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Yaya Toure explains decision to join Donetsk as coach
Former Ivory Coast captain Yaya Toure has explained why he recently joined Olimpik Donetsk as an assistant coach.
Kolo Toure: Slide-tackling Arsene Wenger changed my career
Kolo Toure has disclosed his tackle on former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger changed his professional career.
Joe Aribo scores in Rangers’ home win vs Livingston
Hagi dispossessed Efe Ambrose and set up Defoe, whose shot was stopped by the goalkeeper’s legs, but Hagi showed good awareness to square to Aribo, who swept the ball into the empty net.
Edouard Mendy: I’m fit to make Chelsea debut vs West Brom
Edouard Mendy has told Frank Lampard he is ready to face West Brom this weekend, as the Chelsea manager weighs up whether to throw the goalkeeper straight in for his debut.
Pep Guardiola must rise to challenge as Manchester City chase Liverpool
Pep Guardiola faces a stern test of his managerial philosophy as the Manchester City boss aims to overhaul Premier League champions Liverpool this season.
Wolves line up bid for Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Wolves are lining up a bid for Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Pep Guardiola: Kun Aguero could be out of action until November
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero could miss the first two months of the 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) season, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.
Jurgen Klopp gives Liverpool potential boost ahead of Leeds United clash
There is a possibility that Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson could return to full team training today, according to Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.
Mesut Ozil targets Arsenal start for Fulham opener
Mesut Ozil is hoping to start for Arsenal against Fulham for the Premier League kickoff.
Manchester City stars contract coronavirus
Manchester City confirmed in a club statement that the pair have contracted the virus and are now undergoing a period of self-isolation.
FIFA intervenes in Ivorian election squabble
FIFA has ordered the cancellation of a general assembly of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) which had been called to vote on replacing the commission handling a presidential election, AFP learned on Sunday.
Steven Gerrard rues Joe Aribo absence in Rangers’ draw vs Livingston
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard hopes Joe Aribo will be fit for the Gers Scottish Premiership home clash against Kilmarnock on Saturday.
Kolo Toure reveals Virgil van Dijk’s defensive weaknesses
The Dutch star finished runner-up in the 2019 Ballon d’Or and would likely have been a factor in 2020 but for the award’s cancellation, having cemented himself as one of the world’s leading defenders since arriving from Southampton.
Manchester United eye sensational swoop for Kasper Schmeichel
Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move to bring Kasper Schmeichel, the son of club legend Peter, to Old Trafford this summer according to reports.
Herve Renard apologies for omitting Hakim Ziyech in African select XI
Former Morocco coach Herve Renard has apologised for leaving out the name of Hakim Ziyech in a select XI of the best African players he has managed.
Leicester City coach Kolo Toure reveals World Cup dream
The ex-Ivory Coast international played for Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool in England before calling time on his career at Scottish Premiership side Celtic.
Arsene Wenger: Manchester City cannot go unpunished, they bought all my players at Arsenal
Arsene Wenger says Manchester City must be punished if they have flouted UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rule, aiming a dig at the Premier League champions for always coming for his players while managing Arsenal.
Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism
Tottenham has asked the Premier League to clarify the procedures it follows in the wake of the fallout from Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger reporting being subjected to monkey noises from the home fans in Sunday’s London derby.
Chelsea legend eyes top Ivorian FA job
Chelsea legend and former Cote d’Ivoire captain, Didier Drogba, is favourable to secure the top job of his country’s football body.
Nicolas Pepe: Signing for Arsenal is a big reward
New Arsenal signing Nicolas Pepe has revealed how his big-money move to the Gunners represents a reward for his past efforts.
Lauren: Liverpool will start season without Mo Salah, Sadio Mane
Liverpool will be without Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane for the start of the Premier League season, claims Lauren, with Africa Cup of Nations duty set to delay their return to domestic duty.
European Leagues critical of proposed Champions League reforms
The European Leagues has said plans to revamp the Champions League should be started from scratch as the current proposals only benefit "a few rich and dominant clubs".
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PDP asks Senator Adeyemi to apologise to Abia governor
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South-East zone, on Monday urged Sen, Smart Adeyemi to immediately apologize to the governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu over his unguided verbal attack.
Marketers warn against hoarding of petrol, assure adequate supply
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has assured motorists that there is enough Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in the country, urging them to stop panic buying.
APC demands apology from Senator Abaribe over ‘attack’ on Kogi governor
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded a public apology from Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe over his negative utterances against Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi.
Victor Oladipo shuns Houston Rockets $45.2 million contract extension
Victor Oladipo reportedly turned down a two-year, $45.2 million contract offer from the Houston Rockets.
Cross River to supply healthcare materials with drones
Cross River Health Insurance Agency plans to use drones to deliver health materials to rural areas, the Director-General, Mr Godwin Iyala, said in Calabar on Monday.
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Lagos completes palliative works on Eko bridge
The Lagos State Government has announced that the palliative intervention on Eko Bridge it embarked upon in support of the federal government’s efforts to replace the eight expansion joints on the highway has been completed.
Nasarawa governor: Why Senator Al-Makura should be the next APC chairman
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has asked members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to elect Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura as the next chairman of the party.
MSF devises strategy to get medical care for Borno communities
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) otherwise known as Doctors Without Borders (DWB) has devised a strategy to take medical care to hard-to-reach areas in the volatile Borno State.
Sheik Gumi: Fulani herdsmen aren’t bandits but militants fighting ‘ethnic survival’
The former captain in the Nigeria Defence Academy, NDA, spoke on a Channels TV programme, while reeling out his experience with the armed herders. His words: “It is a complex issue. It is an ethnic war and the solution is dialogue and teaching them Islam. To them, they are talking about an ethnic existence.”
Senate seeks documents as N27 billion PHCN pension probe begins
The Senate on Monday opened investigation into the alleged ‘missing’ N27bn meant for the payment of the pension of former staff of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria.