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Trabzonspor, Southampton in talks over Onuachu’s permanent deal

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2024May 15, 20240

Trabzonspor are negotiating with Southampton over the permanent transfer of forward Paul Onuachu. Onuachu joined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan deal last summer. The 29-year-old has made a significant impact at the club, netting 14 times and providing four assists in 20 league appearances. Trabzonspor are determined to keep the...

Africa Table Tennis Cup: Tinubu congratulates Aruna Quadri

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2024May 15, 20240

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s table tennis pacesetter, Aruna Quadri, on winning the International Table Tennis Federation, ITTF, Africa Cup title. Quadri achieved a resounding victory in the final match of the 2024 ITTF Africa Cup in Rwanda, reclaiming the title and sealing his place as Africa’s table tennis...

Piers Morgan names team that will help Arsenal win title

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2024May 15, 20240

British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has said West Ham will beat Manchester City to help Arsenal win the Premier League title. Morgan wrote this on X, after City won 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur. Erling Haaland scored a brace as the champions went two points clear of Arsenal, with only one round...

Lookman targets first major silverware as Atalanta, Juventus clash in final

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2024May 15, 20240

Ademola Lookman will be out to win his first major silverware at club level when Atalanta file out against Juventus in the final of the Coppa Italia at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday (today). It is also the first time he will be playing in the final of a competition...

NNL chief, Abdulrahman emerges new NAPHER-SD vice chairman

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

The Nigeria National League Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Ayo Abdulrahaman has been elected as the 1st Vice Chairman, National Association of Physical, Health, Education, Recreation and Dance, (NAPHER-SD), Abuja Chapter. Dr Abdulrahman won his election with a convincing margin to become one of the executives that will run the affairs...

Ian Wright names best finisher at Arsenal

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has named Leandro Trossard as the best finisher in the current squad. Trossard scored the winner on Sunday, as the Gunners claimed a 1-0 win at Manchester United. The result keeps Mikel Arteta’s men in the title race until the last day. Trossard, who joined Arsenal...

Arsenal set new record after 1-0 win at Man Utd

NewsDeskNgMay 13, 2024May 13, 20240

Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday was their 27th in the Premier League this season. This is a new club record for the Gunners in a 38-game campaign. It surpassed the win total by the Invincibles in 2003/2004, the double winners in 2001/2002 and the tally last season....

EFCC vs Yahaya Bello: Root out ‘fake’ lawyers – Okai urges NBA

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2024May 11, 20240

The 2023 People Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency, Usman Okai, on Saturday called on the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, to root out fake lawyers who undermine the integrity of Nigeria’s judicial system with their deceitful practices. Okai said fake lawyers are everywhere, holding baseless press conferences to...

My responsibility – Postecoglou on beating Man City for Arsenal to win title

NewsDeskNgMay 11, 2024May 11, 20240

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou, has insisted his team is motivated to try and beat Manchester City, even though it could hand the Premier League title to rivals, Arsenal. Spurs could play a crucial part in where the trophy goes, as they host the champions on Tuesday. A win for...

Gary Neville predicts scoreline of Man Utd vs Arsenal clash

NewsDeskNgMay 10, 2024May 10, 20240

Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has predicted that the Red Devils will all but end Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes this weekend. The Gunners travel to Old Trafford Sunday and are currently sitting one point above Manchester City, having played a game more. Neville believes Mikel Arteta’s men will...