AC Milan manager, Paulo Fonseca has revealed the reason behind Samuel Chukwueze’s struggles at the club. Chukwueze had a promising pre-season, where he scored against Real Madrid and registered two assists versus Manchester City. The 25-year-old has however struggled to maintain that form since the start of the new season. The winger has started only two games for the Rooseneri in the current campaign. Fonseca said the former Villarreal player needs to up his game. “Chukwueze had a very good pre-season; I think he just needs to build confidence within the context of Serie A, where you have neither time…
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Graham Potter has said that some of Chelsea’s players had to sit on the floor in the dressing for lack of space during his time in charge of the club. Potter said the squad was bloated and that the dressing room was overcrowded after the club splashed £300 million in the January 2022 transfer window. The Englishman told Daily Telegraph that the new players that were brought in all came from outside of the Premier League and it took time for all to adapt. “A few of them just had to sit on the floor. It’s not ideal, of course.…
Former Chelsea player Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has slammed Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. Hasselbaink believes that the England forward is no longer passionate about playing football. DAILY POST reports that Rashford’s form has declined after he netted 30 goals in Erik ten Hag’s first year at Old Trafford. The forward was not called up to England’s squad for the Euro 2024 campaign in Germany. Hasselbaink, who was part of the England coaching team at the Euros, noted that the Manchester United should work on his body language and work rate. Hasselbaink told Genting Casino (via Mirror), “When you look at…
The Chairman of Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Mr Steven Nwankpa has banned all forms ceremonies in the area following the recent outbreak of cholera. The state government had on Thursday, through the Commissioner for Health, Dr Moses Ekuma, announced the death of 11 people in Ndibokote, Ezzainyimegu community of the council as a result of the outbreak. Nwankpa, who commended health workers for their support, described the incident as shocking and appealed to residents of the area to suspend any burial ceremony or mass gathering until further notice. A stakeholder from the community, Elder Stephen Nwamkpuma linked…
Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface believes he is the right candidate to win the African Player of the Year award for 2024. Boniface’s compatriot, Victor Osimhen won the award last year after a brilliant campaign with Napoli. Atalanta star, Ademola Lookman is the favourite to win the gong this time around. Lookman starred for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, scoring three goals in seven appearances. The 26-year-old also helped Atalanta win the UEFA Europa League, netting a historic hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen. Boniface has however put his hand up for Africa’s…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has appointed Dr. Udo Samuel Atang as Senior Special Assistant on Administration. A statement signed by Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister, described Atang as a seasoned administrator with a wealth of experience in public service, governance and administration. According to the statement, he was, until his new appointment, the Head of Service of the FCT Administration. The appointee was born on the 27th of March 1964, and hails from Eket local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History obtained…
Ex-agitators in the Niger Delta region on Friday urged the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Dr. Dennis Otuaro to increase their monthly stipends saying. “What they’re getting is too small,” the Obaseki of Akugbene-Mein Kingdom in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, High Chief Yusuf Eregbene, said while making the call on behalf of the ex-agitators. He spoke at an interactive section organised by the Office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP. Eregbene insisted that everyone should be carried along in the amnesty programme, in the interest of fairness and justice. “They should carry everyone that did…
The Anambra State Government has announced restriction of movement in the state from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, for Saturday’s local council elections. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor said the restriction is to ensure a seamless local government election in the state. He said: “Ndi Anambra are hereby informed that there is a movement restriction throughout Anambra state on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 8 a.m to 4 p.m, as the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) requested. “The restriction order is to ensure a peaceful and seamless exercise during the Anambra State Local Government…
Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Shaun Okojie has said his relationship with Wanni was not a strategy. DAILY POST reports that Shaun was evicted last Sunday alongside Handi and Tjay. Following the 28-year-old’s romantic relationship with Wanni during his stay on the show, many viewers insinuated that their relationship was a strategy. Speaking with journalists in his latest post eviction interview, Shaun denied the rumors, stating that his connection with Wanni was genuine. “There were many ships in the house. I realized that if anybody’s ship is benefiting them, I don’t think I would have known if…
Former Napoli sporting director, Cristiano Guintoli has said the club should not have waited until this summer before selling Victor Osimhen. Guintoli, who now occupies a similar position at Serie A giants Juventus, facilitated Osimhen’s transfer to Napoli from Ligue 1 club, Lille, in 2020. Osimhen left Napoli to join Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray, on loan this month after a long-drawn transfer saga. Guintoli stated that Napoli took too long before deciding to sell the striker. “Maybe he should have been sold earlier, but Aurelio [De Laurentiis, Napoli President] is a wise and intelligent businessman. I owe him so…