Gernort Rohr has cme out to say that Super Eagles stars Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi will return for the double header against Cameroon. Nigeria face Cameroon first at home in Uyo on Friday, September 1 and the return leg in Yaounde on Monday, September 4 in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ahead of the game, Moses and Mikel Obi who have not played for the Super Eagles since November 2016 will be available according to Rohr. “We have recovered some injured players – Mikel Obi is coming back, we missed him so much in the last game. We…
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Antonio Conte said he would be happy for Chelsea to play catch-up in the Premier League title race following their clinical 2-1 victory over Spurs. Chelsea were torn apart 3-2 by Burnley in the opening game of their title defence, but calmed heavy pressure to ruin Tottenham’s Wembley house-warming party on Sunday thanks to left wing-back Marcos Alonso’s brace. “It’s not important if we are not favourites in this league,” said the Chelsea manager, whose preparations for the season were hampered by his club’s failure to significantly strengthen their squad. “It was the same last season. We know we are…
Monaco played like they knew nothing about the absence of want-away star striker Kylian Mbappe as skipper Radamel Falcao’s late goal secured a 1-0 victory at Metz on Friday that enabled them set a new French top-flight win record. Falcao’s goal came with 12 minutes left at the Stade Saint-Symphorien, and the win makes it three in a row at the start of the new season for Leonardo Jardim’s reigning Ligue 1 champions. Mbappe had been dropped out of the squad completely amid rising speculation surrounding his future. The 18-year-old, who was outstanding in the second half of last season…
Pep Guardiola agrees his Manchester City squad can fight for honours even if he is unable to make any more signings before the transfer window closes. The City manager is eager to bolster his defence and is expected to pursue a deal for West Brom centre-back Jonny Evans. “Like last season, every season I start, I always believe my players are the best,” Guardiola told reporters at a press conference in Manchester on Friday. “He (Evans) is a player for West Brom. It’s still the same. Tony Pulis was clear, so there’s nothing to talk about.” “We try to do…
Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United have found their confidence at last after making an amazing start to the Premier League season with back-to-back 4-0 wins. United blew Swansea City away on Saturday, three goals in the final 10 minutes completing a second successive rout after they put West Ham United to the sword in their opening game of the season. “The word that better describes the team now is ‘confident’,” said Mourinho, whose side won in South Wales with goals from Eric Bailly, Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial. “The team starts the game confident, the team starts the…
Atletico Madrid came back from 2-0 down after a red card for Antoine Griezmann to rescue a 2-2 draw at newly-promoted Girona to start their La Liga campaign on Saturday. Christian Stuani profited from some slack marking at the heart of an Atletico defence that had Diego Godin suspended to head home twice in three first-half minutes. Atletico’s hopes seemed to have being dashed when Griezmann was controversially sent off 23 minutes from time. The French international appeared to have been brought down by Gorka Iraizoz as he rounded the goalkeeper, but was instead booked for diving and then shown…
Liverpool will attempt to finish what they started in the lucrative Champions League group stage this week as they take a 2-1 lead into their play-off second leg against Hoffenheim. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s sublime free-kick and a second-half own goal handed the Reds a slim advantage in Germany, but Mark Uth’s late strike provided Hoffenheim with a bit of hope ahead of the return at Anfield. “The performance and the result were not perfect, far from it. We still have much to do in this tie,” Klopp said in Liverpool’s matchday programme at the weekend. Hoffenheim began the new Bundesliga campaign…
All Progressives Congress (APC) has blasted the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for what it calls ‘political opportunism’ on the issue of restructuring the country. This was stated in a press statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. The entire statement read, “The All Progressives Congress (APC) notes the statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson of People Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Dayo Adeyeye claiming that PDP has always supported restructuring. “This should ordinarily be a welcome development, given that it provides opportunity for bi-partisan cooperation on this very important national issue. “However, of concern to…
The president of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), worldwide, Eric Omare has asked President Buhari to focus oon the restructuring of Nigeria. He also advised Buhari not to completely shun agitations by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Niger-Delta militants. “We want to strongly advise President Buhari not to be misled by selfish politicians to disregard the different agitations in the country as the agitations are genuine and must be addressed for the country to make progress. “While joining Nigerians in expressing delight over the return of President Buhari to Nigeria, I wish to call on him to focus…
The Young Democratic Party (YDP) has showed absolute joy over the return of President Muhammadu Buhari to the country after medical vacation in London. Mrs Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, made the remark recently. “YDP is happy to see that our president is back in the country to continue the enormous task of nation building. “President Buhari’s state of health is critical to the resuscitation of the hope of the teaming Nigerian masses. “We implore the President to urgently address key issues to forestall the impending crises that may emanate due to different agitations across the country. “YDP…
Zamfara State governor and chairman of Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF), Abdul’aziz Yari has praised Nigerians for their incessant prayers that led to the recovery and return of President Muhammadu Buhari home. Yari described the return of President Buhari to the country as great hope for the country as a whole. “I commend Nigerians for their fervent prayers day and night for the speedy recovery our President “On behalf of the entire people of Zamfara state, we are happy with the return of the president,” he said. Yari called on Nigerians to continue to pray and suppor
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state has said that he never said that he will kill himself if President Buhari ever came back to the country. Idowu Adelusi, a representative of Fayose said the false story is being leaked by the Ekiti chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). “Mr. Fayose never said he would commit suicide if the President returns to the country. “It is the creation of the APC. It is their style to create such falsehood.” Another aide of the governor, Olayinka said “Kindly disregard this statement, as it did not emanate from Governor Fayose. “It is…
Senate president, Dr Bukola Saraki, has confirmed receipt of President Muhammadu Buhari’s resumption letter to the National Assembly. “I have received a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari informing the Senate that he has returned to the country. “I have also acknowledged the letter.’’ President Muhammadu Buhari had written to the National Assembly telling it about his medical trip to London, which he started on May 7. He had transferred power to the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to take over in his absence. He returned to Nigeria last week, August 19, 2017, after spending over 100 days in London.
