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You will be in trouble – Gary Neville warns Man Utd manager, Ten Hag

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville has warned manager, Erik ten Hag that he is facing a make-or-break week after their dismal performance at Brentford. The Bees dominated Ten Hag’s men last Saturday, recording an astonishing 86 touches in United’s box. Mason Mount put the Red Devils in front in...

Their rivals are in better form – Shearer picks team to win title

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

Former Newcastle striker, Alan Shearer, has picked Manchester City as the favourites to win the Premier League title, despite their 0-0 draw with Arsenal on Sunday. The result saw the champions fall three points behind leaders Liverpool. With nine fixtures left this season, City manager Pep Guardiola claims Liverpool are...

Chelsea’s Palmer warned over penalty style

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2024April 2, 20240

Former Manchester United forward, Garth Crooks, has given a piece of advice to Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, over his penalty style. Crooks, who was speaking on BBC, warned Palmer that he could land in trouble for disrespecting his opponents with his Panenka penalty style. He went on to say that players...

Paris 2024 Qualifier: Ajibade, Plumptre, two others arrive Super Falcons camp

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2024April 1, 20240

Rasheedat Ajibade, Ashleigh Plumptre, Linda Jiwaku and Jumoke Alani have all arrived the Super Falcons camp ahead of this weekend’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa. More players are expected in camp on Monday (today). Shukurat Oladipo, Tochukwu Oluehi, Chidinma Okeke and Gift Monday are among the players expected...

Guardiola gives injury update on three Man City players after draw with Arsenal

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2024April 1, 20240

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has provided an update on three of his players Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker, and John Stones following yet another injury picked up in their Premier League 0-0 draw against Arsenal on Sunday. Guardiola’s side failed to beat the Gunners at Etihad Stadium as Ake sustained...

Man Utd to pay £52m for Varane’s replacement

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to pay £52 million to sign Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, who has been earmarked as a replacement for Raphael Varane. Varane is likely to leave Old Trafford in the summer and as a result, Red Devils are on the hunt for a new centre-back to...

Minister calls for greater passion to propel Nigeria’s sports sector

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

The Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh has extended felicitations to Christians on the celebration of Easter, calling for dedication, passion and cooperation for national development as well as for the advancement of Nigerian sports. In his Easter message, Enoh stated that Easter is a time of reflection and...

Liverpool to pay €15m for Klopp’s replacement

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

Liverpool would have to pay a compensation package to Sporting CP to secure the services of manager Ruben Amorim, the UK Telegraph reports. Amorim is looking like Jurgen Klopp’s successor ahead of next season. And if the Reds decide he is the man to lead the team forward, they would...

Daga, Izuogu return to Enyimba after African Games duty

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

Daniel Daga and Chibueze Izuogu have returned to Enyimba after representing Nigeria at the African Games 2023 in Accra, Ghana. The two players were part of the Flying Eagles squad that took part in the men’s football event. Izuogu scored once for the Flying Eagles, while Daga was a key...

Bandits now sing your praise – Arewa group slams Gov Lawal

NewsDeskNgMar 30, 2024March 30, 20240

A group, Arewa Youth for Peace and Security, has slammed the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, accusing him of abandoning security in the state. This is following a recent report on social media alleging that the Minister of Defence for State and immediate past governor of the State, Bello...