Author: Akintayo Adams

Bayern Munich Manager, Thomas Tuchel has claimed the referee lacked the courage to award them a penalty in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Tuchel, speaking to TNT Sports, said: “Tough work, tough game against a very strong opponent with a fantastic crowd today. The atmosphere was amazing for the home team. “We stepped up after 1-0 down, very good reaction. In general a very good team effort. We hit the post. “I think the referee did not have the courage to give a deserved penalty today in a bit of a crazy and awkward situation. “He admitted on the pitch…

Manchester United icon, Paul Ince has claimed that Liverpool star, Mohamed Salah, is technically short of being a world-class player. He didn’t fail to acknowledge the Egyptian’s stats which he said are reminiscent of a world-class player, but claims that the former AS Roma star can still improve technically. “I think his record speaks for itself. Is he a world-class player? Technically, I wouldn’t say so,” he told talkSPORT “I think sometimes when he cuts in on his left foot, putting balls into the box, they are not great. “But as far as a world-class player scoring goals and making…

The Chairman of Nigerian indigenous carrier, Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema, has decried what he called “devilish conspiracy and unspoken alliance” by foreign carriers operating the Nigeria-UK route. He claimed that they are allegedly conniving to send Air Peace out of international operations by crashing airfares on the route. He disclosed this on Tuesday while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. “If they take out Air Peace prematurely, this country will pay dearly for it, 10 times over, billions will be lost, there will be another heavy strain on the naira,” he said. He said foreign airlines operating the…

Awujale, the Biopic, a movie produded by Seun Oloketuyi of Ultimate Communications to tell the story of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Ọba Sikiru Adetona, Ogbagba II, is set for premiere this month. This was announced by Oloketuyi, the biopic’s producer. Produced by Seun Oloketuyi and directed by Tunde Olaoye, the movie also features Sola Sobowale, Aisha Lawal, Dayo Amusan, Nifemi Lawal, Yemi Sodimu, amongst others. The trailer was earlier released to mark the 64 years coronation anniversary of the reverred Monarch a week ago. The trailer shows a defiant and focused Awujale telling the military that he doesn’t need permission…

On a night marking Arsenal’s first UEFA Champions League knockout game in years, Harry Kane, now at Bayern Munich, proved to be a thorn in their flesh once again. While at Tottenham, Kane bagged goals for fun against Arsenal in their famed North London Derby. The story wasn’t different in the UCL as the England captain netted a cool penalty to give the German club the lead after Serge Gnabry had cancelled out Bukayo Saka’s opener. Leandro Trossard would eventually level the scores to give Mikel Arteta’s side a positive result heading to the return leg at the Allianz Arena…

Nigeria’s national football team (Women), the Super Falcons booked a spot at the 2024 Olympic Games after playing out a 0-0 draw against Banyana Banyana of South Africa at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, on Tuesday. The Nigerians coached by Randy Waldrum won the final qualifying round contest 1-0 on aggregate due a 1-0 win in Abuja a week ago. At Pretoria on Tuesday, Nigeria carved out the first chance of the game with Kaylin Swart saving Chinwendu Ihezuo’s cross. The Super Falcons were in total control of the game in the first half, with the hosts struggling to create…

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), yesterday, through its spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, expressed regrets that the region voted for President Bola Tinubu in 2023. This was disclosed in an interview with one of Nigeria’s national dailies, the Guardian where the NEF Spokesman said the region will prioritize unity and consensus in when supporting a candidate for the highest office in the nation. “The North made a mistake in voting Bola Tinubu to the presidency in 2023, and it is unlikely that they will repeat the same error in the future.” “They have learned from their past misstep and will strive to…

A video has surfaced on social media showing the impeached Edo Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, praying for his successor, Omobayo Godwins, to be better and greater than him. In the viral video posted by an X user with the handle @jostezz_, Shaibu prayed mostly in Pidgin English, affirming that Godwins should be better than him because he (Shaibu) was superior at the time. Recall that Shaibu was impeached yesterday by the Edo State House of Assembly, over allegations of misconduct while in the office. Shortly after Shaibu’s impeachment, the Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa swore in the…

Oba Abimbola Ajibola, The Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, on Tuesday, while addressing newsmen at his Sanyo residence disclosed that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is not totally free from the illness that has kept him away from public domain and not physically fit to rule at the moment. According to him, he said, “What is in need for hurry? Someone (Olakulehin) we have not seen. He has not spoken with us. He has not spoken with Ibadan people. “I am his second in command, I’m his lieutenant. He has not called me to say, ‘My Otun, I’m back. So,…

It has been revealed that the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, is set to withdraw his legal action against the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, over the elevation of 10 Ibadan High Chiefs to beaded crown-wearing Obas. Ladoja had filed a suit before the State High Court in Ibadan in July 2023 challenging the elevation of the High Chiefs to Ọbas He will also convene a meeting, as the highest ranked Chief of the Olubadan-in-Council for the nomination of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, to mount the saddle…