Former Napoli striker, Emanuele Calaio, has claimed that Antonio Conte picked Romelu Lukaku over Victor Osimhen due to the Belgian’s leadership qualities. Conte was appointed manager of the former Serie A champions this summer. One of the first decisions he took was to freeze Osimhen out of his first-team. Osimhen eventually joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan, despite interest from Chelsea and Saudi Arabia. “Osimhen is stronger than Lukaku, but Conte evidently chose the Belgian because he is a locker room man, a leader,” Calaio said, per Napoli Magazine. “Have you seen what he did with Monza? It was clear…
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country through improved investment in equipment, manpower, and intelligence gathering. Idris stated this in Abuja on Thursday at the first international conference organized by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) themed “Interrogating the Root Cause of Violence in the Sahel and Its Impact on Nigeria’s Territorial Integrity,” which brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to assess and propose solutions to the challenges posed by violence in the Sahel region. He acknowledged that the Sahel region has become a…
Legendary Manchester United goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel, has picked Ederson as the best in his position in the Premier League currently. However, he admitted that Arsenal’s David Raya is not far behind. Schmeichel won five Premier League titles with United and also played for Aston Villa and Manchester City. Of the current crop of goalkeepers in England’s topflight, Schmeichel believes Ederson stands out, above Liverpool’s Alisson Becker who the Dane reckons has even slipped behind Raya given the Arsenal man’s recent form. “Ederson is fantastic in terms of making big saves and 1v1 situations,” Schmeichel said on the Stick to Football…
Super Falcons forward, Chinonyerem Macleans, has sealed a move to Saudi club, Al-Shabab. Macleans joined Al-Shabab from Russian club, Locomotiv Moscow. The 25-year-old spent two years at Locomotiv Moscow, scoring 14 times in 33 league appearances. The striker’s arrival increased the number of Nigerian players at Al-Shabab to three with Rita Chikwelu and Chinaza Agoh already a key member of the squad. Speaking after her unveiling, Macleans stated: “I’m excited to join Al Shabab Women FC and contribute to the team’s success. Saudi Arabia’s vision for women’s football is inspiring, and I’m proud to be part of this journey.” She…
Former Spain midfielder, Marcos Senna, has named his picks for the Ballon d’Or 2024 award. This year’s winner will be announced at an event on October 28. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Senna agreed that Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior is the favourite to take the prize home. Senna, however, said Manchester City’s Rodri and Kylian Mbappe, who played for Paris Saint-Germain last season are top contenders too. He said: “Without a doubt, Vinicius would be in my top-3 candidates for best player in the world last season. It’s been a few very good seasons. “I also put Rodri from Manchester City,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, popularly known as VIO from stopping vehicles on the road, confiscating vehicles, and imposing fines on motorists. Justice Evelyn Maha issued the order on Wednesday October 2, 2024, in a judgment on a fundamental rights enforcement suit: FHC/ABJ/CS/1695/2023 filed by a human rights and public interest attorney, Abubakar Marshal. The order affected the Director of Road Transport; the Area Commander, Jabi, and the Team Leader, Jabi, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, also listed as respondents. Justice Maha upheld Marshal’s argument that no…
Emmanuel Ntuk has been named new head coach of Dakkada FC. DAILY POST reports that Ntuk’s appointment was confirmed in a statement by the club on Thursday. The young tactician is making his second stint at the club after serving as technical adviser for Akwa Starlets, as Dakkada used to be known. “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Emmanuel Ntuk as our new head coach,” the statement reads. Etuk is expected to help Dakkada secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The new season will start next month. NNL: Dakkada FC appoint Etuk as new…
“If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant; if what is said is not what is meant, then what ought to be done remains undone.” This is a quote by Confucius. In other words, imagine the fact that we (human beings) do not have a means by which we communicate to one another in this world; our human existence on this earth will be meaningless, and progress would be impossible. Thank God that we do have the means of communicating our thoughts and intents amongst one another, which is the reason why we are…
As the year begins to roll towards the festive end, Glo customers are in for a great time as the company on Tuesday unveiled a delightful new season of its Festival of Joy promotion. The promotion is parading Toyota Prado SUVs and other delectable prizes. The end-of-year promotion, which began on October 1, will run until January 31, 2025, according to a statement released by Globacom in Lagos. The prizes up for grabs by customers include five Toyota Prado SUVs, five Kia Picanto vehicles, 15 tricycles, 150 power generator sets, 200 sewing machines, and 300 grinding machines. The Glo Festival…
The Premier League has published the 10 fastest players this season. Remarkably, Tottenham Hotspur defender, Micky Van de Ven, takes top spot. Van de Ven set the fastest speed so far this season during their 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. It came in first-half stoppage time when the 23-year-old ran at 37.12 km/h, to track back and tackle Alejandro Garnacho. That puts him well above Nottingham Forest winger, Anthony Elanga (35.90 km/h), and Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland (35.74 km/h). Fastest Premier League players this season 1. Micky van de Ven – 37.12 km/h 2.…