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Inside the lives of darts WAGs: Luke Littler’s beautician girlfriend, the glamour model and walk-on girl who is one star’s ‘rock’ and the British fan a five-time world champion ‘left his wife for’
It really is the most wonderful time of the year. The sleigh bells are ringing, Santa’s on his way – and the darts have arrived.
The festivities of the PDC World Darts Championship commenced on Thursday, and millions will be tuning to see whether Luke Littler can defend his title at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace over the coming weeks.
With crowds in fancy dress chanting about Yaya and Kolo Toure as the the 180s rain down to the sound of Planet Funk’s Chase the Sun, the tournament has become as much a part of Christmas as mince pies and mistletoe.
This year’s edition promises to be as exciting as ever, with stars such as Littler, Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price and Michael Smith stepping up to the oche into the New Year.
And cheering them on from the family corner of the crowd are the partners who share their lives with the stars away from the TV cameras and the carnival atmosphere.
From former walk-on girls to childhood sweethearts, Daily Mail Sport takes a closer look at the wives and girlfriends behind the players.
Luke Littler is defending his World Darts Championship after winning last year’s competition
One famous darts star is married to a former walk-on girl and has been with her since 2015
Luke Littler – Faith Millar
What better place to start than with the reigning world champion and his beautician girlfriend Faith Millar?
Despite initially insisting they were merely friends, the 18-year-old went public with the relationship in July this year and was spotted kissing Millar, 19, during the World Matchplay event in Blackpool.
And that seemed to work just the charm for Littler, who went on to become the youngest player to complete darts’ prestigious Triple Crown after beating James Wade in the final.
Not only has ‘The Nuke’ struck up a relationship with Millar in 2025, the world champion also passed his driving test at his first attempt in November – and his new girlfriend publicly took to social media to congratulate him.
‘Woooohoooo passenger princess now,’ Millar wrote, followed by a laughing face emoji.
Littler had previously been in a relationship with beauty consultant Eloise Milburn, who had cheered him on as he made his way in the sport, but reportedly ended the relationship in July last year due to his hectic schedule.
Reigning world champion Luke Littler is in a relationship with beautician girlfriend Faith Millar
Littler insisted they were just friends but was spotted kissing Millar in Blackpool this July
Littler is said to have broken up with his ex Eloise Milburn last year due to his hectic schedule
However, the darts sensation did venture back into love life with Millar and earlier this year admitted he had to warn her about trolls targeting their relationship.
Speaking on DartStream Live, he said: ‘Obviously, at the start of last year, I was always looking at the comments. And she’s been having a look [at the] negativity.
‘But I just said “They’re jealous. They wanna ruin us. Just don’t look at it and just focus on what we’ve got”.’
Luke Humphries – Kayley Jones
‘Cool Hand Luke’ may have lost his world championship title at last year’s event – but away from the darts board he remained as composed as ever as he proposed to his girlfriend Kayley Jones.
The Reading-born star had been in a long-term relationship with Jones and decided to pop the question in a ‘perfect moment’ overlooking the New York City skyline in May 2024.
The pair shared the news on Instagram at the time, posting several pictures of Humphries down on one knee, and several members of the sporting world took to the social media platform to congratulate the couple.
Kayley – unlike some of the other darts world WAGs – keeps a low profile on social media and largely uses the platform to showcase Luke’s achievements, trips abroad and the two children they raise together.
But she is expected to be in attendance throughout Humphries’ participation in the World Championship as the 30-year-old attempts to reclaim his title.
Former world champion Luke Humphries celebrated his engagement to Kayley Jones last May
The 30-year-old proposed to his long-term partner above the New York skyline last year
The pair spend family time together with Humphries’ step-daughter Grace, born in 2013, and their son Rowan Ellis, born on October 9, 2022.
When Rowan was born, Humphries posted on Facebook: ‘Absolutely overwhelmed to welcome mine and Kayley Marie’s son into the world last night at 10.09pm, weighing 7 pounds 9 and a half!
‘Absolutely in awe off how amazing Kayley was, going through it all. She was incredibly strong throughout labour and am so proud of her.’
Michael Smith – Dagmara Smith
Michael Smith is known as a family man and has enjoyed a blossoming love with his long-term partner, Dagmara Smith, who is three years younger than him.
Polish-born Dagmara married Smith, from St Helens, back in 2019, and along with their two kids, is often seen in attendance at his events.
