Barcelona went ahead as early as the third minute through Frenkie de Jong. Five minutes later, Ferran Torres found the back of the net against his old side, refusing to celebrate out of respect for the club. Raphinha made it three in the 14th minute after a precise through ball by Fermin López. Barcelona got a fourth in the 24th minute. Pau Cubarsí played a long ball from the Barcelona half, and Fermin López controlled it brilliantly before slotting it into the top-right corner, giving Mamardashvili no chance. Fermin López completed his brace in first-half stoppage time. Fourteen minutes after...
Amorim Draws Line in the Sand: Says he will prefer to name a goalkeeping coach in the squad over Rashford
Ruben Amorim left Marcus Rashford out of the matchday squad against Fulham. It was the 6th week the England international wasn’t involved. He explained his decision to leave Marcus Rashford out of the matchday squad, stating that he would prefer to have a goalkeeping coach on the bench over a player who doesn’t give his best. His words: “It’s always the same reason – the training, the way I see a footballer should behave in life. It’s every day, every detail.” Amorim emphasized that his expectations apply to all players. “If things don’t change, I won’t change. It’s the same...
NPFL Matchweek 20: Remo Stars Extend Lead as Promise Awosanmi Shines in Seven-Goal Thriller
The second round of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) kicked off in thrilling fashion, headlined by an entertaining seven-goal encounter between Sunshine Stars and Ikorodu City at the Remo Stars Stadium. Sunshine Stars emerged victorious with a 4–3 win, thanks to 20-year-old Promise Awosanmi, who stole the show with a remarkable hat-trick. The Akure Township Stadium remains under construction, forcing Sunshine Stars to play their home games at a neutral venue. Elsewhere, two title contenders suffered setbacks. Rangers International were stunned at home, losing 2–1 to Niger Tornadoes, while Rivers United fell 2–1 on the road against Plateau United....
Afe Babalola Withdraws Court Case Against Farotimi After Ooni Of Ife And Other Top Yoruba Monarchs Wade Into The Matter.
Aare Afe Babalola SAN, the Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, on Monday, agreed to withdraw the cases instituted against activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. This came after the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other top traditional rulers waded into the matter after midnight meeting stating: he had agreed to withdraw the criminal case, saying, “I will tell my lawyers to withdraw the case.” Recall Babalola had filed a petition to the police commissioner in Ekiti State that Farotimi defamed him in a book titled ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’, the police arrested the activist lawyer...
Thousands Flee DR Congo As Rebels Take Over, Kenya Call For Ceasefire
Rebels say they have taken control of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, although this has been denied by the government. Residents shared videos of M23 rebels patrolling Goma’s main streets following a lightning advance against the Congolese army on Sunday that saw tens of thousands of people fleeing neighbouring towns. After hours of gunfire and explosions, the streets of Goma – home to more than a million people – are now quiet, according to local media. It comes hours after DR Congo’s foreign minister accused neighbouring Rwanda of declaring war by sending its troops over...
Qatar Confirms Deals To Release Israeli Hostage And Allow Palestinians Into Northern Gaza
Qatar announced early Monday that an agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, easing the first major crisis of the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The statement from Qatar, a mediator in ceasefire talks, said Hamas will hand over the civilian hostage, Arbel Yehoud, along with two other hostages before Friday. On Monday, Israeli authorities will allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement said the hostage release — which will include soldier Agam Berger — will take place...