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Samuel Chukwueze gets favourite jersey number at Villarreal
The 20-year old dazzler, who made his AFCON debut for Nigeria in Egypt 2019, was handed his debut for the Yellow Submarine in September 2018, scoring 5 goals in 26 appearances in all competition.
Casemiro: Gareth Bale has to play for Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro is adamant Gareth Bale has to play for the club this season having proven his worth repeatedly since joining from Tottenham in 2013.
Bayern Munich confirm Philippe Coutinho loan deal with option to buy
Bayern Munich are set to sign Philippe Coutinho on a season-long loan from Barcelona and the deal includes an option to buy the playmaker, Hasan Salihamidzic has confirmed.
Jurgen Klopp backs Adrian after Southampton howler
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp joked that Adrian's howler on Saturday against Southampton was a rite of passage for shotstoppers with the Anfield club.
Aritz Aduriz: I will help Athletic Bilbao until my last day
Aritz Aduriz said he will always be available to help Athletic Bilbao until the last day after his stunning bicycle kick downed Barcelona 1-0 in the La Liga opener.
Marcelino: Rodrigo told me he was joining Atletico Madrid
Valencia boss Marcelino revealed Rodrigo told him he was joining Atletico Madrid before the forward's move to the Spanish capital fell through.
Charlie Nicholas: Unai Emery couldn’t control Neymar, PSG but his Arsenal project is exciting
Arsenal are a “tremendously exciting” prospect for 2019-20, says Charlie Nicholas, with Unai Emery now taking on a challenge that he can control after struggling with “explosive stars” at Paris Saint-Germain.
Andy Murray to skip US Open doubles to focus on singles
Andy Murray is to skip the US Open later this month where he was scheduled to play doubles so as to get more singles matches under his belt, the former world number one told the BBC.
More migrants evacuated from Spanish rescue ship ‘Open Arms’
Three people who suffered “medical complications which require specialised care” and an escort were brought ashore late on Thursday, Proactiva Open Arms, which is waiting for permission from Rome to dock in Lampedusa, said on Twitter.
Valencia: Atletico’s offer for Rodrigo no longer on the table
Valencia general director Mateu Alemany has revealed Atletico Madrid’s offer for Rodrigo is “no longer on the table” ahead of the new La Liga campaign.
Paul Pogba is waiting for Real Madrid but won’t do a Neymar – brother
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is 'waiting' for Real Madrid to launch a formal offer for his services, according to Mathias Pogba, who claims 'anything can happen' before the Spanish transfer deadline on September 2.
Vinicius Junior: Zinedine Zidane made me nervous when he returned to Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior says he was nervous when Zinedine Zidane first returned to the club following nine months away.
Italy’s defence minister blocks decree against migrant ship
Italy’s defence minister on Thursday blocked a new decree by far-right interior minister Matteo Salvini to ban the rescue ship Open Arms with 147 migrants on board from Italian territorial waters, in a move seen as part of the political crisis in Rome.
Rivaldo: Neymar to Real Madrid wouldn’t be Barcelona betrayal
Neymar moving to Real Madrid would not be a “betrayal” to Barcelona, says Rivaldo, but the Brazilian is considered to still favour a return to Camp Nou.
Kenneth Omeruo happy to seal permanent deal with Leganes
Both clubs agreed to a permanent switch on Tuesday night with Leganes reportedly parting with £4.6m to get their man and Omeruo putting signing a five-year contract.
Real Madrid make Neymar an offer he can’t refuse
Real Madrid are hoping to convince Neymar to join them over fierce rivals Barcelona by offering him an astronomical salary.
Neymar out of PSG opener, exit talks ‘more advanced than before’
Paris Saint-Germain revealed on Saturday that Neymar transfer talks are “more advanced than before” after the Brazilian was dropped for the French champions’ opening Ligue 1 match with Nimes.
Unai Emery: Iwobi was an example to young players
Arsenal had on Thursday wished Nigerian international Alex Iwobi ‘all the best’ in Everton reeling records that he was an example of a ‘young player’ from his academy that quickly rose through the ranks but had to be sold out on deadline day.
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Lagos government scales up fish production
Lagos State Government says it is implementing programmes and projects that would upscale fish production and harness the enormous economic opportunities available in the agricultural value chains in the State.
Chad declares emergency in east after dozens die in ethnic violence
Chad President Idriss Deby declared a state of emergency in two eastern provinces on Sunday after violent intercommunal clashes left dozens dead earlier this month.
African Games: Organisers formally welcome Team Nigeria
Organisers of the 12th African Games on Sunday, officially welcomed Team Nigeria to “Rabat 2019”, with a flag-raising ceremony at the Games Village located at the International University of Rabat.
Police found decomposing body of farm worker on mango tree
The Police in Ogun State have discovered the decomposing remains of a farm worker, who was allegedly murdered by his boss, over allegation of stealing.
Pastor blames devil, poor tithes for stealing N1.2 million SUV
The Pastor of Jesus Miracle Church at No. 16, Ado-Odo Road, Afan, Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Jeremiah Ehindero, has said he stole a N1.2million vehicle when his congregation’s tithes and offerings was not enough to pay off a N650,000 bank loan.
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PSG willing to accept package that includes Philippe Coutinho for Neymar
It’s looking very obvious that Neymar will be heading back to Spain this summer, the question that remains is will he land with Real Madrid, or will he have a homecoming at Barcelona.
Report: Donald Trump wants US to buy Greenland
Trump has expressed interest in the self-governing part of Denmark — which is mostly covered in ice — asking advisors if it is possible for the US to acquire the territory, The Wall Street Journal said Thursday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Flood renders many homeless in Niger
He appealed to the government to reconstruct the collapsed bridge with immediate effect to ease movement of people.
Norway mosque shooting an ‘attempted act of terror’
The shooting at a mosque near Oslo is being treated as an “attempted act of terror”, Norwegian police said Sunday, with the suspect appearing to harbour far-right, anti-immigrant views.
Women societies join federal government in fight against nudity
In a bid to stem the current tide of public display of nudity and immorality among youths in Nigeria, the National Council of Women Societies and the National Council for Arts and Culture have decided to embark on far-reaching youth sensitisation initiatives.