She previously played darts at a regional level and was there for Smith’s famous victory over Van Gerwen where he hit a nine-dart finish in the 2023 final – but only after she insisted.
Smith, 35, who described Dagmara as his ‘personal chef’ in one Instagram post, told the Live Darts YouTube channel before that final: ‘They’ll (my family) be here. She’s already said she’s coming.
‘I said she’s not allowed and then she swore at me and said “I’m coming”. Just watching their faces, I know their faces will be even brighter and bigger if I do get that trophy.’
The ‘Bully Boy’ is one of several players who are extremely superstitious ahead of the World Championship, but Dagmara will be keen to support her husband every step of the way.
Michael Smith is known as a family man and has been married to wife Dagmara since 2019
Raymond van Barneveld – Julia Evans
Darts icon Raymond van Barneveld tied the knot with Julia Evans – who is 18 years his junior – in 2023, with the British woman becoming his second wife.
‘Barney’, 58, was previously married to Silvia for 25 years but they split in January 2019 amid marriage difficulties and the armed burglary of their family home in the Netherlands.
Reports claimed the five-time world champion broke up with Silvia to get with Julia, who is an avid fan of darts, with the couple meeting when the Dutchman was competing at a tournament in Southampton.
After previously working for Transport for London (TfL), Evans is now Van Barneveld’s assistant manager.
Her LinkedIn page highlights ‘organising meetings’ and ‘managing his calendar’ among the roles of her job.
Their wedding took place in Cyprus in September 2023 and they have now been together for six years.
Raymond van Barneveld is married to British woman Julia Evans, who is a huge darts fan
Van Barneveld and Evans married in 2023 and she now works as his assistant manager
Gerwyn Price – Bethan Price
There are few figures in darts quite as polarising as Gerwyn Price, but away from the fanfare he is loved-up with his childhood sweetheart, Bethan.
The pair have been together since they were 17, after meeting in the village of Markham, Wales, which had a population of just 1,495 people at the last census.
‘The Iceman’ is advised on the business side of his profession by his wife, who is a sports manager and helps to handle his day-to-day operations, endorsement deals and media relations.
The former rugby player, 40, married Bethan in 2018 and is regularly seen travelling to and from events with his partner, whom he shares two children with.
Gerwyn Price is married to childhood sweetheart Bethan after they met in their teenage years
Bethan advises him on business matters and they are often travelling to events together
Peter Wright – Joanne Wright
As far as partners go in playing an integral part in success, Peter Wright’s wife Joanne has a starring role to play as the former world champion’s hairdresser.
‘Snakebite’, 55, is one of the most-loved players on the circuit – most notably because of his crazy haircuts that have previously seen him appear as the Grinch at Ally Pally.
Joanne is the mastermind behind Wright’s iconic trims and each year she manages to successfully stun the crowd who adore his style.
The pair met when Wright was a pot washer in a Warner’s holiday camp kitchen at the age of 22, while Joanne was working as a waitress at the same venue.
It was there that their romance blossomed and Joanne supported her husband through his first year as a professional player, where he just £1,200 in prize money before going on to become one of the world’s best.
The two-time world champion will be showcasing a myriad of crazy hair creations at the tournament, while any winnings will also be managed by his wife who is responsible for their finances.
Peter Wright’s wife has a starring role to play as the former world champion’s hairdresser
Joanne and Peter are long-term partners after meeting when the darts star was just 22
James Wade – Sammi Marsh-Wade
James Wade has been competing in PDC events since 2004 – and while he has had less success in recent years, he is still widely regarded as one of the greatest darts players of all time.
Despite previously admitting that Christmas is a ‘s***’ time to play in the PDC’s biggest event, the 42-year-old will once again be given a hero’s welcome at the Ally Pally, such is his longevity in the game.
He married former walk-on girl and model Sammi Marsh-Wade in 2015 and the couple have two children together.
Wade, who has a reported net worth of more than £3million, has repeatedly faced accusations Sammi was only with him for the money.
However, he has always denied this and once said: ‘All the doubters had to shut up when they realised we were so strong – she is my rock.’
James Wade married former glamour model and walk-on girl Sammi Marsh-Wade in 2015
The couple have two young children together and Wade has described Sammi as his ‘rock’
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Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore and his wife put on united front as they bring daughter to lawyer’s office after his shock arrest and affair
Disgraced ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has broken his cover for the first time since his shocking arrest – putting on a brave face with his wife and youngest child after being outed as a cheat.
