England’s hopes of qualifying for the Nations League finals were ended by defeat against Belgium in Leuven. Gareth Southgate’s side had plenty of possession against the world’s top-ranked side but were toothless in attack and ultimately undone by two early…
Harry Kane: England boss Gareth Southgate says ‘we do not risk players’
England “do not risk players” and captain Harry Kane “has not had an injury”, says manager Gareth Southgate. Tottenham striker Kane appeared as a 66th-minute substitute in Sunday’s Nations League win over Belgium. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho asked international managers…
*Five suspected traffic robbers nabbed in Lagos (Punch)*Lagos implores secondary school students to go into agriculture (Guardian)
Five suspected traffic robbers nabbed in Lagos (Punch) Five suspects have been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly dispossessing unsuspecting members of the public of their valuables at the Ketu end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.…
Fans thrilled as England snub Saka
The decision of England manager, Gareth Southgate, to drop Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka from the Three Lions’ squad for the Nations League games against Iceland and Denmark, next month, came as great news to Nigerian fans, The PUNCH reports. With his…
Raheem Sterling tests negative for coronavirus after attending Usain Bolt party
Raheem Sterling has tested negative for coronavirus and has been included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the upcoming matches against Iceland and Denmark. The Manchester City winger is currently on holiday and had attended the birthday party of Jamaican…
Nigeria heightens plans to snatch Saka
Nigeria are accelerating their attempts to snatch Arsenal wonderkid Bukayo Saka from England. The 18-year-old is emerging as a real contender to break into Gareth Southgate’s squad following a string of excellent displays for his club. He has represented England…
Erling Haaland: England manager Gareth Southgate explains why call-up was never likely
Erling Haaland opting to play for England was not a realistic option after he was “tied up” by Norway, according to Gareth Southgate, despite the Borussia Dortmund striker’s dual nationality. Haaland was born in Leeds shortly after his father Alf-Inge…
*Lagos commission verifies clubs, bars for reopening (Guardian) *4 Americans, 2 Indians, 2 Poles, 1 Brazilian among 48 patients discharged in Lagos (Tribune)
Lagos commission verifies clubs, bars for reopening (Guardian) The Lagos State Safety Commission has commenced physical verification of all social clubs in the state ahead of the planned reopening. The exercise was led by the Director-General (DG) of the safety…
Harry Kane sets record as England thrash Kosovo in final Euro 2020 qualifier (Metro)
Harry Kane became the first England player to score in every game in a qualifying campaign as Gareth Southgate’s side thrashed Kosovo in their final Euro 2020 qualifier. The Three Lions secured their place at next summer’s Euros with a…
Tomori: Drogba inspired me to join Chelsea (Nation)
Named Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola Tomori 21 years ago, England and Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori can never forget his Nigerian roots. “I enjoy Nigerian music, I’m Nigerian; it’s my culture and I’m very proud of it,” he said simply without much ado. …
