are within the danger zone and are hoping to win their remaining games to avoid returning to the Championship.
Relegation for the Blue and Clarets army will usher the career of Zimbabwean defensive midfielder, Nakamba who joined the Villains last year from Belgian outfit Club Brugge.
Aston Villa’s loss of form immediately before the suspension of the league saw them losing 4 games and winning only 1 out of five games thereby sinking them closer to the basement side Norwich, who are four points adrift of Villa.
The Villains are set to play Sheffield United (H), Chelsea (H), Newcastle (A), Wolves (H), Liverpool (A), Manchester United (H), Crystal Palace (H), Everton (A), Arsenal (H), West Ham (A) which are all tough encounters.
It is likely that Nakamba will be forced out of Villa if the team is relegated considering that he is one of the club’s top earners with US$66 000 per week.
Before and after Nakamba joined the Villains, other teams in Turkey and France expressed interest in the Warriors midfielder but no doubt he would like to play in the most-watched league in the world.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/06/nakambas-defining-5-weeks/">NewsDay</a>

Next 5 Weeks Have An Immense Impact On Nakamba's Career

Zimbabwean international midfielder <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marvelous_Nakamba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marvelous Nakamba</a> has sent a message to Aston Villa fans following his heroic performance in the 1-2 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final played at Wembley on Sunday evening.
The Warriors midfielder wrote Instragam:
<blockquote>Coming together is the beginning, staying together is the process, working hard is the success. Not the result we wanted but we will keep on fighting and thank you to the Aston Villa fans, you have been amazing as always.</blockquote>
While some soccer pundits predicted a heavy defeat for Villa, the Dean Smith-coached side fought with valour despite eventually going down 2-1.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/03/03/nakambas-well-expressed-message-after-villa-wembley-heroics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Nakamba Sends Message To Villa Fans After Carabao Cup Defeat

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<div class="comment-desc">Aston Villa coach, Dean Smith has named his first eleven to face “impressive” Watford tonight. Warriors defensive midfielder, Marvelous Nakamba starts again for the Blue and Claret Army. 
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<div>See the lineup below.</div>
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<div class="comment-desc"> Aston Villa XI (3-4-2-1): </div>
<ol>
<li class="comment-desc">Pepe Reina; </li>
<li class="comment-desc">Ezri Konsa, </li>
<li class="comment-desc">Tyrone Mings, </li>
<li class="comment-desc">Kortney Hause; </li>
<li class="comment-desc">Frederic Guilbert, </li>
<li class="comment-desc">Danny Drinkwater, </li>
<li class="comment-desc">Marvelous Nakamba, </li>
<li class="comment-desc">Matt Targett; Trezeguet, </li>
<li class="comment-desc">Jack Grealish; </li>
<li class="comment-desc">Anwar El Ghazi. </li>
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<div>Substitutes: </div>
<ul>
<li>Douglas Luiz, </li>
<li>Ahmed Elmohamady, </li>
<li>Conor Hourihane, </li>
<li>Orjan Nyland, </li>
<li>Henri Lansbury, </li>
<li>Indiana Vassilev, </li>
<li>James Chester. </li>
</ul>
More: <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/aston-villa-v-watford/7tjpw0810jo5nmguzbljwzey2">Goal.com</a>
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Dean Smith Names Aston Villa's First XI Against Watford

Marvelous Nakamba’s performance against Leicester City on Wednesday has attracted a mixed bag of reaction with some saying that it was a night to forget with some blaming the rules for the position he plays.
Sportscaster Mike Madoda and Collin Simms were in agreement that the Zimbabwean 25-year-old defensive midfielder was in bad shape when Aston Villa drew 1-1 with Leicester at the King Power Stadium. Madoda tweeted:
<blockquote>Not Marvelous Nakamba’s best outing in a Villa shirt.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Birmingham Mail which gave him a 7 out of 10 rating believes he was not that bad. The publication said:
<blockquote>Nakamba recovered well from an early error in high presented (Jamie) Vardy with a very good chance.
He put himself about in midfield and fed Villa’s ball players and when he retrieved possession.</blockquote>
Nakamba who played for 86 minutes was rated 6 out of 10 by The Daily Mail which also gave his teammate Trézéguet a similar rating of 6 out of 10.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/marvelous-for-some-not-so-for-others-nakamba-divides-british-zimbabwean-football-analysts/">The Herald</a>

