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Coronavirus: Abedi Pele pays tribute to Pape Diouf
Three-time African Footballer of the Year Abedi Pele has released a statement paying tribute to Pape Diouf.
Stats which prove Wilfred Ndidi is indispensable at Leicester City
This was according to stats compiled by Leicester Mercury which have been collated since the 2016/17 season – the year Ndidi joined the club from Belgian side Genk.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Andy Robertson causes the most ‘carnage and banter’
Andy Robertson is like a “Duracell bunny” and brings the most banter to Liverpool’s changing room, according to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Emmanuel Dennis, David Okereke win Belgian League title with Club Brugge
Nigerian duo, Emmanuel Dennis and David Okereke, have been crowned champions of Belgium after Club Brugge were named as league champions and the rest of the season voided no thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus pause could force global football to change
Football has ground to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the immediate concern is the simple survival of many clubs because of the financial impact, but there is hope that the global game could ultimately emerge better from this crisis.
Luka Modric to remain at Real Madrid until 2021
Luka Modric will see out his contract at Real Madrid. ‘AS’ assure that the Croatian CM will stay until the summer of 2021 when his Real Madrid contract expires.
Harry Redknapp warns Harry Kane could leave Tottenham over lack of trophies
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has warned that Harry Kane would not be content to stay at the North London club unless they begin to challenge for silverware.
Christian Fuchs: Premier League season has to be finished
Christian Fuchs is hoping the footballing authorities find a way to complete the current season amid the coronavirus outbreak which sees football suspended in almost every country across the world.
Europe’s biggest clubs scramble for Victor Osimhen
Europe’s biggest clubs are still chasing Lille striker Victor Osimhen for the summer market.
UEFA to discuss Champions League fate
UEFA will discuss the fate of this season’s Champions League and its other competitions that have been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic in a video conference meeting on Wednesday, European soccer’s governing body said in a statement.
Jose Mourinho names his dream Starting XI
Former Inter coach José Mourinho, currently in charge of Premier League side Tottenham, named his dream starting eleven, but only included one Inter player, according to a report from today’s paper edition of the Spanish newspaper Marca.
Daniel Amokachi: Mikel Obi is the greatest Nigerian player
Amokachi, who earned 44 caps for Nigeria including performances at the World Cup 1994, considers Mikel to be the standout player from the Country based on his achievements.
Lautaro Martinez would only leave Inter for Barcelona
Inter striker Lautaro Martinez would reportedly only be interested in leaving the club to join Barcelona.
Cafu: Neymar technically superior to Lionel Messi
Legendary Brazil right-back Cafu has rated compatriot Neymar a more technically gifted player compared to former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.
Liverpool owners FSG interested in taking over Glasgow Rangers
FSG seem to be interested in investing in Scottish giants Rangers, according to millionaire Jim McColl (h/t Liverpool Echo).
Jadon Sancho won’t be sold for less than Borussia Dortmund’s valuation – club chief
Borussia Dortmund’s CEO has stated that despite any potential financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Jadon Sancho will not be sold for less than the current asking price this summer.
Xavi Hernandez ready to manage Barcelona
During his time at the club he won eight La Liga titles and lifted four Champions League trophies and also played a crucial role in Spain’s three successive major tournament wins at Euro 2008, World Cup 2010 and Euro 2012.
Juan Mata: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has Manchester United DNA and brings positivity
Manchester United are heading in the right direction under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to Juan Mata, who has credited the Norwegian for injected much-needed "positivity" into the squad.
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Queen Elizabeth to address Brits on Sunday
The government has put Britain into a virtual lockdown, closing pubs, restaurants, and nearly all shops, while banning social gatherings and ordering Britons to stay at home unless it is absolutely essential to venture out.
APC hails Governor Obiano’s order for production of three million facemasks in Anambra
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Anambra State, has hailed Governor Willie Obiano, for ordering the production of three million local masks, and approving 10 percent tax refund to businesses in the state to cushion the effect of COVID-19 on businesses in the state.
Senator Gyang: Armed bandits killing my people despite coronavirus
Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Istifanus Gyang, Plateau North Friday raised the alarm that despite the Coronavirus, COVID-19 that is at the moment, ravaging the world, his people were being killed by Armed Bandits.
Zimbabwe turns water cannon on coronavirus
Zimbabwe’s police began using water cannon on Friday to disinfect markets and bus ranks, turning instruments associated with repression into weapons against the new coronavirus.
Spain registers more than 900 coronavirus deaths for second day
Spain, one of the countries worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic, has registered 932 new COVID-19 deaths within 24 hours, bringing the total to 10,935, the Health Ministry in Madrid announced on Friday.
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NCDC: Akwa Ibom coronavirus tests results accurate
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said the figures of confirmed COVID-19 cases released for Akwa-Ibom are accurate.
Zimbabwe begins coronavirus lockdown
Zimbabwean authorities on Monday began enforcing a three-week lockdown in its fight against the spread of coronavirus after the disease left one person dead and infected six others.
LAMATA commends 3M distributor for virus support
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has commended Safety and Protection Management Solutions Limited, the authorised 3M distributor in Nigeria, for supporting the efforts to curb the spread of Coronavirus Disease in the state.
Juventus star opens up on coronavirus ordeal
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala says he feels “much better” and is ready to restart a training regime after his coronavirus diagnosis.
Three policewomen detained for allegedly assisting rapist escape
A suspected rapist, simply identified as Kelechi, has escaped from police detention at Ajiwe Police Station, Lagos State.