Jose Mourinho had decided to strengthen his forward line long before Zlatan Ibrahimovic suffered the knee ligament injury that ended his season. In a cramped corridor at Stoke City’s bet365 Stadium, the Manchester United manager told a small group of reporters that United were not “clinical” enough. That was in January. He was speaking after another 1-1 draw. Wayne Rooney had salvaged a point with a stoppage time free-kick that had moved him onto 250 goals for the club, surpassing the record Sir Bobby Charlton had held for 44 years. But Mourinho was not talking about the Stoke game in…
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Paul Pogba’s Manchester United teammates could have done more to ensure he had a successful first season back at Old Trafford, Jesse Lingard says. Pogba has had mixed reviews since his world-record £89 million move from Juventus in the summer, having been credited with three assists in the Premier League this season, two fewer than Anthony Martial and Wayne Rooney and only one more than defender Daley Blind. But United have also been guilty of wasting chances in front of goal this season, many of them created by Pogba, and Lingard believes the midfielder’s campaign would be viewed differently had…
Paul Pogba’s transfer to Manchester United is to be investigated by FIFA. The midfielder moved to Old Trafford from Juventus for a record £89 million in August. World football’s governing is set to ask United for clarification on some aspects of the deal. The club’s stance is that FIFA have had the relevant documents since the transfer was completed more than nine months ago. The investigation comes on the back of claims in a book “Football Leaks: The Dirty Business of Football” that super agent Mino Raiola could earn £41m from the Pogba transfer. He is an agent that United…
He has built his career on the reputation that he is not just your normal human and it seems he’s right. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s knee is so strong that doctors are so amazed and want them for research purposes. This is according to Ibrahimovic’s agent Mino Raiola who revealed that the doctors who operated on the striker’s injured knee are amazed at how strong it is. “Zlatan has started rehabilitation at the hospital. His knee is so strong that the doctors said they had never seen anything like it,” Raiola told Swedish publication Expressen.se. “He has a knee that it is…
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described former Enugu State governor Sullivan Chime as a progressive politician, who left indelible marks in the state. The APC National Vice Chairman, South-East, Mr Emma Enukwu, said this in Enugu on Saturday at the official registration of the former governor as a member of the party. Enukwu said that it would be very difficult for any governor to replicate what Chime achieved in the state through selfless service. He said that it was the performance of the former governor that caught the eye of the APC and they persuaded…
Nigerian pop star Davido held a baby shower for his second daughter in Atlanta on Sunday, May 7, 2017. The HKN singer went all out for his baby mama Amanda who is pregnant with his child Hailey Adeleke. On April 26, 2017 Davido revealed the gender of his baby. “Just wanna feed my fans with great music and take care of Imade and her little sister that would be coming in two weeks,” said the ‘IF’ singer. Adding, “That’s all man care about right now!” Davido made this statement after the death of his uncle Isiaka Adeleke. Recall that on…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose said President Muhammadu Buhari is using the recent release of 82 Chibok girls to distract Nigerians from his failing health. The 82 girls were released by Boko Haram on Saturday, May 6, after negotiations with the government. Fayose’s comments are contained in a statement released by his spokesman, Idowu Adelusi. The statement reads in part: “Right now, a matter of urgent national importance arresting the attention of all and sundry is that of the President’s health. While I continue to pray, in conjunction with other Nigerians, for the President’s quick recovery, I condemn without equivocation…
Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha says that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was forced to declare him governor in 2011. Okorocha also said that his chances of being governor were slim because no notable politician supported him. His comments were contained in a statement released by his spokesman, Sam Onwuemeodo. “No single politician of note was standing with me. This was perhaps the only election in the history of Nigeria that was won by the support of the ordinary people and not by the support of the political elite, security agencies and money bags,” Okorocha was quoted as saying.…
All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun says that only the party can give the Igbo tribe a chance at the Presidency. Oyegun also said that the ruling party would bury the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-East. He made the comments on Saturday, May 6, during a rally held to welcome former Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime, to the APC. “We are going to finally bury the PDP in the eastern states. In the next election, who is going to be the governor of Enugu State?” Oyegun said according to Punch. “Which party can best ensure Igbo presidency?…
Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was whiling away his lonely days and nights behind bars listening to Rihanna, Drake and The Weeknd in the lead up to his suicide, Dailymail.com can reveal. Prison documents lay bare the musical tastes of the 27-year-old ex-football star, who was found dead on April 19 after hanging himself in his cell with a bed sheet at the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, Massachusetts. Hernandez’s playlist consisted of mostly R&B and hip-hop songs with a common theme of sex, love, and feelings of hurt. The former Patriots tight end had downloaded songs from Rihanna’s…
