Frank Lampard wants Willian to stay at Chelsea and has urged the club to agree new deals for the Brazilian forward and teenage star Callum Hudson-Odoi. Lampard has identified Willian and Hudson-Odoi as key players in his squad since taking…
*Miyetti Allah to herdsmen: Defend yourselves against ethnic militia groups (Punch) * FG no longer involved in El Zakzaky’s case – Presidency (Guardian)
Miyetti Allah to herdsmen: Defend yourselves against ethnic militia groups (Punch) Barely 72 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari asked Fulani herdsmen in the South to ignore the call by northern elders asking them to return to the North, the Miyetti…
What Frank Lampard has told Callum Hudson-Odoi amid renewed Bayern Munich transfer interest (Metro)
Frank Lampard has told Callum Hudson-Odoi he intends to make the teenager an integral part of his Chelsea side in an attempt to convince the England winger to sign a new contract. The 18-year-old submitted a transfer request in January…
Frank Lampard confirms Chelsea starlet Ethan Ampadu will leave on loan (Metro)
Frank Lampard has confirmed Ethan Ampadu will be leaving Chelsea on loan this summer. The 18-year-old made only five first-team appearances under Maurizio Sarri last season and didn’t feature at all in the Premier League. Ampadu has not travelled with…
Frank Lampard appointed Chelsea head coach (Punch)
Frank Lampard was appointed Chelsea head coach on Thursday, confirming a dramatic return for one of the club’s greatest ever players. Lampard has signed a three-year contract with the Premier League club, where he spent 13 years and became the…
Lampard confirmed as new Chelsea manager (Guardian)
Chelsea have confirmed Frank Lampard as the club’s new manager after the Blues agreed a deal with the former midfielder. Lampard signed a three-year deal to return to the Stamford Bridge to succeed Maurizio Sarri, who departed the club after a lone…
Lampard will succeed as Chelsea manager, says Terry (Punch)
Frank Lampard can be a successful manager of Chelsea due to his work ethic and ability to thrive under pressure, says close friend and fellow club legend, John Terry. Lampard — who along with Terry won a treasure trove of…
*Obasanjo, Atiku are villians of June 12, says Pro-Buhari group (Nation) * Gombe State 6th Assembly: Abubakar Ibrahim emerges Speaker (Guardian)
Obasanjo, Atiku are villians of June 12, says Pro-Buhari group (Nation) The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) said on Friday that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and his former boss, former President Olusegun Obasanjo deserve to be listed among the villains…
Didier Drogba backs Frank Lampard to replace Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea manager (Metro)
Didier Drogba believes Frank Lampard would be an excellent choice to take over from Maurizio Sarri as the next Chelsea manager, with the Italian set to join Juventus. The Serie A champions are expecteDidier Drogbad to announce Sarri’s arrival in…
Harry Redknapp doubts Frank Lampard can succeed as Chelsea manager (Metro)
Frank Lampard is the bookmakers’ favourite to be the next Chelsea manager, but his uncle, Harry Redknapp, believes it might be too much for him at this stage of his career. Lampard has had just one season in management, leading…