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Arsenal legend, Freddie Ljungberg, has urged 25-year-old Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak to join Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester City next year. Ljungberg believes Isak has a super power and can score many goals if he joins any of the Premier League clubs. “I like Isak. His top level is huge,” Ljungberg told Swedish outlet Expressen. “He has these super top qualities that I, as a coach, might look for. I want players who have some super power, then you can put them in special situations and know that they will make a difference. “I really hope he can take the…
Samuel Chukwueze was named Man of the Match following AC Milan’s hard-earned 1-0 victory over Udinese at the San Siro on Saturday night. Chukwueze scored the only goal of the evening after 13 minutes. It was his first goal of the season for Paulo Fonseca’s side. The 25-year-old was replaced by Fikayo Tomori two minutes from time. His international teammate Maduka Okoye was in goal for Udinese in the game. Okoye featured for the entire duration of the game.
Kwara United midfielder Wasiu Alalade has expressed his desire to add to his goal tally in the clash against Kano Pillars. Alalade has registered two goals for Kwara United in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. Kwara United will lock horns with Kano Pillars in Sunday’s matchday eight fixture at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium, Katsina. Alalade said he expects a tough tie against Kano Pillars. “We know the match will be tough for us because Pillars are one of the best teams in Nigeria,” Alalade told Kwara United’s media. “We are ready for this game and I want…
Gowon has finally opened up on the Biafran Civil War and Aburi Accord with Ojukwu. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has finally opened up on what transpired before the Nigerian civil war between himself and former Biafra warlord, Odumegwu Ojukwu. This Nigeria news platform understands that Gowon narrated what led to the war during an interview with Daily Trust to mark his 90th birthday. During the interview, Gowon restated his belief in a united Nigeria, stressing that he does not regret his actions during the civil war. …
France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or, have listed the criteria they use in deciding the winners of the award. This was posted on their official X handle on Friday night. The first criteria is “Individual performances, decisive and impressive character”. Secondly, they will consider “team performances and achievements”. The last criteria is “class and fair play”. A shortlist of 30 nominees was released in September. It includes Vinicius Junior, who is regarded as favourite to win the prize this year, Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Bukayo Saka. The winner will be unveiled at a ceremony on October…
The chairman of Abia State Referees Council, Matador Ogunta, and secretary of the council, Iheanacho Chukwuemeka, have been slammed with indefinite suspension by the chairman of Abia State Football Association, Rev. Obioma Onyeaghala. The two referees were suspended from all football activities in a letter dated October 5, 2024, and signed by the chairman of Abia State FA, Rev. Obioma Onyeaghala. The letter alleged: “For refusal to recognise constituted authority (Abia State Football Association Referees Committee) comprising of former referees, in line with FIFA guidelines and disrespect as well as acts of insubordination severally to Football Association leadership, which includes…
Hamas has confirmed Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israel in Gaza. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday confirmed its leader Yahya Sinwar had been killed, a day after Israel announced his death in Gaza. “We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim,” Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al Jazeera. Sinwar became Israel’s most wanted man after the October 7, 2023 attack, the deadliest in Israeli history. NewsOnline Nigeria reported that Israel announced Sinwar’s death on Thursday, which Prime Minister Benjamin…
Yamal, Mainoo and Savinho among 17 others have been named finalists for the Golden Boy Award. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the 20-man shortlist for the prestigious 2024 Golden Boy Award was officially revealed on Thursday evening. Among the rising stars who cut are Lamine Yamal of Barcelona, Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United, and Savinho, who plays for Girona while on loan from Manchester City. The Golden Boy Award, established to honor the best football player under the age of 21, is a highly coveted accolade that players can only win once in their career. Real Madrid’s…
The Kenyan Senate has impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The legislators voted Thursday evening regardless of a plea from Gachagua’s lawyer, Paul Muite, to postpone the proceedings. Muite said Gachagua was hospitalised after falling very sick hours before the vote was set to hold. The senate speaker, Amason Kingi, stated that Gachagua had until 5pm local time to show up. The lawmakers impeached the vice president after his health kept him away from the hearing. The 59-year-old becomes the first deputy president to be impeached in Kenya’s history. At least 53 senators voted to uphold the first charge. Gachagua, who…
FG has spoken on restoring petrol and FX subsidies in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the federal government of Nigeria has declared a total end to the regime of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies in the country. According to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who made the declaration during the presentation of the Nigeria Development Update by the World Bank in Abuja on Thursday, October 17, both subsidies have been extinguished. Edun revealed that the subsidy removal was necessary because it was costing the country too much and had become unsustainable. …