Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said that the club will not chase “impossible deals” in the summer. Sources close to the club have said that Mourinho wants to add two forwards to his squad in the summer — with Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann the club’s No. 1 target. Although Mourinho has admitted that United are not scoring the goals that their play merits — and the club spent £89 million on a player, Paul Pogba, last summer — he is warning that they will be realistic in the market during the next window. Speaking at his news conference…
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Former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has said Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo would never be whistled by his own team fans were he playing in the Premier League. Ronaldo has been barracked by supporters at home at the Bernabeu on and off over recent years, despite establishing himself as Madrid’s all-time leading scorer and helping the team win two Champions League trophies in the last three seasons. There were more whistles and boos after the Portugal captain had misplaced some passes early in Sunday’s 3-0 La Liga win at home to Real Sociedad, with video appearing to show him respond…
Neymar’s ability in the air is the only aspect of the Barcelona star’s game that is not superior to that of Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s, says Brazil legend Pele. Pele, whose father Dondinho once scored five headed goals in a professional game in Brazil, is considered one of the greatest headers of the ball in the game’s history, and has always exhibited a particular focus on the skill when analysing other greats of the game. Neymar, known for his silky dribbling and eye for goal, is not much of an aerial threat. And the three-time World Cup winner told ESPN…
Pep Guardiola says the biggest clubs in Europe have a choice of strikers, which is why he needs both Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus. Aguero, who has 18 goals from 25 appearances for City this season, was a substitute for the 4-0 victory over West Ham United on Wednesday night. But Guardiola told a news conference ahead of City’s clash with Swansea that Aguero’s time from City is far from over and insists he remains a big part of his plans. “There is no doubt about the quality of Sergio,” the former Barcelona manager said. “I can say how happy…
Nickelodeon has announced the nominees for the 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards, the only live event where kids’ votes count and the biggest stars of the day line up to get slimed. Celebrating kids’ favourites from across the worlds of film, television, music and pop culture, this year’s all-star list of nominations include Yemi Alade, Funke Akindele Bello, Trevor Noah, Lupita Nyong’O, Pearl Thusi and Wayde van Niekerk – all nominated in the “Favourite African Star” category. Hosted by WWE Superstar John Cena, Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards takes place on Saturday 11 March at USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles…
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has insisted that he will forever remain grateful to Arsene Wenger and Arsenal. Fabregas made over 300 appearances for Arsenal after joining the Gunners as a youngster from Barcelona Team B. At the age of 21, the midfielder was given the armband by Wenger as he grew to become one of the best players in the world. After a brief spell back at Barcelona, Fabregas joined Arsenal rivals, Chelsea where he won a Premier League and League Cup title in 2015. Ahead of Chelsea’s home Premier League game against Arsenal on Saturday, February 4, the Spain…
All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Plateau State, Latep Dabang has said that the party’s governments have performed very well at the state and federal levels. Dabang also said that the party is becoming more attractive to Nigerians because of President Muhammadu Buhari’s achievements. He made the comments during an interview in Jos, the state capital. “Before 2019, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole would become a shadow of itself because no serious politician would want to waste his time in a crisis-ridden party,” he said according to The Tribune. “APC governments, both at…
The Group Executive Director, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Mele Kyari, has warned bidders of oil products to beware of fraudsters. Kyari gave the warning to the 128 bidders of the 2017 Direct Sale Direct Purchase (DSDP) programme; a programme introduced in 2016 to replace crude-for-oil-products. “The issues about fraudsters in this industry, particularly in crude oil and gas transactions are so enormous. “Every day we receive some form of communication, people wanting to know if there is a group that wants to sell something to them. “All kinds of things that we come across. For the avoidance of…
Ekiti Government on Wednesday approved the payment of Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) to medical doctors on its payroll. This was the outcome of a meeting held between the state governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose and leaders of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two sides, however, agreed that the effective date of the new salary structure would be in March. Fayose, speaking at the end of the meeting, said that the delay in endorsing the agreement was a result of the financial constraints facing the state. “We don’t take…
Following growing criticisms over the lack of basic medical equipment and drugs at the State House Clinic, the House of Representatives says it will seek increased allocation for the facility. Nasiru Daura, chairman House committee on special duties said this after an oversight visit to the clinic on Thursday, February 2, 2017. His words: “I’m happy with what I’ve seen. The public criticism we keep hearing; there are no drugs in the State House Medical Centre, there is no this, there is no that, despite the fact that it’s free service here. “Things are bound to finish. They’ve to wait…
