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UEFA demand leaves Scottish football clubs in the lurch
Scottish clubs were due to meet by video-conference on Friday with the possibility of following the Belgian league’s recommendation to call their season to an end amid the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Liverpool owners FSG interested in taking over Glasgow Rangers
FSG seem to be interested in investing in Scottish giants Rangers, according to millionaire Jim McColl (h/t Liverpool Echo).
Jermain Defoe: Steven Gerrard is going to be a top, top manager
Steven Gerrard is going to be “a top, top, top manager”, says Jermain Defoe, with the Liverpool legend expected to enhance his reputation at Rangers before moving on to another prestigious post.
UK: Prince Charles did not jump queue for coronavirus test
Britain on Thursday said heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, who has coronavirus, did not jump the queue for a test because his symptoms and condition met the criteria.
Anthony Joshua in self-isolation after meeting Prince Charles
World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has placed himself in self-isolation following a meeting with coronavirus victim Prince Charles.
Rangers permit foreign stars to return home
Scottish giants Rangers have permitted Super Eagles star Joe Aribo and other foreign players to return home with the football calendar suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UN: Coronavirus disrupting education of 849.4m worldwide
The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting the education of an eye-popping 849.4 million people worldwide, the monitoring arm of the United Nations’ Cultural and Education Agency (UNESCO) said yesterday.
Coronavirus: Ighalo arrives Man Utd training wearing mask, gloves
Europa League hero Odion Ighalo alongside teammate Scott McTominay turned up to Manchester United training wearing coronavirus masks and gloves.
Coronavirus: English FA cancel friendlies with Italy, Denmark
Gareth Southgate’s side were set for a double header at Wembley at the end of this month, as rumours over Euro 2020 also share the international limelight.
Bayer Leverkusen-Rangers second leg to be played behind closed doors
A club statement read: “In order to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia has decided to cancel all major events of 1,000 spectators until further notice. And the state of Bremen has also issued a similar regulation.”
Manchester United complete double over City with 2-0 home win
Manchester United completed their first home and away Premier League double over Manchester City since the Alex Ferguson era with goals from Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay giving them a 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Coronavirus: Pope’s Sunday prayer to be livestreamed
Pope Francis’ Angelus prayer on Sunday will be livestreamed in a break with centuries-old tradition, the Vatican announced, as the number of coronavirus cases topped 100,000.
Andy Robertson sits out Liverpool game but will still face Atletico
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson was left out of the Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday but will be fit to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, manager Jurgen Klopp said.
Uganda coach names squad for Afcon qualifier vs South Sudan
Uganda head coach Johnathan McKinstry has named a squad of 20 foreign-based players for preparations ahead of their 2021 Afcon qualifier against South Sudan set for the 28th of March.
AFCONQ: Nigeria calls Ahmed Musa, Kenneth Omeruo, 22 others for Leone Stars
Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has listed team captain Ahmed Musa, vice-captain William Ekong and veteran defender Kenneth Omeruo in his 24-man Super Eagles’ roster for the quick-double 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone this month.
British FAs bans heading football for U-12s
Heading the ball in training sessions has been outlawed for primary school children under the age of 12 in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland as part of the Football Association’s updated “heading guidance” for the game.
Man dies as Storm Dennis slams UK, power cuts hit France
A man died after falling into a river on Sunday as Storm Dennis swept across Britain with the army drafted in to help deal with heavy flooding and high winds.
UK issues rare ‘danger to life’ warning
Storm Dennis swept across Britain on Sunday with the army drafted in to help deal with heavy flooding and high winds, officials warning it could be “life-threatening” in South Wales.
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Coronavirus: NMA rejects invitation of Chinese medical team
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has rejected the planned arrival of a Chinese medical team to assist the country in its coronavirus (COVID-19) response.
Nigeria’s confirmed coronavirus cases hit 232
Nigeria has confirmed eight new cases of Coronavirus, bringing the total national figures to 232 cases.
Chinese city bans consumption of dog, cats, others
Shenzhen, a city in southeastern China, has become the first city in the country to ban the consumption of pets, such as cats and dogs, CNN has reported.
Nigeria confirms 8 more coronavirus cases, 32 discharged
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British premier Boris Johnson hospitalised over coronavirus infection
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital over his coronavirus infection.
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Coronavirus: Ondo index case military personnel
The first victim of coronavirus in Ondo has been identified as military personnel returning from India.
Nigeria explores local manufacture of face masks, ventilators
The federal government has started discussions with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to explore the potential for local production of medical consumables such as face masks, gloves, sanitizers, and even equipment like ventilators used in the prevention and treatment of Covid-19 pandemic.
Mickey Arthur: Sri Lanka T20 team need fine-tuning
Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 squad needs some adjustments, said coach Mickey Arthur, who will be overseeing the team’s bid for a second 20-overs World Cup title later this year.
WHO: Coronavirus has exposed weakness of national health systems
The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the weakness of health systems in most countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.
Kogi workers receive March salary
Kogi State Government has advised workers to brace up for tough times ahead as it commenced the payment of salaries for the month of March.