Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has singled out three players for blame after they lost 2-1 at Brighton on Saturday. The Red Devils were looking to build on their 1-0 win in the Premier League opener when they travelled to the Amex. But a goal from their former striker, Danny Welbeck, gave Brighton the lead in the first half. And although Amad Diallo pulled one back, the hosts grabbed a late winner through Joao Pedro. United also saw Alejandro Garnacho’s goal ruled out after Joshua Zirkzee was deemed to be offside on the line. For Brighton’s winner, Antony’s weak…
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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has applauded the decision of the Supreme Court that affirmed his victory as the duly elected Governor of Kogi State. In his reaction to the judgment of the Court delivered on Friday, Ododo praised the judiciary for rising to the occasion and for asserting its position as the last hope of the common man despite several threats and blackmail by those who were bent on upturning the course of justice and the will of the majority of the people of Kogi State. Ododo’s reaction was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja…
Aston Villa Goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez has advised Aaron Ramsdale to leave Arsenal for a new club this summer transfer window. Ramsdale has not started a Premier League match for the Gunners since March 9. The England goalkeeper has been playing back-up to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s signing, David Raya. Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Martinez, who left Arsenal in pursuit of regular football back in 2020, said, “It’s a different position to me as Aaron signed for big money. “He was the No 1 for Arsenal. I never had a chance like that. ‘When you play every game in the…
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has confirmed that midfielder Tino Anjorin will be the next player to leave Chelsea this summer. Romano disclosed this in a tweet on his X account on Saturday. According to him, the 22-year-old midfielder will leave the Premier League west London club on a permanent transfer to join Serie A club Empoli. “Tino Anjorin, next player to leave Chelsea as a deal has been verbally agreed with Serie A side Empoli,” Romano tweeted. “Permanent move with final details being sorted and then Tino will fly for medical, as Sky Sport reported.” Transfer: Deal agreed –…
Brighton manager, Fabian Hurzeler, has insisted they deserved to beat Manchester United in Saturday’s early kick-off. The Seagulls continued their fine start to the new campaign with a 2-1 victory over Erik ten Hag’s men today. Danny Welbeck opened the scoring against his former team, before Amad Diallo made it 1-1 in the second half. However, Joao Pedro struck with minutes left on the clock, to secure all three points. Hurzeler, speaking to BBC Match of the Day, said: “I’m very proud of the team, they showed the value of never giving up and that’s very important to me. “I…
Brighton have defeated Manchester United in Saturday’s early kick-off. The hosts had thrashed Everton 3-0 in Fabian Hurzeler’s first game in charge of the team. Against the Red Devils, they took the lead through Danny Welbeck. The former United man ghosted into the box to slide home Kaotoru Mitoma’s low cross. Amad Diallo levelled for Erik ten Hag’s men, who saw a goal disallowed after Joshua Zirkzee touched Alejandro Garanacho’s finish. Joao Pedro then headed in the winner in added time, as the Seagulls maintained their top spot in the table. EPL: Brighton stun Man Utd 2-1 to stay top…
The Imo State chapter of National Youth Alliance (NYA) has explained why there was no jubilation in the state after the Supreme Court verdict which affirmed the election of Governor Hope Uzodinma. The group said the people already knew the direction of the judgment. In a press statement issued by its State Chairman Chinonso Uba, the group also identified hardship and insecurity as reasons for the apathy towards the verdict. The group in the press release maintained that the people are no longer interested in the political happenings under the present administration of Uzodinma. “If there was any judgment over…
Sevilla manager, Javier Pimienta was impressed with Kelechi Iheanacho’s performance in the club’s 2-1 defeat to Villarreal on Friday night. Iheanacho made his debut for the Rojiblancos in the encounter. The 27-year-old took the place of Isaac Romero 13 minutes from time. The forward came close to scoring late in the game but was denied by the Villarreal goalkeeper, Diego Conde. “Perhaps he (Iheanacho) was the one who had the most problems because he played less time, but he moved very well in that difficult moment of the match and he had a very clear chance to score and the…
Nigerian youngster, Godwin Udosen has sealed a move to Romanian club, Dinamo Bucharest. The teenager joined joined the Romanian giants from Blessed Stars Football Academy. The move was facilitated in partnership with Lagos-based Magic Stars Academy. Udosen is expected to strengthen Dinamo Bucharest’s midfield as he begins his professional career. . “This is a great foundation for the talented Godwin Udosen, and we hope he will make a significant impact in Romania,” declared Moses Ukpong, General Manager of Blessed Stars Football Academy. Dinamo Bucharest is one of Romania’s most successful football teams, having won 18 Liga I, 13 Romanian Cup…
The North Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum on Saturday rejected the dissolution of Benue State executives of the party by the National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje. Describing the development as unacceptable, the Forum stressed that Ganduje has no legitimate reason to suspend the executive members of the party from Benue, which is under the North Central region that has remained opposed to his chairmanship position till date. The Forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, spoke to journalists in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Zazzaga who was also a member of the Presidential Campaign Council in the last election, said, “The…