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Alexis Sanchez scored his first goal for Manchester United as they comfortably beat Huddersfield to send the visitors into the Premier League’s relegation zone. After an uneventful first half, Romelu Lukaku gave United the lead on 55 minutes with a close-range volley. Sanchez was then fouled by Huddersfield defender Michael Hefele to win a penalty and the Chilean, a January signing from Arsenal, stepped up to take the spot-kick. The forward saw his low shot saved by Jonas Lossl, but made no mistake with the rebound to double United’s lead on his home debut. It was an emotional day at…

Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, Chairman (Steering Committee) Movement against Corruption and President Women Arise for Change has urged Nigerians to join the EFCC in winning the war against corruption. Odumakin who was speaking during a courtesy visit to the Economic and Finacial Crimes Commission on February 2, expressed concern over the impact of corruption in Nigeria noting that “Nigeria is bleeding under the heavy weight of corruption”. She called on Nigerians to take the fight against corruption as a duty saying, “There is the need for Nigerians to own the fight against corruption because it is not only for Magu and…

Youssouf Mulumbu’s first goal for Kilmarnock condemned Celtic to only their second domestic defeat under Brendan Rodgers. The midfielder scored in the second half to deliver the reward for the home side’s disciplined display. Mulumbu should have scored again late on, but Dorus de Vries saved. Celtic not only failed to score, but failed to land a shot on target until the last minute, and lost Dedryck Boyata and Kristoffer Ajer to injury. The win, Kilmarnock’s fifth in a row at home, moved the Rugby Park side into the top six. Rodgers’ side took to the pitch in Ayrshire knowing…

Lady Gaga has cancelled the last 10 dates of the European leg of her world tour due to “severe pain”. In a statement posted on Twitter, the pop star apologised to fans and said she was “devastated”, but needed to put “myself and my well-being” first. The Grammy award-winning singer has fibromyalgia, a long-term condition which can cause pain all over the body. Shows in London and Manchester are among those affected. In the statement, it said the “tough decision” had been made on Friday night with “strong support from her medical team”. Ticket holders can apply for a refund…

Over 50 people were rushed to various hospitals in South Africa after eating meat from a cow that had reportedly died from a snake bite. The incident happened at Mpoza village outside Tsolo in the Eastern Cape Province. The province’s department of health spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo said the patients confirmed they had eaten the meat from the carcass of an animal that had died after being bitten by a snake. He said the patients experienced diarrhoea, vomiting, headaches and stomach cramps, according to a report by News24.com. READ: Shooting in Macerata, Italy linked with Nigerian Innocent Oseghale Among those who…

Johann Berg Gudmundsson’s late equaliser for Burnley denied Manchester City victory for only the fourth time in the Premier League this season as Pep Guardiola’s side paid the price for missing a host of chances. City took the lead through a long-range Danilo strike but failed to turn their dominance into further goals. Raheem Sterling was guilty of their worst miss when he failed to find the target from six yards out after meeting Kyle Walker’s cross at the far post. Burnley had gone close through Ben Mee and Aaron Lennon, who were both denied by brilliant Ederson saves,…

A gunman caused panic in the central Italian city of Macerata this morning, targeting at least five African migrants in an attack that might be racially or drug motivated or a revenge attack. Unconfirmed report said one of the Africans hit by the gunman died. The shooter identified as Luca Traini was arrested at 12.45pm, at a monument in the city, after he gave the Nazi salute. The shooting happened just days after the body of an 18-year-old Italian woman Pamela Mastropietro, was discovered dismembered and hidden in two suitcases. A Nigerian migrant, identified as Innocent Oseghale, 29, with a…

Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has joined Serie A’s bottom team Benevento for the rest of the season, with an option for a further year. The 34-year-old has been without a club since leaving Manchester City last summer. Sagna, who has 65 caps for France, made over 260 appearances in the Premier League for City and Arsenal. His last match in England was in May 2017. Sagna began his career at Auxerre, before transferring to Arsenal for £7 million in 2007. West Ham sack recruitment chief following racial discrimination claim In 2014, shortly after winning the FA…

North Korea is flouting UN sanctions by exporting coal, iron, steel and other commodities banned under UN sanctions, earning nearly $200 million in revenue last year, a UN report has revealed. A UN panel of experts also found evidence of North Korea’s ongoing military cooperation with Syria to develop its ballistic missile and chemical weapons programs, and with Myanmar. North Korea “continued to export almost all the commodities prohibited in the resolutions, generating nearly $200 million in revenue between January and September 2017,” said the report, according to AFP. Coal shipments were delivered to China, Malaysia, South Korea, Russia and…

West Ham have sacked director of player recruitment Tony Henry following claims of racial discrimination. Henry was suspended by the club on Thursday after reports in the Daily Mail claimed he had said West Ham would not sign any more African players as they “cause mayhem” when not selected. West Ham confirmed Henry’s departure in a statement on Friday, which read: “West Ham United have today terminated the contract of Director of Player Recruitment, Tony Henry, with immediate effect following his unacceptable comments that were widely reported in the press. “Our action follows a full and thorough investigation. West Ham…