The married father-of-three has been keeping a low profile after spending two nights in a cell after going on a rampage following his dismissal as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines.
Moore, 39, was fired due to an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a member of staff and was charged with breaking and entering, home invasion and stalking in Ann Arbor.
He threatened to kill himself in front of the unnamed woman, brandishing butter knives at her before fleeing the apartment – which is owned by his executive assistant, Paige Shiver.
Prosecutor Kati Rezmierski said Moore and the woman had been engaged in an ‘intimate relationship’ for a number of years. Magistrate Odetalla M Odetalla forbade the court from identifying the alleged victim.
The ex-coach slipped out of the courtroom past waiting media on Friday following his arraignment and has been hunkering down at his $1.3million five-bedroom family home with his wife.
Disgraced ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore visited his lawyer’s office on Sunday with his wife, Kelli, and youngest child after being outed as a cheat
Moore pushed a stroller with a pink blanket after having a two-hour meeting with his lawyer
Kelli, who was seen clutching documents, got behind the wheel of Moore’s black Chevy Tahoe
But exclusive photos obtained by the Daily Mail show a glum-looking Moore making a Sunday morning visit to his lawyer’s office.
Surprisingly, he was accompanied by his wife Kelli, who he has been married to since 2015, and their youngest daughter.
The couple put on a united front after being seen for the first time since the scandal broke, with Moore making threats to kill himself after his firing.
Moore pushed a stroller with a pink blanket after having a meeting with his lawyer for around two hours, with Kelli walking a few steps behind him.
It is the first time that the couple have been seen since his explosive firing and arrest, with neither issuing a statement on the incident.
Kelli, wearing a green wooly hat and clutching documents, got behind the wheel of Moore’s black Chevy Tahoe, which he was driving at the time of his arrest, while Moore sat in the rear with their daughter.
Despite the court confirming that Moore had seemingly been cheating on his wife, the pair have remained at the family home together since his release.
Dispatch calls obtained by the Daily Mail also revealed that she called the police over concerns that her husband was going to harm himself over his firing.
The couple put on a united front after being seen for the first time since the scandal broke
They spent just under two hours in the offices before Kelli drove them back to the family house
An unidentified 911 caller claimed Moore assaulted her on Wednesday, adding that he had a knife and had been stalking her ‘for months’, according to the audio.
Moore was taken into police custody at a church parking lot in a neighboring town two hours later.
Prosecutors claim that Moore was unarmed when he entered an unlocked door and ‘engaged in a verbal argument with the victim that escalated.’
From there, Moore allegedly grabbed two butter knives and a pair of scissors while threatening to harm himself.
‘I’m going to kill myself,’ Moore told the alleged victim, as quoted by assistant prosecutor Kati Rezmierski on Friday. ‘I’m going to make you watch. My blood is on your hands. You ruined my life.’
If convicted on all counts, Moore could face up to six-and-a-half years in jail and as much as $3,500 in fines. He was granted a $25,00 bond and ordered to wear a GPS device while continuing to undergo mental health treatment.
Moore appeared remotely from Washtenaw County Jail. As seen on the courtroom video monitor, Moore was dressed in a white jumpsuit while quietly sitting in a confined cinderblock room.
During the hearing, Moore was told by Odetalla not to consume any controlled substances, such as alcohol or marijuana, or possess any weapons while out on bond.
Moore was fired over his inappropriate relationship with a staffer before being arrested and charged with three crimes
Defense attorney Joe Simon insisted there is ‘no evidence to suggest’ his client is a threat to the public while out on bond. Moore’s next court appearance is January 22.
Shiver has not been officially identified as the 911 caller, the alleged victim, or the Wolverines staffer with whom Moore was alleged to have been involved.
Rumors about Moore’s extracurricular activities had been rampant around the program but matters came to a head on Monday when Moore was advised not to work directly with the staffer, Maize and Blue Review reported.
However, when Moore made the decision to fire the woman instead of transferring her elsewhere in the football program or the athletic department, she came forward to University higher ups.
The Wall Street Journal reported that a tipster informed Wolverines officials in mid-October that Moore had been engaged in an inappropriate relationship with someone on his staff.
A person familiar with the situation told the Journal that the university opened an investigation but found no evidence of a relationship as both Moore and the woman denied the claim.
