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30Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Rwanda becomes first Sub-Saharan African country to ban flights to southern Africa over Omicron COVID

Rwanda has become the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to impose a ban on inbound and outbound flights to southern African countries in the wake of the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron. The new variant was first reported in South Africa last week, with cases subsequently detected in several countries, and many governments have moved swiftly to reimpose flight restrictions. In a press statement, the country's prime minister, Dr. Édouard Ngirente, said that after an extraordinary Cabinet meeting, it was resolved that "direct flights between Rwanda and southern Africa are temporarily suspended". The countries affected by the ban are Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Monday th...

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22Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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BBNaija’s Angel expresses discomfort over fans pressuring her to take pictures and engage in conversations

Angel Smith has said she "hates" it when fans talk to her and ask for pictures when all she wants is to not talk The Big Brother Naija reality star added that a number of fans pressure her to feature in their SnapChat videos and it mostly happens when she's having a bad day. She then narrated a particular incident where a fan's demeanour forced her to agree to take a picture despite not wanting to. See her tweets below.

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21Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Ronaldo, Pogba, Fernandes think they’re bigger than Solskjaer

Former Arsenal star, Perry Groves, has said Manchester United stars, Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes think they are bigger than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the club’s manager. Groves also claimed Solskjaer was out of ideas, adding that it is ‘an embarrassment if the Norwegian keeps his job following the 4-1 defeat at Vicarage Road on Saturday. Josh King and Ismaila Sarr gave the home side a 2-0 lead in the first while Joao Pedro and Emmanuel Dennis finished off the game late in the second half. Donny van de Beek had given the visitors a lifeline but just as they started to build pressure, Harry Maguire’s was given a red card for two reckless challenges which killed any hope of a comeback. The Red Devils have suffered humiliating defeats against Leicester City, Liv...

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20Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Watford thrash Man Utd to lift Ole pressure to new Heights

Manchester United's shambolic defeat against a Watford side not flattered by a 4-1 scoreline ramped up the pressure yet further on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. If there are more questions left to be asked about Solskjaer's future at Old Trafford, they will now be raised after a fourth defeat from five against a Watford team who had not won at home since the opening day of the season. United could easily have been behind inside six minutes after Scott McTominay's clumsy foul on Josh King gave Watford an early penalty, but Kiko Femenia's goal on the rebound from Ismaila Sarr's saved spot-kick was ruled out for encroachment, and Sarr was again denied by David de Gea from the retake. Watford did not have long to regret their missed opportunity. Emmanuel Dennis teed up former Unit...

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20Nov By BobbyNo Comments

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Man Utd hero Park: Solskjaer has brought back spirit and culture to club

Manchester United icon Park Ji-sung says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should remain in charge for the remainder of the season. Solskjaer will be under huge pressure if United lose at Watford today. Park told Goal: "Solskjaer has been working with the team for three years now, this season will be defining for him in terms of his future at Manchester United. I think Ole deserves credit for what he has done during his time at the club, he deserves to bring the season to the end, but he must show that he is able to continue to coach the team in the future. "He was able to bring back the old spirit and culture to Manchester United. Before him were Van Gaal and Mourinho, world-class coaches, but they did not succeed. I think Manchester United learned a lesson from this and decided to tr...

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19Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Solskjaer has had more time at Man Utd than other managers – Jamie Carragher

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has insisted that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘has been given more time at Manchester United’ than other managers have at their respective clubs in the Premier League. Man United have only won one of their last four matches under Solskjaer and have suffered defeats to Leicester City, Liverpool and Manchester City recently. But Carragher believes Solskjaer is not being ‘judged solely on the quality of his work’ and that Man United have stuck with the Norwegian because of his ’emotional attachment’ with the Red Devils fans. “There will be those who will argue Arteta should be included in the group alongside Lampard, Pirlo and Solskjaer as a notable ex-player struggling to prove he is an elite coach at the club he played for,” he told The T...

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19Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Rohr has Damaged Nigerian football – Ex-NFF board member, Green

A former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Christopher Green, has claimed head coach of the national team, Gernot Rohr, has done a lot of damage to the country’s football. Rohr remains under pressure, despite qualifying the Super Eagles for the 2022 World Cup playoffs. Nigeria played out an uninspiring 1-1 draw with Cape Verde at home to progress into the third round of qualifying. Fans and pundits have been left unimpressed by the team’s performances lately under Rohr and Green says it has given them “a lot of heartache. He told ESPN: “To most Nigerians, to continue to see the Eagles perform this way gives a lot of heartache. “Our football is suffering. Rohr has done a lot of damage to our game because the Super Eagles is Nigeria’s flags...

