Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s negative body language was behind Thomas Tuchel’s deicision to remove the striker from Tuesday’s 1-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica, the Borussia Dortmund coach said. Aubameyang put in a nightmarish performance in Portugal, missing two clear-cut chances at goal before sending a penalty directly at Benfica keeper Ederson. Tuchel replaced Aubameyang with Andre Schurrle in the 62nd minute, with the coach saying he was not satisfied by his striker’s reaction. “Aubameyang is not fully fit after the African Nations Cup,” Tuchel said. “His body language did not suggest that he would do better after giving away the penalty.”…
Author: David Folami
The assistant coach of the Indomitable Lions has revealed that they are targeting four points in their double header against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will face the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a double header in Group B of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ahead of the home and away games, Vandenbroeck has revealed that they want to be unbeaten against the Super Eagles. “We will need at least four points against Nigeria,” coach Vandenbroeck said in a radio interview on Monday, February 13. “They will be two difficult games. But August is still…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Bode George has said that he is impressed with the performance of Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. George made the comments on Monday, February 13, while speaking to journalists. “I have never met this young man but I must say that I am impressed with his performance so far especially in the area of infrastructural developments,” George said. “I don’t know everywhere in Lagos because I hardly go round but I must sincerely commend him on what he is doing in Epe Local Government. I am very proud of what he is doing there. I…
Adele has finally confirmed her marriage to partner of five years, Simon Konecki. In December last year the ‘Hello’ star was rumoured to have married her partner of five years in a secret wedding ceremony over Christmas. Adele finally confirmed that she is married to Simon Kanecki as she referred to him as her husband in her emotional acceptance speech for album of the year at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. Taking to the stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles the 28-year-old said, “Grammys, I appreciate it, the Academy, I love you, my manager, my husband and my son ,you’re…
Popular actor Bishop Imeh has been robbed in Warri. The star called his wife to let her know he was stranded at Warri on his way to an event. His wife, Idara Bishop took to Instagram today February 14, 2017, writing, “So pathetic that the more we pray for a better Nigeria, the more things become so sour, few minutes ago, I saw a strange number calling and the voice I heard was my hubby’s voice. I was surprised to see him used a strange number to call, I quote him “Baby pray for me,I’ve just been robbed by Robbery…
CoCoIce became the third housemate to leave the Big Brother Naija show on Sunday, February 12, 2017. But this comes after she was watched breastfeeding Bassey during a game of truth or dare. On Saturday, February 11, 2017, CoCoIce had pulled an epic stunt, by breastfeeding Bassey during a game of truth or dare. After that, she still got evicted! Don Jazzy then waded into the controversy after her eviction. The Mavin boss took to twitter yesterday, February 12, 2017, tweeting, “Eyaaa nipple wey dem suck no save cocoice?? There u have it young ones. Protect ur nips.” The tweet…
In what would be termed a rare occurrence, OBO singer Davido took to church on Sunday, February 12, 2017. The music star was spotted at the City of David, Redeem Parish at Lekki, Lagos. When called up by the Pastor Davido was heard saying “God has been so good to me. I usually wake up late on Sundays but today my friends were like “OBO wake up, let’s go to church.” This comes a week after the ‘The money’ singer took to Snapchat expressing his displeasure over missing church following a night bout with weed. The Mavin boss also spent…
Gov Samuel Ortom on Monday condemned recent attacks on security operatives in Agatu local government council of the state and called on leaders in the area to produce those that carried out such attacks. Ortom made the condemnation at the town hall meeting of Benue stakeholders at the Benue People’s House in Makurdi. The governor said that the attacks undermined the efforts of his administration at ensuring lasting peace between the herdsmen and farmers in the area. He wondered why security operatives posted to the area to maintain law and order would be attacked by the same people they were…
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has said that the president will be back in the country soon because he misses “his people.” Shehu also said that the president is no longer enjoying his vacation in the United Kingdom. He made the revelation on Tuesday, February 14, while appearing on Channels TV. “As a matter of fact, we should be getting ready to see the president in fresh and that will be soon as possible. The President (himself) is looking to being home to be with his people,” Shehu said. “I don’t think…
The Federal Government has released N844 billion for its school feeding programme in seven states. The funds will help to provide one meal a day for one million primary school pupils in the specified states. This was disclosed by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande on Monday, February 13. “In the States of Anambra, Enugu, Osun, Ogun, and Oyo, the feeding has actually started, while it is expected to start this week in the two other states of Ebonyi and Zamfara, that have been funded already,” Akande said. “That means, the Buhari Presidency’s Homegrown School Feeding Programme would be…