As part of her commitment to young people around the world, Rihanna was in Malawi and she recently shared a video of herself playing soccer with the kids. And from RiRi’s expression, it looked like the whole day was a blast! The world famous star even had an ankara tied around her waist. This goes to show sometimes it’s not always about the flashy lifestyle. Sometimes you should visit places where you aren’t as popular and see how the people flow with you. The singer’s trip is part of her work with the Clara Lionel Foundation – founded by Rihanna…
Meek Mill and Wale have made peace once again. The MMG rappers put an end to their beef at Rick Ross’s birthday party on Saturday night. Reports claim that the beef was squashed by Ross himself, who held his 41st birthday bash at his Atlanta estate last weekend. ‘Whatever the Boss says goes there is always a mutual respect for him from everyone in MMG,’ sources told Dancehall HipHop. ‘If he says let’s break bread like bosses and hash this thing out then everyone listen so it’s all good now.’ In the video above, the MMG spitters chopped things up…
Like we said yesterday, Harrysong won’t be popping bottles of champagne this time. The ‘Reggae Blues’ singer previously claimed to have helped Five Star Music and Kcee, especially in terms of reviving his ‘talentless’ career before their clash in the last quarter of 2016. He’s now apologized to the record label management and his fans for the silly mistake he made. ‘I want to say thank you to my five star family, especially Kcee,’ he said in an interview. ‘I want to say I’m sorry Kcee, I am sorry to Five Star for most of those words said in anger.…
Cameroon will face Egypt in the African Nations Cup final after a 2-0 win over Ghana. Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui cashed in on a defensive mix-up in the 72nd minute before Christian Bassogog scored a second on the break in stoppage-time at the Stade de Franceville. Ghana’s goalkeeper Razak Brimah was principally at fault for the opening goal, coming for a free kick but failing to collect as defender John Boye instead managed to cushion a header straight into the path of Ngadeu-Ngadjui, who smashed the ball into an empty net. And Bassogog’s clincher ensured Hugo Broos’ team will bid for their…
With their heads down and their hoods up, Manchester United’s players left Old Trafford on Wednesday night after a disappointing 0-0 draw against Hull City. They normally oblige when it comes to signing autographs to the hundreds of fans who wait for them after matches, but they weren’t in the mood as they left the changing-room area at the Stretford End and walked back to their cars. A draw against bottom-of-the-table Hull was poor — not that the visiting players saw it that way as they boarded their team coach. One, Irishman David Meyler, was shouted over by the many…
From the start of the move to its finish, Frank Lampard never broke out of a gentle jog. Manchester City, away at struggling Leicester City in December of 2014, had found their hosts in surprisingly resilient mood. Even with a wealth of attacking talent, including players like David Silva, Samir Nasri and Yaya Toure, they just couldn’t break through. But Lampard, now 38, found a way just before half-time. First, he slipped the ball out wide to Nasri and sauntered forwards, his head turning left and right to assess the situation. Where was the gap? Where was the point of…
The Federal Government review of the National Tax policy will see an increase on the Value Added Tax on luxury items like champagne and some luxury items. The review of the tax policy was announced by the minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun at the Presidential Villa after a council meeting which was chaired by the Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo. Adeosun said “What the committee has shown is that we should look at actually increasing VAT on some luxury items. With VAT of five per cent, we have the lowest VAT. While we don’t think VAT should be increased on basic items,…
The Niger State Coordinator of Habitation Hope, an NGO, Queen Nike Ajagbe, said her organisation had facilitated the return of 300 children back to primary school after they dropped out in three villages of Shiroro Local Government Area. Ajagbe said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Minna on Thursday, that the children, from Paiyi, Gino and Geni villages, were previously engaged in hawking and manual jobs in rural markets. “We spent several days educating their parents on the importance of girl-child education and what they intend to benefit if they allow their children to…
Some youths in Ondo State on Wednesday in Akure protested against Gov. Olusegun Mimiko over planned presentation of the 2017 budget at the state House of Assembly. The protesters said the outgoing governor ought not to present the budget since his tenure in office would end on Feb. 23. Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) of All Progressives Congress (APC) will be sworn-in as the new governor on Feb. 24. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protesters, numbering about 200, stormed the Assembly complex on Igbatoro Road at about 7:00 a.m carrying placards with various inscriptions. The protesters also…
Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose’s overwhelming support for 2Face Idibia’s February 6 protest seems to have taken a new dimension. In a statement by his spokesman, Lere Olayinka on Thursday, February 2, 2016, Fayose said Nigerians do not need Police permit to hold any peaceful protest. Reacting to claims by Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni that criminals might hijack the planned protest, Governor Fayose noted that the security of lives and property is the primary responsibility of the Police. “Apart from Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution, which provided that every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and…