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Xavi Hernandez: Raheem Sterling can succeed Lionel Messi as world’s best player
Barcelona great Xavi believes Raheem Sterling is on course to emerge as the world's best player when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo leave centre stage.
Tammy Abraham makes Chelsea history with hat-trick against Wolves
Tammy Abraham has become the youngest Chelsea player to score a Premier League hat-trick after his goals against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Joleon Lescott: Vincent Kompany gave blood, sweat, tears to Manchester City
Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has hailed Vincent Kompany and compared him to Barcelona legend Carles Puyol ahead of his testimonial match on Wednesday.
Euro 2020: Harry Kane keeps England on course
Harry Kane kept England on course to qualify for Euro 2020 as the skipper’s hat-trick inspired a 4-0 demolition of Bulgaria on Saturday.
English Premier League players dominate FIFPro World XI nominations
The English Premier League have the most number of players on the 2019 FIFA FIFPro men’s World XI shortlist for the first time in 10 years.
Arsenal, Tottenham battle for North London derby supremacy
After recording their best start in the Premier League in almost a decade-two wins in two games, Arsenal fell like a pack of cards against Liverpool at Anfield last weekend while Tottenham Hotspurs against all odds, lost 0-1 at home against Newcastle.
England coach explains why he picked Aaron Wan-Bissaka over Kyle Walker in squad
Manchester United defender Wan-Bissaka has been called up for the first time by Southgate for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers with Bulgaria and Kosovo.
Pep Guardiola impressed by Manchester City’s attacking quality
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City’s extra quality in attack made the difference as the champions powered to a 3-1 win at Bournemouth on Sunday.
Jamie Carragher: Sadio Mane is the first world-class Liverpool left winger in 30 years
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Sadio Mane is the first world-class left winger for the Reds in 30 years.
Phil Neville calls for social media boycott in wake of Paul Pogba racist abuse
England women’s manager Phil Neville believes football players should boycott social media in the wake of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba becoming the latest high-profile figure to suffer racist abuse online.
Stan Collymore: Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial must emulate Raheem Sterling goal haul to deliver...
Manchester United strikers Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial should be looking at scoring "20 league goals at a minimum" this season if the club is to challenge in the top four, according to pundit Stan Collymore.
Pep Guardiola laments VAR faults after goal against Tottenham disallowed
Pep Guardiola lamented that VAR needs to be fixed after he watched his Manchester City team have a last-minute winner against Tottenham ruled out on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola backs Raheem Sterling to reach 30-goal mark
Pep Guardiola wants to see the on-form Raheem Sterling break the 30-goal barrier for the first time in his career this season, but will only judge the England forward on his overall contribution to the Manchester City team.
Pep Guardiola: Mauricio Pochettino ‘doesn’t believe’ my Tottenham praise
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his past Tottenham praise has been misunderstood by their coach Mauricio Pochettino ahead of their Premier League tussle on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola: Tottenham are ‘real contenders’ for the Premier League
Pep Guardiola does not believe the Premier League title race will be contested between just Manchester City and Liverpool and is adamant Tottenham will be challengers.
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Virgil van Dijk nominated for UEFA Men’s Player of the...
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been shortlisted alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the men’s UEFA Player of the Year award.
Joleon Lescott: Manchester United’s Harry Maguire not the answer to close gap on City
Joleon Lescott believes Manchester United have made an excellent signing in Harry Maguire, but said that the £80 million ($97m) arrival from Leicester City won't be enough to allow the Red Devils to compete with their local rivals Manchester City.
Manuel Pellegrini accuses Manchester City of tactical fouls in West Ham romp
Manuel Pellegrini accused Manchester City of tactical fouls in the Premier League champions' 5-0 thrashing of West Ham on Saturday.
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Gabon to be first African nation paid to fight deforestation
Gabon will become the first African country paid with international funds to preserve its forests in an effort to fight climate change, the United Nations said Sunday.
Ogun may establish two additional universities
The Ogun State Government has revealed that it may establish two additional universities to address the agitation of the people of the Central and Western Senatorial districts respectively.
Kogi Speaker receives defectors into APC
The Speaker of Kogi State House Assembly, Hon. Mathew Kolawole, has formally received some members of the opposition parties who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
‘Yahoo boy’ runs mad, strips self naked in Ekiti
There was drama on a major highway in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, when a young man suspected to be an Internet fraudster ran mad in full public glare on Sunday evening.
Bandits release 30 more captives in Zamfara
The peace efforts initiated by the Zamfara government have continued to yield more fruits with 30 additional captives released by bandits on Sunday, after eight months in captivity.
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Governor Lalong: We’ll recover lost economy fortunes of Plateau
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Miyetti Allah: We can meet Nigeria’s milk needs
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, on Tuesday, said that Nigeria had more than enough cows and pastoralists to meet its citizens’ milk requirements.
Imo government drags Senator Okorocha to court for ‘incitement’
A Magistrates’ Court in Owerri has summoned the former governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha, to appear before it on October 8 to explain why he should not be convicted for alleged incitement.
Kano governor seeks stakeholders collaboration in community policing
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CHAN: Sikiru Alimi excited to make Nigeria squad for qualifier against Togo
Former Sunshine Stars defender Sikiru Alimi has expressed his delight at been invited to the home-based Super Eagles camp ahead of the CHAN 2020 qualifying game against Togo in Lome this weekend.