Author: David Great

Bayer Leverkusen became the ninth side to lift the DFL-Supercup after coming out on top 4-3 on penalties after a feisty 2-2 draw with VfB Stuttgart – the first edition of this fixture not to feature Bayern Munich since 2011. Having managed to hold onto of each of their superstars – and manager Xabi Alonso – from their record-breaking domestically unbeaten campaign, Leverkusen kicked off on the front foot at the BayArena, going ahead just past the 10-minute mark through Victor Boniface, who tapped in after Edmond Tapsoba’s back-post header. However, coming off a sensational season of their own were…

Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has broken his silence following the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets by a French court. Amosun, on Saturday, revealed that he was misled into transferring control of a free trade facility in Ogun State to a Chinese investment group, complicating an ongoing legal battle that risks further depletion of Nigeria’s assets abroad. In a personally signed statement, Amosun, who served as governor from 2011 to 2019, admitted that he failed to conduct even a basic review of the facts before handing over the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone to a Chinese team in 2012.…

Former West Ham United transfer target Jhon Durán sealed a first-ever victory for Aston Villa at the London Stadium, scoring a late winner to cap off a 2-1 success for Unai Emery’s side on the opening day of the Premier League season. An optimism-filled rendition of ‘I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles’ echoed around the London Stadium to greet Julen Lopetegui and his multiple big-name new signings, but it was Villa’s latest record acquisition who wasted no time getting the scoring underway. Amadou Onana stormed into the six-yard box to meet and thump in Youri Tielemans’ corner, leaving the hosts stunned after…

The family of late gospel singer, Aduke Gold, has announced the schedule for her burial rites. The schedule for her burial was as contained in an obituary banner sighted on Saturday, August 17, barely a week after the news of her death broke on August 13, 2024. According to the event schedule, a candlelight service will take place on Wednesday, August 21, at Ayanleye Primary School Idiagbon Bus Stop, College Road, Ifako Ijaiye, Ogba, Lagos State by 6pm. Also part of the event will be an artistes night on Thursday, August 22 at the same venue from 6pm to 6…

Arsenal continued their pre-season form of two consecutive wins with another victory to kick off the new Premier League campaign, beating Wolves 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Despite coming into the fixture as underdogs, the visitors had the opening chance, as Matt Doherty’s goalbound effort was well-blocked by Gabriel. However, the Gunners started to grab a foothold as Ben White and Bukayo Saka squandered a couple of opportunities each, with the latter testing José Sá twice. The goalkeeper was partly at fault for Arsenal’s opening goal though, as Kai Havertz beat him to Saka’s teasing cross to head home. The…

Arne Slot kicked off his reign as Liverpool manager with a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, exposing the newly promoted outfit to a dose of reality in what is their first Premier League (PL) campaign in 22 years. A new season brings with it fresh hope, and Ipswich Town will be looking to upset the odds and survive amongst the elite. Liverpool have hardly been extravagant in the transfer market, but have still boosted their squad, which is more than can be said for their opening-day opponents. With no new signings to discuss, even more focus was…

It would be better for Ben Chilwell to leave as the defender is struggling for playing time in a crowded Chelsea squad, the side’s new head coach, Enzo Maresca, suggested ahead of Sunday’s Premier League opener against Manchester City. Chilwell’s contract runs until 2027. The England international has made 106 appearances for Chelsea since joining from Leicester City in 2020 and helped the west London side win the Champions League in the following year. The 27-year-old, who usually plays as a left-back for Chelsea, fell down the pecking order after Spaniard Marc Cucurella arrived in 2022. Chilwell was sidelined by…

Newcastle United have identified Chelsea’s 25-year-old English defender Trevoh Chalobah as an alternative to Marc Guehi. Chalobah is admired by Newcastle boss Eddie Howe. (Talksport) Crystal Palace are set to reject a fourth bid worth around £65m plus add-ons from Newcastle for 24-year England centre-back Guehi. (Sky Sports), external Newcastle are not ready to walk away from a deal for Guehi just yet but the club are considering their options. (The I) Palace have agreed personal terms with French centre-back Maxence Lacroix, 24, and are pushing for a deal with his club Wolfsburg. (Sky Germany – in German) Newcastle could land Chelsea winger Noni Madueke for £30million but want to take…

Vice President Kamala Harris outlined proposals to cut taxes for most Americans, ban “price gouging” by grocers and build more affordable housing on Friday as part of the “opportunity economy” she plans to pursue if she wins the White House. In her first major economy-focused speech as the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris pledged to introduce a new child tax credit of as much as $6,000 for families with infants, cut taxes for families with kids and lower prescription drug costs. The vice president also called for the construction of 3 million new housing units over four years and a tax…

Substitute Joshua Zirkzee scored on his debut to give Manchester United a 1-0 win against a spirited Fulham side at Old Trafford in the opening match of 2024/25 Premier League season. Home supporters were in buoyant mood ahead of the first game of the English top-flight campaign, with four new signings unveiled on the pitch and new faces in the United boardroom also in attendance. Just as they did at home for much of last season, however, United struggled to break down their opponent in the first half, with captain Bruno Fernandes going closest to breaking the deadlock. Frustrations grew…