Author: Opalim Lifted

Mohamed Salah’s late equaliser gave Liverpool a point against Premier League title rivals Arsenal in an eventful encounter at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal led twice but were undermined by injuries to key defenders Gabriel and Jurrien Timber in the second half, having already been without the suspended William Saliba. The setbacks allowed Liverpool to apply pressure and take a point, leaving Manchester City at the top of the table. Arsenal were rewarded for a fast start when Bukayo Saka bamboozled Andy Robertson to score his 50th Premier League goal at the near post after nine minutes. Their lead only lasted until…

Cole Palmer scored his seventh goal of the season as Chelsea beat Newcastle to continue their impressive start. Palmer struck early in the second half when his clean strike from just inside the penalty area beat Nick Pope at his near post. Nicolas Jackson’s fifth league goal of the campaign had given the Blues an 18th-minute lead, when he fired home from Pedro Neto’s square ball after Palmer’s delicious pass set Chelsea away. But Newcastle were level 14 minutes later thanks to Alexander Isak’s tap-in. Isak perhaps should have levelled towards the end of the game after rounding goalkeeper Robert…

Jarrod Bowen scored an injury-time penalty to condemn Manchester United (Man Utd) to a 2-1 defeat in the Premier League and ease pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui. Casemiro thought he grabbed a point for the visitors when he headed home with less than 10 minutes left to cancel out Crysencio Summerville’s 74th-minute opener. But Man Utd were furious as referee David Coote was sent to the pitchside monitor by the Video Assistant Referee with three minutes remaining to review Matthijs de Ligt’s challenge on Danny Ings in the box. Despite protests from United’s players over a handball by Ings, Coote…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd on Sunday confirmed that no other bodies have been recovered following the helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Chronicle NG reported on Thursday that NNPC confirmed the recovery of three bodies from the crash. The aircraft, operated by East Winds Aviation, went down with multiple occupants, and search and rescue efforts remain in full force to locate any remaining bodies in coordination with relevant authorities. NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, expressed the company’s deep condolences, offering thoughts and prayers to the families affected by the tragedy. Earlier, the Nigerian Safety…

La Liga and Real Madrid have condemned racist abuse aimed at Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal during Saturday’s El Clasico at the Bernabeu. Videos on social media appear to show the 17-year-old Spaniard being taunted by a section of home fans as he celebrated his 77th-minute goal by pointing to his name on the back of his shirt. Robert Lewandowski scored twice and Raphinha completed the scoring as Barcelona cruised to a 4-0 win to take them six points above their rivals at the top of La Liga. A La Liga statement read: “La Liga will immediately report the racist insults…

Senegal has won the 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations for the second consecutive year in Hurghada, Egypt. Senegal overpowered Mauritania 6-1 in the final on Saturday to retain the title. The Teranga Lions demonstrated their exceptional skill and experience, securing yet another accolade in 2024 for a record-breaking eighth time. Previously won in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2022. The match, filled with intensity and action, saw Senegal’s technical prowess and experience shine through. Despite Mauritania’s spirited fight, they were ultimately overwhelmed by the attacking power of the reigning champions. Mane late strike secure Senegal spot…

The Kano Independent Electoral Commission has issued certificates of return to the newly elected 44 Local Government Chairmen across the state. The certificates were issued by the commission’s Chairman, Prof. Sani Malumfashi, on Sunday, as reported by Daily Trust. Malumfashi noted that the commission has the mandate to issue the certificates and urged the newly elected Kano LG chairmen and councillors to discharge their duties effectively. “By the requirements of the electoral processes, the commission is still saddled with the responsibility of issuing certificates of return to the elected chairmen and councillors as the legitimate leaders of their local government…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a contempt lawsuit against Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “for failing to investigate the allegations of electoral offences committed during the 2023 general elections, identify suspected perpetrators and their sponsors, and ensure their effective prosecution.” Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja had on 18 July, 2024 ordered INEC “to pursue cases of bribery against state governors and their deputies, and other electoral offences committed during the 2023 general elections.” Justice Egwuatu also ordered “INEC to seek the appointment of independent counsel…

Nigeria have crashed out of the U-17 Women’s World Cup after losing 0-2 to the US in the quarter-final on Saturday. Flamingos won all three games in Group A of the competition, scoring nine goals and bagging the same points to reach the last eight. But against the US at Santiago, Nigeria looked lethargic and rarely threatened their opponents. Topscorer Moshood Shakirat then compounded matters for the Flamingos after her tackle on Jocelyn Travers was adjudged as a penalty following a lengthy video review. US’ Kennedy Fuller wasted no time in tucking the spot kick away just two minutes before…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has secured all the chairmanship and councillorship positions in the just concluded local government elections across the 44 local government areas of Kano State in a sweeping victory. This was announced by the Chairman of the Kano Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Sani Malumfashi, at the commission’s headquarters, declaring the NNPP as the winner in every local government contested. Six political parties participated in the election, which was conducted peacefully throughout the state. Speaking during the press briefing, Malumfashi praised the peaceful conduct of the election, noting that there were no reports of violence or…