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on the Inspector-General of Police to oversee adequate police personnel to states in order to effectively check insecurity across the country. “The police in Delta are doing very well given the shortage of manpower. “It is my hope that with the recent recruitment into the Police Force, more manpower will be deployed to the state. “They will cover the various identified black spots and improve on the security situation in the country. “A nation with a growing population like Nigeria needs to improve on the manpower and equip the police so as to…
Ayo Fayose has requested of President Buhari to deliver the gains of democracy to Nigerians. “We are happy that President Buhari is back, it is a welcome development but Nigerians are hungry, they need food, they need development. “We in PDP know what is right for Nigerians and we know that democracy is strengthened by opposition. APC should face governance squarely and give Nigerians democratic dividends.” “This is a new beginning for our party, it is part of the efforts of our party to ensure due process and that everybody gets justice. With the calibre of men in our national…
Samuel Ortom has said that those asking for the resignation of President Buhari need to have their head examined. “Those calling for Buhari’s resignation should have their heads examined. There is nothing special about a human being getting sick. They should rather pray for him. The good thing is that God has answered Nigerians’ prayers and restored him,” he added. “There is no reason for any group to give any ultimatum to anybody or group in my state. The law on grazing is not meant to give anyone breeding cattle in any part of my state any ultimatum to leave…
John Oyegun has come out to say that President Buhari’s speech on Monday, August 21, 2017, was on point. He also said that the speech addressed key issues plaguing the country. “You see, he is the President of this nation. He has been away for quite a bit of time. Agents of destabilisation have been very much at work because they thought his absence created a gap and a weakness within the polity which they tried to exploit. “So, Mr. President, in his wisdom, discerned that the stability, unity, peace and security of this nation and the ordinary Nigerian are…
Although Rihanna and Hassan Jameel tend to keep their blossoming romance under wraps, we’ve learned that the businessman is smitten over RiRi’s independent nature! And, he’d never dream of changing one thing about the singer! Rihanna, 29, and Hassan Jameel, 29, have got something good going on. While the pair have yet to address their relationship, it’s what they don’t say that’s got everyone talking. After the two reportedly snuck out for a date night in London on August 16, we learned that Hassan believes he’s finally found someone who checks off all his boxes. In fact, “he would never…
Harry Styles is set to follow in the footsteps of Adele by having his own hour-long special on the BBC, hosted by close friend Nick Grimshaw. Harry Styles at The BBC will feature performances from his self-titled solo album and exclusive chats as he recounts finding fame with One Direction, before breaking out to become a solo megastar in his own right. It’s set to be recorded in Manchester next week, and fans can apply to be in the audience ahead of it airing on TV in November. Describing the show, Grimshaw said: “Harry is a great performer and full…
When Beyoncé loves something, the whole world hears about it. The superstar fills her Instagram and Beyonce.com updates with perfectly composed selfies, featuring luxury brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent. But every so often, she does happen upon a great piece that’s also a steal. Taking to Instagram today to share her latest ensemble—a sultry crimson minidress with ruching—Beyoncé looked the part of a platinum-selling pop diva, but her come hither look was surprisingly accessible. At just $179, the House of CB tulle dress did not break the bank, but its curve-hugging silhouette was a show-stopping choice. Highlighting her post-baby…