It was a movie! World Famous ROG Music Africa touched down with an electric debut event, ROGMA Vol.1: The Take Off! Fans of rap titan Jesse Jagz have been on the edge of their seat ever since he announced the Odysseus album was ready. With growing anticipation amongst fans and critics Jesse Jagz obliged and spilled the beans with a preview of what to expect on the forthcoming album! It was a sold out affair in Lagos city on March 18th, The ROGMA Launch event featured cameos from Africa’s best entertainers, music stars, celebrities and presenters inattendance including; Runtown, Ill…
Chris Brown is attempting to clear his name when it comes to abuse allegations made by his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran. Tran, who recently got a restraining order against Brown, says she was repeatedly abused throughout their relationship. But Brown denies any wrongdoing. On Instagram, Brown stated that he was sick of “thirsty” adults going after him and trying to provoke him. Brown also stated that Tran and her team have been trying to use him for their own come-up to “promote something.” Sure, Brown said, he admits to beating Rihanna’s face to a bloody pulp, but says he was guilty…
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has told Sky Sports he gives “no worth” to the criticism he receives from pundits, and that manager Arsene Wenger’s opinion is the only one that matters to him. Ozil’s inconsistent performances in big games have drawn repeated criticism this season, with some pundits having held him partially responsible for Arsenal’s run of poor results since February. But the Germany international says that such talk only makes him “stronger” as a person. “The expectations are always high, which I guess is normally a positive, you could say,” Ozil said. “But I know what I can do…
Neymar has told beIN SPORTS he needs to learn from the red card he was shown against Malaga, which saw him suspended for the Clasico at Real Madrid. The Barcelona forward was cautioned in the first half for tying his laces as Malaga tried to take a free kick and was booked again after the break for a late challenge on Diego Llorente. That earned him a one-game ban and his reaction to the dismissal — sarcastically applauding the fourth official — brought a further two-game suspension. “I harmed myself and I’ve learned a lot from what happened,” Neymar told…
Jose Mourinho has insisted that if Manchester United do not qualify for next season’s Champions League it is because they do not belong in the competition. United can book a place in Europe’s top club competition if they win the Europa League this season. There is still an outside chance they could also finish in the Premier League’s top four. Mourinho has bemoaned a lengthy injury list during the final weeks of the season. But ahead of the Europa League semifinal second leg against Celta Vigo, the United manager says they will have to face up to a harsh reality…
Sokoto State Government says it has created no fewer than 27,166 jobs in the agricultural sector in the last two years. Gov. Aminu Tambuwal said this on Wednesday in Sokoto at the opening of a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop on Climate Change Adaptation and Agri-business Support, organised in collaboration with the State Office of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). “In the period under consideration, we have supported more than 33,000 people, through the promotion of improved crop production techniques, para-veterinary clinics as well as women and youth off-farm activities. “Similarly, we have created, through our community-based agric and rural development…
The Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, Mr Najeem Salaam, has urged the people of the state not to see the delay in the appointment of cabinet members by Gov. Rauf Aregbesola as a sign of weakness. Salaam made the plea during the screening of the governor’s nominees for the position of Commissioners and Special Advisers at plenary on Monday in Osogbo. The speaker said the governor’s action was informed by necessity following the economic crisis in which the country found itself. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had been without commissioners and special advisers since…
The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Wednesday pledged her support in the resettlement of the recently rescued Chibok school girls. She also advised them to forget the past and acquire skills to be self-reliant. Aisha made these remarks during her meeting with the 82 freed Chibok school girls in Abuja. She was accompanied by the Minister of Information Alhaji Lai Mohammed and Minister of Women’s Affairs, Sen. Jummai Alhassan. Also at the meeting were the wife of the Vice-President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Dr Hajo Sani, and some wives of state governors. Aisha…
Some beneficiaries of the Federal Government N-power programme in Nasarawa have protested the non-payment of their five months stipend. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protesters who carried placards and leaves, marched for over five kilometres from the Lafia Branch of United Bank for Africa to the Government House. “All those who are yet to be paid have already reported to their respective places of primary assignment. “We have reported to the authority at the various local government areas, yet nothing was done about it hence the need for the protest. “Maybe they are not reporting the case…
Former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji says he’ll never defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Orji, who’s now the Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, added that he’d rather abandon politics than join the ruling party. He made the comments during a town hall meeting with his constituents in Umuahia, Daily Trust reports. “At no time did I discuss or mention such move to any individual or group because it is not in the pipeline and will never be there,” he said. “Why would I leave my party, the PDP? Whatever that is happening in my party is part…