Pogba has flattered to deceive at times this season, drifting in and out of games, and speaking on 2FM’s Game On, Dunphy claimed that the United boss may be running out of patience with the French midfielder. “I more than anyone have questioned Pogba’s ability and I don’t think he has it. I don’t think he has the brains to play there. He doesn’t have the knowledge, he doesn’t have the instinct to be a playmaker and I’m not sure what he is. “If I was to chose between him and Juan Mata to play in midfield I’d chose Mata…
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Wayne Rooney believes the Chilean can help inspire the Red Devils, who have not won the Premier League since 2012-13. Alexis Sanchez is the perfect player for Manchester United, according to former captain Wayne Rooney, who believes the Chile star can bring out the best in team-mate Romelu Lukaku. Sanchez swapped Arsenal for rivals United during the January transfer window and scored on his Premier League debut in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town. United’s all-time leading goalscorer Rooney — now back playing for boyhood club Everton — believes Sanchez can help inspire the Red Devils, who have not won…
Thibaut Courtois has accused Watford winger Gerard Deulofeu of diving in the Blues’ embarrassing 4-1 loss at Vicarage Road on Monday night. “Obviously the penalty is a clear dive,” Courtois told Sky Sports. “Yesterday [in Liverpool and Tottenham’s 2-2 draw] we saw when the goalkeeper comes out and is late you make yourself small but the striker puts his foot there and it’s a penalty, every time this will happen. He left his foot and dives, it’s not a penalty. “I think we all know this kind of players it happens everywhere in the world, this type of striker sees…
Ronald Koeman is ready to be presented as coach of the Netherlands, Dutch news reports said on Monday, as the football-mad country seeks to revive its flagging fortunes. Koeman, 54, who was sacked by Everton in October after a string of defeats saw The Toffees fall into the relegation zone, will be taking over from Dick Advocaat — the latest in a raft of unsuccessful appointments since 2014. “Koeman’s appointment as the new trainer does not come as a surprise,” the ANP said, with news reports adding the blond-haired Koeman was already earmarked back in 2014 to replace Louis van…
Atiku Abubakar has hailed the Super Eagles of Nigeria despite their loss to Morocco in the final of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). He said, “I am ready and trust that you are too to give @NGSuperEagles our unflinching support.” “Happy that against all odds, our @NGSuperEagles have made it to the finals #CHAN2018. We can learn from their success – proof of what can happen when we are united, focused and committed.” He said The PDP chieftain posted on his official Twitter handle to congratulate the Super Eagles despite another heavy loss in the final. “Sad loss for all…
Mauricio Pochettino’s praised Harry Kane’s bravery after he bounced back from missing a penalty to net his 100th Premier League goal from a second spot-kick to salvage Tottenham Hotspur a point from a thrilling 2-2 draw at Liverpool. “He is one of the best strikers. He can miss a penalty or a chance, but the personality to score 100 Premier League goals is because you have big, big balls,” said Pochettino. The England international is the second quickest ever player to reach a Premier League century with only Alan Shearer bettering his return of 100 goals in 141 games. “It’s…
Ousmane Dembele, who is recovering from injury, has resumed light training with the Barcelona squad, coach Ernesto Valverde said on Saturday adding that he would be “prudent” with the winger. “He did part of the session with the squad and next week he’ll join in more, little by little,” Valverde told a news conference. “We’ll see when he’s available.” Barcelona are 11 points clear in La Liga and resume their Champions League campaign, against Chelsea, on February 14. “Of course he’s not ready to play right now, we’ll try to be cautious with him, just like we were when he…
Pep Guardiola defended his decision to have only six substitutes for Manchester City’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Burnley, claiming that he did not have enough players to fill his bench despite boasting the Premier League’s most expensive squad. He has insisted that an elite development squad fixture on Friday evening was also a key factor behind his decision as he did not want to withdraw any of his youngsters from that game to travel with the first team. “We didn’t have any players,” said Guardiola. “They are injured. “I’d like to have 18 players and could have called on…
Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has placed a ban on the sale and smoking of cannabis otherwise known as Indian Hemp in the state. ”I will like to announce to you that we have abolished the sales and smoking of Indian hemp and other illicit hard drugs in the state, this has made our youths useless and led them to crime and all other related criminal offences,” he said. “I want to use this medium to appeal to all security operatives in the state especially the army to help enforce these directives so we can help our youths,” Okorocha said.…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says an aggressive grassroot voter mobilization campaign holds the key to its trouncing of the governing APC at the ballot in 2019, according to party Chairman Prince Uche Secondus. “The weakest point in the history of the PDP is that we lost in the 2015 elections, but we should take advantage of the monumental failure of the APC,” Secondus said at a gathering of PDP faithful in Asaba, Delta State. “They (APC) came with a government of vengeance; we must emphasize that our people must have voters’ cards because Nigerians want us to come together…