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16Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Man United board members split on sacking Solskjaer

The Manchester United boardroom is now divided over the issue of sacking manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to ace journalist, Romano Fabrizio. The embarrassing losses at Old Trafford to Manchester City and Liverpool have been left to fester over the international break. Solskjaer although seems to have a majority backing, despite others in powerful positions demanding change. Solskjaer is currently under intense pressure with the likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Zinedine Zidane and Eric ten Hag being mentioned to take over his job at Man United. Many pundits, ex-players and supporters of the club are calling for his sacking and some board members also want him replaced. Fabrizio Romano told the United Stand YouTube channel: “The Manchester United board are not stupid, t...

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16Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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David Beckham urged to cut ties with Qatar and reverse his decision to be a ‘face’ of next year’s World Cup

Football legend, David Beckham is facing huge pressure to reverse his decision to be the ‘face’ of the Qatar World Cup. Recall Amnesty International has repeatedly accused the Qatar government of treating migrant workers poorly in the country. Amnesty’s 48-page report presents a bleak picture of what immigrant workers face, with Qatari promises of the abolition of the hated kafala system which restricted migrant workers from leaving the country or changing jobs without their employer’s permission not in evidence. Senior sources at Unicef, a key part of his charity work for 15 years, are ‘dismayed’ by Beckham signing a multi-million-pound deal with the Qataris. Amnesty said he should use his position to ‘keep the world’s focus on the human rights issues surrounding the matches...

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14Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Brendan Rodgers to ‘jump at’ opportunity to replace Solskjaer at Man United

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers ‘would jump’ at the opportunity to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United. This is the belief of former Chelsea and Aston Villa star, Tony Cascarino, with the Man United boss under increasing pressure following series poor results. Rodgers has tipped as the favourite among many others, including former Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane, to take over at Old Trafford. The Northern Ireland gaffer has had a successful stint at Leicester City, guiding them to a back to back fifth-place finish and an FA Cup win since he took over in 2019. And the former Republic of Ireland International, Cascarino believes that despite Rodgers fantastic work with the Foxes, the former Celtic boss cannot resist the chance to join Manchester United. “I kno...

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14Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Erik Ten Hag takes decision to replace Solskjaer at Man Utd

Ajax manager, Erik Ten Hag is not interested in replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United should the Premier League giants eventually sack the Norwegian. Ten Hag has been linked with a move to Man United as Solskjaer is currently under pressure at the Red Devils following the club’s recent poor form. The 51-year-old Dutchman was among four managers tipped to replace Solskjaer at Man United. Recall that Man United have lost five of their last nine matches. Solskjaer’s side are currently in the 6th position on the Premier League table with 17 points from 11 games. According to The Sun, Ten Hag does not want the Man United job and has distanced himself from it. The report added that there was a ‘cool reception’ from the Ajax coach, who did not want to discuss ‘hy...

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9Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Man Utd players ‘surprised’ by Solskjaer’s decision after 2-0 defeat to Man City

Manchester United players were shocked to be given a week off by their manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in the wake of their Premier League 2-0 defeat to Manchester City. According to The Daily Mail, Solskjaer’s decision came as a big ‘surprise’ given the huge pressure on the Norwegian and the ongoing crisis at the club, with Ralf Rangnick, Brendan Rodgers and Erik ten Hag linked as possible managerial replacements in recent days. Recall that Man City defeated Man United at Old Trafford following goals from Eric Bailly (own-goal) and a strike from Bernardo Silva. Solskjaer was pictured boarding a flight from Manchester to Norway on Monday and it has since emerged that players and staff have been given a break away from training due to the international break. The report added...

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7Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Dean Smith: Aston Villa sack head coach after five successive Premier League defeats

Aston Villa have announced the departure of Dean Smith following Friday's 1-0 defeat to Southampton. The Villa Park boss has been under serious pressure of late after five straight Premier League defeats. The club confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon, two days after a disappointing result at St. Mary's. A statement read: "Aston Villa Football Club can confirm that the Club have parted company with Head Coach Dean Smith. "Dean was appointed Villa Head Coach just over three years ago in October 2018 and led the Club back to the Premier League via the play-offs in his first season in charge following a club-record ten-match winning sequence towards the end of that campaign. "The following season, he kept Villa in the top flight while also leading the team out at the Carabao...

