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Former Arsenal star, Ray Parlour has insisted that Mikel Arteta’s side really miss captain Martin Odegaard. Parlour also likened the Norway attacking midfielder to Arsenal icon Dennis Bergkamp. Odegaard is currently recovering from injury and has missed some crucial matches for Arsenal so far this season. Speaking about Odegaard, Parlour told GiveMeSport: “Arsenal have really missed Odegaard. I played with Dennis Bergkamp and I would put Martin in that bracket. “His vision, weight of pass and ability to get out of tight situations reminds me of Bergkamp. “Arsenal don’t really have an Odegaard backup, even though Rice can play in…

Famous Afrobeat musician, Burna Boy has disclosed that he is now richer than most of the Nigerian politicians and oil tycoons he once looked up to. He made this known in a post on his Instagram story on Saturday, while advising his followers not to underestimate those who are younger than them. Revealing his financial status, the singer explained “Imagine growing up and only oil men and politicians were the ones really getting the real money followed by the G boys. Music wasn’t even in the conversation when money was the topic. “Now an ugly black musician from Port Harcourt…

Manchester City have gone top of the Premier League following a narrow 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday. The Premier League champions needed all three points to go above leaders Liverpool for at least 24 hours. Erling Haaland ended his mini-drought with a brave finish in the opening five minutes. And although Haaland had more chances to add to that strike, City had to hold on for the victory. The result takes Pep Guardiola’s men up to 23 points, two more than Liverpool who are away to third-placed Arsenal on Super Sunday. EPL: Man City go top with 1-0 win…

Two Premier League stars, Richarlison and Andreas Pereira, have extended their support for Vinicius Junior ahead of the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday. This year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place on Monday at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Vinicius is one of the biggest contenders for the top individual award. Expressing their support to their fellow Brazilian to take home the Ballon d’Or, Richarlison said, (via Madrid Xtra): “Hi, Vini! All my support for you and may God always bless you. On Monday, all fans of Brazil and the world will watch you become the best in…

Super Eagles players are beginning to react to the decision of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to punish Libya for the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. CAF’s Disciplinary Board on Saturday awarded three points and three goals to Nigeria. The Match Day 4 fixturewhich was scheduled to played in Benina on October 15, was called off after the Nigerian delegation saw their flight diverted. They were then held hostage in an abandoned airport for at least 17 hours. The Libya Football Federation, LFF, have also been ordered to pay a fine of $50,000, with payment due within…

The convener of Bring Back Our Girls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, has described popular Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti, as a product of Fela’s indiscipline. Aisha stated this while reacting to Seun’s recent remarks about her advocacy for women’s freedom in Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that the singer had earlier disagreed with Yesufu following her stance on women’s freedom, saying “liberate yourself from your Hijab first”. Reacting to Seun’s comments in a series of posts on her X handle, Yesufu said: “Seun Kuti wants to trend with my name as his karaoke business no make him blow alongside those wey dey do…

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Saturday commended the peaceful conduct of the chairmanship and councillorship elections holding across the 44 local government areas in the state. Yusuf made the remark while speaking to journalists at the headquarters of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSIEC, shortly after casting his vote at Gwale, his local government area. He noted that the elections, which took place in 484 wards across 44 local government areas, were the freest in Kano’s history. He assured that those elected would serve the people’s interests and his administration would ensure good governance. The governor also…

A former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Kennedy Ohanenye, has said she is determined to “fight alongside” President Bola Tinubu to fix Nigeria. This comes despite Tinubu relieving her of her ministerial appointment during the week. In a post on her X account on Saturday, she pledged her commitment to Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda”. The former minister pleaded with Nigerians not to lose hope but to be optimistic. She wrote, “This is a test of time, a highly spiritual movement that no human being can stop. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is destined to fix Nigeria and I, Barr Uju Kennedy will…

Israel has announced that Saturday’s strikes in Iran marked the end of its airstrikes against the country. The Israeli military said on Saturday it had completed its “targeted” attacks against military targets in Iran. It added that its planes had safely returned home, Reuters reports. DAILY POST reports that the Israeli Defence Forces, IDF, launched direct airstrikes against Iran on Saturday. The attack, which was described as a high-stakes retaliatory attack, could bring the Middle East closer to a regional war. At least seven explosions were reported over Iran’s capital, Tehran, and nearby Karaj just after 2.30am local time on…

Akwa United are looking to beat Shooting Stars away in their matchday 9 fixture in Ibadan. The Promise Keepers had intensive training sessions which was based on scoring drills throughout their preparations for the away trip. Akwa United will trade tackles with Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday. Akwa United have had a slow start to the season. They have recorded only one win from their eight fixtures this season. Mohammed Babaganaru’s side occupy 18th position on the log with six points. “Always work hard, never give up, and fight until the end because it’s never really…