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Nottingham Forest coach, Nuno Espirito Santo, has suggested why his team defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. Santo watched as second half goal from Callum Hudson-Odoi gave the visitors the victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Speaking after the game, Santos suggested that his team’s organization, tackling and the covers against Arne Slot’s side gave them the victory. According to him, Nottingham Forest players also put in a lot of effort against the Reds. “Realising Liverpool are such a good team it required a lot of effort from the players, the organisation, tackling and the covers,” Santos told…

Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, continued his stunning start to the new Premier League season by breaking yet another record with a goal against Brentford. Haaland scored twice in the first half in quick succession to give City a 2-1 lead. The champions had conceded inside 22 seconds, thanks to Yoane Wissa’s header. Haaland’s goals were his eighth and ninth of this campaign. It also meant Haaland has broken a 13-year-old record held by former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney. The previous goal record in a team’s first four games in a Premier League campaign was Rooney’s eight for United…

Victor Osimhen is set to make his debut for Galatasaray after being included in the starting XI to face Rizespor today (Saturday). The Nigerian striker joined the club this summer on a season-long loan from Napoli. Osimhen is yet to feature for the Turkish champions, as he was on international duty with the Super Eagles after completing the move. But he was able to train with his new team-mates this week. Galatasaray have only played four games this season and are currently in second place behind Fenerbahce. However, Jose Mourinho’s men have played one more game and are just point…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted his side was lucky as they came from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 on Saturday. Yoane Wissa opened the scoring at the Etihad under 25 seconds. However, Erling Haaland responded with a brace in the first half and it proved enough to earn the Premier League champions all three points. Guardiola, speaking after the game, said his players struggled to play well. He said: “We were lucky with the deflection because they deserved 1-0. “We struggled a lot to read when to shoot and press. We were lucky to find the goals but…

Liverpool boss, Arne Slot, has said their decision-making and execution was “not good enough” as they lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest. The Reds had won their first three Premier League fixtures under Slot and were looking to continue their perfect start at home. However, Callum Hudson-Odoi struck in the second half to stun Anfield. Speaking after the game, Slot said: “It was a stop-start game and we hardly created any chances. “We only have to look at ourselves, we have to be better. “Far too many times we lost the ball around the area, it was not good enough. We…

Rivers United claimed their first win of the season following a 3-1 victory over Heartland at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Saturday. Finidi George’s side are unbeaten in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season after two games. Heartland under the tutelage of former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke have lost their opening two games of the campaign. Rivers United’d new signing Taofeek Otaniyi scored from Aniekeme Okon’s assist after three minutes. Heartland fought back to draw level in first half stoppage time through Christian Molokwu. The hosts turned on the style after the break with Kabir…

President Bola Tinubu is elated over the news of troops of Operation Hadarin Daji successfully neutralising a wanted bandit leader, Halilu Sububu. Sububu had been unleashing terror on citizens in Zamfara, Sokoto, and other parts of north-western Nigeria. Beyond Sububu, the troops also killed another terrorist, Sani Wala Burki in a joint operation in Katsina, and busted a terrorist enclave in Kaduna, where 13 abducted students were freed. Tinubu has pledged continuous support to the military, saying the success of the operation gives further assurance that Nigeria’s security operatives are up to the task of ensuring the peace and security…

Wilfred Ndidi put up an impressive display in Leicester City’s 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park. Ndidi registered two assists in the thrilling encounter. The Nigerian teed up Jamie Vardy for the game’s opening goal in the 21st minute. The 27-year-old then set up Stephy Mavididi for the Foxes second one minute after the break. Crystal Palace fought back to earn a share of the spoils through Jean Mateta’s double. Leicester City are yet to record a win in the Premier League this season. EPL: Ndidi stars in Leicester City’s draw with Crystal Palace

The Federal Road Safely Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that five people lost their lives during the road accident that occured along the old Ogbomoso – Oyo road on Friday. FRSC Sector Commander in Oyo state, Rosemary Alo disclosed this in a message forwarded to DAILY POST on Saturday. DAILY POST had earlier reported that some travellers lost their lives in an accident that occured on the road on Friday. Alo said that five people, among whom are three males and two females, died in the accident. “Number of vehicles involved: 02. Number injured: 03 (2MA, 1 FMA). Number not injured:…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s athletes at the just concluded 2024 Paralympics in Paris, noting that their stellar performance has shown the true meaning of perseverance, dedication and true sportsmanship. She stated this while receiving the athletes and officials led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh in her office at the State House, Abuja. She specially acknowledged the gold medalists including Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Onyinyechi Mark for also breaking world records. “Today, we celebrate not just the medals, but the spirit of resilience that defines our athletes and your names will be written…