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David Coote: PGMOL fires official due to remarks made about Jurgen Klopp.

Accurate ReportersDecember 13, 2024

After a video purportedly showing the Premier League referee making derogatory comments against former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp went viral on social media, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) “terminated with immediate effect” David Coote’s job. Coote was first placed on leave in November while a thorough inquiry was conducted. On November 11, Coote...

The CAF Awards Men’s Player of the Year, Lookman was retained alongside four other players.

Accurate ReportersDecember 13, 2024

Ademola Lookman, the fan favourite, and the other four candidates have been kept by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the final shortlist of five for the coveted CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, which will be determined in Morocco on Monday.In the other categories, CAF announced a final shortlist of threes; however,...

Mideast Power Saudi Arabia Selected to Host FIFA World cup 2034

Accurate ReportersDecember 13, 2024

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, according to an official announcement by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). this announcement has brought about mixed responses globally. Although some critics contend that the action is an attempt to “sports wash” the nation’s contentious human rights record and authoritarian government, others think the...

Messi is not included in the FIFPRO honours list, as Bellingham and Real dominate the award.

Accurate ReportersDecember 10, 2024

Lionel Messi is missing for the first time in nearly two decades from this year’s FIFPRO World 11 named by the global players’ association on Monday. The team includes six players from Real Madrid, the Champions League winners, and four from Manchester City.Messi will not play in the 2024 FIFPRO World 11 for the first...

A concerning new update has been disclosed regarding Michail Antonio’s potential retirement from football due to a Fatal Car accident

Accurate ReportersDecember 9, 2024

According to reports, Michail Antonio, a forward for West Ham United, may never play football again after undergoing surgery after being involved in a horrific automobile accident on Saturday. After the terrible tragedy that happened in Theydon Bois, Essex, over the weekend, the 34-year-old had surgery on Sunday to treat a fractured lower limb. Witnesses...

For Sunday’s matchup against former club Arsenal, Iwobi is excited and Psychologically ready.

Accurate ReportersDecember 7, 2024

Alex Iwobi stated that Fulham’s confidence will be bolstered when they play their old team, Arsenal, in the London Derby on Sunday after their 3-1 victory against Brighton on Thursday night. For his fourth goal in five games, Iwobi scored twice in a Man-of-the-Match performance. The Nigerian midfielder stated: “We are confident because of the...

Storm forces Everton and Liverpool Match to be postponed.

Accurate ReportersDecember 7, 2024

As a result of the bad weather during Storm Darragh, the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park has been postponed.In anticipation of disruptive conditions, Merseyside was under an amber weather warning for strong winds on Saturday morning.Everton stated that following a discussion between the two clubs and representatives from Liverpool City Council...

The Abia government fulfils his promise by paying coaches and athletes N75 million in financial rewards.

Accurate ReportersDecember 2, 2024

The monetary reward given to athletes who represented Abia State with pride at the National Under-15 Youth Games in Delta State and the Para-Badminton Championship in Uganda has been used by Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti.Governor Alex Otti offered N33 million to all of the participants, N22 million to the coaches, and N20 million...

Liverpool’s decisive victory over Manchester City places them nine points in the lead.

Accurate ReportersDecember 2, 2024

Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah’s goals helped Liverpool upset their fierce rivals Manchester City 2-0. This extended their opponents’ losing run to seven games and handed Liverpool a dominating nine-point advantage at the top of the Premier League. The result put Pep Guardiola’s struggling club in an unusual fifth place in the table, 11 points...

When Bayern plays Leverkusen, Kane, who is injured, is doubtful for the match in the German cup.

Accurate ReportersDecember 2, 2024

The Bundesliga team announced that Harry Kane, a striker for Bayern Munich, is doubtful for tomorrow’s German Cup matchup against Bayer Leverkusen, the defending champions.The 31-year-old, who leads Germany’s top flight in scoring this season, was substituted out of the game during the first half of Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund.According to a statement...

Customs and NMDPRA tighten export controls to combat fuel diversion

The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority are working together to tackle the problem of fuel that is meant for local use but is being diverted elsewhere. This collaboration is an important part of Nigeria’s overall plan to enhance energy security while also increasing fuel exports. This was discussed...

Baby, Female Passenger Die In Ikorodu Road Crash

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a fatal road traffic collision on Ikorodu Road has claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and a female passenger. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki noted that the collision occurred opposite Olabode House, between...

At Least 11 Killed In Shooting At Jewish Festival At Sydney’s Bondi Beach

No fewer than 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australian authorities say, adding that one of the two suspected gunmen was also killed in the “terrorist incident”. A total of 29 people were injured and taken to hospital, including two police officers, after the attackers on...

UBA Strengthens Leadership Team, Announces Major Executive Board Appointments And Retirements Effective January 1, 2026

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced significant changes to its Executive Board, following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. The retirements, which take effect on January 1, 2026, include Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, and Executive Directors Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi. In line...

Yahaya, Alia, Ribadu, Others Harp On Unity As Hayab’s Daughter Weds In Kaduna

Prominent Nigerian leaders have harped on the need for national unity through peaceful cohesion as a panacea to sustainable growth and development in the country. The leaders, include the National Security Adviser (NSA) Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Director-General of the Department of State Services Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, Benue Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Gombe State Governor...

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