Former International, Felix Owolabi, has expressed displeasure over Coach Gernot Rohr’s decision to feature almost an entirely new squad in Friday’s tune up game against Algeria, saying the team played without direction. The game was played in Klagenfurt, Austria, The…
*Gridlock as #EndSARS protesters block Lagos highway (Punch)*Lagos Assembly commences investigation into gas explosions (Nation)
Gridlock as #EndSARS protesters block Lagos highway (Punch) Many commuters were stranded around the Alausa and Berger areas in Lagos State as protesters blocked the Alausa section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The PUNCH gathered that the protesters moved from the…
Eagles hope to end Belmadi’s unbeaten record
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, will be hoping to inflict a first defeat on Algerian coach, Djamel Belmadi, when both teams lock horns in an international friendly on Friday in Austria. Algeria are unbeaten in their last 18 games, with…
*Tenant kills landlord over allegation of womanising (Punch)*Sanwo-Olu opens N60m holding bay at LASUTH for COVID-19 cases (Guardian)
Tenant kills landlord over allegation of womanising (Punch) A 21-year-old tenant, Onyemachi Mmaju, has allegedly killed his landlord, Nonso Oyiboka, in Ogidi, Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that trouble began when the landlord confronted Onyemachi…
Rohr sure Nigeria will qualify for Qatar 2022 World Cup, even against Algeria, Senegal
Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr, is sure his team will qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup even if Nigeria is matched against Algeria and Senegal in the last qualifying round of FIFA’s most important competition. Nigeria is currently in…
Atanda eyes Super Eagles’ call-up
Hapoel Kfar Saba of Israel star, Sodiq Atanda, has urged Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr to give him a chance to represent Nigeria at senior level. The 27-year-old defender is a regular with Hapoel Kfar Saba team and one of…
*Low turnout as schools resume in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Benue after COVID-19 break (Guardian)*Sanwo-Olu asks judges to be fair, just (Punch)
Low turnout as schools resume in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Benue after COVID-19 break (Guardian) Schools in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun and Benue states yesterday resumed for the 2020/2021 academic session for primary and secondary schools after six months of forced closure…
*Lagos boat mishap: 7 died, 14 rescued as search ends (Guardian) *2,430 virus patients decline to show up for treatment (Nation)
Lagos boat mishap: 7 died, 14 rescued as search ends (Guardian) The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said 14 people were rescued alive and seven died at the end of the rescue operation of a…
NPFL players must show character to earn eagles’ call-up, says Ogunbote
Like the eagle, any Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) player that is desirous of adorning the Super Eagles jersey, must show character and strength worthy of such honour. According to Coach Gbenga Ogunbote of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi,…
Rohr wants Osimhen in Liverpool
Nigeria manager, Gernot Rohr has spoken about the future of Lille’s forward and rumoured Liverpool transfer target, Victor Osimhen. The 21-year-old has shone in Ligue 1 and could soon earn himself a big move to a major European side, if…