Former France, Chelsea and Arsenal defender, William Gallas, has questioned the Blues’ failure to sufficiently reinforce their defense this summer. The Frenchman is not happy that his former club failed to find a suitable replacement for Thiago Silva, who left the club at the expiration of his deal. Silva moved to Stamford Bridge from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020 and was a marquee center-back and leader for the club. The Brazilian helped the Blues win the UEFA Champions League during the 2020-21 campaign. Now that the 39-year-old has departed Stamford Bridge, Gallas said (via SPTC): “If you want to be a…
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Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has named the most dangerous winger in his squad. Although Maresca admits that new boy, Jadon Sancho has produced exactly what he expected from him so far in training, Noni Madueke is who he feels is the one that can cause teams problems. Sancho only completed a loan move from Manchester United to Stamford Bridge before the transfer deadline, while Madueke has scored four times already this season. “For every winger it’s a dream come true to play forward and have the chance to go one-v-one. We allow them during the game to go one-v-one at…
Former United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will not debate Vice President Kamala Harris again. “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!,” Trump wrote in all caps on Truth Social, referencing the previous June debate with President Joe Biden as first, and the second as his Tuesday’s debate with Harris. DAILY POST reported that Harris’ campaign had challenged Trump to an additional debate immediately after their showdown earlier this week. However, Trump on Wednesday told “Fox & Friends” he “probably” would not agree to another debate with the network. He has now confirmed on Thursday he would not…
The deputy Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service, Hajiya Fatima has described involvement of women into drug addiction as perplexing and worrisome, urging them to avoid self medication. The Deputy Comptroller stated this at a one-day sensitization workshop attended by over 200 relevant stakeholders drawn across the State. The occasion was organized by Zamfara State Substance Control and Human Trafficking Agency, SCHTA, in collaboration with the World Health Organization. She said that it was very unfortunate and alarming, looking at the proportion of women into drug abuse. In their separate paper presentations, Pharmacist Mukhtar and other relevant stakeholders lamented the danger of…
Japan forward, Chinari Sasai claimed teamwork and togetherness contributed to the team’s victory over Nigeria. The former champions recorded a 2-1 victory over the Falconets in Bogota on Friday morning. Miyu Matsunaga and Maya Hijikata were on target for the Asians in the game. Shola Shobowale scored Nigeria’s only goal of the keenly contested encounter. “We knew that Nigeria is physically stronger and faster than us, but everyone was able to stay focused and score the first goal, and then the second. “I’m very happy because this is a victory we won together as a team,” Sasai was quoted by…
Saudi Pro League side, Al-Ahli, has opened up on why their move for Real Madrid’s superstar Vinicius Junior did not materialise. Al-Ahli chief, Khaled Al-Issa, confirmed that the club tried to bring in Vinicius Jr. in the summer transfer window. DAILY POST reported that Al-Ahli offered Vinicius 24, the highest deal in the history of football after they allowed their winger Allan Saint-Maximin join Fenerbahçe on loan. Al-Issa explained that the club had to shift their priorities towards signing a No.9 as Saudi Arabian striker Firas Al-Buraikan was supposed to leave the club. As a result, Al-Ahli turned their attention…
The Nigerian Army said its troops have captured a notorious bandit leader and rescued several kidnap victims in aggressive operations across the nation. In a statement on its social media platform, it said In Kaduna State’s Birnin Gwari area, troops stormed a terrorists’ hideout in Gobarawa Forest, forcing the criminals to flee in disarray on sighting the troops. However, it said the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, 16 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, and five motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing terrorists. It said in Borno State, troops launched a deadly ambush on terrorists attempting to transit from Sambisa Forest to…
Nigeria midfielder, Innocent Bonke has linked up with Turkish club, Adanaspor on a permanent transfer, DAILY POST reports. Bonke, who joined the Turkish first division club from French outfit, FC Lorient, signed a one-year contract with the option of an additional year. The 28-year-old joined Lorient as a free agent in January 2022. The defensive midfielder suffered a long-term injury which limited his appearance for Lorient last season. Overall he made 42 appearances for the modest side. Bonke has previously played in Norway and Sweden. He has been capped four times by Nigeria. Transfer: Super Eagles midfielder quits France for…
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen and two former handlers of the team, Gernot Rohr and Jose Peseiro reunited at the African Coaches Symposium in Abidjan on Thursday. Peseiro, who led the Super Eagles to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, was one of the panelists at the two-day event. The Portuguese left the post following the expiration of his contract in February. Rohr, whose tenure of five years and 55 matches is the longest ever by any coach in Nigeria, is currently in charge of the Benin Republic national team. The Cheetahs lost 3-0 to the…
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have detained one suspected kidnapper, five notorious armed robbers and neutralised one in Kaduna. This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, on Thursday in Kaduna. Hassan said men of the Operation Fushi Kada, led by the Commander, acting on technical and credible intelligence, on Tuesday intercepted a notorious armed robbery syndicate along the Karji/Sabon Tasha axis of the state. The PPRO explained that during the operation, the armed robbers engaged the police in a fierce gun battle. Hassan said the five suspects included: Gideon Martins, Joy Gideon…