Manchester United continued their good week by beating fierce neighbours City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. After helping defeat Tottenham on Wednesday, Marcus Rashford opened the scoring from the penalty spot after being fouled by Bernardo Silva – a foul…
EPL: Rashford strikes twice as Man Utd end Mourinho’s perfect start at Spurs (Punch)
Marcus Rashford spoiled Jose Mourinho’s return to Old Trafford on Wednesday, scoring twice as Manchester United beat Tottenham 2-1 to end their former manager’s perfect start to his tenure at his new club. The England forward put United in front…
Mourinho invites ball-boy to Tottenham’s pre-match meal (Vanguard)
New Tottenham coach, Jose Mourinho in an expression of his delight at the win against Olympiacos in the Champions League invited his favourite ball-boy into Tottenham’s inner sanctum on Saturday as a reward for his quick reactions during the match.…
*Fraudster disguises as official, defrauds customer inside banking hall (Punch) *Traders count losses over Oyingbo market closure (Vanguard)
Fraudster disguises as official, defrauds customer inside banking hall (Punch) A businessman at Trade Fair Market, Lagos, Mr Taiwo Adebari, is at loggerheads with Fidelity Bank over a N645,000 fraud that occurred at the bank’s branch in the Balogun area…
Jose Mourinho: Tottenham’s new manager says he will bring passion and happiness (BBC)
New Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has promised to bring “passion” and “happiness” to the club. The Portuguese, 56, was appointed on Wednesday morning, following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday night. Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho praised…
Jose Mourinho in talks to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham boss (BBC)
Former Manchester United and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is in talks to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham manager. Pochettino, 47, was sacked as Spurs boss on Tuesday after five years in charge of the north London club. The Argentine led…
*Eight held as army foils Boko Haram bid to attack Lagos (Nation) *Lagos seeks 260,000 blood units to meet demand (Punch)
Eight held as army foils Boko Haram bid to attack Lagos (Nation) EIGHT Boko Haram suspects arrested in connection with plans to attack facilities in Lagos are being held by the military, the army said at the weekend. The Nation…
*Sanwo-Olu tasks citizens on managing commercial, industrial wastes (Independent)*Police arraign 2 fuel attendants for allegedly stealing N100m (Guardian)
Sanwo-Olu tasks citizens on managing commercial, industrial wastes (Independent) Lagos – In his efforts to ensure that Lagos averts the risk of being overrun by wastes, the state governor has tásked citizens to collectively deal with the large amounts of…
Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham need time to rebuild squad harmony (BBC)
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino said he needs time to overcome the “different agendas in the squad” after his side’s difficult start to the season continued with a Carabao Cup exit at League Two Colchester United. Spurs lost 4-3 on penalties after a…
Tottenham agree £55m fee with Real Betis for Giovani Lo Celso (Guardian)
Tottenham have reached an agreement with Real Betis to sign Giovani Lo Celso for a club record-equalling €60m (£55.3m) while Mauricio Pochettino is also hoping a deal for Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon can be completed before Thursday’s transfer deadline. On a…