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Barcelona squad ‘losing faith’ in Ernesto Valverde after Granada loss
A new report from Spain has claimed that the Barcelona squad are ‘losing faith’ in Ernesto Valverde following their defeat to Granada at the weekend
Jose Mourinho: David de Gea ‘lucky’ to get new Manchester United contract
David de Gea is not worth his new four-year bumper contract at Manchester United, according to both former manager Jose Mourinho and ex-midfielder Roy Keane.
Andy Murray says ‘naive’ to think he will return to top
Andy Murray said Sunday it would be “naive” and “silly” to think he will ever return to being the player that surged to number one in the world.
Riyad Mahrez stars in Manchester City’s destruction of Watford
Algerian Riyad Mahrez was the top-performing African in major European club action on Saturday, as he starred in Manchester City’s 8-0 destruction of Watford at the Etihad Stadium.
Wonderkid Fati: from African suburb to Barcelona’s Camp Nou
Ansu Fati has made a long trip from the fields of Guinea-Bissau, where he played as a child, to Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium where the 16-year-old is playing with some of the biggest stars in the world.
Dozens arrested in Egypt after rare anti-Sisi protests – security source
Rare small protests were staged overnight in Cairo and other Egyptian cities calling for the removal of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, but authorities quickly dispersed them and arrested dozens, a security source said.
Why Real Madrid want Harry Kane at the Bernabeu
England international Harry Kane will be one of Real Madrid’s summer targets in the transfer window following the player’s inability to win laurels at Tottenham Hotspur.
David de Gea fires warning to Manchester United stars ahead of West Ham clash
David De Gea has warned Manchester United that they need to be much more switched on against West Ham to avoid a repeat of last season's 3-1 defeat to the Hammers.
Anti-Sisi protests break out in Egypt, several arrested
Rare small protests broke out on Friday in Cairo and other Egyptian cities calling for the removal of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi but police quickly dispersed them, AFP journalists reported.
Kaka backs Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane to deliver trophies
After finishing 19 points behind La Liga winners Barcelona, and being eliminated from the Champions League by Ajax in the round of 16 last season, Madrid have won just two of their opening five competitive matches of 2019-20.
FIFA ranking: Super Eagles drop one spot
Former African champions, the Super Eagles have dropped one place to 34th spot in the latest World governing body, FIFA, ranking for the month of August.
D’Tigers move 10 places up in FIBA world rankings
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have moved 10 places up in the recently-released FIBA Men World Rankings presented by Nike on Thursday.
Nigeria drop by one spot to 34th on latest FIFA ranking
In the ranking table on the world football governing body’s website on Thursday, Nigeria garnered 1, 482 points in the month under review as against 1,481 it had in August.
Brexit secretary urges EU to show ‘flexibility’ as deadline set
Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay urged Brussels to show “creativity and flexibility” in negotiations over Britain leaving the EU on Thursday, after the Finnish prime minister said London must produce new proposals by the end of this month.
Evelyn Akhator: How I joined CB Avenida
D’Tigress forward Evelyn Akhator has revealed that it was her D’Tigress teammates that convinced her to come to Spain.
No Rival: Cristiano Ronaldo rates sex with girlfriend above career best goal
Portugal international and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo says sex with model girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez is superior to the best goal of his glittering football career.
Thomas Tuchel: Neymar did everything in his power to leave Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel has said that Neymar did ‘everything in his power’ to leave the club in the summer.
Spanish king declines to grant government mandate as elections loom
Spain’s King Felipe VI has decided not to grant acting Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez or any other politician a mandate to form a government, increasing the likelihood of fresh elections.
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Emmys: Game of Thrones cast receive standing ovation — video
The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards bent the knee to HBO’s fantasy epic “Game of Thrones,” which closed out Sunday night’s ceremony by nabbing the prize for best drama series.
Nigerian wins jollof rice contest
Nigerian Chef, Folashade Shoyonbo, on Sunday in Lagos emerged winner of a Jolof Rice Contest after beating chefs from two other West African countries.
Politicians, Boko Haram planning to ‘destabilise’ Zamfara – governor
The Zamfara State Government said it has obtained ‘credible intelligence reports’ indicating that some politicians in the state “are making clandestine moves to destabilise the state.”
Kano Hisbah board destroys 196,400 bottles of alcohol
The Kano State Hisbah Board, has destroyed over 196,400 bottles of beer confiscated within the Kano metropolis.
BBNaija: Frodd to nominate five housemates for eviction
Housemate Chimeke Okoye aka Frodd has won the ultimate veto power in the ongoing BBNaija season four.
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PDP denies reported romance between Bayelsa governor, petroleum minister
The Peoples Democratic Party Youth Network has called on Bayelsans to ignore a wild rumour being peddled by unscrupulous characters about a purported meeting between Governor Seriake Dickson and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva.
Four Nigerian companies begin local production of milk
In line with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy to discourage the importation of milk, four dairy products manufacturers have commenced the process for the local production of milk, an official has said.
South East farmers urge President Buhari to call Miyetti Allah to order
South East farmers under the auspices of Igbo Farmers Progressive Union (IFPU) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to call the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association to order, insisting that no group should kill others in the country.
Why I killed my mother in-law, two others – suspect
A 44-year-old tipper driver, Edoghogho Omorogbe, has been arrested by the operatives of the Edo State Police Command for allegedly killing his 52-year-old mother-in-law, Mrs. Alice Omorogbe, 25 year-old sister-in-law, Blessing Efe and her six-month-old daughter.
Rafa Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup with hand injury
Rafael Nadal has pulled out of his Laver Cup matches on Sunday due to inflammation in his hand.