Lagos-Ibadan speed train passengers grow to 187 (Nation) From one passenger when it started operation penultimate Monday, the newly launched Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge service now carries 187 passengers, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said. This is just as the…
Said Benrahma: West Ham close in on signing Brentford winger
West Ham are set to complete the £30m signing of Brentford forward Said Benrahma before Friday’s transfer deadline. It is understood the Hammers have agreed to pay £25m up front, with another £5m in add-ons. The 25-year-old flew back from…
Mikel’s Stoke City beat Aston Villa to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals
John Obi Mikel’s Stoke City reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after defeating Aston Villa 1-0 on Thursday night. Sam Vokes’ first-half striker was all Michael O’Neill’s side needed to win at Villa Park, and in the process securing a place…
Man Utd sweep aside Brighton to cruise into last eight Man Utd sweep aside Brighton to cruise into last eight
Manchester United beat Brighton for the second time in four days, with Paul Pogba scoring a free-kick to help seal their progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. On Saturday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side needed a dramatic late penalty,…
*BRT crushes Lagos motorcyclist, passenger to death (Punch)*Independence Day: Police Command warns against rallies in Lagos (Vanguard)
BRT crushes Lagos motorcyclist, passenger to death (Punch) Two yet-to-be-identified persons lost their lives on Wednesday when a bus belonging to the Primero Transport Services Limited rammed into a commercial motorcycle conveying two passengers to a destination in the Ile-Igbo…
Spurs beat Chelsea on penalties in Carabao Cup
Mason Mount missed the crucial spot-kick as Tottenham edged past Chelsea on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. A total of nine penalties had been converted before Mount stepped up to take the 10th, but…
*NSCDC officer, 2 others burnt as 2 motorcycles collide in Badagry (Vanguard)*We won’t allow suspects without face mask in court – CJ (Punch)
NSCDC officer, 2 others burnt as 2 motorcycles collide in Badagry (Vanguard) An official of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and two others were on Tuesday burnt beyond recognition following the crash of two motorcycles along Badagry-Seme expressway.…
Havertz hat-trick sees Chelsea cruise past Barnsley
Kai Havertz’s hat-trick in Chelsea’s Carabao Cup thrashing of Barnsley will be the “first of many great nights” for him, says Blues boss Frank Lampard. It was the 21-year-old Germany international’s first goals for the club after arriving from Bayer…
Tottenham’s Carabao Cup clash cancelled after 18 Leyton Orient players test positive for coronavirus
Tottenham’s Carabao Cup third-round clash against Leyton Orient has been called off after the League Two club suffered a coronavirus outbreak, with talks ongoing over what happens next. Orient confirmed on Monday that ‘a number’ of first-team players had tested…
Henderson hails ‘unbelievable’ debut as Man Utd beat Luton to progress
Dean Henderson said it was “unbelievable” to realise a dream and make his Manchester United debut as the goalkeeper helped his side beat Luton to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round. Henderson made a superb save to deny Tom Lockyer…