Man beats wife to death in Ogun (DailyTrust) The Police in Ogun State have arrested a 45-year-old man, Segun Omotosho Ebenezer, for allegedly beating his 42-year-old wife, Omotosho Olubukola, to death. The suspect was arrested at his hideout in Akinseku…
Donny van de Beek: Manchester United interested in Ajax midfielder
Manchester United are interested in Ajax’s Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek. The 23-year-old was left out of the Ajax squad for Saturday’s friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt. Coach Erik ten Hag said “developments” regarding his future had kept him out…
Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana keen on Chelsea transfer
Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is keen to join Chelsea this summer, according to reports. Frank Lampard is reportedly in the market for a new goalkeeper due to the inconsistent performances of Kepa Arrizabalaga this season. Manchester United’s Dean Henderson, who…
*Lagos gives N5m to family of official who died on duty (Nation) *Police arrest two siphoning fuel from Lagos homes (Punch)
Lagos gives N5m to family of official who died on duty (Nation) The Lagos State Government has presented a N5 million cheque to the family of the late Moshood Ayeni, an official of Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), who died while…
Countries, clubs discriminate against black coaches – Finidi
A former Super Eagles winger, Finidi George has claimed that black football professionals are usually discriminated against while applying for coaching jobs in Europe. The Ajax legend in an interview cited former Manchester United legend, Dwight Yorke as one of…
Mauricio Pochettino tells Tottenham fans he dreams of managing his old club again
An emotional Mauricio Pochettino has told Tottenham fans he intends to return to the north London club in the future and complete unfinished business. The Argentinean was sacked in November, just five months after masterminding the north London club’s run…
Dutch Eredivisie likely to be cancelled
The Dutch Football Association “intends not to continue” the Eredivisie season after the national government extended a ban on major events until 1 September because of coronavirus. Ajax and AZ Alkmaar are leading the Dutch top flight level on points…
Ajax star Abdelhak Nouri able to watch football again after waking up from coma, his family confirm
Former Ajax ace Abdelhak Nouri is able to enjoy football again nearly three years after he was put into an induced coma, his family have confirmed. The Dutchman, affectionately known as ‘Appie’, suffered a cardiac arrhythmia attack during Ajax’s pre-season…
Lampard ‘confident’ his youngsters can pass Ajax test (Guardian)
Frank Lampard said on Tuesday that he was “aware” of the threat from a formidable Ajax team but had “confidence” in his young Chelsea team ahead of Wednesday’s key Champions League clash. The new-look Blues, reinvigorated by an injection of…