Mixed Bag Of Reaction To Nakamba's Performance Against Leicester City

Ten-men Watford has won 3-0 against Aston Villa in an EPL match played on Saturday. Watford got goals from Troy Deeney 42′, 67′ (P) and Ismaïla Sarr 71′.
Aston Villa were without defensive midfielder Marvelous Nkamba who watched the match from the bench as Smith chose Douglas Luiz over him.
While Watford have extended their unbeaten run to three matches, the Blue and Claret army is now in the relegation zone with 18 points after 20 matches.
Dean Smith’s side has won only one, against Norwich, of its last six matches in the top flight.
The Villans committed many errors within and nearer to the box which the hosts capitalised.
More: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&amp;q=aston+villa#sie=m;/g/11hyk3czs0;2;/m/02_tc;tl;fp;1;;">Google.com</a>

Aston Villa Lose To 10-Men Watford, Nakamba Is An Unused Substitute

Aston Villa beat Arsenal 5-0 in a Carabao Cup quarter-final played at Villa Park yesterday. The Blue and Claret army got goals from Conor Hourihane 14′, Morgan Boyes 17′ (OG), Jonathan Kodjia 37′, 45′ and late substitute Wesley Moraes 90+2′.
Liverpool were not the usual Liverpool as they were without the head coach, Jurgen Klopp who flew to Qatar with the entire Reds first team to compete in the Club World Cup, with their first game against Mexican side Monterrey on Wednesday.
Neil Critchley, the Liverpool Under-23s manager was left in charge of the losing side which consisted of under-23 players.
Meanwhile, Dean Smith reserved a number of regular players including McGinn, Jack Grealish, El Ghazi, Heaton, Guilbert and Zimbabwean defensive midfielder, Marvelous Nakamba.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/footy90com/status/1207074530163867650">90 Minutes Football News;</a> <a href="https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/17/jurgen-klopp-neil-critchley-liverpool-play-aston-villa-carabao-cup-quarter-final-11922919/">Metro UK</a>

Marvelous Nakamba's Aston Villa Reaches Carabao Cup Semi-Final After Beating Liverpool 5-0

England-based Zimbabwe international, Marvelous Nakamba has been named in Aston Villa’s first XI to face EPL opponents, Sheffield United.
See the XI
<ol>
<li>Heaton</li>
<li>Guilbert</li>
<li>Engels</li>
<li>Hause</li>
<li>Targett</li>
<li>Lansbury</li>
<li>Nakamba</li>
<li>McGinn</li>
<li>El Ghaz</li>
<li>Wesley</li>
<li>Grealish</li>
</ol>

Aston Villa's Confirmed First XI Against Sheffield

Aston Villa lost 2-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as Marvelous Nakamba returned to the Blue and Claret’s first XI since the FIFA international break during which he played for Zimbabwe against Botswana and Zambia.
Chelsea dominated the opening stages and Abraham made their dominance count when he nodded home James’ cross after 24 minutes to punish his former club.
The Villains cancelled Chelsea’s lead when El Mohamady whipped a dangerous delivery into the box which Trezeguet then bundled into the back of the net.
Chelsea made a strong start to the second half which was rewarded when Mount made it 2-1 by drilling an emphatic volley into the roof of the net following Abraham’s touch down.
Douglas Luiz who was introduced in the 58th to replace Hourihane had Villa’s best chance but Chelsea eventually won.
Aston Villa has so far managed to get a point from teams considered “Big” in EPL after they held Manchester United to a 2 all draw over the weekend.
According to a UK publication, Birmingham Live, Nakamba did well. It said:
<blockquote>(Nakamba) Was overrun during the opening stages but soon found his rhythm, snuffling out Chelsea. Did well in there up against a packed midfield, will likely retain place against Leicester. </blockquote>
<a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-player-ratings-grealish-17365685">More: Birmingham Live</a>

Marvelous Nakamba's Aston Villa Lose To Chelsea

Zimbabwe international, Marvelous Nakamba is expected to return to Aston Villa’s first eleven on Wednesday as the Blue and Claret Army takes on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Nakamba had been relegated to the bench by Dean Smith following the FIFA international break during which the 24-years-old defensive midfielder played for Zimbabwe against Botswana and Zambia.
His replacement, Douglas Luiz did not disappoint as he contributed immensely when the Villains won 2-0 and drew 2-2, in that order, against Newcastle and Manchester United.
Considering the quality of Chelsea midfielders, N’Golo Kante, Jorginho and Matteo Kovacic, the Villa coach is likely to field in Nakamba who has so far proved to be solid in the middle of the park.
It is however not yet clear who would be dropped if Smith is to field both Nakamba and Luiz considering that the team has been playing well.
It is possible that Luiz can replace suspended Guilbert or Anwar El Ghazi who sustained an injury against Manchester United over the weekend, moments after assisting Jack Grealish for Villa’s opener.
Meanwhile, we present below Birmingham Live’s predicted first XI for Villa.
(4-3-3): Heaton; Elmohamady, Konsa, Mings, Targett; McGinn, Nakamba, Hourihane; Trezeguet, Wesley, Grealish.
More: <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/three-aston-villa-changes-dean-17350970">Birmingham Live</a>