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7Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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EPL: I’m not blind or deaf – Solskjaer tells critics after Man Utd 2-0 loss to City

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has told his critics that he is neither blind nor deaf and could clearly understand their criticisms. Solskjaer said this after Manchester United suffered another dismal 2-0 defeat at home to Manchester City on Saturday. The defeat to City at Old Trafford followed a 5-0 bashing by Liverpool a forthright ago. City’s two goals, an own goal from Eric Bailly and a second half strike from Bernardo Silva did not reflect Pep Guardiola’s side’s utter dominance of the game. The pressure once again mount on Solskjaer over the upcoming international break. He told talkSPORT: “I understand the critics, of course. We’ve lost two games against Liverpool and City and we weren’t close to winning either of them. I’m not blind or deaf, I’ve s...

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5Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Barcelona: Rivaldo tells Xavi to sign three players

Brazil legend, Rivaldo, has urged incoming Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, to sign three new players in the January transfer window to improve his squad. Xavi, a Barcelona legend, is set to become the club’s new manager following the sacking of Ronald Koeman last month. The Spaniard, who is currently the head coach of Al-Sadd, had earlier this week, confirmed that he had reached an agreement with Barcelona to become their new manager. “Xavi is about to become Barcelona manager and he has a tough mission ahead,” Rivaldo told Betfair. “But a few shrewd signings in the January transfer window could boost his chances of success this season. “The team needs two or three new players to reinforce the squad, but Xavi will also need to get the best out of his current players, ad...

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2Nov By MosesianNo Comments

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Rio Ferdinand reveals his two favourite Arsenal players

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has named Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe as his favourite Arsenal players at Emirates. Ferdinand said this while reacting to Arsenal’s Premier League 2-0 win against Leicester City over the weekend. Recall that Arsenal defeated Leicester at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, following goals from Gabriel Magalhaes and Smith Rowe. “Mikel Arteta has been under a lot of pressure and a lot of people have been calling his name and [saying] he should be given the sack but he is slowly building something there,” Ferdinand said on his Vibe with Five YouTube channel. “Leicester, to be fair to them, on another day get back into that game. “Ramsdale, phenomenal. He pulled off a number of saves in that game but it is not all rosy for Arsenal...

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31Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Klopp explains touchline rant with Van Dijk after Liverpool failed to beat Brighton

Liverpool head coach, Jurgen Klopp has played down his angry rant towards defender Virgil van Dijk following his side’s Premier League 2-2 draw with Brighton on Saturday. During the match in the second half, Klopp could be seen berating Van Dijk from the touchline. When asked about his tense exchange with the Dutch international, Klopp said at his post-match press conference: “I Don’t know 100 per cent. “So, there is never one explanation, you cannot now make a massive story of that because I said before we didn’t defend the half-spaces right. That’s the problem. “When the guy on the ball is not under pressure, you cannot have a high last line, so then the last line drops in that moment and all of a sudden, we put pressure on it and then they have to push up again. “So, th...

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30Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Ronaldo stars at Spurs as Man Utd ease Ole pressure

Manchester United eased the pressure on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford sealed a comprehensive 3-0 win at Tottenham on Saturday Night Football. Ronaldo produced an inspired performance, volleying in United's opener late in the first half, before laying on a second for Cavani midway through the second with an equally exquisite assist as Solskjaer's side took their first step to recovery after Sunday's 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Liverpool. Solskjaer arrived in north London with his tenure hanging by a thread but ensured he lived to fight another day as his team selection and tactics - chiefly to switch to a back five, and partner Ronaldo and Cavani in attack - won the day and ended a four-game winless run in the Pr...

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30Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Tottenham vs Man Utd: Nobody can survive bad results – Guardiola warns Solskjaer

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has warned his Manchester United counterpart, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, that “nobody can survive bad results”. According to Guardiola, managers at Old Trafford come under twice as much pressure. Solskjaer is facing increased speculation over his future following the 5-0 defeat to Liverpool, with United sitting in seventh place in the Premier League. He has reportedly been given three games to avoid the sack, starting with Saturday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur. Guardiola who took one year off after leaving Barcelona, knows about the intensity surrounding coaching top clubs. “If I don’t have good results, I’ll be treated the same. Every manager. Nobody can survive bad results, no one. So expectations are so high at United, you have to win. ...

