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Arsenal reluctant to meet Houssem Aouar asking price – Lyon president
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has claimed that Arsenal are reluctant to meet the club's valuation of Houssem Aouar.
Neymar, Thiago Silva get Brazil calls as World Cup campaign starts
Neymar and Thiago Silva are included in Brazil squad selected by head coach Tite on Friday for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru.
Victor Osimhen: I can’t wait to face Cristiano Ronaldo
Victor Osimhen is looking forward to coming up against Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the Serie A this season.
Gianfranco Zola hails Victor Osimhen’s ‘important qualities’ ahead Parma vs Napoli
Gianfranco Zola is in awe of Victor Osimhen’s talent, suggesting that the Nigerian attacking ace has important qualities with which he can help Napoli to succeed this new season.
Brazilian government backing Neymar in racism row
Brazil’s government sent its support to Neymar Tuesday after he was red-carded for a fight in a Ligue 1 match in France, condemning the “racism” that triggered the brawl.
Nigerian striker tests positive for coronavirus
Paul Onuachu of Genk and Samuel Kalu of Ligue 1 club Bordeaux also tested positive for Covid-19, but the duo have since recovered and already back in action for their respective team.
Barcelona agree €30 million transfer for Memphis Depay
LaLiga giants Barcelona have agreed a transfer for Olympic Lyon forward Memphis Depay.
Anthony Okpotu wins top scorer award in Tunisian Ligue 1
Okpotu was not in action on Sunday as US Monastir ended their league campaign with a 1-1 draw against Ben Guerdane at home. They join fourth-place Etoile du Sahel as Tunisia's representatives for next season's Caf Confederation Cup.
Andre Villas-Boas mocks Thomas Tuchel after Marseille win
Andre Villas-Boas took aim at Thomas Tuchel and poked fun at Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League failure after Marseille's win.
Neymar blames racism for PSG loss to Marseille
Neymar insisted he had been the victim of racism as he was one of five players sent off in a mass brawl at the end of Marseille’s 1-0 win over Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappé wants Premier League or LaLiga move in 2021
Kylian Mbappé has told Paris Saint-Germain he intends to leave the club at the end of the 2020/21 season.
Henry Onyekuru stars as Monaco edge Nantes
Henry Onyekuru provided the assist which secured Monaco's 2-1 victory against Moses Simon's Nantes on Sunday.
Neymar back in PSG squad for Marseille game after virus battle
Brazilian star Neymar is back in the Paris Saint-Germain squad for Sunday’s Ligue 1 match against arch-rivals Marseille after serving a Covid-19 quarantine, PSG coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed.
Gennaro Gattuso: Kalidou Koulibaly to remain at Napoli if asking price not met
Napoli head coach Gennaro Gattuso said Kalidou Koulibaly will stay if the Serie A club’s asking price is not met as Manchester City reportedly eye the star defender.
Paris Saint-Germain sign Alessandro Florenzi on loan from Roma
Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Alessandro Florenzi from Roma, with the defender arriving on a loan deal with an option to buy.
Victor Osimhen: Napoli’s Gennaro Gattuso is a real man
Victor Osimhen has described Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso a real man and has enjoyed working under the Italian so far.
Josh Maja named Ligue 1 Player to watch in 2020/21
Super Eagles forward Josh Maja has been named by Germany-based French football podcast cavanisfriseur.de as the Ligue 1 player to watch for the 2020/21 season.
Leicester City star backs Victor Osimhen to shine at Napoli
Wilfred Ndidi believes Victor Osimhen will be a success at Serie A club Napoli.
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Shehu Abdullahi seeks fresh challenge after Bursaspor exit
Nigeria defender Shehu Abdullahi is ready for a challenge after announcing his exit from Turkish club Bursaspor.
Delta deputy governor expresses worry over spate of insecurity in Niger Delta
Otuaro said, “The phenomenon of insecurity is known all over the world, and in the Niger Delta region it was more worrisome because the results were not commensurate with the efforts made by government and stakeholders as it is like a dialogue of the deaf,” adding that, “Government and relevant stakeholders in the Niger Delta project cannot afford to relax over the issue of insecurity but must continue in order to have a secured region.”
Gunmen raid Zamfara communities, abduct over 40 people
In Zamfara state, gunmen wielding dangerous weapons have raided Gobirawan Cali communities in Maru Local Government Area and forcefully led over 50 peasants to an unknown destination.
FCTA, NAPTIP sign MoU on women rehabilitation centre
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for the management of FCT Women Rehabilitation Centre.
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Petrol tanker crashes into five cars in Lagos
A gasoline-laden truck crashed into five cars in the Anthony area of Lagos, in what was the second reported accident in Nigeria’s commercial capital city on Monday, September 14, 2020.
CPJ: Nigerian journalist detained since August on cybercrime charge
Nigerian authorities should immediately release journalist Ime Sunday Silas, drop the charges against him, and reform the country’s cybercrime act to ensure it is not used against the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Lagos releases 2020/2021 school calendar
The Lagos State Ministry of Education has approved school calendar for 2020/2021 session.
Lewis Hamilton on brink of Schumi record after three-in-one win
Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton took his tally of Formula One wins to 90 and the brink of Michael Schumacher’s record on Sunday, but he said it felt like he had just done three in a day.
Kelechi Nwakali confident of more opportunities as season progresses
Super Eagles hopeful Kelechi Nwakali says he’s happy to help his club Huesca by playing the role the coach asked of him.