Chelsea manager Antonio Conte does not believe Victor Moses is mostly culpable for his side’s 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal on Saturday. The Nigerian international was shown a second yellow card in the 76th minute for an apparent dive in the Arsenal box. Chelsea duly lost by the odd goal in three as Arsenal exploited the Blues’ numerical disadvantage to close out the win. Conte was asked about the decision to show Moses a second yellow card and while he claimed he did not see the incident clearly, he inferred that Moses might have been awarded a penalty…
Author: David Folami
Barcelona fans have many more years to enjoy Lionel Messi, assured outgoing coach Luis Enrique after the Argentine handed his boss a successful send-off in a 3-1 Copa del Rey final win over Alaves. Messi opened the scoring and helped set up goals for Neymar and Paco Alcacer just before halftime as Alaves slumped to defeat in their first Spanish Cup final despite Theo Hernandez’s stunning free-kick to level at 1-1. “He is extraordinary, an extraterrestrial,” Enrique said of Messi after he lifted his 30th trophy at Barca a month ahead of his 30th birthday. “Leo Messi is a very…
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has said he is delighted to be given a new one-year contract that will take him into a 12th season with the club. Carrick, 35, signed from Tottenham in June 2006, winning one Champions League and five Premier League titles. He was part of the squad that won the Europa League last week and the trophy will be shown off at his testimonial match next Sunday. “I am delighted that my journey with this great club is going to continue,” Carrick told the club’s website.
Diego Costa claims he will only leave Chelsea to return to Atletico Madrid this summer, turning his back on long-term speculation of a blockbuster move to China. Costa scored 22 goals this season in firing Chelsea to the Premier League title for the second time in three seasons at the club. Yet, the Brazilian-born striker has struggled to settle in London and had a training ground bust-up with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte in January fuelling rumours he could be the latest star of European football to be snapped up by China’s football boom. However, after losing out to Arsenal in…
Barcelona salvaged some pride from a disappointing season when they lifted the King’s Cup on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Alaves but attention has already turned to how they can improve as the club begin a new era. Coach Luis Enrique is leaving and Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says his replacement will be announced on Monday, with Spanish media certain it will be Ernesto Valverde, who is leaving Athletic Bilbao. Bartomeu told Spain’s TV3 that Barcelona were confident they knew what they had to do to get back on top after finishing second to Real Madrid in La…
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has signed a new one-year deal with the club. Carrick, 35, joined the Old Trafford side from Tottenham in an £18.6m deal in 2006 and has played 458 games in all competitions, scoring 24 goals. “I am delighted that my journey with this great club is going to continue,” Carrick told the club’s website. Carrick, whose contract was coming to an end in June, has a testimonial on 4 June. Manager Jose Mourinho said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Michael over this past season. “Not only is he a great footballer, he is also…
Manchester United may have finished sixth in the Premier League but Ander Herrera believes the Red Devils can be pleased with their first season under Jose Mourinho. United missed out on the top four but secured their place in next season’s Champions League after beating Ajax in the final of the Europa League on Wednesday. The Old Trafford club also claimed both the EFL Cup and Community Shield earlier in the campaign and Herrera believes that is more than enough to classify this season as a success. ‘There are a lot of good things to take from this season,’ Herrera…
The late internationally reputed artist, Roger Moore, popularly called James Bond, must be immortalized by naming important places after him. He was aged 89 years They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on that when Bond is honoured, generations yet unborn would remember and appreciate his contributions to the entertainment world. According to them, that will encourage contemporary as well as up-and-coming actors to put in their best into the profession. They said that James Bond’s death had left a great vacuum that would be difficult to fill in the entertainment industry. They described James Bond as a naturally…
Adunni Ade is the perfect bridal inspiration for Chique Brides’ new lookbook. The Nollywood actress chose beautiful looks for the bridal shoot tagged ‘Urban Brides‘ from the brand’s new collection. She chose the different breathtaking styles featuring sheer detailing, embellishments, off shoulder ball dresses with stunning veil with intricate trimming. She also chose an asymmetric bardot off white colour with pocket details complete with dainty floral headpiece and more perfect bridal looks. She wore a soft makeup look making sultry yet beautiful statements in the pieces.