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30Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Owen predicts results for Tottenham vs Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, other fixtures

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward, Michael Owen, has predicted some of the English Premier League, EPL, games that will be played this weekend. Leicester City will host Arsenal at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon, while Chelsea will face Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur in an away Premier League tie on Saturday evening and Liverpool will host Brighton. Providing his predictions, Owen told BetVictor: “I fancy Leicester here. Vardy’s record against Arsenal is fantastic and he’s scored 11 against them, more than any opponent. I can see him scoring here and Leicester winning. Leicester 2, Arsenal 1.” Commenting on the Liverpool vs Brighton game, Owen said, “I expect a response from Brighton here, but Liv...

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29Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Solskjaer receives condition to continue as Man Utd manager

Former Liverpool midfielder, Jamie Redknapp, has given Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a condition for him to continue as the Red Devils head coach. Redknapp said if Man United lose against Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday’s Premier League tie and then lose a couple more games, he is sorry, Solskjaer cannot stay at Old Trafford. Man United’s next three games are against Tottenham, Atalanta and Manchester City. Solskjaer is under more pressure to turn things around for Man United following their embarrassing 5-0 loss to Liverpool at home last weekend as Antonio Conte, Zinedine Zidane, Brendan Rodgers and Ajax’s Erik ten Hag are among the names that have been linked with the managerial job at Old Trafford. Writing in his column on Sky Sports, Redknapp said: “I hav...

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28Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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EPL: I am embarrassed – Rashford breaks silence on 5-0 defeat to Liverpool

Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, has issued a delayed apology to fans following their 5-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The result has heaped more pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with his future at Old Trafford still uncertain. Quickfire goals from Naby Keita and Diogo Jota had put Jurgen Klopp’s men in control, before Mohamed Salah’s hat-trick sealed a memorable game. Rashford, writing on Twitter on Wednesday night, admitted he had struggled to find the words following the loss. “I can’t lie you haven’t heard from me on here because as a United fan I didn’t really know what to say after Sunday. “I was embarrassed. I am embarrassed. Our fans are everything and you didn’t deserve that. “We’re working hard to try and fix this. We have to redeem ourselves,” h...

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26Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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I’m ready to accept – Conte set for EPL return as Man Utd make contact

Antonio Conte is “ready to accept” the Manchester United manager’s job, according to Sun Sport. However, the senior officials at Old Trafford are “yet to decide” whether to sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or not. Solskjaer is under increased pressure following Sunday’s 5-0 hammering at the hands of Liverpool. Conte is one of four candidates United chiefs have identified to replace Solskjaer should he be fired. The former Inter Milan and Chelsea boss is up against Zinedine Zidane, Brendan Rodgers and Ajax boss Erik ten Hag. But Conte is the first to declare he wants the job. Gazzetta dello Sport journalist, Alfredo Pedulla, tweeted: “As anticipated yesterday afternoon, contacts between #Conte’s entourage and #United are very intense today from 3 pm. “Conte said yes, he’s ...

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25Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Man Utd considering sacking Solskjaer before next game

Manchester United are considering sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager of the club, Manchester Evening News reports. Man United hierarchy is giving serious consideration to dismissing Solskjaer before the club’s next Premier League game at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. Man United managing director, Richard Arnold, cancelled his appointments on Monday in order to hold urgent talks with Joel Glazer amid mounting pressure on Solskjaer, and an increased clamour for his almost-three year tenure to be brought to an end. This is coming after Man United suffered an embarrassing 5-0 loss to Liverpool on Sunday at Old Trafford. The defeat to Liverpool was Man United’s worst-ever home loss to their biggest rivals. It was also their five defeats in their last nine games, and they ...

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24Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Man Utd’s plan for Solskjaer’s revealed

Manchester United have made it clear to agents, that there are no plans to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager, the UK Sun reports. The 48-year-old has increasingly come under pressure in recent weeks, with his side managing just one point from their last three league matches. That run leaves the Red Devils in sixth place ahead of the visit of Liverpool to Old Trafford on Sunday. Even the Champions League victory over Atalanta was not straightforward, with the Serie A side taking a 2-0 lead into the half-time break. That has led to speculation as to how unsafe Solskjaer’s job is at Old Trafford. But United have made it clear they still have faith in the Norwegian. It is understood a number of agents have expressed interest in helping the Premier League club fi...

