Thirty players were used in a match for the first time across Europe’s major footballing nations in Wednesday’s DFB Pokal clash between Borussia Dortmund and Hertha Berlin. Astoria Walldorf had already made history on Tuesday when Benjamin Hofmann became the first player to come on as a fourth substitute in Europe’s top nations in extra-time of his club’s DFB Pokal defeat to Arminia Bielefeld following a rule change made to the competition. As part of an ongoing pilot of a proposed change to the laws of the game, the German Football Association in December announced that clubs in the DFB…
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Arsene Wenger has called on Arsenal fans to stay united behind the team despite their recent losses and refused to give up on winning the Premier League title. The discontent among Gunners supporters has grown again following the consecutive defeats to Watford and Chelsea last week which left Wenger’s team 12 points behind the Blues in the league standings. And while some fans have indicated they plan to stay away from the Emirates for Saturday’s game against Hull City, Wenger said that turning their backs on the team won’t be helpful. “You cannot be a fan until last Tuesday and…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic discusses the pressure of playing for Manchester United, while Wayne Rooney reveals his favourite goal. Bastian Schweinsteiger’s return to Jose Mourinho’s first-team squad at Manchester United has now been confirmed on the club’s balance sheet, with the former Germany captain reinstated as an “exceptional” item at a cost of £4.8 million, it has been announced. United revealed their second quarter financial results on Thursday and Schweinsteiger, who was written off as a £6.7m asset in the autumn, has now been restored with a value of £4.8m. Mourinho had insisted at the start of the season that Schweinsteiger, a…
Dimitri Payet scored in his Ligue 1 return for Marseille, as they cruised past Guingamp. Dimitri Payet has said he feels “liberated” after scoring his first goal for Marseille since returning to the club from West Ham in January. Payet, 29, made his first start since his £25 million move as Marseille played Guingamp at home on Wednesday. And the France international got the second goal from a deflected free kick with 14 minutes left as Rudi Garcia’s men won 2-0 to go level on points with fifth-placed Saint-Etienne. Payet, who forced a move from West Ham after saying he…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic discusses the pressure of playing for Manchester United, while Wayne Rooney reveals his favourite goal. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said the pressure to win trophies and be successful at Manchester United is felt 24 hours a day. Although sixth-placed United are outsiders in the Premier League title race they remain in the hunt for silverware in the FA Cup and Europa League and are in the EFL Cup final where they will face Southampton. And Ibrahimovic said the need to add to the club’s trophy cabinet is something he feels. “If you present a top club like Manchester United…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Clarion Chukwurah, has just shared rare photos of one of her kids, Bobby with fans. Today, February 9, 2017, marks Bobby’s birthday and his excited mum took to Instagram to celebrate him. “Happy Birthday to YOU, Bobby Olanrewaju Chukwurah! Love you loads!” she wrote alongside an adorable photo of the both of them. Clarence almost never shares photos of her children and this is indeed a rare feat. Now fans can see what Bobby looks like! Clarion Chukwurah got pregnant for Sir Shina Peters years ago when they were dating. The Nollywood actress was age 18 at…
Nigerian comedian, Gordons has apologized for calling R&B singer, 2Face Idibia an illiterate. The comic who criticised the cancelled protest organised by the singer felt the latter ought to have considered a more subtle means like music to address his concerns. He stated this in an interview with Hip TV with a jibe that reads, “You can’t express yourself, it’s not your game. Do it with music you are used to. 2face is the only illiterate who can sing correctly.” In a follow-up comment to this, Gordons stated in a video posted yesterday on Instagram that he never intended to…
Toyin Aimaku’s usual glam look is missing as the actress is currently rocking a freshly shaved head for a new movie role. The 32-year-old actress took to her Instagram page to share a photo of her new look on set of an upcoming movie “Ana Mi” (My Past). Aimakhu took to her Instagram page to share a photo with the caption, “Going bad and bald on this…. MY PAST (ANA MI)a movie by @wumitoriola directed by @adebayotijani#filming #workmode #beastmode.” Aimakhu’s other upcoming projects include “Esohe,” “The In-Laws,” “Okafor’s Law,” and her anticipated production “Alaka Reloaded.” A star-studded movie, “Alakada Reloaded”…
Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu is getting set for his thanksgiving tour. We reached out to his manager, Bishop, when we came across a video of him singing with his band. Apparently, Agwu is back like never before. His manager says, “We are going to have a thanksgiving concert tour (as we did in USA Nov – Dec 2015), we putting all plans and logistics in place. We cannot but take time to thank God and the fantastic fans that supported with time, goodwill message and prayers.” Knowing the actor just recovered from a health scare, We asked if Agwu should…
Today is the birthday of Nigerian R&B star singer Darey. Darey Art-Alade, son of legendary Nigerian Jazz singer, Art Alade, started playing with music at an early age. He started singing in choirs including the National Troupe of Nigeria Choir and the Cathedral Choir. When he was 15 Darey started performing at clubs in Lagos, Ibadan. During one of his performances at a night club he was noticed by an executive of the radio station Cool FM. During his time at University of Lagos studying music Darey was also a presenter on Cool FM. He was also in an acapella…
