Senegal captain and Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly says the Teranga Lions are aiming to become the first African nation to win the World Cup, with the tournament in Qatar exactly a month away. No side from the continent has ever…
*Woman hires hoodlums to kidnap pastor, demands ransom (Punch)*Iyabo Ojo reacts to Baba Ijesha’s jail term over sexual assault (Vanguard)
Woman hires hoodlums to kidnap pastor, demands ransom (Punch) Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly abducting one Pastor Mapai Samuel of Zoe Family International Church, Odo-Eran, Abeokuta. The suspected female…
*Death of cyclist in LASUTH: Strike action played major role ― CMD (Vanguard)*Woman dies in apartment, missing two-year -old’s body found in canal (Punch)
Death of cyclist in LASUTH: Strike action played major role ― CMD (Vanguard) The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, has explained the circumstances that led to the death of a cyclist, Dr Afolabi Mabogunje, who was rushed to the…
Napoli chief officially sets price for Man Utd and Liverpool transfer target Kalidou Koulibaly
Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis has officially set Kalidou Koulibaly’s price, insisting the centre-back will not leave for less than £81 million. Koulibaly has been attracting plenty of interest from these shores. Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City have all…
Osimhen won’t have racism problem in Naples – Koulibaly
Senegal defender, Kalidou Koulibaly, says joining Napoli would be a good choice for Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen. The highly sought after defensive stalwart said the Lille striker had reached out to him over a possible move to the Italian side.…
Arsenal investigating video of fan racially abusing Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly (Metro)
Arsenal have launched an investigation after a video emerged online where a supporter can be heard racially abusing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Unai Emery’s side won their Europa League quarter-final first leg meeting 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium but another…
UEFA says anti-racism protocol not followed in Koulibaly case (Vanguard)
European football governing body UEFA said Friday that the correct anti-racism protocol had not been followed during the Italian league game between Inter Milan and Napoli midweek amid repeated abuse of Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Napoli’s French-born Koulibaly was targeted…
Cristiano Ronaldo angry with fans who racially abused Kalidou Koulibaly (Metro)
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at supporters who allegedly racially abused Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly during his side’s Serie A clash with Inter Milan on Wednesday. The Senegalese defender was sent off late on in Napoli’s 1-0 defeat to Inter…
UCL: Mohamed Salah outshines Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly to secure Liverpool’s round of 16 spot (Goal.com)
The Reds star was at it again, netting his 13th goal of the season to help dump Napoli out, thus, securing their passage Mohamed Salah’s 35th goal in 38 Anfield appearances was enough for Liverpool to seal a Uefa Champions…
Senegal claims first win by an African team at the 2018 World Cup (BBC)
Senegal deservedly defeated Poland in a game of few chances to claim the first win by an African team at the World Cup – although there was a hint of controversy about their second goal. M’Baye Niang sprinted back on…