John Obi Mikel’s Stoke City reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after defeating Aston Villa 1-0 on Thursday night. Sam Vokes’ first-half striker was all Michael O’Neill’s side needed to win at Villa Park, and in the process securing a place…
Mikel’s Stoke debut ends in defeat
John Obi Mikel’s home debut ended on a losing note as Stoke City lost 2-0 to Bristol City in Sunday’s Championship game. The former Chelsea star, who signed for the Potters in August after mutually parting ways with Trabzonspor, made…
*Lagos releases resumption dates for 2020/2021 school session (Nation) *COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu hails Lagos judiciary over innovative court proceedings (Vanguard)
Lagos releases resumption dates for 2020/2021 school session (Nation) The Lagos State Ministry of Education has approved resumption dates for the 2020 to 2021 school session. According to the time table, both public and private schools below the tertiary level…
Etebo rues missing Ajayi showdown (Punch)
Stoke City midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has expressed disappointment on missing out on the opportunity to face his international teammate Semi Ajayi when West Bromich Albion play against Stoke City on Monday in the Championship. Etebo, who is injured and unable…
*Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Robbers capitalise on Long Bridge gridlock, attack motorists (Punch) *Teenager in court for refusing to pay bill for 31 bottles of wine (DailyTrust)
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Robbers capitalise on Long Bridge gridlock, attack motorists (Punch) Robbers have started cashing in on the unending gridlock between the Long Bridge and Berger bus stop on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to dispossess motorists and commuters of their valuables.…
Struggling Stoke sack Rowett (Supersport)
Gary Rowett has been sacked by Stoke City after just eight months as their manager with the club struggling to challenge for an immediate return to the Premier League. The 44-year-old Englishman, who left Championship rivals Derby County to take…
Etebo regrets red card in championship (Vanguard)
Stoke City of England midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo has expressed his regrets and disappointment, after getting his first red card during lower division league action in Queensland. The former Warri Wolves, Fereiense and Las Palmas star was sent off for a…