Luke Shaw did not feature for the Manchester United under-23 team on Monday night, hinting the defender could make his first-team return against Burton Albion this week. The left-back, 22, had began the previous three reserve games as part of his comeback from the ankle ligament injury he suffered at the end of last season. Jose Mourinho said last week Shaw is fully fit, but he could still not make the squad for the 4-0 win over Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday. However, after missing the U23s’ game, he could return to the senior squad for the Carabao Cup…
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Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette believes that teenager Reiss Nelson will be “a top player” for the club. Nelson, 17, could be set for his first Arsenal start in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup third-round tie against Doncaster at the Emirates Stadium. “I think Reiss is very good,” Lacazette told Arsenal’s official website. “I believe he will be a top player for the club. He already impressed me during preseason and it’s great to see what he’s been doing for the under-23s.” “His stats are very good and he’s been performing well. When he’s played with us, he’s shown that he has real…
Real Betis coach Quique Setien has likened Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid to the Barcelona that reached massive heights with Messi and under Pep Guardiola. Madrid won La Liga and the Champions League last season, and Setien said their style had changed since Zidane took over. “I love it,” he said. “I remember many Madridistas who were bored in the past when Barcelona would move the ball from one side to the other. “Now, often, it is Madrid doing it. They are often at the level of Barca at their best, and even overcome them on the physical level. “You like…
Inter Milan refused Manchester United’s offer for Ivan Perisic this summer because they believe they can be as successful as Manchester United, the club’s sporting director Piero Ausilio has said. Perisic, 28, was a key target for United, but new Inter boss Luciano Spalletti was important in keeping the Croatia international at the San Siro and sign a new contract until 2020, which does not have a release clause. “Nobody denies that this offer from Manchester United arrived, but we and Spalletti wanted him to be a key player for us and we were convinced that our project could be…
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has agreed to extend his contract until 2021, the club have confirmed. Benzema joins Isco and Dani Carvajal in committing his long-term future to the Liga and Champions League winners. The France international, who is 29, came into Madrid from Lyon for €35 million in 2009 and has won 14 trophies at the Bernabeu. Reports in Spain say his net salary has been increased to more than €7.5 million a year and that the new arrangement includes a release clause of €1 billion.In recent years, Benzema has been linked with clubs such as Arsenal and…
Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United to wrap up a new contract for Marouane Fellaini before the end of the year, sources have said. Fellaini’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season and if United cannot clinch another agreement before Jan. 1, the 29-year-old will be free to sign a pre-contract with another club. Mourinho wants to keep the Belgium international at Old Trafford, while reports have it that the former Everton man is happy at United. There is, however, a fear that a lucrative offer from Turkey or China could change things, especially with Fellaini…
Juliet Ibrahim and Iceberg Slim are looking more and more like a couple in recent days. The celeb couple who are in South Africa both wore matching T-shirts with the inscription “LOVE”. She captioned the picture, “Just realized I have never had a #MCM on Instagram, so let me drop this one.Tag him if u know him pls…#MyKing #Oluwa #Travel2SA #Bae #JUICE South Africa will always hold a special place in my heart.” Over the past few months, these two lovebirds have shared pictures of themselves on Instagram, damning the consequences of the ever-prying eyes of the public. The beautiful…
Ciara has shared an adorable video Monday of husband Russell Wilson working out with her three-year-old son Future. The 31-year-old singer posted a short clip on Instagram showing Russell, 28, practicing footwork on a field. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback ran through an agility trainer on the turf and little Future soon did exactly the same. Future mimicked Russell’s footwork while wearing a blue T-shirt reading Dunk You Very Much, sweatpants and trainers. Russell shuffled through the speed ladder again and Future again copied him and added some of his own moves. Ciara could be heard encouraging Future as he joined…
On Sunday night she owned the stage in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But on Monday Alicia Keys made time for a sightseeing trip with her adorable six-year-old son Egypt. The singer, 36, also sported her newly colored pink and yellow braids that she wore bundled into a top knot. Little Egypt, whose father is Swiss Beatz, also appeared to have a little color in his hair too, sporting braids with a touch of dark red in them. The youngster rode piggy back on his famous mom as they headed to a helicopter surrounded by her entourage. Alicia wore a stripy…
She always manages to spin heads with her glamorous ensembles, but on this occasion it was Rihanna’s dance moves that glued eyes on her. The Grammy winning artist ensured she stole all attention at the launch of her Fenty Beauty make-up line during London Fashion Week in the English capital on Tuesday, as she stormed the red carpet before hitting the dance floor at the party inside. Opting for a vibrant purple gown that complemented her rich complexion, the 29-year-old Bajan beauty looked positively radiant as she walked the red carpet at Harvey Nichols, but proved she wasn’t afraid to…
