Bernd Leno is refusing to rule out the possibility that Arsenal could still qualify for the Champions League, despite being eight points behind fourth-placed side Chelsea. The Gunners will resume their Premier League campaign next week in ninth position and…
Juve host tense Milan as Italian season finally resumes
The Italian season resumes after a three-month suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic on Friday when Juventus, still chasing a possible league, cup and Champions League treble, host AC Milan in the return leg of their Coppa Italia semifinal. The…
Silverstone: F1 races given go-ahead by UK government
Formula 1 has been given the go-ahead by the UK government to hold two races at Silverstone this summer, BBC Sport has been told. F1 sources say people involved in elite sports events will be exempt from a requirement on…
UEFA consider playing Champions League in one city with one-leg ties
UEFA are considering a plan to stage the final three rounds of the Champions League and Europa League all in one host city and with ties played over just one leg. The tournaments have been on hiatus since March, half-way…
Ighalo deserves Man United permanent deal – Hargreaves
Manchester United Champions League winner Owen Hargreaves expects Odion Ighalo to be signed permanently. Ighalo had a successful start to his loan spell at United after arriving from Shanghai Shenhua in January. The experienced Nigeria striker scored four goals in…
*Lagos closes Marine Beach Bridge for repairs (Nation) *FRSC rescues woman in labour pains on wheels (Punch)
Lagos closes Marine Beach Bridge for repairs (Nation) The Lagos State Government has announced partial closure of the Marine Beach Bridge by Total Gas, inwards Apapa for five months to pave way for emergency repair works. The closure takes effect…
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…
*Six arrested at suspected kidnappers’ den in Lagos (Guardian) *COVID-19: Lekki hospital asks visitors in last 10 days to self-isolate after two staff tested positive (Vanguard)
Six arrested at suspected kidnappers’ den in Lagos (Guardian) Residents with the help of soldiers yesterday uncovered a tunnel used by suspected ritualists at Ladipo bus-stop, Agege Motor Road, Lagos State, while six suspects have been arrested with efforts ongoing…
Champions League: UEFA plans for final on 29 August
UEFA is working to plans that would see the Champions League final end the 2019-20 season on 29 August. European football’s governing body will meet on 23 April for more discussions about how to complete a campaign which has been…
*Man nabbed for brutalising lady who rejected sexual advances (Punch) *COVID-19: FG expresses worries over mass transportation of people out of Lagos in trucks (Tribune)
Man nabbed for brutalising lady who rejected sexual advances (Punch) Men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a man, Muyideen Ajayi, for allegedly brutalising a lady, Ibukun Emmanuel, for refusing his sexual advances in the Agbado-Ijaiye area of…
