France were happy to be back home in the first game at the Stade de France since November’s attacks on Paris as they defeated Russia 4-2. Leicester’s N’Golo Kante opened the scoring on nine minutes before Andre-Pierre Gignac doubled the lead. Alexander Kokorin got a goal back for Russia after the break, but Dimitri Payet restored the two-goal advantage from a spectacular free kick. Russia kept fighting and scored through Yuri Zhirkov in the 68th minute but Kingsley Coman sealed matters in the 76th with France’s fourth of the day.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Portugal held on to defeat Belgium 2-1 in a game that was moved from Brussels after this month’s attacks. Belgium keeper Thibaut Courtois made a number of early spectacular saves to keep the game level but Nani found the breakthrough with a curling shot in the 20th minute. Ronaldo added a second on 40 minutes by heading in a cross from close range. That proved to be the difference despite Belgium getting a goal back in the 62nd minute when Jordan Lukaku sent in a cross for his brother Romelu to head home. Belgium’s players wore…
Germany rebounded from Saturday’s defeat to England in emphatic fashion by thrashing Italy 4-1 on Tuesday, their first win over the Azzurri since 1995. Thomas Muller assisted on both of Germany’s first goals, first as Toni Kroos gave the Germans the lead in the 24th minute and then with a chipped pass for Mario Gotze to head in. The rout was on in the 59th minute when Julian Draxler raced in on goal and fed across for Jonas Hector to score Germany’s third, and Mesut Ozil added a fourth from the penalty spot in the 75th minute after Italy keeper…
Lionel Messi has become just the second Argentina player in history to score 50 international goals after netting against Bolivia on Wednesday. Messi, 28, struck in the 30th minute of the 2018 World Cup qualifier at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes to reach the half-century for the Albiceleste — a feat only ever achieved before by Gabriel Batistuta. The Barcelona star, who has helped Argentina to World Cup and Copa America finals over the past two years, found his 50th goal in his 107th appearance for his national side. Former Fiorentina and Roma man Batistuta finished up his international career…
Barcelona have announced plans for a number of tributes to the late Johan Cruyff ahead of Saturday’s Clasico against Real Madrid. Netherlands, Ajax and Barcelona legend Cruyff died last week at the age of 68 after suffering from lung cancer. Cruyff won La Liga and the Copa del Rey during his five years as a player at the Camp Nou, before managing the club in 1988 and leading them to four league titles and their first ever European Cup during his eight years in charge. The three-time Ballon d’Or winner also lay the foundations for Barca’s heavy focus on youth…
Roy Hodgson’s frustration was clear after England’s incredible win at world champions Germany was followed by an underwhelming home defeat to the Netherlands. Saturday’s swashbuckling display in Berlin helped the Three Lions overcome a two-goal deficit and secure a 3-2 win that will live long in the memory. It was an impressive performance that England were unable to build on in front of a sell-out Wembley crowd, with Jamie Vardy’s first-half goal cancelled out by Vincent Janssen’s penalty. Scorer turned provider in controversial fashion as Luciano Narsingh netted to secure the side that failed to make Euro 2016 a 2-1…
Brazil coach Dunga admits his side’s qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia is going to be “complicated”. The five-time world champions needed two goals in the final 10 minutes to earn a 2-2 draw with Paraguay, but the point leaves them outside of the automatic qualification spots after six games. It looked like being even worse as goals from Dario Lezcano and Edgar Benitez put Paraguay in a commanding lead until Ricardo Oliveira’s 80th-minute strike was followed by a Dani Alves effort deep into injury time. Brazil play joint-top Ecuador next and Dunga knows that his side’s fate…
A statement signed by SOKADEF’s Coordinator, Dr. Rikichi Kajang said Southern Kaduna people must assist government by making more sacrifices. It asked them to show more understanding and cooperation in response to government policies, “because government alone cannot achieve the desired development agenda both at the federal and at the state.” The group is is collaborating with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), in an effort to empower about 100 Kaduna youth. “SOKADEF is aware that the times are hard; Nigeria is going through difficult transformation occasioned by economic downturn and security challenges. However, we need to be mindful of…
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is 64-years-old today. He was born Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu on March 29, 1952 in Lagos, Nigeria. He has served as a Senator, representing the Lagos West constituency, and as the governor of the state from 1999-2007. Tinubu has been praised by many in celebration of his birthday with Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose describing him as “a political pillar and leader, not only in Yorubaland but in Nigeria.” President Muhammadu Buhari has also described the APC leader as a forthright, diligent and dogged politician.
Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has said that former president, Goodluck Jonathan did not call him to discuss the 2014 Chibok abduction until 19 days after the girls had been taken. Shettima made the revelation on Monday, March 28, 2016, while receiving former president, Olusegun Obasanjo at the Government House in Maiduguri. “In our own case, Your Excellency, after the Chibok abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in April, 2014, it took 19 days for me to receive a call from the Presidency,” Shettima said according to Punch. “I brought this mainly to show the difference, because we will only appreciate…
Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is very concerned about the Boko Haram insurgency. Obasanjo disclosed this on Monday, March 28, 2016, during a visit to the Government House in Maiduguri, Borno State. “A lot of water has passed under the bridge in this part of the country. I must not forget to commiserate with all our people in this state and indeed the entire North-East, which have been victims of insurgency in the way we have never witnessed in this country before,” he said. “I travel a lot in Africa and outside Africa, and wherever…
The son of late activist and politician, Dr Tunji Braithwaite has said that his father’s main regret was that he was unable to save Nigerians from political shackles despite his many attempts. 82-year-old Braithwaite passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016, at the St Nicholas Hospital in Lagos after a brief illness. His son, Olumide made the disclosure while speaking to Vanguard after his father’s death. “I believe if Nigeria has a minimum of 10 fearless personalities who are fighting for the masses like my father did all his life, Nigeria would have been a better country today,” he said.…
Notable Nigerians have been sending well wishes to the Jagaban of Borgu in Niger State, and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. Tinubu is 64 years today, March 29, 2016. Fayose in his birthday message, described Tinubu as a pillar of politics in Nigeria. He said “I heartily felicitate with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he clocks 64 on March 29. “Whether one likes it or not, Asiwaju Tinubu has become a political pillar and leader, not only in Yorubaland but in Nigeria.” Adding that “He is a great politician who takes well-calculated political steps. “I…
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the immediate family, friends, professional colleagues and political allies of elder statesman and pro-democracy activist, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, who passed away on Monday. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. The President said that the passing away of the lawyer, author and politician came at a time that his wisdom, intellectual depth, vast knowledge and experience were sorely needed by the country. President Buhari recalled the immeasurable contributions of the late sage to the development of democracy,…
A member of the House of Representatives, Joseph Edionwele has said that Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has not achieved anything in the state. Edionwele made the comment during a recent interview with Vanguard in Abuja. “It is not an issue of how prepared we (PDP) are. In Edo State, we are ready for change. We have passed through a lot of pains and troubles. PDP will certainly take over in September,” he said. “The confidence is that Oshiomhole has not done anything. Nothing has changed. Take it sector by sector. In roads, nothing has changed. In the health sector,…
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as a formidable political force that brought changes to political landscape of Nigeria. Dogara said this on Monday in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan, in Abuja to congratulate Tinubu on the occasion of his 64th birthday. The speaker said that the entire members of the House of Representatives used the opportunity to salute Tinubu for being a great leader who had attained milestones in Nigeria. “On this joyous occasion of…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the real threat to national security in Nigeria. Fayose made the comment in response to a recent statement by the Ekiti APC which described him as a threat to national security. The governor’s remarks were contained in a statement released by his media aide, Lere Olayinka. “The major threat to national security is a party that lost election since June 21, 2014 and still trying to get back to power, using crude means including turning itself to the mouthpiece of the Department of State Services (DSS).”…
Finally Beat FM is now Live in London! Here’s some images from the launch. Spotted Ceo Chris Ubosi & other celebs including Shiikane sisters, Olisa Adibua, Toolz, and more.
Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather flaunted his £3.4m ‘wonder on wheels’ Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita car after watching the LA Clippers basket ball game on Monday night. That car is almost in billions of Naira…makes no sense…lol. Mayweather drove the car, which is described on Koenigsegg’s website as ‘a diamond on wheels’, out of the Staples Center after members of his ‘The Money Team’ (TMT) security entourage kept an eye on his incredibly expensive car. Add a few more millions and it will buy you a private jet!
Gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele is mourning the loss of his band member, who died in a fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to reports, the incident happened on Saturday, March 26, 2016, as a truck conveying musical equipments belonging to Ayefele ran into a ditch. The driver, while trying to control the vehicle swerved off the road and fell face down. The impact of this led to the loss of life, with some people injured. The accident victims, both dead and alive were taken to the University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital. Ayefele himself is a victim of an auto-crash…