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23Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Last-gasp Rodrigo pen rescues point for Leeds

Rodrigo's stoppage-time penalty rescued a point for a spirited Leeds United as they eased the pressure on Marcelo Bielsa with a 1-1 draw with Wolves at Elland Road. Hwang Hee-chan's early strike looked to have fired Wolves to four successive victories in the Premier League for the very first time, but Leeds youngster Joe Gelhardt was the catalyst for the dramatic late comeback. With talisman Raphinha forced off with an ankle injury, 19-year-old Gelhardt had two attempts on goal before his driving run in stoppage-time drew a rash challenge and penalty from Nelson Semedo. Rodrigo kept his cool from 12 yards, converting a pressure spot-kick as Leeds salvaged a point from the jaws of defeat to maintain the three-point buffer between themselves and the relegation zone. Wolves, meanwh...

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22Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Man Utd suffer major injury doubt ahead of Liverpool clash

Manchester United are sweating over the fitness of Bruno Fernandes ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Liverpool, the UK Sun reports. Fernandes was seen “limping heavily” during a warm down session following United’s 3-2 win against Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday night. It would be a huge blow for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if the 27-year-old is eventually ruled out of the crunch game. United have not won their last three Premier League fixtures and the comeback victory over Atalanta only bought under pressure Solskjaer more time. If the Red Devils lose to Liverpool on Sunday, they would fall seven points behind their fierce rivals after nine league matches. Fernandes has scored four goals in 12 appearances in all competitions for United so far ...

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22Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Ansu Fati speaks on ‘pressure’ of taking Messi’s no 10 shirt at Barcelona

Barcelona teenager, Ansu Fati has insisted that wearing the No. 10 jersey after Lionel Messi does not bring additional pressure. Fati was speaking at a press conference after signing a new deal until 2027 with his release clause rising to €1billion. “It’s true that the No. 10 jersey has been worn by Leo [Messi] and many players but I’m calm. “I know what I can bring to this team. “For me it’s not a pressure. No one is going to be like Leo, no one is going to be like [former captains Carles] Puyol or Xavi [Hernandez]. No one is going to equal what Leo has done. I’m going to follow my own journey. I still haven’t done anything. I hope I can have a career like they have had. “Any player could have worn the No. 10. I’m grateful that the captains offered me the number and lucki...

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20Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Ronaldo completes stunning Man Utd comeback

Cristiano Ronaldo's late header saw Manchester United come from 2-0 down at half-time to produce a stunning second-half comeback to relieve the pressure on boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a 3-2 victory against Atalanta on a dramatic Champions League night at Old Trafford. Solskjaer's position at United was firmly in the spotlight Saturday's 4-2 defeat at Leicester and the pressure looked to be mounting on the Norwegian as goals from Mario Pasalic and Merih Demiral saw Atalanta take a 2-0 lead into the interval. The half-time whistle was greeted by boos from the home fans but whatever Solskjaer said to his side at the break worked wonders as goals from Marcus Rashford (53) and Harry Maguire (75) brought the home side level with 15 minutes to play. It was all set up for a grandst...

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20Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Man Utd vs Atalanta: There is pressure on me – Solskjaer

Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has admitted he is beginning to feel the pressure after a poor run of results. The Red Devils welcome Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday night, on the back of just two wins in their last seven fixtures. Last weekend, they were defeated 4-2 at Leicester City, a result that saw them drop to sixth place with 14 points. “There is pressure all the time. There is pressure on me of course but we’ve been through this before and come through it stronger as a team and as individuals. “I’m just looking forward to the response. “I’m in dialogue with the club all the time so there is an open and honest discussion all the time,” Solskjaer told a press conference on Tuesday.

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19Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Palmer on target as five-star City thrash Brugge

Cole Palmer grabbed his first Champions League goal as Manchester City produced a scintillating attacking display to beat Club Brugge 5-1 at the Jan Breydel Stadium. Heading into the game, there was an element of pressure hanging over Pep Guardiola's side following their 2-0 defeat at PSG last month. Club Brugge started the game one point ahead of the Premier League champions, but any pressure was quickly relieved as the visitors secured a 2-0 advantage going into the break thanks to Joao Cancelo's strike (30) and Riyad Mahrez's penalty (43). Their dominance continued after the break as Kyle Walker finished another fine City move in the 53rd minute before Palmer made an instant impact from the substitutes' bench. 3 - Cole Palmer has become only the third teenager to score in the...

