Bayer Leverkusen head coach, Xabi Alonso, has said he ignored the chance to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, because he was focused on winning the league. Alonso was one of the coaches linked to the role in March, after Klopp announced he was leaving Anfield. But the former midfielder opted to remain with the Bundesliga champions for at least one more season. “I saw the links to replace Klopp… but at that time I was focused on winning the league. “We were only working on that, I didn’t negotiate with clubs,” Alonso said ahead of his return to Liverpool in…
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Former France striker, Karim Benzema, has warned Kylian Mbappe that Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, will not swap Vinicius Junior’s position for him. Mbappe became Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time leading goalscorer playing off the left wing. However, he has been moved into a more central position, since he arrived at the Bernabeu last summer. Benzema has told El Chiringuito of his former team-mate: “Mbappe is not a ‘9’. “There is a lot of pressure at Real Madrid, this is not PSG. “A piece of advice? He shouldn’t give up. I don’t think Ancelotti is going to move Vinicius, he’s the best…
The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has said Nigeria requires accurate, reliable and timely energy data to drive and track the energy transition process. He made the statement at the official launch of the computerised National Energy Information System (NEIS) held at the ECOWAS headquarters, Abuja. Nnaji said, “The Energy Commission of Nigeria is cognisant of the need to improve energy data collection methods by setting up systems which respond to the country’s data needs to include all sectors of the economy, to improve energy data quality and coverage. “The outcome of the collaboration between…
Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s directive to release all arrested EndBadGovernanceInNigeria minors. Adeyanju said Tinubu’s directive is the irreducible minimum after the right abuse of all arrested protesters. 76 people were arrested in Kano and Kaduna states and detained for hoisting the Russian flag during the EndBadGovernance protest. Those arrested were charged to court for attempting to overthrow President Tinubu. However, a mild drama ensued last week when about 29 of the minors among those arrested appeared in court for arraignment, but some fainted due to alleged malnutrition. The incident attracted widespread condemnation both within…
Rúben Amorim has admitted he thought about Sporting CP director of football Hugo Viana to Manchester City. However, the 39-year-old insists he was only ever focused on becoming Manchester United’s new head coach. On Tuesday night, Amorim will take charge of his last home fixture – a Champions League clash against City. Amorim is expected to resume duties at Old Trafford on November 11. His decision to replace Erik ten Hag came just two weeks after City appointed Viana to replace Txiki Begiristain at the end of the season. Amorim has now said he had thoughts about possibly working at…
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has identified Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo as the player he would have liked to play with during his career as a professional footballer. Speaking on Premier League productions, Scholes also praised Caicedo for his performance in Chelsea’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Man United at Old Trafford. Recall that the Ecuadorian midfielder scored the equalizer for the Blues against the Red Devils after Bruno Fernandes had gave the hosts the lead via penalty. “Moises Caicedo is the type of player you want to play with, you need that type of player,” Scholes said. “He was probably…
Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu has revealed foreign-based players will get the chance to fight for a place in the team ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Zubairu’s side earned a berth at the competition after lifting the title at the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo last month The Flying Eagles defeated the Black Satellites of Ghana 2-1 in the final. The gaffer selected only local players for the competition. Zubairu has however acknowledged the interest from eligible players outside Nigeria. “We will not hinder their participation and are committed to selecting those with the…
Akin Olowokere has been appointed new head coach of Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Gateway United, DAILY POST reports. Olowokere joined Gateway United for the 2024-25 NNL season. The young tactician dumped Nationwide League One (NLO) side, Ekiti United for a move to the Abeokuta club. According to reports, Olowokere has resumed work with Gateway United. Gateway United will battle with Godswill Akpabio FC in their opening fixture of the new season. The new season will kick-start on Saturday, November 30. NNL: Olowookere takes charge at Gateway United
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed that she used to be bullied as a high school student. The ‘Forgiveness’ crooner said she has put that behind her because she’s now rich and famous. Speaking in a recent interview with Capital Xtra, London, Savage sent a love message to her bullies. “I went to Clearmont High School. I used to get bullied. I just want to say to the girls that used to bully me, I love you. “I mean it. Because I’m popular and rich now, so there’s no point,” she said. I love my bullies – Tiwa Savage
The Northern Senators’ Forum on Tuesday commended President Bola Tinubu for showing leadership in ordering the release of minors arrested and detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. The Chairman of the forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, indicated this in a statement released in Abuja. He said the President’s decision was a demonstration of his commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of Nigerian youth. “His directive to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to expedite the release process is a welcome development.” The forum appreciated the President’s show of leadership in addressing this critical issue. It also acknowledged the efforts of…