Marvelous Nakamba Set To Return To First XI As Aston Villa Faces Chelsea

England-based Zimbabwean midfielder, Marvelous Nakamba who plays for EPL side, Aston Villa has, according to Premier League statistics, been ranked 3rd in terms of tackles and interceptions.
Meanwhile, Nakamba who joined Aston Villa this season played fewer minutes (8 out of 12 games) in the EPL than those he is competing with.
Aston Villa coach, Dean Smith did not rush to introduce the 25-year-old defensive midfielder to the EPL since he arrived at Villa Park with an injury picked whilst playing for Zimbabwe at this year’s edition of the Africa Cup of Nations Finals.
When he was finally given the chance to play, the former Club Brugge midfielder became one of the favourites amongst Blue and Claret supporters with some suggesting that he is Villa’s top signing.
See the chart below to see who is who.
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More: <a href="https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/players/mins_played">Premier League</a>

Tackles And Interceptions: Aston Villa's Marvelous Nakamba Ranked 3rd - Premier League

English Premiership side, Aston Villa have said that comprehensive investigations <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/10/07/fans-chant-racist-songs-against-nakamba/">into racist chants against Zimbabwean midfielder, Marvelous Nakamba</a>, were still ongoing.
The club launched the investigations after a group of the Claret and Blue supporters made chants with a racist slur against Nakamba when they beat Norwich City 5-1 in October.
Following the incident, the Villans vowed to take disciplinary measures against those implicated in the “disgusting and appalling” chant.
Speaking during a Fan Consultation Group meeting held this week, Safety Officer and Head of Security Keith Wiseman said that a comprehensive, multi-agency investigation was ongoing to identify those involved adding that a further update will be given in conjunction with West Midlands Police.
Meanwhile, Nakamba said that <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/10/09/nakamba-calm-despite-racist-attack/">he was calm despite the racist chants.</a>
More: <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-provide-update-marvelous-17267269">Birmingham Live</a>

Aston Villa Provide Update On Marvelous Nakamba Racist Chant Probe

British newspaper The Birmingham Mail has named Warriors midfielder, Marvelous Nakamba as Aston Villa’s star man in an EPL match they lost 2-1 to Liverpool at Villa Park yesterday.
The Villans were leading up to the 87th minute when Liverpool equalised and eventually won in stoppage time.
Despite the loss, Birmingham Mail believes that the Claret and Blue Army fought well. The publication gave the Zimbabwe international a 9 out of 10 rating in the game saying:
<blockquote>He was absolutely everywhere for Villa, everywhere! Liverpool struggled to get past him, such was his dominance in Villa’s three-man midfield. Shouldn’t have been on the losing team.</blockquote>
The publication rated Villa players as follows:
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Tom Heaton – 7</li>
<li>Frederic Guilbert – 7.5</li>
<li>Bjorn Engels – 8</li>
<li>Tyrone Mings (c) – 8</li>
<li>Matt Targett – 7</li>
<li>John McGinn – 8.5</li>
<li>Douglas Luiz – 7</li>
<li>Trezeguet – 8</li>
<li>Wesley – 7</li>
<li>El Ghazi – 8.5</li>
</ul>
SUBS
<ul>
<li>Ahmed Elmohamdy – 6.5</li>
<li>Conor Hourihane – 6</li>
<li>Jonathan Kodjia – 6</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
Line Ups: ASTON VILLA: (4-3-3):
<ol>
<li>Heaton;</li>
<li>Guilbert (Elmohamady, 69),</li>
<li>Engels,</li>
<li>Mings,</li>
<li>Targett;</li>
<li>Nakamba,</li>
<li>McGinn,</li>
<li>Douglas Luiz (Hourihane, 72);</li>
<li>El Ghazi,</li>
<li>Wesley (Kodjia, 86),</li>
<li>Trezeguet.</li>
</ol>
Subs: Steer, Konsa, Taylor, Lansbury.
LIVERPOOL (4-3-3):
<ol>
<li>Alisson;</li>
<li>Alexander-Arnold,</li>
<li>Lovren,</li>
<li>Vigil van Djik,</li>
<li>Robertson;</li>
<li>Lallana (Keita, 83),</li>
<li>Wijnaldum (Origi, 65),</li>
<li>Henderson;</li>
<li>Salah (Oxlade-Chamberlain, 65),</li>
<li>Firminho,</li>
<li>Mane.</li>
</ol>
Subs: Adrian, Fabinho, Milner, Gomez.
GOALS: Aston Villa: Trezeguet (21), Liverpool: Robertson (87), Mane (90+4)
STAR MAN: Marvelous Nakamba
More: <a href="https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/villa-player-ratings-liverpool-defeat-17191100">Birmingham Mail</a>

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