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19Oct By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Actor Jamie Foxx reveals why he plans never to get married

Jamie Foxx, who is one one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors, has revealed why he plans on never getting married The American actor and father-of-two, 53, made the disclosure during an appearance on E! News' Daily Pop. 'The 2.5 children, the wood paneling on the station wagon and the cottage, I didn't think that was for me,' he revealed on Monday. Jamie, who has daughters Corrine Foxx, 27, and Annalise Bishop, 12, recalled watching his daughter's friends suffer as their parents struggled in their marriage. 'A lot of those marriages ended up not doing well as the kids got older. Unfortunately, we saw the kids get fractured from their families,' Jamie said. According to him, this brought his family closer over the years. 'Us, we actually came together more. So ...

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19Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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The clock of your ultimate destruction is ticking – Buhari tells bandits after 43 people were killed in Sokoto

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to report of 43 people being killed at Goronyo town, in Goronyo LGA of Sokoto state by bandits. The attack was carried out in a market in the area between Sunday October 17 and Monday October 18. President Buhari in a statement released by his media aide, Garba Shehu on Monday October 18, stated the bandits' 'clock of ultimate destruction" is ticking and they will soon have no where to hide. He said; “The clock of your ultimate destruction is ticking, as you will no longer have a place to hide. “The(se) bandits are currently under desperate pressure because of the intense and sustained air and ground operations against them in their hideouts by our security forces. “The cowardly attacks on innocent people by the bandits show a rear...

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19Oct By BobbyNo Comments

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Solskjaer unhappy with Man Utd board for not granting his request

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is unhappy with his bosses for failing to sign a central midfielder, according to the Manchester Evening News. Solskjaer is under pressure following a 4-2 defeat at Leicester City last weekend. The loss saw United drop to sixth place in the Premier League, five points below leaders Chelsea. Solskjaer is under pressure to win a trophy this season, after the club brought in Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane this summer. However, the 48-year-old requested for a midfielder to beef up his squad and didn’t get one. The Red Devils were strongly linked with West Ham’s Declan Rice, but the Hammers stood firm on their £100million valuation. They were also linked with Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United, but the England inter...

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18Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Conte’s condition to replace Solskjaer as Man Utd manager revealed

Antonio Conte has said he is “ready to stay at home” if he is not convinced by his next club’s project. The former Inter Milan and Chelsea boss is out of job but is being linked with the Manchester United role, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under pressure. Solskjaer watched on as his side lost 4-2 to Leicester City on Saturday and faces a run of tough fixtures. It remains to be seen if Conte would be United’s preferred choice to replace Solskjaer, but the Italian would be keen on the job. Conte told Gazzetta dello Sport: “I look for the projects instead and I am ready to stay at home if something is not convincing me. “It has to do with vision, honesty and principles. Generally, I like challenges and I’ve accepted many of them during my career. “Even the top clubs I coached...

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18Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Lai Mohammed can’t win election in his ward in Kwara, Lagos is his home – Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state has said that Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed is of no political value in his ward in the North Central state. The Governor who has been at loggerheads with Lai Mohammed, in an interview with ThisDay also countered the Minister's claim of raising a major part of the funds for the 2019 elections in the state, which the APC won by a landslide. Abdulrazaq accused Lai Mohammed of hiding some of the donations from him and staying in Abuja, without knowing what was happening in Kwara during the election. He said; “Everything that was donated, Lai Mohammed did not declare to the party, or to me. Some were direct donations to me. “Some were sent to Kwara APC but there’s no governor, no minister. He was sitting there in...

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17Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Man United must fix ‘mentality and tactics’, says Pogba

Paul Pogba delivered a withering assessment of the state of Manchester United’s form after a 4-2 defeat to Leicester left the Red Devils already five points adrift in the Premier League title race. United have not won an English top-flight title since 2013, but were expected to challenge this season after splashing out to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane in the transfer window. However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have taken just one point from a possible nine against Aston Villa, Everton and Leicester in their last three league games. United also crashed out of the League Cup last month and are under pressure for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Atalanta after losing their opening group game to Swiss side Young Boys. “If we want to win the title,...

