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Barcelona ‘stabbed in the back’ in deal that took Vinicius to Real Madrid –...
Barcelona were "stabbed in the back" when Vinicius Junior moved to Europe, claims the Blaugrana's former head scout in South America, with those at Camp Nou left feeling "betrayed" as a hot prospect ended up at Real Madrid.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury-time winner rescues Liverpool against Villa
Trent Alexander-Arnold scored an injury-time winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat Aston Villa and end a run of six consecutive defeats at Anfield.
Riyad Mahrez wins PFA Fans’ Player of the Month award
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez has been announced as the winner of the PFA Fans’ Player of the Month award for March, beating Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho to the individual accolade.
Kelechi Iheanacho wins Leicester City’s Goal of the Month for March
Kelechi Iheanacho has added more glorious feathers to his cap as his goal won Leicester City’s Goal of the Month for March.
Kelechi Iheanacho nominated for PFA Fans’ Player of the Month
Nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho is in the running for Fans’ Player of the Month award in March, reports Completesports.com.
Kelechi Iheanacho points to supportive environment after Leicester contract extension
After agreeing a new deal to 2024, striker Kelechi Iheanacho spoke of the support he has received from his Leicester City team-mates and the Football Club’s backroom staff.
Leicester City fans celebrate Kelechi Iheanacho after winning Premier League award
Leicester City fans have been showing Kelechi Iheanacho their appreciation after the striker was named Premier League player of the month for March.
Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel named Premier League Manager of the Month for March
Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel has been named Premier League Manager of the Month for March, with Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho claiming the player award.
Kelechi Iheanacho thrilled to win Premier League Player of the Month Award
Kelechi Iheanacho is elated to win the Premier League Player of the Month award for the first time in his career.
Kelechi Iheanacho wins Premier League Player of the Month for March
The former Manchester City man beat the likes of Harry Kane, Luke Shaw, Jesse Lingard, Riyad Mahrez, Andreas Christensen, Leandro Trossard, and Illan Meslier to the award.
EPL: Super Eagles star nominated for player, goal of the month awards
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho is in the run for two awards in the English Premier League (EPL) for the month of March.
Romelu Lukaku, Dusan Vlahovic score in World Cup qualifiers
Belgium saw two Serie A stars combine in their 3-1 victory over Wales, as Napoli record-holder Dries Mertens was brought down for the penalty, converted by Lukaku.
WCQ: Loss to Turkey is terrible blow for the Netherlands – Frank de Boer
The Netherlands suffered a terrible blow in losing to Turkey at the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign on Wednesday, coach Frank de Boer said.
NPFL: Kwara United thrash Adamawa United 5-0 to reclaim top spot
Kwara United yesterday stormed back to the top of the 2021 Nigeria Professional Football League season after a massive 5-0 win over hapless Adamawa United in the Week 17 match played at the Ilorin Township stadium.
Kelechi Iheanacho breaks Didier Drogba’s FA Cup record
Nigeria’s Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho Sunday broke the record set by Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba for the most goals scored by an African player in the FA Cup.
Darren Bent: Jose Mourinho’s tactics ‘a bit dated now’
Jose Mourinho's tactics are "a bit dated now", according to Darren Bent, who says that a Carabao Cup final triumph would only "paper over the cracks" at Tottenham.
Tottenham skipper blasts teammates over Europa League poor show
Tottenham captain, Hugo Lloris, blasted his teammates after their dismal Europa League elimination at the hands of a rampant Dinamo Zagreb.
Alan Shearer includes Kelechi Iheanacho in Premier League Team of the Week
Legendary England and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer included hat-trick hero Kelechi Iheanacho in his Premier League Team of the Week.
Kelechi Iheanacho reveals story behind heartfelt goal celebration
Kelechi Iheanacho captured the hearts of the nation when he dedicated his maiden Premier League hat-trick to mums around the world, but there is a poignant story to his message.
Kelechi Iheanacho: Togetherness can push Leicester City for the remainder of the season
Iheanacho, 24, netted a stunning trio of goals in City’s 5-0 triumph over Sheffield United which, after Manchester United’s win over West Ham United, leaves Leicester in third place in the Premier League on 57 points.
Fabio Capello defends Cristiano Ronaldo over record at Juventus
“We had become the third or fourth most important league globally, and all other Serie A clubs have benefitted from Ronaldo’s signing.
Jamie Vardy congratulates Kelechi Iheanacho after netting hat-trick against Sheffield United
Jamie Vardy has sent congratulatory message to strike partner Kelechi Iheanacho following his hat-trick in the 5-0 win against Sheffield United on Sunday.
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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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NCS: Bauchi jailbreak attempt caused by mobile phone
The Nigerian Correction Service has said the attempted jailbreak at the Bauchi State Command on Friday, April 9, 2021, emanated from the attempt of an officer to smuggle a mobile phone into the custodial centre for the use of inmates.
Nigerian government urges resident doctors to call off strike
Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, has appealed to the resident doctors to call off their strike in the interest of patients that needed care at this critical time.
At least four migrants found dead on boat off Canary Islands
At least four people were found dead on a migrant boat off the Canary Island of El Hierro on Sunday, the Spanish Red Cross said.
Bandits kill man, son, three others in Kaduna
Bandits struck again on Monday in Kaduna State, killing a man, his seven-year-old son and three others in Giwa and Zangon Kataf council areas.
Police commend officers who ‘rejected’ N500,000 bribe
The police in Lagos have poured accolades on some of its officers for rejecting a N500,000 bribe offered to them during an operation and arresting the suspects with stolen construction materials.