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Real Madrid boss defends Cops del Rey exit
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has taken full responsibility for Thursday’s early exit from the Copa del Rey at the hands of Spanish third division side Alcoyano but says the upset is “not a disgrace.”
Asisat Oshoala bags brace as Barcelona ease past Rayo Vallecano
Asisat Oshoala netted twice to help Barcelona secure a 7-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Wednesday's Spanish Primera Iberdrola fixture.
Napoli’s Fabian Ruiz tests positive for coronavirus
Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz will miss the Italian Supercup next week after the Spanish international tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday.
Rasheedat Ajibade celebrates first trophy with Atletico Madrid
Super Falcons and Atletico Madrid Femenino striker, Rasheedat Ajibade, is in a celebratory mood after winning her first professional trophy with the top Spanish club.
Arsenal target Neto hands in transfer request at Barcelona
Arsenal transfer target Neto has demanded a Barcelona exit in search of first-team football.
Atletico Madrid complete Moussa Dembele loan with €33.5 million purchase option
Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Moussa Dembele, with the French forward joining the Spanish side on an initial loan deal with an option to buy.
Marseille reject approach from Diego Costa
Diario AS cite a report from La Provence that claims that tentative conversations had taken place between the two but the striker’s salary – said to have been €8m per year at Atleti – had proven prohibitive and the French club discontinued their interest.
Atletico Madrid extend La Liga lead with win over Sevilla
La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid proved their title credentials yet again by beating Sevilla 2-0 at home on Tuesday to stride four points clear at the top of the standings.
IFFHS: Diego Simeone the best club coach of the decade
Diego Simeone's consistency at Atletico Madrid has been rewarded. The International Federation of Football and History Stats (IFFHS) have put the Argentine ahead of managers like Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp.
Real Madrid striker Luka Jović set for Bundesliga return
Serbian newspaper outlet Republika are reporting that the Bundesliga club and Real Madrid have come to an agreement for the striker to return to his former club on a six-month deal.
David de Gea warns Manchester United not to let title chance slip
David de Gea has warned that Manchester United “cannot miss this chance” after forcing their way back into the Premier League title picture, with the Red Devils looking to bring an eight-year barren run to a close.
Mikel Arteta wary of dangerous Crystal Palace
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has warned his players they will have their hands full when they face a dangerous Crystal Palace side.
Samson Siasia backs Umar Sadiq for Super Eagles call-up
Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has backed Almeria striker Umar Sadiq for his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles after his fine performances in the Spanish second division this season.
US diplomat visits Western Sahara after Morocco-Israel deal
A top United States envoy has visited contested Western Sahara after Washington recognised Morocco’s sovereignty there in exchange for Rabat normalising ties with Israel.
Real Madrid hold advantage over Liverpool in race for David Alaba
According to reports, Real Madrid could lean on their strong relationship with sponsors ADIDAS in an attempt to beat Liverpool to the signing of Bayern Munich’s David Alaba.
Rasheedat Ajibade proud to make Atleti debut
The 21-year-old came in the 94th-minute substitute for Turid Knaak, but didn’t get enough time to help the her team claim maximum points.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard ‘has ambition to coach Barcelona’
That’s according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, when speaking on the Onze programme.
Asisat Oshoala welcomes Rasheedat Ajibade, Ajara Njoya to Spain
In a rare show of solidarity not common with women’s footballers, Super Falcons star and FC Barcelona feminino player, Asisat Lamina Oshoala has welcomed two additional African players to the Spanish women’s league.
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Twelve health workers test positive to coronavirus in Taraba
Twelve health workers comprising of three doctors and nine nurses have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, the Taraba state capital.
NDE chief: President Buhari determined to eradicate poverty
Director General of National Directorate of Employment, NDE, Mallam Abubakar Fikpo, has said the President Muhammadu Buhari’s led Federal Government was determined to eradicate poverty and unemployment in the country.
South Africa minister dies of coronavirus
South African Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, passed away on Thursday due to COVID-19 related complications, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
Nigerian appeals court throws out blasphemy convictions that caused outcry
The two had been convicted in August by a sharia court in Nigeria’s northern, mainly Muslim state of Kano. Teenager Omar Farouq was accused of making blasphemous comments during an argument, while Yahaya Aminu Sharif was accused of having shared a blasphemous message on WhatsApp.
City of London to remove statues linked to slavery trade
The City of London on Thursday approved the removal from its ceremonial Guildhall home of statues of two figures that symbolise the financial sector’s historic role in slavery.
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Senator Jang: Amendment of constitution without restructuring, waste of time
Former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Jonah Jang, has decried the socio-economic problems bedeviling the country, blaming it on the operations of the 1999 Constitution.
Kano governor urges council chiefs to treat coronavirus with same gravity as polio
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has called on the Local Government Chairmen in the state to treat COVID 19 pandemic, in the same manner, they treated and eradicate polio.
Falcons striker Ini Umotong joins Lewes from Vaxjo
FA Women's Championship club Lewes have confirmed the acquisition of Nigeria striker Ini Umotong, on an 18-month deal, Goal reports.
Irrigation: Kano distributes 5,000 water pumps to farmers
The Kano State government has distributed 5,000 water pumps to farmers to boost irrigation farming and achieve food security in the state.
Chelsea want €30 million for AC Milan target Fikayo Tomori
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, negotiations are ongoing between Chelsea and AC Milan for Tomori – a loan move with an option to buy for around €30 million is close to being agreed upon.