Mavin first lady and mother of one, Tiwa Savage has shared photos of herself smoking shisha at a nightclub. Tiwa uploaded the photos on Instagram Stories. Shisha or also known as sheesha, is a tobacco mixed with molasses or honey that is used for Hookah smoking. Unlike the tobacco in cigars and cigarettes, which contains industrial chemicals and artificial additives, shisha is made of only natural substances and comes in a wide range of flavors. Shisha is said to have originated from the northwestern provinces of India along the border of Pakistan in Rajasthan and Gujarat. It soon traveled to…
Sophia Momodu, and plus-size actress, Eniola Badmus are currently on a warpath on SnapChat and this sad development has given many a serious concern, especially because both women are best of friends, and Eniola is Davido’s bestie. The beef started after Sophia took to her SnapChat to think about what she would have for dinner. She noted that she already had some Dunkin’ Donuts for dinner and considered having another fancy doughnut from Krispy Kreme same night. Shortly after, Eniola fired the first shot, mocking her for going for the cheap snacks. “Dunkin’ Donut? What happened to Red Lobster, Olive…
Self-acclaimed king of Dance Hall in Ghana, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known by the stage name Shatta Wale has dropped his own voice to the ongoing controversy involving Lil Win and Patapaa over the ownership of the popular “One Corner” song. He took to his Facebook page to express his support for the song and its singer, Patapaa. The “Taking Over” hit maker indicated that the song had been made popular by the public and it was an act of God. Shatta Wale wrote, “Patapaaa one corner, no video, no air play, street support. Only God can do this…
It was packed with hilarious moments and a stellar cast of hilarious characters including Sola Sobowale as Tinuade Coker and Zainab Balogun as Wonu and it was arguably the biggest movie of last year. It went on to become the highest grossing Nollywood movie, grossing over 400 million naira at the box office. It also has an upcoming sequel titled “The Wedding Party 2, Destination Dubai.” Asked about the success of “The Wedding Party “I think the success of the Wedding Party was the fact that it was relatable. “It cuts across all social strata, it was star-studded, it was…
Charlie Boy has spoken out over the current state of things in this country but this time his open letter is directly addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari over Biafra and related issues. The controversial star has called on the President to stop being a sectional leader in an open letter. Read the letter below: “My president,” “I bare my heart out in this letter with great respect and humility. “Often times, I wonder if you read any of my open letters. However, I write this open letter so fellow Nigerians will understand the ache in my heart. “I was about…
Wizkid and Future are back! Nigerian star Wizkid has been recovering back home after canceling the rest of his #SFTOS US Tour due to illness. As the he took time out to settle down, he releases this mega collaboration just in time for his UK Charity concert billed for September 29. ‘Everytime’ is produced by Shizzi.
Mr Adebayo Shittu, the Minister of Communications, has displayed confidence that he would take over from Gov. Abiola Ajimobi as governor of Oyo State in 2019. According to him, he is the most ready of all the aspirants, having held several public offices and learnt politics from late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. “I was a member of the State House of Assembly in 1979 and two-time Commissioner in the State. I have also contested the governorship seat in the state twice before I became a minister.” “These are experiences you cannot buy. Oyo is advanced and sophisticated to be handled by…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is in partnership with the Nigerian Government vaccinate people over the age of one years in Borno against cholera outbreak. Dr Wondi Alemu, the WHO Representative in Nigeria, said in a statement recently. Alemu said to do this Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, a coalition of developing countries and donor governments in collaboration with WHO have delivered 915,005 doses of Oral Cholera Vaccine to the country. “The Federal Government of Nigeria through the NCDC and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in collaboration with the WHO, UNICEF and other partners are all…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has threatened to sanction any Deposit Money Bank (DMB) in breach of its earlier instructions to open teller points for retail foreign exchange (Forex) transactions in all locations. The apex bank’s acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mr Isaac Okorafor, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said the bank would also punish banks which failed to install electronic display boards in all their branches, showing rates of all trading currencies. “The retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) received the largest intervention of 285 million dollars. “Other components of the released figures include the 100 million…
Senator Shehu Sani has warned President Muhammadu Buhari to beware of Kaduna State State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. “The so-called endorsement of Governor el-Rufai by the Kaduna APC amounts to endorsement of toxic waste. El-Rufai simply gathered his employees, aides and hangers-on to endorse him. He is a poisonous viper corrosive to the integrity and moral standing of the party in the state and the nation. “El-Rufai’s name dropping and mobilisation for Buhari 2019 is self-serving. His loyalty to Buhari is for political relevance and his allegiance to Buhari is for self protection and preservation. “Now that President Buhari is back…