“Isoken” has made its debut in London. The event held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Cineworld, Leicester Square, and was attended by Dakore Akande, Funke Akindele, Marc Rhys, Bolanle Olukanni, Abimbola Craig, Dolapo Oni and Jade Osiberu. Osiberu shared a photo from the event with the caption, “Full yarns later, for now just one word… GOD.” Produced and directed by Jade Osiberu, the movie tells the story of a successful but unmarried 34-year-old woman, who has to deal with the societal pressure that comes with being single at a certain age. The anticipated romance drama features Dakore Akande, Patrick…
The Federal Government’s efforts to check the further spread of the Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis in the country may be marred by high cost of dispensing the vaccine in public and private health institutions. Nigerians who are eager to protect themselves against the deadly disease have said that the cost of procuring the vaccine is prohibitive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the recent outbreak of the disease, especially in the northern parts of the country has claimed over 813 lives. A check by NAN in some of the public and private institutions shows that where the vaccine is available,…
The Bauchi State Government says it will introduce a Whistle Blower mechanism to fish out medical staff who maltreat pregnant women during delivery. The Executive Chairman, State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), Mr Adamu Gamawa, disclosed this on Wednesday in Bauchi while addressing directors of Primary Health Care and other stakeholders. Adamu frowned at the increase in reported cases of maltreatment being visited on pregnant women during delivery at various health facilities by nurses and midwives. He said the agency would from now on establish dedicated telephone lines where any woman that is maltreated by health personnel will call.…
Workers belonging to all labour unions in Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, on Wednesday staged a one-day peaceful protest demanding for improved condition of service and tools. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workers are asking the management of the hospital to address their promotion arrears, shortage of staff and other rights. The workers said the protest followed a directive from all their national bodies in Abuja to resolve the challenges LUTH facing the hospital. The protest was led by the all the unions leaders, including the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) and…
Chelsea defender David Luiz admits he took a risk leaving Paris St Germain to come ‘home’ but as he prepares for the FA Cup final, having already won the Premier League, it’s a gamble which he believes has reaped dividends. The 30-year-old Brazilian was a firm favourite in Paris, an established and respected part of a successful team which won back-to-back domestic ‘trebles’ during his two-year stay in the French capital. That’s a contrast to his first spell at Chelsea when he was heavily criticised by television pundits for the poor quality of his defending — despite eventually being sold…
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has reported agreed terms with Serie A giants AC Milan for a £52m deal. Morata has grown frustrated with his bit-part role at Real Madrid and has ben linked with a move away from Real Madrid. The striker has been linked with Chelsea and his former club, Juventus but according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Morata has agreed terms with AC Milan. AC Milan will reportedly pay Real Madrid £52m for the striker who will sign a deal worth £125,000 per week. The deal is subjected to an agreement with Real Madrid. AC Milan are looking…
Atletico Madrid’s mythical Vicente Calderon stadium will soon be history: sad news for supporters of Real Madrid’s rivals but not so for locals who hope the neighbourhood will improve once noisy fans are gone. This weekend spells the end for the ageing structure that for over 50 years has housed Atletico — not as well known abroad as the world-famous Real Madrid despite fielding players like French star Antoine Griezmann but with a huge following in the Spanish capital. Fans will watch Spain’s Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Alaves on Saturday and a charitable match on Sunday. Next…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday, May 26 played out a 1-1 draw with Corsica in a friendly game. Nigeria conceded an early goal via a penalty and also equalised with a penalty. The friendly had been organised to prepare the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against South Africa on Saturday, June 10. The Super Eagles were however without most of their first team players who were missing through the club commitments, injuries and visa issues. With Corsica not a member of UEFA and FIFA, the friendly match was not recognised…
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain said winning Saturday’s FA Cup final would not banish the hurt of Arsenal missing out on the Champions League. The England midfielder, 23, is in contention for a place against champions Chelsea at Wembley in what could be manager Arsene Wenger’s last game in charge of the Gunners. Arsenal missed out on Champions League qualification for the first time in two decades and Oxlade-Chamberlain said: “The season has been an odd one. We finished on 75 points and in other years that might have left us in different situations. “But times change and you have got to move…
Manchester United’s Europa League victory gave the city a boost just two days after a devastating suicide bomb attack left 22 dead and dozens injured, claimed legendary former manager Alex Ferguson. United beat Dutch side Ajax 2-0 in Sweden — goals by Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan sealing an emotional win and a place in the Champions League next season — to deliver some joy to the city that saw pop concert goers as young as eight killed by the blast. Ferguson, who managed United through a golden era from 1986 to 2013 which saw them win the Champions League…
The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Andelsta Limited, on Wednesday re-launched National Mosquito Control and Liquid Waste Management Programme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme is aimed at cleaning the environment and control mosquito that caused malaria and other diseases. The Minister of State for Environment, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibril, who re-launched the programme in Abuja, recalled that the maiden launching of the programme was done in 2009. He said that the re-launched programme is a private driven project, adding that its implementation would be supported by the Federal Government. The minister, who stated that sanitation…