Seeking more information, the school reportedly hired an outside law firm, which the woman in question ultimately contacted on Wednesday to change her story, the Journal reported.
The woman allegedly told the firm that she and Moore had been involved for two years until 2024.
Moore has been married to his wife, Kelli, since 2015. They have three daughters together
The school responded to this change in testimony by firing Moore, according to the Journal, which did not identify the woman by name.
As for the 32-year-old Shiver, she has been a visible part of the Wolverines football program as Moore’s executive assistant over the last few years.
She’s also the daughter of Bears scout Jeff Shiver, who has been a constant presence with the historic NFL team since 1987.
Interestingly, the Bears drafted one of Moore’s players in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft in tight end Colston Loveland. The elder Shiver has also appeared at Michigan games with his daughter, as seen in one 2021 Instagram post that was ‘liked’ by Moore.
Paige was even profiled on the Bears’ website in 2016 amid her long-time battle with Pompe Disease, which is a rare disorder that impacts the heart and skeletal muscles.
‘I get a lot of pain throughout my body,’ she wrote about her illness. ‘When I am in pain, I am really in pain and there is nothing that can be done but hope and pray that it will go away. This disease has been such an impact on my life and sometimes I feel as if it has taken over my life because every day is a battle.’
School records show Paige’s salary spiked 70.6 percent over that time, from $58,025 in 2022 and 2023 to $99,000 in 2025.
The younger Shiver recently switched her social media profiles to ‘private’ since the Moore scandal broke and has not responded to the Daily Mail’s emails requesting comment.
The 911 call that led to Moore’s arrest was made from an apartment belonging to his executive assistant, Paige Shiver (pictured)
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel was reportedly informed about mental health issues facing Moore on Sunday – three days before the coach was fired ‘for cause.’
As one source told CBS News’ DeJanay Booth-Singleton, prominent donors told Manuel that Moore was struggling with his mental health. Manuel would later fire Moore in a one-on-one conversation without the presence of human resources or security, according to CBS News. It’s not know how or if Moore’s mental state impacted his dismissal.
The source went on to tell CBS News that this was the school’s third investigation of Moore over his alleged conduct with women.
Michigan athletic department spokespeople declined to comment when asked by the Daily Mail about the reports.
Moore’s salary started at $5.5m in 2024 and reached $6.1m this season with various incentives.
Of course, any hope Moore had for a buyout was likely squandered when the school fired him for cause.
‘Following a University investigation, credible evidence was found that Coach Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member,’ Manuel wrote in his statement.
‘This conduct constitutes a clear violation of University policy, and U-M maintains zero tolerance for such behavior.’
Former Chelsea captain John Terry has named Cole Palmer as the best No. 10 in the world at present.
Chelsea returned to winning ways on Saturday, defeating Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer put the home side ahead in the 21st minute, slotting in Male Gusto’s through ball. Gusto then doubled the lead for the Blues before half-time, and that was enough to secure all three points for the west London side.
Terry praised Palmer, describing the England international as “the best No. 10 in world football.”
“I was also delighted to have Cole Palmer back in the team and playing in that No. 10 role,” he said on TikTok.
“I’m not sure there’s anyone better in world football playing in the No. 10 role. If there is, Palmer certainly gives them a run for their money.
“He’s so brave, constantly on the half-turn trying to get in those little pockets. It’s a defender’s nightmare when you come up against a player like that.”
The win took the Blues to fourth place in the Premier League table.
Italy-based Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Akinsanmiro Ebenezer have arrived the Super Eagles camp in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Their arrival was announced by media officer of the Super Eagles Promise Efoghe.
Their arrival means four players are now in the team’s camp after Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali had landed earlier.
Meanwhile, Efoghe dislcosed that six Players are expected in camp tonight (Sunday).
The players are Igoh ogbu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tochukwu Nnadi, Amas Obasogie, Ademola Lookman and Semi Ajayi.
The Super Eagles will take on Egypt in a friendly match on Tuesday, 16 December as part of preparation for the AFCON.
After the friendly, Eric Chelle’s men will kick off their Group C campaign against Tanzania on Tuesday, December 23.
Other teams in the group are 2004 AFCON title winners Tunisia and Uganda.
Egypt officially named their squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with head coach Hossam Hassan opting for a group heavily built around home-based talent.
