Author: David Great

Pedri celebrated his 100th match for Barcelona as he came off the bench and scored from close range in the second-half to give the LaLiga leaders a hard-fought 1-0 win at Girona on Saturday. The 20-year-old scored in the 61st minute after the goalkeeper failed to hold on to a Jordi Alba cross following a series of other mistakes by the Girona defence. Barcelona are top of the standings on 47 points, six ahead of bitter rivals Real Madrid, who have a game in hand and will host third-placed Real Sociedad on Sunday. Girona are 12th on 21 points. With…

Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has put in a transfer request asking to leave the club in an open letter on his Instagram. The statement comes after Brighton rejected a £60m bid from Arsenal for the 21-year-old on Friday. “I am grateful to Brighton for giving me the chance to come to the Premier League and I feel I have always done my best,” Caicedo’s Instagram post said. Caicedo has made 26 appearances in the Premier League, scoring twice and is under contract until 2025. “I always play football with a smile and with heart,” the statement by the Ecuador international…

The Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the President, Office of the Vice President, Laolu Akande, has received a 2022 Special Recognition Award. The Award of Excellence was presented to him by representative of the World of UItes, the largest e-community of the University of Ibadan (UI) Alumni group in his office, at the Statehouse, Abuja, on Friday, January 27, 2023. Akande, who is the spokesperson of Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, is an alumnus of the prestigious Nigeria’s premier University, UI, graduating in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, from the Department of History…

Arsenal are set to make an improved offer for Moises Caicedo after Brighton rejected an opening bid of £60m for the 21-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder, who says he wants to leave the Seagulls. (Telegraph – subscription required) Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl says they are yet to receive any approaches for midfielder Jude Bellingham amid Manchester United’s interest in the player. (Manchester Evening News) Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Lyon’s French full-back Malo Gusto for £26.3m with the 19-year-old expected to remain with the French side until the summer. (The Athletic – subscription required) Southampton have made a £17.5m bid for Rennes and Ghana forward Kamaldeen Sulemana, 20. (The Athletic -…

Manchester City won the FA Cup battle with Premier League title rivals Arsenal as Nathan Ake’s goal gave them a narrow fourth-round victory at Etihad Stadium. The Gunners have established an impressive lead in the league but it was City who shaded a tight contest thanks to Ake’s precise 64th-minute finish after good work from Jack Grealish. Arsenal had chances of their own, especially in the first half when City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, deputising for Ederson, saved well from Takehiro Tomiyasu and new signing Leandro Trossard. There was little to choose between the sides and their Premier League battle will…

While in Nasarawa, also commiserates with govt, traditional rulers & people over recent killing incident Emir of Lafia says, VP “is a friend indeed” Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commiserated with Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, over the death of his 36-year-old son, Hassan who died yesterday. Prof. Osinbajo expressed his condolence when he visited Governor Sule in Gudi town, Nasarawa State. He was received by Governor Sule and the Governors of Kebbi and Borno States: Sen Atiku Bagudu and Prof. Babagana Zulum. The Emir of Lafia was also at the condolence event at the palace of the Sarkin…

Bournemouth have completed the signing of Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo from Bristol City for £10.5m. He signed a four-and-a-half-year deal, with an option of a further year at the club. Semenyo, 23, made 125 appearances for the Robins, scoring 21 goals and adding 22 assists. Having signed for the club in 2017, he spent time on loan at Bath City and Newport County before establishing himself at Ashton Gate. Semenyo made a fast start this season, opening the 2022/23 campaign with three goals in his first four appearances. He enjoyed an equally impressive run of form to start 2023, ending…

Brighton have rejected a £60m bid from Arsenal for midfielder Moises Caicedo. The Premier League leaders are keen to strengthen their squad after Mohamed Elneny picked up an injury in training that could mean a lengthy lay-off. Arsenal already have a small squad and manager Mikel Arteta does not want to jeopardise his team’s title challenge through a lack of numbers. Brighton had reportedly already turned down a £55m bid by Chelsea for 21-year-old Caicedo. The Seagulls sold Marc Cucurella to Chelsea in a deal worth £60m, Yves Bissouma to Tottenham for £25m plus add-ons and Neal Maupay to Everton…

Many believe that Africa’s dominance in sports would have been much more prominent had it not been for various disqualifications in the early years. Despite whatever problems, sport in the country thrives, and they have something to prove their supremacy. From football, cricket and the Olympics, the country has an outstanding history in the competitive field. Naturally, people also like online sports betting and look for reliable sports betting platforms in Africa. It is quite popular, and more and more people are trying their luck. This has led to an increase in the number of top gambling betting platforms in…

The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo on Friday sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke as governor of the state. The tribunal in a split decision of two to one declared that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to Adeleke and issue same to former governor Adegboyega Oyetola. The majority judgement which was read by the chairman of the tribunal, Justice Tertse Kume said Oyetola scored the majority lawful votes of 314,921 against Adeleke’s 290,266. The tribunal arrived at the new votes after it deducted the over-voting observed from what both candidates at…