Robert Lewandowski made Champions League history with four goals in 15 minutes as managerless Bayern Munich romped to a 6-0 win at Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday. It was the fastest four-goal haul in the competition’s history and makes Lewandowski…
*Eight held as army foils Boko Haram bid to attack Lagos (Nation) *Lagos seeks 260,000 blood units to meet demand (Punch)
Eight held as army foils Boko Haram bid to attack Lagos (Nation) EIGHT Boko Haram suspects arrested in connection with plans to attack facilities in Lagos are being held by the military, the army said at the weekend. The Nation…
Jesus: I am not leaving Man City (NewTelegraph)
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus has seemingly denied suggestions that he was offered to Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window. Bayern were strongly linked with a move for Leroy Sane ahead of the 2019-20 campaign before being forced to…
Bayern may drag Osimhen back to Germany (Nation)
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are tracking Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, according to reports in France. The German champions and AC Milan are monitoring the performances of the Lille striker ahead of a possible move. The Bavarians are in the market…
Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barca (BBC)
Bayern Munich have signed attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona on a season-long loan deal which includes an option to buy. Barcelona say the German side will pay 8.5m euros (£7.78m) to take the Brazilian, 27, on loan while the…
Bayern coach: We won’t give up on Sane (Punch)
Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac is adamant their pursuit of Manchester City winger Leroy Sane is still on. BILD says Bayern have re-engaged with City over a fee for the Germany international – and have received a positive response. “Our…
Bayern Munich offers Alaba to Man City for Sane (Guardian)
Manchester City is desperate to keep hold of Sane amid the interest from Bayern Munich. But the German side is keen to test their resolve as they look to replace the now-departed Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery. City would have…
Robben retires from football (Punch)
Arjen Robben has announced his retirement from professional football. The former Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Chelsea winger left the German giants at the end of last season and has decided to hang up his boots. He originally considered moving…
This is how Nigeria has been colonised by European football – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Millions of Nigerian ball fans are in tears now that the European football season is over. These madcap fans cannot just have enough of the English Premier League. Time was when Surulere, Lagos was known as the sports-city on account…
*Ambode urges Nigerians to imbibe spirit of tolerance (Independent)*LASG owes Legion over 4 months salary arrears (PMNews)
Ambode urges Nigerians to imbibe spirit of tolerance (Independent) Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State governor has asked Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, sacrifice and peaceful co-existence. He said the celebration of the resurrection of Christ, which the season represents,…