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Jesse Lingard undecided on Manchester United future
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Jesse Lingard will be welcomed back to Manchester United this summer but Goal reports the England international is undecided whether he wants to return.
Champions League: Mauricio Pochettino praises PSG fighting spirit after Bayern Munich ouster
Bayern Munich felt the best team did not reach the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday after they went out on away goals but Paris St Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino reminded them that as well as a beautiful game football was a fight.
Enugu Rangers squad members commence one-week-break
Management of Rangers International F.C, the ‘Flying Antelopes’, ably led by Prince Davidson Owumi has approved a one-week-break for players of the club with effect from Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
Henry Abiodun: Why Chelsea may not win Champions League
Chelsea might still end up not winning the Champions League diadem despite their impressive form, according to seasoned and well-travelled football tactician Henry Abiodun.
Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool need ‘perfect performance’ against Real Madrid
Liverpool must produce a “perfect performance” to overcome a 3-1 first-leg deficit against Real Madrid on Wednesday and reach the Champions League semi-finals, manager Jurgen Klopp said.
China beat South Korea to seal Tokyo Olympics spot
China’s women sealed a last-ditch spot at the Tokyo Olympics football Tuesday by squeezing past South Korea 4-3 on aggregate, a thrilling conclusion to a qualifying campaign dogged by coronavirus delays.
Arsenal close to securing Folarin Balogun
Arsenal are closing in on a new contract for the 19-year-old striker, Folarin Balogun.
Leicester City boss praises Kelechi Iheanacho’s efforts vs West Ham United
After a disappointing weekend of English Premier League football for East Midlands club Leicester City, Northern Irish manager of the club Brendan Rodgers had a lot to be concerned about the team’s overall display that led to the Foxes being behind by three goals in 48 minutes and their response, which very nearly led to a draw.
Graeme Souness: Chelsea will be Manchester City’s biggest title threat next season
Liverpool great Graeme Souness has said Chelsea will be Manchester City’s biggest title threat next season.
Harry Redknapp: Tottenham season will be a ‘massive failure’ if they miss Premier League...
Tottenham's season will be classed as a "massive failure'" if they miss out on a top-four finish, according to Harry Redknapp.
Riyad Mahrez: I learnt control, dribbling while playing street football
Mahrez has been outstanding for Pep Guardiola's side this season with his contribution of four assists and nine goals in 24 Premier League matches and he is also considered as one of the best wingers in Europe.
Luis Suarez link with Liverpool return in summer
Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez is considering leaving Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window to return to his former club Liverpool, according to reports in Spain.
Sam Sodje insists allegation of money laundering against him was false
Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje says the bribery allegations leveled against him in 2013 by some unscrupulous elements were totally untrue.
Steven Gerrard hails Leon Balogun’s pedigree after defender extends Rangers contract
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has heaped plaudits on Leon Balogun after the defender extended his contract with the club.
Folarin Balogun close to signing new Arsenal contract
Folarin Balogun is close to signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal.
Wahidi Akanni: Super Eagles’ new ranking will boost team’s confidence
Ex-International Wahidi Akanni has said Super Eagles’ four places up in the latest rankings released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) would boost the team’s confidence in subsequent engagements.
Antonio Conte silences critics with ‘4-2-4’ Inter
Antonio Conte has hit back at those who accused him of using catenaccio tactics at Inter, pointing out this is a ‘4-2-4’ system.
Wilfred Ndidi backs Kelechi Iheanacho to continue impressive form
Wilfred Ndidi believes Kelechi Iheanacho will get even better now that unfair criticism against the forward has stopped.
Liverpool legend wants Steven Gerrard to be ‘fully equipped’ before returning to Anfield
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, hopes former teammate Steven Gerrard will manage the club when the time is right.
Willian: I don’t have to prove people wrong
The Brazilian arrived at the Gunners from Chelsea on a free transfer in the summer but has failed to prove his worth so far.
Union Berlin brace for Bayern backlash after PSG defeat
Union Berlin are steeling themselves for a challenging trip to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on Saturday as the European champions look to shake off their midweek defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.
AC Milan desperate to cling on as Inter race towards Serie A title
AC Milan travel to relegation-threatened Parma desperate to cling onto second place in Serie A this weekend and stay on course for the Champions League as city rivals Inter can tighten their grip on top spot against lowly Cagliari.
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Nigeria’s senate president, others bag NIS fellowship award
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, and the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, were on Wednesday in Abuja presented with the Honourary Fellowship Award of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) alongside a former Minister of Defence, Brig-General Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd) and the Emir of Nasarawa, HRH Alh. Ibrahim Usman Jibril, at the institution’s 2021 investiture ceremony.
Official: TETFund spends N120 billion on academic staff training since 2008
Academic Staff from public institutions across the country have so far accessed over N120 billion for training, within and outside Nigeria, from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) since its inception in 2008.
Payroll fraud: Gombe approves N1.49 billion for biometric system installation
The Gombe State Government has approved the sum of N1.499 billion for the supply and installation of biometric attendance system to check payroll fraud in the state’s civil service.
2023: APC disowns viral zoning arrangement
The national caretaker/extraordinary convention planning committee (CECPC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned a zoning arrangement list in circulation on the social media.
UEFA confirms Rome as Euro 2020 host city
Rome’s Stadio Olimpico has been “fully confirmed” as a venue for Euro 2020 matches after the Italian government guaranteed the presence of at least 25 per cent of fans, UEFA announced on Wednesday.
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Lagos agency gives building occupants seven-day evacuation notice
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has cordoned off a distressed three-storey building in Oshodi with a seven-day evacuation ultimatum on traders and residents to save lives.
Watford boss hails Ismaila Sarr, Isaac Success performances against Reading
Watford manager Xisco Munoz has hailed the performances of Ismaila Sarr and Isaac Success in their 2-0 victory over Reading in Friday’s Championship game.
Kano: Police nab supplier of hard drugs, over 60 motorcycles to bandits
“Investigation revealed that, so far, the suspect has delivered more than 60 motorcycles to the bandits in Zamfara. He has been charged to court,” said a statement on Sunday by the spokesperson for the Command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, who indicated that the suspects were arrested at different times and locations in various raids conducted under Operation Puff Adder.
Pastor Adeboye: Reason for my Kaduna trip
First, he said he went to Kaduna to see his children who God saved from abductors. He was actually referring to eight members of the church who were recently abducted by gunmen in Kaduna but later regained their freedom. That was on their way to Kachia in preparation for the church’s Let’s Go a Fishing Easter programme.
Odion Ighalo: Paul Pogba is one of the best players I’ve played with
Former Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo has described Paul Pogba as one of the best he has played with in his career.