Author: David Great

Spain reached their second successive Olympic men’s football final when they beat Morocco 2-1 thanks to second-half goals from Fermin Lopez and Juanlu Sanchez at Marseille Stadium on Monday. Spain fought back after Morocco went ahead to earn the chance to improve on their silver medal at the Tokyo Games when they meet either France or Egypt in Friday’s final at the Parc des Princes. Morocco opened the scoring in the 37th minute when the tournament’s top scorer Soufiane Rahimi converted a penalty for his sixth Olympic goal following a Pablo Barrios foul. The 28-year-old Al Ain striker has netted…

West Ham United have signed German striker Niclas Fullkrug from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal, the Premier League club said on Monday. Fullkrug was on the London club’s radar before last season but chose to move from Werder Bremen to fellow Bundesliga club Dortmund, where he scored 16 times in 46 appearances across all competitions. “I think the Premier League is the best league in the world, and for me it is the right time to move over to England and play for a big Club like West Ham,” Fullkrug said. “I have been thinking about West Ham for…

The management of Liberty School Ikota has issued a statement in response to a video circulating about Ms. Folake Olaleye, a former staff member. Liberty School Ikota, founded in 2012 by the Olive Tree Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, is renowned for providing free primary education to children from underprivileged backgrounds. Over 1,000 children have benefitted from its free education, uniforms, books, and daily meals. The video has raised concerns about the well-being of Ms. Olaleye, prompting the school to reach out and offer support within its resources. The management clarified that Ms. Olaleye’s termination in 2020…

Faults the President for not acknowledging the dead, injured Says Tinubu’s speech addressed the past, not present or future Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate and leading opposition figure in Nigeria has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s speech in response to nationwide protests, noting that the speech is disconnected from the harsh realities of the people. Obi who dissected Tinubu’s speech in his reaction stated that the speech failed to acknowledged those who have died and others who are injured in the protests. “While I had hoped that, in consoling the families of those who lost their loved ones in…

The draws for the Champions League and Europa League play-off rounds have been unveiled, setting the stage for a thrilling end to the qualification journey. With first-leg matches scheduled for August 20th and 21st, and second legs to follow a week later, the competition is heating up. In the Champions Path of the Champions League play-offs, the standout tie features Swiss champions Young Boys taking on Turkish giants Galatasaray. Croatian powerhouse Dinamo Zagreb will face either Qarabag of Azerbaijan or Bulgaria’s Ludogorets, depending on the outcome of their respective third qualifying round ties. Danish side Midtjylland or Hungary’s Ferencvaros will…

The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Bitcoin, dropped to $52,000 amid a market sell-off on Monday. The price of the digital asset dropped significantly by 13 per cent in 24 hours. The cryptocurrency dipped from $60,752 on August 4, to $52,312 on August 5, according to CoinMarketCap, a price-tracking website for crypto assets. Similarly, the price of other cryptocurrencies also experienced a downswing. The price of Ethereum fell from $2,905 on August 4 to $2,261 on August 5 — a decline of 22.46 per cent in 24 hours. CoinMarketCap also said the global cryptocurrency market cap shrank to $1.85…

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has verbally agreed to join Atletico Madrid. The English international is expected to sign a five-year deal with the La Liga side in a €40m deal. (Fabrizio Romano) Chelsea could move for Celtic’s Danish midfielder Matt O’Riley, 23, if England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 24, joins Atletico Madrid. (Sky Sports) Gallagher is currently keeping his options open and remains in talks with Chelsea over the possibility of a new deal. (Mail) Former Liverpool and Cameroon defender Joel Matip, 32, is a target for Bayer Leverkusen after he left the Reds in the summer on a free transfer. (Sky Germany) Tottenham make late Conor Gallagher bid, Almiron’s Saudi move stalls But…

Vice President Kamala Harris will interview three top candidates – Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, US Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz  – at her Washington, D.C., residence on Sunday ahead of a final decision on her running mate. Harris is expected to announce her choice as early as Monday, ahead of her first public appearance with the vice presidential nominee on Tuesday in Philadelphia, Reuters was first to report. The Harris campaign is also planning a social media announcement featuring the duo, officials familiar with the arrangements told Reuters. Harris met with her vetting team on Saturday,…

In a surprising twist, Tami, the vibrant duo of Toyosi and Damilola, has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ Season 9 house. Despite their efforts to charm both housemates and viewers, they did not secure enough votes to stay and were eliminated from the competition. Tami’s time in the house was brief, lasting only one week before their eviction on Sunday, which marks the season’s first eviction. This departure leaves 13 pairs remaining, heightening the competition and altering the house dynamics. Initially, four pairs received the least votes: Chekas (Chizoba and Onyeka), Streeze (Mayor Frosh and…

Novak Djokovic completed his career Golden Slam as the 37-year-old Serb fought off Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in a magnificent Olympic men’s singles final battle at Roland Garros on Sunday. After heartbreak in Beijing, London, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, Djokovic simply would not be denied the one title that had eluded him for so long, winning 7-6(3) 7-6(2) in front of an enthralled crowd on Court Philippe Chatrier. Top seed Djokovic delivered one of the finest performances of his career to deny Alcaraz and become only the fifth player to win all four singles Grand Slams and the Olympic title.…