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Breaking news: Saudi Arabia declares Wednesday as holiday for beating Argentina

ByYemi Sodeeq November 22, 2022

Breaking news: Saudi Arabia declares Wednesday as holiday for beating Argentina

Wednesday has been announced as a celebratory holiday for all the Saudi after the national team won a match against Argentina on Tuesday.

According to Arab news, employees and students in Saudi Arabia will have the opportunity to celebrate the historical victory.

Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina on Tuesday 2-1 in one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history.

More details soon

Yemi Sodeeq

Yemi Sodeeq is an Investigative Journalist and Fact checker with The Informant247.

He is the Head of Investigative Desk of The Informant247 and a 2024 Kwame KariKari Fact-checking fellow under DUBAWA.

Yemi's interest covers investigation, accountability reporting, social justice and sport reportage.

With over five years experience, he has produced impactful stories with a lot of digital footprints.

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