Family of six escapes death in Lagos bridge tanker explosion (Punch) Six members of a family in a car narrowly escaped death on Saturday after a tanker loaded with 44,000 litres of diesel went up in flames on Otedola bridge,…
*‘Sanwo-Olu responding to treatment’ (Punch)*Lagos begins construction of 9km drainage (Guardian)
‘Sanwo-Olu responding to treatment’ (Punch) The Lagos State Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi, says Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is responding well to home-based care and treatment for COVID-19. “Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is responding well to COVID-19 home-based care and treatment.…
Joshua Kimmich, the ‘phenomenal’ driving force at Bayern
With Bastian Schweinsteiger as his role model, Joshua Kimmich is following in his idol’s footsteps at Bayern Munich by becoming the driving force of the European champions. Kimmich will be at the heart of Bayern’s midfield on Tuesday when they…
*Survivors of Nigeria’s Lagos shooting tell their story (Guardian)*#EndSARS: We are ready to show Lekki shootings footage, LCC tells panel (Punch)
Survivors of Nigeria’s Lagos shooting tell their story (Guardian) Solomon, Patrick and Samuel were wounded on October 20 during a crackdown by Nigerian security forces on protesters in Lagos who had gathered despite a curfew order. The three say they…
Lewandowski’s ex-manager arrested on charges of alleged $23m blackmail against football ace
Bayern Munich goal machine Robert Lewandowksi’s battle with his ex-manager has taken another twist after the footballer-turned-agent was arrested in Warsaw, with outlets reporting “criminal threats” towards the Poland captain. The regional prosecutor’s office in Warsaw is said to have…
Bayern Munich transfer news: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting signs, Douglas Costa returns on loan
Bayern Munich have signed Cameroon international Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on a one-year contract. The Hamburg-born striker, 31, was a free agent after his contract expired at Paris St-Germain last month. Brazil winger Douglas Costa, 30, has also rejoined Bayern from…
Lewandowski scores four in Bayern’s 4-3 win against Hertha
Robert Lewandowski netted four goals – including the decisive added-time penalty – as defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich survived a fight-back by Hertha Berlin to seal a nervy 4-3 win on Sunday. Lewandowki, voted European footballer of the year on…
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara tests positive for coronavirus
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for coronavirus. The 29-year-old, who joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich earlier in the month, has exhibited ‘minor symptoms’ of the virus but is in ‘good health’, the Premier League club have said. Thiago…
Bayern Munich’s 23-match winning streak ends with Hoffenheim loss
European champions Bayern Munich suffered a first defeat for 10 months when their 23-match winning run was ended by a shock 4-1 Bundesliga loss at Hoffenheim on Sunday. Hoffenheim raced into a 2-0 lead with early goals by defender Ermin…
Martinez scores extra-time winner as Bayern beat Sevilla to win Super Cup
Bayern Munich were taken to extra time by a durable and resilient Sevilla in front 15,180 fans in Budapest before adding the Uefa Super Cup to their Champions League trophy. The showpiece was watched by supporters inside the 67,000-capacity Puskas…