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16Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Chilwell goal and Mendy heroics earn Chelsea win at Brentford

Ben Chilwell's first-half strike sent Chelsea back to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Brentford, thanks in large part to Edouard Mendy's late heroics. Bryan Mbeumo hit the post for Brentford in the first half, while Timo Werner missed two fine chances for the visitors, but Chelsea went into the break ahead through Chilwell's half volley from just inside the area (45), his third goal in three games for club and country. Mbeumo hit the post again in the second half before Mendy saved brilliantly three times late on, first from sub Saman Ghoddos, then with his face from Pontus Jansson at point-blank range, before tipping over Christian Norgaard's stunning overhead kick in stoppage time. After wins for Liverpool and Man City earlier on Saturday, the pressure was on...

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16Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Broja strike earns Saints first PL win of the season

Armando Broja scored on his maiden Premier League start to earn Southampton a much-deserved first league win of the season, beating a below-par Leeds 1-0 at St Mary's. There was pressure on the Saints heading into Saturday's game, having drawn four and lost three of their opening seven league games of the season, while Leeds were looking to build on their first victory of the season against Watford before the international break. But Southampton dominated against a Leeds side who looked to be feeling the effects of Raphinha, Patrick Bamford and Kalvin Phillips' absences. After having 12 shots in the first half, it looked to be the same story for Southampton, who have struggled to convert chances this term. But a superb break saw Chelsea loanee Broja slot home from Nathan Redmond...

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10Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Blind reveals Man Utd’s biggest problem under Solskjaer this season

The former Netherlands international, Danny Blind, has revealed Manchester United’s biggest problem this season under their manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Blind, who is currently Louis van Gaal’s assistant with the Dutch national team, said Man United’s major problem under Solskjaer is that they struggle to dominate their opponents. According to him, the Red Devils have been struck by the lack of organisation, especially in an attacking sense. “What is the identity of this Manchester United team? What is his plan? It’s exactly what’s missing with Solskjaer,” Blind was quoted by Metro UK as saying. “There isn’t a tactical plan. His team aren’t able to put pressure on their opponents like Manchester City. It doesn’t always have to be full pressing but we don’t see any of it – e...

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10Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Austria’s chancellor Sebastian Kurz steps down over corruption probe, 4 years after becoming world’s youngest leader

Austria’s Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz on Saturday October 9 announced he is stepping down from his position following pressure on him to resign after he was implicated in a corruption scandal. Sebastian Kurz and nine of his associates have been accused of using public money to pay to manipulate polls and to secure friendly reports in the media. Kurz who revealed that he would be nominating Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg as the new chancellor, while he stays on as the leader of his People's Party (OeVP), said he took the decision to "make space to prevent chaos". The 35-year-old conservative said in a televised media statement "we need stability," adding it would be "irresponsible" to allow Austria to "slide into months of chaos or gridlock" while the EU member fights the...

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6Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Alex Ferguson’s Criticism of Solskjaer over Ronaldo adds more Pressure to Manager

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is now under more pressure at the club, following criticism from legendary boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, over the use of Cristiano Ronaldo. Ferguson was caught on camera questioning Solskjaer’s decision to leave Ronaldo on the bench for their 1-1 draw with Everton last weekend. When Ferguson, who still refers to as “the gaffer” starts to doubt your judgment, you know you are heading towards trouble. Between the Scot and Norwegian, United have appointed David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho. All three coaches have found the Old Trafford job impossible to conquer. After this international break, Solskjaer faces 10 games in 46 days. These fixtures will surely determine his future, despite the lucrative new t...

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5Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Rio Ferdinand reacts to Garry Neville’s criticisms of Ronaldo

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has reacted to Gary Neville’s criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo following the club’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Everton over the weekend. Neville had criticised Ronaldo for storming down the tunnel following Man United’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Everton at Old Trafford. He insisted that Ronaldo’s reaction put ‘immense pressure’ on Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Recall that Ronaldo, who was visibly angry after Man United drew Everton on Saturday, stormed down the tunnel alone as soon as the final whistle was blown. Reacting to the development, Ferdinand defended Ronaldo’s reaction and said that you ‘can’t take emotion away’ from players. “I saw Gary Neville talking about Cristiano Ronaldo and saying he nee...

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5Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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LaLiga: Pjanic reveals what Barcelona need to get back on its feet

Barcelona midfielder, Miralem Pjanic has revealed that the club needs a ‘good leader’ to get back on its feet. Pjanic, who is currently on loan at Besiktas, believes Barcelona will return to winning ways, but it will take some time. Barcelona are going through a difficult period both domestically and in Europe under their manager, Ronald Koeman. Koeman’s men have lost their last two matches against Atletico Madrid in the LaLiga and Benfica in the Champions League. The Catalan club currently sits in the 9th position on the LaLiga table. “[Barcelona] are going through difficult times,” Pjanic told beIN SPORTS. “The results aren’t going as the fans want, which puts pressure on the players. “Maybe a good leader is needed to get the team back on its feet. Barcelona will retu...