Atiku Abubakar, has rejected any possibility of working with the Coalition for Nigeria that was recently launched by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He said, “Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is focusing on the hope of his new political party. His Excellency is in the Peoples Democratic Party which is in expansion. “The party is reaching out to its members who defected to the APC prior to the 2015 election and also reaching out to other political parties. “Obasanjo’s Movement is an anachronism. No one knows the direction of the Coalition and you don’t expect his Excellency to be part of such movement.…
Bukola Saraki says he is convinced of his innocence in respect of the pending three-count charge before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). In December, the court of appeal had ordered the senate president to open his defence on the charges after the federal government appealed his acquittal by the CCT. The CCT had in June cleared Saraki of the 18-count charge filed against him. Saraki said he would appear before the tribunal on Tuesday despite a pending appeal at the supreme court. “Tomorrow morning, I will be at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in respect of 3 of…
Atiku Abubakar, has ruled out any possibility of working with the Coalition for Nigeria that was recently launched by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He said, “Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is focusing on the hope of his new political party. His Excellency is in the Peoples Democratic Party which is in expansion. “The party is reaching out to its members who defected to the APC prior to the 2015 election and also reaching out to other political parties. “Obasanjo’s Movement is an anachronism. No one knows the direction of the Coalition and you don’t expect his Excellency to be part of such…
Alhaji Kashim Shettima recently praised the Nigerian military for the successes recorded so far in the war against Boko Haram. He said that the military had through its counter-insurgency campaign, facilitated a return to normalcy and the resurgence of social and economic development in the northeast. “In the past three years, Boko Haram insurgents took over 20 Local Government Areas of Borno State. Maiduguri faced serious threats. We were in a state of siege. “Thousands of people were killed, maimed and displaced, due to the insurgency. “The ugly situation changed for the better because of the hard work and commitment…
Governor Umar Ganduje has asked Fulani herdsmen to relocate to Kano state. According to him, the state has a vast space of land for grazing. He said ‘’So, they don’t have any reason to move out of the state. We take care of them and we accord them the respect and dignity they deserve. “I am inviting herdsmen from all parts of Nigeria to relocate to Kano because we have enough facilities to accommodate them. “We have grazing lands in Rogo, Gaya, Kura, Tudun Wada, Ungogo and other reserved places where facilities are in place to accommodate the herdsmen and…
Akinwunmi Ambode recently swore in new members of his cabinet, demanding from them `nothing but the best`. Given the cosmopolitan nature of our state and the peculiar challenges of a mega city, we cannot afford to rely on the status quo approach to providing solution to new and emerging issues. “As you settle down to your new assignments, I demand nothing but the best from you,” Ambode told the new cabinet members. The governor told the new appointees to immediately hit the ground running and bring themselves up to speed with the mandate of their Ministries and agencies, as well…
Uche Secondus has said that the group that was recently launched by former President Olusegun Obasanjo is not a threat to the party. Secondus said that Nigerians are ready to vote out President Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Secondus also said “We vowed not to repeat the order of imposition, and we have reassured our leadership and our people that we will devolve power down to the states so that they can take responsibilities and make sure that whatever names that are submitted would not be changed. “I believe that they would soon come back, those who have…
Gov. Rochas Okorocha has ordered the demolition of any building used for sale and manufacture of illegal drugs in the state. He was not pleased that there has not been strong resistance by the society against the abuse of illicit drugs such as Codeine, Tramadol and Marijuana which were “gradually crippling the youths.” Okorocha, however, expressed joy that followers of the deceased criminal kingpin, Don Waney, operating in the state, had repented and handed over their arms which included rocket launchers. “We intend to double our efforts this year with more commitment to achieving our goals; we were able to…
The singer watched the Gunners take victory at Emirates Stadium last night (February 3). Rihanna was the talk of the town last night (February 3) as she attended the Arsenal-Everton match at London’s Emirates Stadium. The singer watched the Gunners take a 5-1 victory, enjoying a tour of the stadium, and meeting players after the match. She was there with her brother Rorrey. The singer posed with player Mesut Özil after the game, and he posted the picture on Twitter with the caption: “Still unbeaten with Riri”, calling her the team’s “lucky charm”. Football correspondent James Olley reported that Rihanna…
Stephanie Coker’s husband, Olumide Aderinokun, has subtly denied the infidelity rumours. Reports showed chats of a conversation between the OAP’s husband and a student of Bell’s University, Ota, Ogun state identified as Yolanda Nifise Ayemo. The young lady is alleged to be his mistress and in the chat agrees to meet him up, per his invite, with him paying for her reservations at Eko Hotel and Suites. He however took to Insta-stories this morning to deny reports that he cheated on Coker. He shared photos which show him at a filling station, with the words, “Fake news” inscribed on them.…