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LP crisis: Let’s join hands, fight our enemies not ourselves – Abure begs NLC
2 mn read The National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Comrade Julius Abure, appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its leadership to let bygones be bygones. Abure made the appeal at a press conference, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, on Wednesday, begging the NLC to join hands with the LP and end the […]
SS 1 student to captain Golden Eaglets at WAFU Cup
< 1 mn read Simon Cletus, a Senior Secondary School I student, will captain the Golden Eaglets at the WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ghana. Cletus is a student at Palm Ville College, Lagos. The youngster plays for the academy side, Mavlon FC, Lagos. Holders Golden Eaglets will face Burkina Faso, Niger and Benin in Group B at the […]
EPL: Walcott endorses ex-Chelsea star as ideal Guardiola’s successor at Man City
< 1 mn read Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has endorsed former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas as the ideal successor for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Walcott, who has worked with Fabregas during their time at Arsenal, praised the Spaniard for his coaching qualities. Fabregas is currently the assistant manager for Serie B outfit Como and has helped the […]
NNL Super Eight: El-Kanemi, Nasarawa United clash in opening fixture
< 1 mn read El-Kanemi Warriors will face Nasarawa United in the opening day fixture of the Nigeria National League Super Eight playoff tournament. The draw for the competition was conducted on Wednesday in Abuja. Sport Supreme will take on Sokoto United, while Beyond Limits will face Madiba FC in the matchday one fixture. The other game will see […]
EPL: Chelsea captain, Reece James suspended for first three matches of next season
< 1 mn read Chelsea captain, Reece James, will miss the start of the Premier League next season through suspension. The England defender was shown a straight red card during their 2-1 win away at Brighton for kicking out at Joao Pedro. James was sent off only 19 minutes after coming on as a substitute. Referee Michael Salisbury was […]
EPL: If Man Utd don’t want me, I will go – Bruno Fernandes
< 1 mn read Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has said he will leave if he’s no longer wanted at the club. Fernandes stated this on Wednesday, following a 3-2 win over Newcastle at United. The Portugal international made his return to injury after missing two matches and put in an impressive performance. The 29-year-old has been linked with […]
EPL: Arsenal’s rivals believe Arteta ‘in pole position’ to sign £64m striker
< 1 mn read Arsenal’s rivals believe Mikel Arteta’s side are “in pole position” to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, according to the UK Telegraph. Sesko signed for the Bundesliga team in a €24million deal from Red Bull Salzburg last summer. Since then, the 20-year-old has scored 17 goals for Leipzig. Sesko is also admired […]
EPL: Ten Hag names ‘very important’ player in Man Utd squad after win over Newcastle
< 1 mn read Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has identified Sofyan Amrabat as a ‘very important’ player in his squad after the Red Devils’ Premier League 3-2 win against Newcastle on Wednesday night. Ten Hag said the Morocco international is vital in pressing and the counter-press, adding that he played well and did a good job against […]
EPL: They were unfortunate – Rooney claims Newcastle denied crucial penalty against Man Utd
< 1 mn read Newcastle United were ‘unfortunate’ not to receive a pivotal penalty in their 3-2 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday, according to former England striker, Wayne Rooney. Recall that Kobbie Mainoo netted first for Manchester United. Anthony Gordon leveled the score shortly after halftime, but goals from Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund put […]
EPL: Tottenham, Chelsea, Man Utd to fight for Europa, Conference League spots
< 1 mn read Four Premier League teams will be fighting for European football on the last day of the season. Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa have all qualified for next season’s Champions League. But Tottenham, Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United are fighting for European qualification. On Wednesday night, United beat Newcastle 3-2 and Chelsea won 2-1 […]