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Shooting Stars head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, has praised his players after Monday night’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Katsina United. The win was the Oluyole Warriors first in their last five league outings. Adam Mustapha scored the winning goal in the 68th minute. Ogunbote said their opponent were equally determined to win the game but claimed his side’s fighting spirit made the difference on the day. “It was a good game, the Katsina United players came to play for their coach. It is beyond having a team, but when you have players playing for you, that was what they (Katsina United…

Former Arsenal midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has described Chelsea midfielder, Moises Caicedo, as the best in that position so far this season. Petit also advised manager Enzo Maresca to allow the club’s record signing the freedom to roam around, insisting the Uruguayan is not a holding midfielder. Caicedo was in the Chelsea’s starting XI that was beaten 2-1 in the Premier League by Liverpool on Sunday. Petit told Genting Casino claimed that he was impressed with the midfielder and his mentality. “Caicedo was the best player on the pitch against Liverpool and he was wearing the armband. He showed great personality…

The presidency has insisted that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are yielding positive results. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this via a post on X. Onanuga, however, admitted that the times are tough but there is a brighter future ahead. He wrote: “The economic reforms of the PBAT administration are yielding dividends. The road is rough, the times are tough, let us persevere for a brighter future. Surely, there is a beam of light at the end of the tunnel.” Onanuga churned out some statistics that said: “In the first quarter of 2024, Nigeria recorded…

Heartland have kept their heads up despite the loss to Bayelsa United in the matchday eight fixture in Yenagoa. The Naze Millionaires lost 1-0 to Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Sunday. Rabiu Abdullahi netted the only goal of the game. “We lost narrowly to Bayelsa United, but we left Yenagoa with our pride intact.” Bayelsa United wrote on X. Heartland have recorded one win, three draws and four defeats in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. They are 17th on the league table with six points from eight games. Heartland will lock horns with…

Andy Okpe has revealed the reason behind his decision not to play for Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. Okpe said that the Pride of Rivers are blocking his move abroad with their demands. DAILY POST recalls that the towering forward had numerous offers from South Africa at the end of last season. Rivers United are reported to be demanding N2 billion before sanctioning the move. “For those of you asking why am I not playing for Rivers United F. C. This season. They have been making it difficult for me to travel abroad and…

The senator representing Benue North West, Titus Zam, has condemned what appears to be deliberate and unprovoked killings and attacks on the people of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. He said those traveling the Makurdi-Naka and Naka-Agabgbe roads are victims of suspected Fulani herders’ attacks, who have continued to wreak havoc on several communities in Gwer West. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by his Special Assistant, Media, Mr Terungwa Nunde. “He expresses dismay that despite the rigorous efforts of the National Assembly members in presenting numerous motions on the floor of the Senate and…

Nigerian youngster, Ibrahim Olateju, is on the radar of top Premier League and Championship clubs, DAILY POST reports. Olateju has caught the eye with his impressive displays for League Two club, Cheltenham Town. The 18-year-old has scored 46 goals across two seasons for Cheltenham Town. The forward is currently on loan at Malvern Town where he has scored three goals in three outings. Olateju could be on the move when the transfer reopens in January. His representatives are expected to decide on the best move for his future. Transfer: Premier League, Championship clubs battle for Olateju’s signature

A 28-year-old woman identified as Yemisi Ogunlana has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State police for allegedly cutting her husband’s manhood during an argument. Yemisi was reported to have used a sharp object to cut 31-year-old Idowu Adebowale in the Oko-Oba area of Ogijo. This was contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, made available to newsmen on Monday. According to the statement, the husband had reported the incident to the Ogijo Division of the command at about 5:15 p.m. The publicist noted that the suspect, after being arrested, denied the allegations during interrogation. Odutola…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter, has expressed dismay over the October 19 council elections, describing it as electoral robbery against the people of the state. The state chairman of CAN, Rev. Caleb Ma’aji, explained that the local government election was seen by the citizens of the state as an opportunity to exercise their franchise of electing candidates of their choice at the grassroots, lamenting that they were later denied the chance when they spent the whole day waiting for the materials but were disgraced without casting their votes. According to him, “Reports from our officials from…

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has said he expects Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior to win the Ballon d’Or award this year. Speaking with TNT Sports Brazil, Enrique also claimed he is not interested in individual awards, as he considers it part of football marketing. Vinicius is widely expected to take home the Ballon d’Or on October 28, but he will face strong competition from Rodri (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Kylian Mbappe (PSG/Real Madrid). “Who’s going to win it? Do you guys know? I hope it’s Vinícius Júnior, a Brazilian,” Enrique told the Brazilian media outlet. “He’d deserve…