Sporting manager, Ruben Amorim, has warned Manchester United fans to lower their expectations. Amorim took charge of his final home fixture on Tuesday night – a 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League. The 39-year-old will resume as the new United head coach on November 11. Amorim leaves a Sporting side that are top of the Portuguese league and second on the Champions League table. It has left United supporters drooling over what he could do with their team. But Amorim said: “We cannot transport one reality to another context. “Manchester United cannot play the way we play,…
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Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has identified the three Chelsea players he can’t play together in his starting XI. The three players are João Felix, Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku. Maresca spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea’s Conference League tie with FC Noah on Thursday. He also noted that he would like to give Felix more minutes in the Premier League. “I feel a shame about João, but not only about him,” Maresca said. “I would like to give him more minutes in the Premier League but we need balance. We cannot play with Joao, Cole and Nkunku”.…
At least 10 farmers, including a Chinese national and several women, were killed in a brutal attack by bandits on Tuesday in Wayam and Belu-Belu villages, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Residents report that six of the victims were beheaded, with the attackers taking their heads as they fled the scene. The assault took place around 5am during morning prayers. Bala Tukur, a resident of the area, described the violence as “traumatic,” adding that many people have now abandoned their homes. “They mercilessly killed 10 people and injured many,” Tukur stated. He also pointed out that the attacks…
Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has mocked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu over the defeat of the United States, US, Vice President Kamala Harris. Adeyanju asked Yakubu to switch off the US electoral server or change the result of the election. Posting on X, the lawyer wrote: “INEC can still save Kamala. What INEC cannot do does not exist. They can switch off the server or change results on IREV “Yakubu will now be screaming on top of his voice, GO TO COURT.” On Wednesday, Trump of the Republican party was declared the winner of the…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has cancelled all non-essential personal and social engagements for the next two days in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. DAILY POST recalls that the presidency on Wednesday morning confirmed the death of the army chief, who had been away for a while due to an undisclosed ailment. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Wednesday noted that Lagbaja was known for his tireless efforts in combating insurgency, armed banditry, and violent extremism. The statement reads, “The Nigeria Police Force…
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has condemned the unprecedented killings of Imo State residents by both well-armed non-state actors and armed state actors. HURIWA noted that killings in Imo State have become widespread and bloodied due to a failure of political leadership and the refusal of the state government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explore alternative peaceful, negotiated and non-kinetic methodologies of conflict resolution. The group said the deadly bomb explosion at the Orlu international market on Tuesday, which killed scores of people was the clearest evidence that Imo State has sadly become the killing field of…
Mika Lönnström says he is committed to helping Lobi Stars make a positive impact in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL this season. The Finnish was recently appointed head coach of the Makurdi club. Lönnström was unveiled at a brief ceremony at the club’s training ground on Tuesday. “I’m honoured to be part of Lobi Stars’ rich history and committed to driving the team to success,” he said at the unveiling ceremony. The 60-year-old will work alongside the technical adviser of the club, Daniel Amokachi. Lobi Stars will entertain Abia Warriors in their next game on Saturday. NPFL: Lönnström promises…
Inter Milan manager, Simeone Inzaghi, has named the four teams he expects to fight for the Champions League title this season. According to him, they are Real Madrid, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Inzaghi, speaking to the media ahead of their home fixture against Arsenal on Wednesday, was asked about his favourites in the competition. He replied: “My favourites to win the Champions League? Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal and Bayern Munich.” Inter were runners-up to Manchester City in the 2023 final, losing 1-0 thanks to a Rodri goal. Inzaghi’s men have eight points so far from four matches.…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Darlington Nwauju, has commended the launch of Phase 1 of the contactless passport application system, calling it a landmark achievement that showcases the power of innovation and the dedication of the Ministry of Interior under the leadership of Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Phase 1 of the contactless system will cater to the passport renewal needs of Nigerians in the diaspora, particularly those residing in Canada. Plans are also underway for the subsequent phases, which are set to be rolled out by December 1, 2024. Nwauju, who also serves as the Publicity…
Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, Nigeria’s Former Minister of Foreign Affairs has expressed disappointment over the outcome of the presidential election in the United States. DAILY POST reports that former US President, Donald Trump of the Republican Party defeated his counterpart in the Democratic Party, Kamala Harris to secure his re-election bid. Reacting, Akinyemi described Trump’s victory as crudity and over-refinement. While featuring on an Arise TV program, the former Minister opined that Trump as an ex-convict, lacks the capacity to lead the American people. According to him, Trump has been convicted of 34 different crimes in the country. He said, “Forgive…