Author: Vincent Osuwo

Michael Carrick believes Marcus Rashford will play an important role as the new Premier League season begins, describing the forward as a player who adds something unique to the team. Rashford has returned in good condition, according to Carrick, and he remains a part of his plans for the upcoming season. In a post on X on Thursday, Fabrizio Romano quoted Carrick as saying, “Rashford is our player, and he’s come back great. “I’ve known him a long time, and he gives us something a little bit different.” Carrick said. The words demonstrate Carrick’s belief in Rashford as the club…

Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1 in Rabat on Wednesday to go to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice and Temwa Chawinga once. Malawi is ranked 153rd in the world, 116 places behind pre-WAFCON favorites and record 10-time champions Nigeria, who were eliminated in the quarterfinals. Malawi took advantage of Algerian Morgane Belkhiter’s red card for a last-defender foul midway through the first half to lead 2-0 at halftime. Captain Tabitha Chawinga scored with an overhead kick in the 33rd minute following a corner, and Temwa Chawinga rounded goalie Chloe N’Gazi to score one minute later.…

The management of Katsina United Football Club has begun arrangements to transport the body of late player Chinedu Ozor to his hometown for burial after he died during a pre-season friendly match. Nasir Gide, the club’s media officer, stated that members of Ozor’s family had come to Katsina to confirm his death. Gide stated that the deceased player’s relatives were transported to Katsina General Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where they saw his body and accepted his death as God’s will. He stated that the family then requested that Ozor’s remains be relocated to the morgue of the Federal Teaching…

Katsina United has confirmed the death and clarified the circumstances surrounding the medical emergency involving their player, Chinedu Ozor, after he collapsed during a pre-season game in Katsina on Tuesday. Ozor was reported to have collapsed during Katsina United’s play against Niger Tornadoes at the Gusau/Ahlan Pre-season Cup in Katsina and was brought to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The club declared his death via its official communication channels; however, his former club, Heartland of Owerri, later reported that Ozor had been taken from the morgue and placed on oxygen after medical workers discovered movements in his…

The presidency has announced that public submissions on the proposed National Police Bill will close by 5 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, urging Nigerians to submit their views on the planned establishment of state police. The Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Wednesday, saying the consultation was designed to incorporate the experiences and professional expertise of Nigerians into the proposed legislation. He said the submissions would be particularly useful in addressing concerns over political interference, oversight, police misconduct, and intelligence sharing between…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the UEFA Super Cup after defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in an enthralling final at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on Wednesday. PSG gained control in the 20th minute when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia shot into the roof of the net after being set up by Désiré Doué, giving the French side a well-deserved early lead. Aston Villa refused to be overpowered, responding forcefully before the break. Their pressure finally paid off in first-half stoppage time, when 17-year-old Brian Madjo met a brilliant cross from John McGinn and headed into the top corner to level the score. The…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed worry over an alleged attempt to arrest its national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The party said it had received “credible reports” of intentions to arrest the former Osun State governor in the days coming up to the election. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Wednesday, the ADC expressed worry that the claimed arrest was intended to disrupt the party’s election activities. “Given the pattern of intimidation, harassment, and misuse of state institutions that has increasingly characterized the conduct of…

A solar eclipse has begun in the UK and parts of Europe, with the moon slowly moving over the face of the sun. The eclipse was visible in Edinburgh at about 18:28 BST on Wednesday, with the event peaking at around 19:06 in the Scottish capital. According to the BBC, the Moon could be seen near Calton Hill, Edinburgh, “starting to take a bite out of the sun,” with sunspots apparent via a telescope. The platform also stated that it was already complete in parts of Iceland and Greenland, with other European countries expecting to see a total eclipse. The…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of support to Lionel Messi, offering words of encouragement to his longtime football rival during a difficult moment as the Argentine mourns his dad. Ronaldo reached out to Messi with a message focused on strength and solidarity, extending his support to the Argentine forward and his loved ones. As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Wednesday, the former Real Madrid star was quoted as saying, “Huge hug to you and your loved ones in this difficult moment, Leo. Stay strong.’ His message shows the mutual respect between Ronaldo and Messi,…

Senator Francis Fadahunsi has arrived at the Osun State Police Command headquarters in Osogbo for questioning over alleged inciting comments. Fadahunsi arrived at approximately 2:35 p.m. on Wednesday, escorted by Samuel Erale, the commissioner of police in charge of election and security, according to Channels TV. The senator was summoned by police after allegedly making disparaging remarks about members of the Accord Party in Ilesa. The police have previously advised political actors against making incendiary statements that could heighten tensions ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. In a phone conversation with The PUNCH on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, revealed…