![Sri Lankan soldiers secure the area around St Anthony's Shrine after the blast. [Eranga Jayawardena-AP Photo]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/21080818-218x150.jpg "In Pictures: Multiple bombings hit Sri Lanka churches, hotels on Easter")
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Jurgen Klopp: You’re never favourites against Barcelona
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the "cool thing" about his side playing against Barcelona is that they will never be considered favourites.
Jorge Sampaoli: Lionel Messi suffering as Argentina enjoys destroying things
Lionel Messi “suffers a lot” with Argentina because society in the Barcelona star’s homeland “enjoys destroying things more than it enjoys success”, says Jorge Sampaoli.
Arsenal to sign teenage Brazilian forward Martinelli in £6 million transfer
The 17-year-old will arrive at the club in the summer after the Gunners struck a deal with his current club Ituano FC.
Bala Abubakar: No welfare problem at Kwara United
Kwara United coach Abubakar Bala has debunked claims that his side poor run in the league is as a result of the lack of adequate welfare for the team.
Malcom’s agent rubbishes AC Milan rumours as Barcelona exit talk builds again
The agent of Barcelona forward Malcom has sought to distance his client from reports suggesting that a summer switch to AC Milan could be on the cards.
Manchester City, Liverpool players dominate PFA Team of the Year
Paul Pogba, six Manchester City players and four from Liverpool have have been named in the PFA Team of The Year 2018-19,
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Paul Pogba odd man out in PFA team of the year
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba is the only non-Manchester City or Liverpool player to be named in the Professional Footballers’ Association’s Premier League team of the year on Thursday.
Pep Guardiola lauds Bernardo Silva as one of Europe’s best
Pep Guardiola applauded Bernardo Silva for his performance in Manchester City's 2-0 derby win over Manchester United and heralded the Portuguese midfielder as one of Europe's best players.
Unai Emery: Arsenal can still secure top-four spot despite defeat at Wolves
Arsenal boss Unai Emery insists his side can still secure a top-four spot in the Premier League despite their insipid 3-1 defeat to Wolves at the Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton on Wednesday.
Manu Garba: Bigger Guinea U17 players intimidated my boys
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NFF scribe commends Golden Eaglets despite loss to Guinea
The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Sanusi Mohammed, has commended the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria despite their defeat at the hands of Guinea via penalty shoot out which ended 10 -9 in favour of their opponents in the semi-final encounter.
Joel Matip to keep taking risks at Liverpool as he’s earned Jurgen Klopp’s trust
Joel Matip has vowed to continue taking calculated risks at Liverpool, with the ball-playing defender seeking to influence proceedings at both ends of the field.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responds to Roy Keane’s comments after Manchester City defeat
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded to Roy Keane’s comment after the 2-0 defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday evening at the Old Trafford.
Paul Pogba, Raheem Sterling and Sadio Mane included in PFA Team of the Year
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been named in the PFA Team of the Year 2018-19 - the only player not from either Manchester City or Liverpool.
Governor Ugwuanyi offers automatic employment to Christian Chukwu’s son
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, a delegation from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) led by its President, Amaju Pinnick, and the representative of Femi Otedola, Founder of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd, Philip Akinola, on Wednesday paid a get- well visit to former Green Eagles’ Captain and Coach of Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, at his Enugu residence.
Craig Burley: Eden Hazard isn’t Lionel Messi, he’ll never get 40 goals
Eden Hazard is “not Lionel Messi” and Chelsea are expecting too much from a man who will never hit the heights of a Barcelona icon, claims Craig Burley.
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Odion Ighalo, Asisat Oshoala shortlisted for Nigeria Pitch Awards
Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo as well as Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala and The Nations’ correspondent Tunde Liadi top the list of nominees for the 6th edition of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards as organisers revealed in Lagos on Thursday the identities of prospective winners.
Huge rallies in Sudan as protesters vow to ‘protect revolution’
Huge crowds of protesters have rallied in the streets of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, stepping up pressure on the country's ruling military council to cede power to an interim civilian body.
Governor Akeredolu pledges to pay N30,000 minimum wage
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U17 AFCON: Guinea coach thrilled with historic feat over Nigeria
Coach of Guinea U17 national team Mohammed Camara has expressed delight after guiding his nation past Nigeria to qualify for the final of the 2019 CAF Africa U17 cup of nations winning 10-9 on penalties after both sides were deadlocked on goalless at regulation time.
Reports: Four killed in ‘foiled’ attack on Saudi police station
Four people have been killed as an attack on a police station in Saudi Arabia's central Riyadh province was foiled, Saudi-owned Al Arabiya television said on Sunday, citing sources.
Interpol rescues dozens of child slaves from markets in West Africa
Police have rescued 216 human trafficking victims, mainly children, from forced labour and prostitution in a major operation in Benin and Nigeria, Interpol said on Wednesday.
President Buhari, UN scribe to raise $50 billion to recharge Lake Chad
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the acceptance of the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, to co-chair a Special Session to raise $50 billion to fund the inter-basin water transfer from Central Africa to revive the Lake Chad, the presidency said in a statement, Tuesday.
Minister: Nigeria’s debt still low, no removal of fuel subsidy yet
Nigeria’s debt, which is about 19 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), is still considered low among developing economies, the supervising minister of finance, Zainab Ahmed, has said.