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3Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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LaLiga: Koeman reveals conversation with Laporta after Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona

Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has revealed his conversation with the club’s president, Joan Laporta, following their 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in a LaLiga clash on Saturday. Koeman said he had spoken with Laporta about his position at Camp Nou and believes more certainty about his future will help improve Barca. According to him, Laporta told him that everything is perfect. Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano following goals from Thomas Lemar and Luis Suarez “It went well because before, there was no clarity,” said Koeman in his post-match press conference after the game. “We [I and Laporta] spoke last night on the phone, then again this morning, about the club, the team, about me. “Clarity is very important, for th...

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2Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Leeds beat woeful Watford for first PL win of the season

Leeds got their first Premier League win of the season, beating Watford 1-0 at Elland Road, after the visitors had a goal ruled out for a contentious foul. After a ninth-place finish in the last campaign, Leeds had found themselves in the bottom three early on this time around. They had never lost their opening seven games of a top-flight season, and the pressure for three points was on. But it was a dominant performance from the hosts, who looked to be getting back to their best, and they deservedly went ahead through the returning Diego Llorente (18) Watford looked lethargic and made numerous errors throughout, even without two of their three substitutions being made due to injury. They did find the net in the second half in their best five-minute spell, but Christian Kabase...

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2Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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Hwang double sees Wolves edge Newcastle

Hee-Chan Hwang scored twice as Wolves beat Newcastle 2-1 to record their first Premier League home win of the season. The South Korea forward opened the scoring after 20 minutes with a well-taken goal - Wolves' first in the league at Molineux this campaign - only for Newcastle to draw level in controversial circumstances through Jeff Hendrick's long-range effort four minutes before half-time. However, Hwang was there again with another fine finish just before the hour-mark to see his side over the line, while Newcastle boss Steve Bruce remains under pressure with the visitors still looking for a first win of the campaign As a result, Bruno Lage's team jump up to tenth place, while Newcastle fall to second bottom of the table.

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2Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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EPL: Tuchel gives Reasons for Chelsea’s Struggles this Season

Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has admitted his players are struggling to cope with the pressure of fighting for major honours this season. The Blues head into today’s Premier League home fixture against Southampton having suffered back-to-back 1-0 defeats. First, they lost to Manchester City last weekend in the league and then in the Champions League at Juventus on Wednesday. Chelsea are considered among the favourites for the title this season, having signed Romelu Lukaku for €115 million from Inter Milan. However, the European champions find themselves looking to bounce back after a difficult week. “It is important that I feel the whole team is a little bit stuck in expectations. “I don’t know why. Maybe of our success, maybe of the expectations that c...

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2Oct By MosesianNo Comments

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EPL: What to expect from Man Utd vs Everton, Chelsea vs Southampton, Brighton vs Arsenal

The Premier League returns this weekend following European fixtures in the midweek. Early kick-off is at Old Trafford, where Manchester United host Everton. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in typical fashion, bought himself some time with a 2-1 win over Villarreal in the Champions League. With United having lost three out of four games, Solskjaer had come under pressure and you could feel some of it float away, as Cristiano Ronaldo popped up with a 95th minute winner. You will expect the Red Devils to get three points in this form against Rafa Benitez’s men, who have blown hot and cold so far this season. After that game in Manchester, Chelsea welcome Southampton to Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel is one manager who is beginning to feel the heat. The German won the C...

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30Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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2023: Serial political leaders unwilling to relinquish power to younger Nigerians – Youth group complains

Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Indigenous Ethnic Youth Leaders of Nigeria’ (IEYLN), has lamented that political leaders in Nigeria are recycling themselves and are not ready to relinquish power to the younger ones. The group said they have observed mounting challenges faced by the nation caused by leaders who insist on perpetuating themselves in political offices while leaving a very dangerous vacuum of not integrating youth into governance. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, the National Chairman of the group, Gonet Nensok, condemned in strong terms a situation where political parties wouldn’t focus on ideologies that move the nation forward and those that create a conducive atmosphere for citizens to live in safety but indulges in castigation. He said...

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