Guess Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson would be walking down the aisle very soon. The “If Tommorrow Never Comes” actress was a guest on BBC’s Focus On Africa where she disclosed this. When asked by the host when wedding bells would ring, Yvonne replied saying, “This year. I’ll be getting married this year.” Yvonne who recently lost her dad on Monday, January 23, 2017 has been linked to ‘best friend’ John Dumelo in the past. The duo are so close that they are sometimes seen hugging themselves like lovers. Meanwhile, John Dumelo once mentioned that he has plans to get married…
The Ondo State Governor-Elect, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has urged Ndi-Igbo residents in the state to embrace peace and unity among themselves. Akeredolu made this known at a town hall meeting he organised for Igbo elders in the state in Akure on Wednesday. The governor who was represented by Mr Emeka Opara said that the priority of the incoming administration was to unite the various ethnic groups residing in the state in enhancing peace. Akeredolu noted that there was a division among Igbo, having visited all the factions involved during his campaign. He, however, appealed to them to show understanding, by…
National leader of the governing APC and former Governor of Lagos, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has asked for more time for his party to fulfill its electoral promises. Tinubu was speaking when a clutch of protesters led by Moremi Ojudu, paid him a visit on Monday. Moremi is daughter of Babafemi Ojudu, Special Adviser on political affairs to President Muhammadu Buhari. The protesters were part of the #I StandWithNigeria protests staged across Nigeria. In a statement before the protest march, Ms. Ojudu had said “These are not ordinary times in the history of our dear country and that is why…
Brig.-Gen. Sule Kazaure, Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), in Abuja on Wednesday, urged all corps members to accept their postings for the mandatory national primary assignment in good faith. Kazaure gave the advice when he visited the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Kubwa, FCT, Abuja to inspect facilities and monitor the orientation course of the Batch ‘B’ Stream II set of corps members. The director-general, who was represented by Mr Daniel Dauda, the NYSC Director of Finance and Accounts, assured corps members that the scheme would only post them to organisations where their services were needed. He urged them to…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youths Renaissance has condemned the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) for issuing a 74-hour ultimatum asking Buhari to reveal his health status. The Save Nigeria Group had earlier issued an ultimatum urging the President to disclose his health status to Nigerians so as to douse the tension in the country. According to Daily Post, the North Central Coordinator of APC Youths Renaissance, Abubakar Yakubu said Buhari did not break any law by not revealing his health status. Yakubu also called on the SNG to “tell the world which section of the Nigerian constitution…
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) are currently protesting on Ikorodu Road, Lagos state. The NLC, which is joined by members of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), is protesting against the effects of poor governance. Members of the NLC gathered at the association’s National Secretariat in Yaba, before commencing the march. The unions will be marching through the streets of Lagos to make their demands known to the government. Prominent Nigerians at the march include Charles “Charly Boy” Oputa and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore. A similar march is being conducted in Abuja following a gathering at the Unity…
The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has paid a courtesy visit to Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo. Sanusi met with Osinbajo behind closed doors on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Emir however refused to tell journalists the purpose of his visit saying “You can just report that I came to the villa.” Sanusi had earlier visited Osinbajo on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at the State house after a previous meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. Osinbajo has been acting president since Buhari left the country in January for a 10-day medical vacation in London. The…
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has directed the corps command in Osun to ensure that motorists comply with the directive to install speed limit device in their vehicles. Mr Augustine Aipoh, the FRSC Zonal Commander of Osun, Ondo and Oyo States, gave this directive at a workshop organised by the command in Osogbo on Wednesday. The theme of the workshop is: “The strategic goals of the command towards professionalism’’. He stressed the need to enforce the installation of the speed limit device by motorists in order to help checkmate speeding on the highways. Aipoh urged the staff of the…
Former England internationals Gary Neville and Frank Lampard would be ideal senior football administrators, says ex-Bolton defender Gudni Bergsson. Bergsson, 51, is standing for election as president of the Icelandic Football Association this weekend. He thinks the game would be better off having more ex-players running it. Having Neville and Lampard involved would “strengthen the image and decision-making of the professional game,” he told BBC World Service. Bergsson was speaking a day before MPs debate a motion of no confidence in the Football Association because of its failure to reform. “It is so important to have a clear insight into…
Adekunle Gold releases visuals for ‘No forget’ off his “Gold” debut album, which features Simi. Enjoy as the YBNL singer goes on an escapade of love in ‘No forget’. Video was shot by Clarence Peters.