As expected, the majority of the players come from Egypt’s top three clubs Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Pyramids forming a squad rich in familiarity and domestic chemistry.
One of the biggest talking points is the return of Emam Ashour, who re joins the national team for the first time in over a year after battling injury and regaining his form with Al Ahly.
Liverpool star, Mohamed Salah is also included, and as always, the hopes of an entire nation will rest on his shoulders as Egypt seek to reclaim African glory.
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The Pharaohs will face Nigeria in a tune-up match on December 16, and Salah has reportedly left England following Saturday’s PL match to join up with the national team.
Egypt’s Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Mohamed El-Shenawy, Ahmed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, Mohamed Sobhi
Defenders
Mohamed Hany, Ahmed Eid, Rami Rabia, Khaled Sobhi, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Ismail, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Mohamed Hamdy, Ahmed Fatouh
Midfielders
Marwan Ateya, Hamdy Fathy, Mohanad Lasheen, Mahmoud Saber, Mohamed Shehata, Emam Ashour, Ahmed Zizo, Mahmoud Trezeguet, Ibrahim Adel, Mostafa Fathi, Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Salah
Forwards
Mostafa Mohamed, Salah Mohsen, Osama Faisal
Egypt’s Head coach, Hossam Hassan is their all-time top scorer with 69 goals, and heads into this tournament carrying both experience and expectation.
Hossam Hassan talks to Omar Marmoush. (Photo | Getty Images)
Hassan is no stranger to African success he won the AFCON three times as a player in 1986, 1998, and 2006, the last of which he lifted as captain at 40 years old.
The 58 year-old is entrusted with leading Egypt to an eighth continental title, one that would finally end the 15-year AFCON drought since the legendary 2010 triumph.
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Awkward moment Trump butchers bizarre coin toss ahead of Army-Navy showdown: ‘Worst in the history of football’
Donald Trump left sports fans stunned with his attempt at a coin toss ahead of Navy’s victory against Army on Saturday.
The president attended the 126th installment of the Army-Navy football rivalry in Baltimore, where he received an emotional welcome in the wake of the ISIS attack that left three Americans dead in Syria.
The Commander-in-Chief strolled onto the field to a round of applause at M&T Bank Stadium and greeted the greeted captains before kickoff.
The 79-year-old was the handed the honor of the customary coin toss but left viewers baffled with his bizarre attempt.
Trump received the coin from the referee and placed it in his gloved palm and launched it into the air.
However, he did not flick the coin from between his thumb and forefinger, instead choosing to simply shove his hand upwards and send the coin flying.
Donald Trump left sports fans stunned with his attempt at a coin toss ahead of Army-Navy
The president launched the coin in the air instead of flicking it before it landed on the ground
Viewers were quick to notice that Trump’s abnormal technique meant that the coin didn’t rotate in the air at all and many branded it the ‘worst coin toss in the history of football.’
‘I know it’s just a coin toss, but that form was terrible. You flip it with your thumb. That looked like he was throwing a dead fish,’ one social media user wrote.
Another stunned viewer added: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever seen a president do that before….’
A third claimed that Trump was ‘making spectacle of the flip.’
‘I’ve never seen a coin toss like that. Zero rotation,’ wrote another, while one asked: ‘Who flips a coin like that?’
‘lol does it still count if it doesnt flip???’ questioned another. ‘Like if you throw it so stiffly and it lands the same way up as it was facing in the hand, does it count????’
The coin landed on tails, giving the call to Army’s team, which deferred to the second half.
Trump was joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who was joined by her husband Nicholas Riccio.
Many social media users were left baffled by the Commander-in-Chief’s bizarre technique
The No. 22-ranked Navy went on to rally to beat Army 17-16 in a tight contest in front of the president.
Blake Horvath threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Eli Heidenreich with 6:32 remaining on fourth-and-goal to seal Navy’s second-straight win over Army.
After an incompletion, Navy – down 16-10 – decided to go for it on fourth down, and Horvath found his top receiving threat over the middle in the end zone.
Army then had to punt, and on third-and-3 from the Army 43, the ball popped loose on a run by Horvath, but he was able to catch it out of the air and reach for the first down. It came loose again and Army recovered, but after a review, Horvath was ruled down before the second fumble – a yard short of the line to gain.
Alex Tecza then ran for the first down that enabled Navy to kneel out the clock. In what was at times a chippy game with some post-play shoving, there was a bit of a ruckus near midfield after the final kneel-down before things eventually calmed down for the traditional singing of the alma maters.