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has told Sky Sports that Anthony Martial can become a star at Old Trafford. Martial, 21, impressed in his 10th Premier League start of the season on Saturday, scoring one and assisting another as United beat Watford 2-0. The France international has struggled to recapture the form of his debut season at the club — when he scored 11 league goals — and has also been linked with a move away from the side. However, Neville said of the £36 million signing from Monaco: “He did really well. It’s a good start for him…
Could it be second time lucky for Tottenham Hotspur as far as signing Anthony Martial is concerned? The Mirror reports that Spurs, who were keen to sign Martial from Monaco in 2015 only to be beaten to a deal by Manchester United, are now “monitoring his uncertain situation” at Old Trafford. Martial, who dazzled in his debut season, has not been a regular under the management of Jose Mourinho this time around, and the Mirror writes that White Hart Lane boss Mauricio Pochettino “could offer him an escape in the summer.” The France international made his first league start in…
Chelsea forward Diego Costa is not learning Chinese in his spare time, teammate Cesar Azpilicueta said as he addressed “rumours” that his fellow Spain international could move to the Chinese Super League. Costa — who recently denied reports in Spain that he had reached a pre-contract agreement to join Tianjin Quanjian in the summer — is under contract at Chelsea until 2019. “It’s all rumours that come out,” Azpilicueta told Cadena Ser radio. “No, he is not learning Chinese. He is learning Spanish!” Striker Costa, born in Brazil, competed for his adopted country at the 2014 World Cup and at…
Liverpool will seek atonement for their wretched form this year by fulfilling manager Jurgen Klopp’s dream of winning all of their remaining Premier League matches this campaign, captain Jordan Henderson has said. Klopp said prior to Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday that he “dreamed of 14 consecutive league victories”, while Henderson hosted a clear-the-air meeting with his teammates to arrest the club’s recent slide last week. “That is the aim. From day one we’ve said the aim is to win every game. Sometimes it is not possible but that’s our aim and our aim is to do…
Midfield star Xabi Alonso is an injury concern for Bayern Munich ahead of their Champions League last 16 home leg against Arsenal after being hurt in Monday’s training session. German daily Bild and broadcaster Sport1.de both reported the 35-year-old was hurt in a tackle by fellow Spain international Javi Martinez, with Bayern hosting the Gunners at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday. In freezing weather, Alonso was left clutching his knee in clear discomfort. Bayern said he was immediately taken to the dressing room as a precautionary measure but should be able to train again on Tuesday. The Bavarian giants are…
Manchester City’s Brazilian goal-scoring sensation Gabriel Jesus has broken his foot, the club said on Tuesday, sparking fears he may miss the rest of the season. The 19-year-old striker, who has scored three goals in five games since joining City in January, suffered a “fractured metatarsal” bone against Bournemouth on Monday. He was brought off in the 15th minute of the 2-0 win which lifted City to second in the Premier League. City did not say how long Jesus would be sidelined. “He will undergo further examinations in the coming days to establish the extent of his layoff,” said a…
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is frustrated by his team’s continued struggles from the penalty spot and is keeping his fingers crossed that the situation will improve. Fernando Torres missed from the spot against Celta Vigo on Sunday, Atletico’s sixth failed penalty out of nine in all competitions this season. The former Spain striker became the third Atletico player to fail to convert a penalty in three games when he smashed the ball against the crossbar in the first half, although Simeone’s team still managed a 3-2 home victory. “We would be so good if we scored our penalties,” Simeone…
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has resisted the temptation to rush back a fit-again Gareth Bale for their Champions League clash on Wednesday against an on-form Napoli backed by Diego Maradona. Bale returned to training for the first time since suffering ankle ligament damage in November on Sunday and has been left out of Zidane’s 19-man squad. Cristiano Ronaldo has been passed fit, though, as the Portuguese has shrugged off a knock picked up in Saturday’s 3-1 win at Osasuna to keep Los Blancos top of La Liga. “He has had nearly three months out and we have to go…
Paul Pogba has no concerns over the huge transfer fee paid for his move to Manchester United but he does get angry when he loses, according to his brother Florentin, who will face his younger sibling in the Europa League this week. The French midfielder returned to United from Juventus for a world record fee of £89 million in August and Florentin believes the hype surrounding the transfer does not concern his brother in the slightest. “In terms of being the world’s most expensive player, I think he has put that to one side because it’s more an issue for…
Governor Ayo Fayose has called on South-West Governors to adopt a unified strategy in dealing with the menace of Fulani herdsmen. He said this while speaking to South-West Governors at their quarterly regional meeting which held in Ekiti state on Monday, February 13, 2017. According to Daily Post, Fayose described the challenge as an impediment to the development of agri-business and agricultural investment in the South-West. The Ekiti Governor also called on Governors in the region to unite as brothers, adding that it is the only key to developing the South-West. According to him, “it is not our own making…