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Tammy Abraham hit Roma’s winner against Atalanta to become the first English player in a European top flight to score 20 goals in all competitions this season. Nicolo Zaniolo fed the on-loan Chelsea striker who dribbled into the box before slotting home from nine yards. He has scored 13 goals in Serie A, to go with six in the Europa Conference League and one in the Coppa Italia. Abraham scores 17th goal of season as Sassuolo hold Roma Harry Kane is the next highest-scoring English player this season with 18. The win sees Jose Mourinho’s Roma climb to sixth, and…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described sanctions imposed by Western nations over his invasion of Ukraine as “akin to a declaration of war”. “But thank God it has not come to that,” he added. Mr Putin also warned that any attempt to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine would be seen as participation in the armed conflict. And he rejected suggestions that he would introduce a state of emergency or martial law in Russia. Mr Putin made the remarks while speaking to a group of women flight attendants at an Aeroflot training centre near Moscow. Since the start of Russia’s…

President Volodymyr Zelensky has told Ukrainians they have “withstood the blow” of Russia’s invasion as he urged citizens to continue fighting. In an impassioned speech delivered from Kyiv on Saturday night, Mr Zelensky told the country that the time has come for them to launch a fightback. “You need to go out and drive this evil out of our cities,” he said. But the rallying cry came alongside a plea to US President Joe Biden to source more combat jets for Ukraine. US officials are believed to be in discussions with political leaders in Poland over the possibility of Warsaw…

Philippe Coutinho starred as Aston Villa produced a magnificent all-round display to win consecutive Premier League games for the first time since November and end Southampton’s six-match unbeaten run. The Brazilian, who joined Villa on loan from Barcelona in January, played a role in the first two goals, before scoring the third as Villa emphatically ended a four-game winless streak at Villa Park and produced their biggest win under manager Steven Gerrard. After a smart Coutinho pass Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins linked up, the latter turning Jack Stephens before curling into the far corner for the opening goal after…

Four goals in 22 second-half minutes helped Chelsea cruise to victory in their first Premier League game since owner Roman Abramovich said he will sell the club. Manager Thomas Tuchel admitted news of the Russian billionaire’s decision had been as distraction, but his side did not show it at Turf Moor thanks to two goals from Kai Havertz, sandwiched between Reece James’ opener and Christian Pulisic’s close-range finish. Burnley will rue missed opportunities when the scores were level as they fell to a second successive defeat to remain in the relegation zone. Just after the half-hour mark, the hosts squandered…

The Lagos State Government through the Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad has sealed Havilah Event Centre, Oniru, after petrol was shared as souvenir at a party. The event centre was sealed after the Lagos Commissioner of Police gave the order to seal the centre. According to the state government, Havilah event centre contravened public safety rules and jeopardised the lives and property of residents. Lagos State Government through the Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad has sealed Havillah Event Centre, Oniru, for Contravening Public Safety Rules (Fuel Souvenir) … as Lagos CP orders the arrest…

It’s been back-to-back winnings on the new Africa Magic ‘Come Play Naija’ game show and it’s about to get even more interesting. The winning opportunity has been extended to DStv and GOtv viewers to claim cash prizes to the tune of N2 million Naira! Tonight’s show will not only see a team emerge the winner, 40 viewers will also get the chance to win the sum of 50,000 Naira each, from the comfort of their homes. You wonder how that will happen? This is how:  Active DStv and GOtv customers who correctly predict the winner of the ‘Come Play Naija’…

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has attacked NATO leaders over their refusal to implement a no-fly zone around the country. In a fiery speech, Zelensky said the West’s reluctance to intervene had given Russia “a green light” to continue bombarding towns and villages. NATO has argued that a no-fly zone will result in confrontation with Moscow. And Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, said on Saturday that any such move would be seen “as participation in an armed conflict by that country”. Referring to sanctions imposed on Russia by the West, the Russian leader said they were “akin to a declaration of…

Paris St-Germain’s Argentine boss Mauricio Pochettino, who has been linked with the managerial job at Manchester United, is reportedly keen to return to his old job as Tottenham manager. (Talksport) Barcelona are yet to decide if they will offer to keep 26-year-old Spain winger Adama Traore on a permanent deal at the end of the season when his loan spell from Wolves expires. (AS – in Spanish) Manager Thomas Tuchel is concerned Chelsea will lose out-of-contract defenders Cesar Azpilicueta, Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen amid the uncertainty at the club after owner Roman Abramovich put the Blues up for sale.…

As evacuation of Nigerians from Ukraine begin President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration will continue to defend the interest of Nigerians wherever they may be, even as the nation begins the evacuation of citizens stranded in the aftermath of the happenings in Ukraine. President Buhari made this assertion Thursday in Nairobi, Kenya at a Townhall Meeting with a group of Nigerians resident in the country. According to him, “on our part as a Government, we shall continue to defend the interests of all Nigerians wherever they may be. We have demonstrated this over time, as we have had…