Manchester City forward Jack Grealish has heaped praise on Barcelona midfield maestros Pedri and Frenkie de Jong after the Catalan side’s impressive 2-1 UEFA Champions League victory against Newcastle United on Thursday night. Barcelona traveled to England and stunned the home fans at St. James’ Park, securing a hard-fought win that kept their European hopes alive. On-loan Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, currently playing for Barcelona, was the hero of the night as he bagged a brilliant brace for the LaLiga giants. Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon managed to pull one back late in the game, but it was not enough…
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Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has given his prediction for one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Premier League season — Arsenal vs Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday evening. Both sides come into the clash in strong form. Arsenal secured a solid victory over Nottingham Forest in their last league outing, while Manchester City continued their dominance with a win against arch-rivals Manchester United. Sharing his thoughts with Paddy Power, Campbell expressed confidence that the Gunners will rise to the occasion against the defending champions. “I have got a feeling it’s going to be a 2-1…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially postponed four matchday five fixtures to accommodate the continental engagements of some participating clubs. Among the postponed games is the highly anticipated Oriental Derby between Rangers International and Abia Warriors, a fixture that always sparks excitement in Nigerian football. Other matches affected include: Remo Stars vs. Kano Pillars Kwara United vs. Plateau United Barau FC vs. Rivers United According to the NPFL, the postponements were necessary as Remo Stars, Rivers United, Abia Warriors, and Kwara United are currently representing Nigeria in continental competitions. Continental Fixtures Ahead Remo Stars will face US Zilimadjou…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kwara State has announced the relocation of its orientation camp from Yikpata in Edu Local Government Area to Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. This development follows rising security concerns in communities across Edu and Patigi local government areas, where recent bandit activities have created unrest and heightened risks. Confirming the move, NYSC Kwara State Coordinator, Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua, explained that the decision was approved by the state government after thorough consideration of safety reports. According to him, the temporary relocation was necessary to protect the lives of corps members and ensure that the mandatory…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced new disciplinary guidelines aimed at curbing internal disputes and safeguarding party unity ahead of its 2026 governorship primary election. The decision was made during a crucial State Working Committee (SWC) meeting held on Thursday at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo, with the session chaired by Tajudeen Lawal, the state APC chairman. According to the SWC, the growing trend of verbal attacks by supporters of various aspirants against fellow party members has become a major source of division within the party. Leaders described the behaviour as harmful to the…
The Champions League returned with high drama on Thursday night, and Manchester City wasted no time making their mark. Pep Guardiola’s men secured a 2-0 win over Napoli, though it wasn’t smooth sailing from the start. The Premier League champions struggled to break down Antonio Conte’s well-drilled side until a crucial turning point arrived — Giovanni Di Lorenzo was shown a straight red card after hauling down Erling Haaland as the last man. City quickly capitalized. Haaland, ever the talisman, powered home a header from a fine Phil Foden cross to give his side the lead. Not long after, Jeremy…
BBNaija Season 10 has been filled with unexpected twists, and one of the most talked-about moments came during a recent diary session on Wednesday. Housemate Faith shared his candid thoughts about fellow contestant Imisi, describing her as the most misunderstood person in the house. This moment unfolded when Kola was randomly selected by the housemates to temporarily play the role of “Big Brother,” following a twist introduced by Biggie. Faith on Imisi’s Personality Faith praised Imisi’s creativity and unique charisma, highlighting that she brings an unusual kind of energy to the house. “I think Imisi is the most misunderstood housemate.…
The UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 fixtures lived up to the hype on Wednesday night, bringing thrilling encounters, late goals, and standout performances across Europe. At Anfield, Liverpool needed a late moment of magic from captain Virgil van Dijk, whose towering header sealed a 3-2 victory against a determined Atletico Madrid. The Premier League giants had surged ahead through early strikes from Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, but Atletico hit back as Marcos Llorente netted twice to level the score. Van Dijk’s winner ensured Liverpool grabbed all three points in dramatic fashion. In Germany, Bayern Munich showcased their class with…
Crown FC head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni, has made it clear that the Ajilete Warriors are determined to take a huge step forward in the upcoming 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. Last season, Crown FC impressed by reaching the NNL play-offs, but they ultimately finished at the bottom of their group, missing out on the much-coveted ticket to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). This time around, Coach Ayeni is confident that his side can go all the way. “Last year showed what we are capable of; this year, we want to go one better and secure the promotion ticket…
Not long ago, a short video began circulating across social media showing Nigerian superstar Davido surrounded by fans and security in Warri, Delta State. In the clip, someone appears to hit him on the head — and instantly, speculation exploded that a fan had slapped him. To watch video; CLICK HERE What happened, according to Davido Speaking out via his X (formerly Twitter) account, Davido promptly addressed the viral video. He clarified that it wasn’t a fan who struck him, but rather one of his own security personnel — and that the contact was unintentional. He posted on X:…