Rwanda head coach Torsten Spittler has said the Moroccan referee was right to cancel Ademola Lookman’s goal for the Super Eagles in Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kigali. The two countries battled to a 0-0 draw in the matchday two contest at the Amahoro Stadium. Lookman’s 22nd minute header was chalked off by the centre referee. Spittler claimed there was an infringement leading to the goal. “There was a foul leading to the goal, the player (Semi Ajayi) heading to the second post pushed our player,” Spittler explained. “The referee was in a good position to make…
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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakunlehin has declared that Ibira people who have been living in the ancient city are no more visitors but recognised residents of the ancient city. Olakulehin made this declaration while receiving the Baale of Ibira Community in Ibadan, Chief Lamidi Aliu Balogun at his palace on Thursday. The traditional ruler, who spoke through the Aremo, Prince Olasunmbo Owolabi Olakulehin, said that Ibadan has a long history of over 100 years of mutual relationship with the Ibira ethnic group. He added that the Ibira were now recognised as residents of the ancient city. Olubadan…
Felix Tainta, the agent to Athletic Bilbao winger, Nico Williams, has explained why the player decided not to leave this summer. Williams was heavily linked with several clubs during the window, including Barcelona and Arsenal. But the Spain international opted to remain at San Mames for at least one more year. And Tainta has now said Williams’ wishes had to be respected. “The kid decided to stay at Athletic for one more year”. “Our job is to work for him and give him advice, but we can’t put a gun to his head and force him to leave,” Tainta told…
A civil rights group, the Civil Liberties Parliamentary Advocacy Centre, (CLPAC), has clarified that the recently signed South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill, was initiated by Senator Stella Oduah and not the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu. Giving a historical genesis of the SEDC, the organisation in a press statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Arc. Vincent Udemba in Abuja said that the SEDC was conceived in the 8th Senate by Senator Oduah (Anambra North) and merged with a similar bill sponsored by Senator Samuel Anyanwu (Imo East) when it was introduced on the floor…
Niger Tornadoes midfielder, Papa Daniel says his mission is to help the team achieve success. Daniel said he is ready to rubber-stamp his authority in the team with excellent performances. The midfield sensation joined the Ikon Allah Boys from Turkish side, Adanaspor. “It feels good to be back home to play in my own country, especially the NPFL, I’m extremely excited – in fact, I can’t wait,” Daniel told Niger Tornadoes media. “My initial perception of the league is that the NPFL is scary because of crowd troubles, but gradually the trend is changing, the fans are more enlightened now…
Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has claimed people believe he is going to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Rodri is one of the frontrunners for the prize along with Real Madrid’s duo of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. The Spain midfielder won the Premier League with City for a fourth consecutive season and led his country to glory at Euro 2024. Rodri is also looking to end a 64-year wait for the Ballon d’Or in his nation. He told ESPN: “In the street, people say to me ‘you’re going to win the Ballon d’Or. You deserve it. “For me, that…
Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Agbadu held a closed door meeting with the technical crew of Nasarawa United. The meeting took place at the Deputy Governor’s temporary office in Lafia. The meeting was aimed at fine-tuning the team’s plan as they begin life in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Solid Miners technical director, Kabiru Dogo, Technical Adviser, Usman Adams, alongside Assistant Chief Coach, Abubakar Arikya, Assistant Coaches, Stephen Moga and Ibrahim Yahaya Sabo, with the exception of Goalkeeper Trainer, Olatunji Baruwa who is currently with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, attended the meeting. They were held to a…
Former Napoli midfielder, Marek Hamsik, has claimed Victor Osimhen’s loan move to Galatasaray is not an entirely football-related transfer. Hamsik also admitted he feels sorry that the 25-year-old left Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan after he failed to secure a move to either Chelsea and Al Ahli on transfer deadline day. The loan deal is without an option to buy, but Osimhen is still expected to leave Napoli permanently, after they froze him out of the squad. The former Serie A champions have also brought in Romelu Lukaku as his replacement. “I’m sorry…
Barcelona star, Lamine Yamal, has mocked rivals, Real Madrid as the Catalans take an early lead at the top of the La Liga table. The young Spain International says it hurts the title holders to see La Blaugrana lead the La Liga title race at the moment. Barcelona have had an impressive start to the 2024-25 La Liga season, securing four wins out of four games. The former champions won 7-0 against Real Valladolid on August 31. In contrast, Real Madrid have managed two draws and two wins in their first four league games. Los Blancos in second place, are…
DAILY POST brings you the top scorers at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Recall that the quarter-final fixtures were confirmed in the early hours of Friday. This follows the completion of the Round of 16 fixtures, where Nigeria’s Super Falconets were defeated 2-1 against Japan. Meanwhile, there have been 170 goals scored in 44 matches so far and Brazil’s Vendito and Japan’s Maya Hijikata are currently the leading scorers, with five goals each. Top scorers at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup ahead of last-8 fixtures starting on Sunday: 5 goals: Vendito and Maya Hijikata 4 goals:…