eddyThe Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the court verdict handed out to the police officer that killed a Nigerian in South Africa. Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement issued by the Head of Media and Public Relations Unit of NIDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, in Abuja, said: “We are…
Read MoreeddyManchester City’s Premier League title hopes faltered once more as the champions twice blew a lead to draw 2-2 at Newcastle on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s men were frustrated for long spells after Jetro Willems quickly cancelled out Raheem Sterling’s first-half opener, but seemed to have found the moment of magic they needed thanks to Kevin…
Read MoreeddyFreddie Ljungberg steps in as interim head coach; Emery dismissed due to “results and performances not being at the level required” Unai Emery leaves Arsenal after 18 months as head coach Arsenal have sacked head coach Unai Emery after the club’s worst run of results since 1992. Arsenal are without a win in their last…
Read MoreeddyArsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has expressed disappointment following Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from Danny Ings (1), James Ward-Prowse (1) and Alexandre Lacazette (2) gave both teams a point each at the Emirates Stadium “I don’t know [if the criticism is fair at the moment], but the team…
Read MoreeddyManchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea has signed a new long-term contract at the club that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2023. Man United made this known in a statement on the club’s official website on Monday. “David De Gea has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United, keeping him at…
Read MoreeddyMadagascar has pulled out of Saturday’s planned friendly match hastily arranged by the South African Football Association after their initial opponent Zambia pulled out of the friendly a few days ago. The Bafana Bafana were originally set to face Zambia in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia as part of their warm-up fixtures before their AFCON…
Read MoreeddyBurnley’s English midfielder Ashley Westwood (L) vies with Liverpool’s English midfielder Jordan Henderson (R) during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on August 31, 2019. Paul ELLIS / AFP Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson insists Sadio Mane’s touchline tirade at Burnley showed his side’s…
Read Moreeddyhave you heard the greatest speech ever? Manchester United legend Eric Cantona gave a speech after being given the UEFA President’s Award at Thursday’s Champions League draw. A speech about what, exactly? We may never know. as flies to wanton boys we are for the gods they kill us for their sport soon the science will…
Read MoreeddyNigerian starlet, Dillon Hoogewerf, was included in Manchester United’s matchday squad, for a Premier League 2 fixture for the first time on Friday. United were held to a 2-2 draw by West Ham United in the game. Hoogewerf, who arrived from Ajax Amsterdam in the summer, however only made the bench. He was an unused substitute…
Read MoreeddyOle Gunnar Solskjaer insisted on Friday he is happy with his striking options for this season despite not signing a replacement for the departed Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku. The Norwegian has just Anthony Martial, who will miss Saturday’s trip to Southampton through injury, Marcus Rashford and 17-year-old Mason Greenwood to count on between now…
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