Saturday marked the sixth time Trump has attended an Army-Navy football game as either Commander in Chief or President-elect.
Although that tradition dates back to Theodore Roosevelt and later Harry S. Truman, Trump has made the 135-year-old rivalry a priority for the White House once again after predecessors Barack Obama and Joe Biden combined to attend just one Army-Navy game between their combined 12 years in office.
The 79-year-old strolled onto the field to a round of applause at M&T Bank Stadium
Saturday marked the sixth time Trump has attended an Army-Navy football game
Trump was well received at his previous six trips to the rivalry game in Philadelphia, West Point and Landover, Maryland. Not only has he handled pre-game coin toss ceremony honors, but he’s also made attempts to interact with the crowd by pumping his fists and waving at the students.
He was coming off a dramatic electoral victory over Kamala Harris when he attended the 2024 Army-Navy game with then-Vice President-elect JD Vance and Pete Hegseth, the latter of whom was facing a brutal confirmation process to become Secretary of Defense at the time.
Unlike 2024, POTUS was not joined by donor Elon Musk on Saturday amid the pair’s fallout over electric vehicle tax credits and the Tesla CEO’s attempts to implicate Trump in late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious sex crimes.
As for his own rooting interest, Trump has never revealed any favoritism towards the Black Knights or Midshipmen and has no personal or familial connection to either branch of the military.
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has warned Premier League title rivals that his team is not playing at their very best yet.
Guardiola was speaking after a 3-0 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the first half with a powerful header, before Phil Foden made it 2-0 in the second half.
Haaland grabbed his second from the penalty spot with the match all but won.
The result ensures City are now only two points behind leaders Arsenal and one point ahead of third-placed Aston Villa.
“We’re not at our top yet… We see it in some moments during the season. But every time, we can be better and better,” Guardiola told reporters.
“We are not in an ideal position, we prefer to be 1st in the Premier League, but we are close to the top of the league.
“In the Champions League we are in a good position with the problems that we had.”
Gift Orban bagged a brace to help Hellas Verona defeat Fiorentina 2-1 away in the Serie A on Sunday.
Orban has now taken his tally in the Italian topflight to four goals, one assist in 11 appearances.
The Nigeria international opened the scoring in the 42nd minute before Fiorentina equalised following an own goal by Hellas Verona player Unai Nunez on 69 minutes.
With five minutes left Hellas Verona had a player sent off after a second bookable offence.
But in the 93rd minute Orban emerged the hero as he netted what proved to be the winner.
With the win, Hellas Verona moved from 19th place to 18th on 12 points in the league table.
In another Series A match Maduka Okoye was in goal for Udinese in their 1-0 home win against Napoli.
It was Okoye’s eight league appearances in the league this term.
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp got the only goal of the encounter in the 73rd minute.
Udinese move up to 10th spot on 21 points in the standing.
Okoye was not included in the Super Eagles’ final 28-man squad for the AFCON 2025.
He was one of five goalkeepers who initially made the provisional 55-man squad for the tournament.
By James Agberebi
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Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to undergo medicals ahead of a move to Ajax, according to BBC.
The Japanese defender became a free agent after his contract with Arsenal was terminated in the summer.
The Gunners brought in Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera, meaning Tomiyasu’s first team opportunities would be limited.
The 27-year-old has been completing a rehabilitation programme following knee surgery in February, but is now back training and poised to restart his career in Amsterdam, provided he passes a medical.
Tomiyasu will sign a short-term deal with the Eredivisie club until the end of the season.
Adams Akor registered a goal and two assists as Sevilla defeated Real Oviedo 4-0 in their LaLiga encounter on Sunday.
The forward’s international teammate, Chidera Ejuke was also on target for the hosts in the game.
Akor previously went eight games without scoring for the Rojiblancos.
The Nigerian opened scoring for the hosts in the fourth minute with Lucien Agoumé providing the assist.
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Akor provided the assist for Djibril Sow’s second goal in the 22nd minute.
The former Montpellier star also teed up Batista Mendy’s third on 51 minutes.
The 25-year-old has so far scored three goals, and registered two assists in 13 league appearances for Sevilla this season.
Ejuke netted Sevilla’s fourth goal of the game one minute from time.
It was Ejuke’s first league goal of the campaign.
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