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Manchester United’s David de Gea needs more trophies – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Goalkeeper David de Gea will not be content with personal accolades and needs to win more major trophies at Manchester United, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said.
Rio Ferdinand reveals who should be awarded Premier League Player of the Year
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has named top stars he believes should win the prestigious Player of the Year award.
Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez gives reason for missing Caf Awards
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez has congratulated Liverpool forward Sadio Mane for winning the 2019 African Player of the Year award.
Nigerian forward joins Chinese club Meizhou Hakka
The Nigerian striker only spent one season with the South Korean outfit and made impactful showings, scoring 18 goals in the K League 2.
Sadio Mane set to be crowned King of Africa
Liverpool sharpshooter Sadio Mane is expected to become the first African football headline-maker of 2020 by winning the Player of the Year award in Egypt next week.
Ander Herrera points finger at Manchester United board after free transfer to Paris Saint...
Ander Herrera claims the Manchester United board failed to convince him of his "importance within the squad" amid contract talks, which led to his free transfer to Paris Saint Germain.
Odion Ighalo, Asisat Oshoala shortlisted for Nigeria Pitch Awards
Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo as well as Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala and The Nations’ correspondent Tunde Liadi top the list of nominees for the 6th edition of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards as organisers revealed in Lagos on Thursday the identities of prospective winners.
Ahmed Musa reacts to his POTY win
Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa says he’s honoured to have won the Nigeria Player of the year award for 2018.
Didier Drogba retires from professional football at 40
Africa Football and Chelsea Legend Didier Drogba’s illustrious career in professional football has finally come to an end at the age of 40.
Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne appears on crutches after suffering knee injury
The 27-year-old, who was seen on crutches at The Printworks in Manchester City centre, is expected to fly to Barcelona for further tests with Dr. Ramon Cugat, a specialist who treated him when he suffered a knee injury in January 2016.
Jurgen Klopp: Mohamed Salah should be Player of the Year
Jurgen Klopp has backed Mohamed Salah to win the Player of the Year Award in recognition of his goal scoring.
Kevin De Bruyne to sign new deal at Manchester City
De Bruyne's current deal is not due to expire until 2021 but City opened talks earlier in the season in a bid to secure his long-term future.
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Ayo Fayose: I’ll send ex-President Obasanjo back to prison if I become president
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President Buhari: Weapons, aircraft from US, China, Jordan coming
Nigeria is expecting to take delivery of military weapons and aircraft from Jordan, China and the United States to reinvigorate its anti-terror war, President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday. The meeting also agreed that poverty and youth unemployment are at the root of the nationwide security challenges, and needed to be addressed with greater vigour by all tiers of government.
Nigeria’s foreign minister recovers from coronavirus
Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday announced that he has recovered from COVID-19.
DSS invites Obadiah Mailafia over comment on Boko Haram-serving governor’s link
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Nigeria Immigration Service promotes over 3,500 officers
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Dollar holds firm as United States bond yields jump
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Oyo monarch suspends chief over illegal land acquisition
A prominent traditional ruler in the Oke-Ogun region of Oyo State, the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba (Dr). Abd-Ganiy Adekunle Salau, Ajinese 1, has suspended the Basorun of Iseyin, Chief Raheem Adelodun for allegations ranging from gross Insubordination, flagrant disrespect to the stool and authority of the Aseyin of Iseyin.
Enugu NMA election turns bloody
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Leroy Rosenior: Kelechi Iheanacho can only get better
Ex-Fulham and Queens Park Rangers striker, Leroy Rosenior, says Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, can only get better after his impressive performance for the Foxes in the 2019/20 English Premier League season.