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England forward Bukayo Saka is set for further assessment after limping off during the Three Lions’ defeat to Greece on Thursday. The Arsenal No. 7 has left the national team training camp to be further assessed by his club’s medical team. The forward has been ruled out of England’s next Nations League fixture away to Norway.According to the update given by interim England manager Lee Carsley, Saka may have picked up an injury to his leg. He said, “He’s been assessed but in the build-up to the first goal you could see he’d felt something in his leg.”Since returning to…

One of the highlights of the Netherlands’ draw with Hungary in their Friday’s Nations League fixture was Virgil van Dijk getting sent off. The Dutch captain received two yellow cards in three minutes in the second half of the tie. The Liverpool skipper has expressed his anger with the first yellow card decision which was for dissent. The defender had protested to the referee after his teammate Donyell Malen was brought down as he moved towards the Hungarian goal when the Dutch were still one-nil down. He received a yellow card in response from the referee and three minutes later…

Award-winning Nollywood actress Jumoke Odetola has expressed her excitement over the ongoing developments and innovations in Nigeria’s film industry. The actress, known for her versatility and dynamic performances, is drawing inspiration from Nollywood’s current wave of creativity, which she says is fueling her own ambitions and pushing her to explore new horizons in her career. According to The Nation Newspaper, in an exclusive interview, Odetola discussed how the film industry’s progress is not only shaping her work but also motivating her to take on more challenging and diverse roles. “I am inspired by what’s happening in Nollywood,” she shared. “When…

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru made the difference for Nigeria with a late winner over a defensively solid Libya. The Super Eagles eked a 1-0 victory in their AFCON Qualifier game against the Mediterranean Knights thanks to Dele-Bashiru’s strike, assisted by a Moses Simon cross four minutes to the end of regulation time.It was an important win for the Super Eagles tactician Austine Eguavoen who took charge of his 25th game for the Super Eagles on Friday. Eguavoen first coached the Eagles in 2005 and has an impressive record of 15 wins, four draws and six losses. All eyes were on…

Gustavo Alarcón was sworn in as the new mayor of Chilpancingo on Thursday, just days after his predecessor, Alejandro Arcos, was brutally murdered and beheaded. Alarcón, a doctor and alternate candidate elected alongside Arcos in June, assumes leadership in a city rife with violence and drug gang conflicts. Arcos, who had only taken office on October 1, was found dead in a pickup truck on Sunday, with his head placed on the vehicle’s roof. His death has highlighted the severe security challenges facing local officials, particularly in a city dominated by rival drug gangs, the Ardillos and the Tlacos. During…

Veteran Nollywood actor Bob Manuel Udokwu weighed in on the casting of British actor Idris Elba as Okonkwo in the upcoming film adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s classic novel Things Fall Apart. In a recent interview on The Morning Brief, Udokwu engaged in a lively discussion about the current state of Nollywood and the importance of collaboration within the film industry. When asked about what’s lacking in Nigeria’s film sector, Udokwu stated, “Collaboration. I mentioned years ago that Nollywood has matured; we now have world-class talent that doesn’t need much to prove itself to the world.” In response to the debate over Elba’s…

Real Madrid and Spain right-back Dani Carvajal has been successfully operated upon. The right-back underwent knee surgery under the club’s medical team’s supervision after suffering a serious injury to his ACL during a league game against Villarreal last weekend.The Spain international picked up eight appearances for Madrid in La Liga before his injury. He was subsequently diagnosed with a ruptured ACL, a ruptured ECL and a ruptured poplietus tendon. The 32-year-old is set for a long absence which will cover the rest of the season and possibly extend over a year. His recovery will be closely monitored by the club’s…

Liverpool FC defender Joel Matip has confirmed his plans to retire from professional football following the conclusion of his contract with the club this summer. The announcement, made via a post on Fabrizio Romano’s X handle, comes after a challenging period for the 33-year-old Cameroonian, who has been sidelined for most of the 2023 season due to a severe injury. Matip’s injury not only impacted his playing time but also meant he was unable to contribute to Jurgen Klopp’s farewell tour, as the manager stepped down after a successful tenure with the club. With the expiration of his contract, Matip…

The Nigerian Human Rights Community (NIHRCO) has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action in response to recent death threats against Folakemi, the daughter of prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana. The group emphasized that any attack on Falana represents an assault on Nigeria’s civil rights movement, describing him as a “storming icon” in the fight for human rights in the country. In a statement released on Thursday, October 10, signed by NIHRCO official Taiwo Adeleye, the organization condemned the threats as a “historical challenge” for Nigeria. They urged President Tinubu to take leadership in identifying those responsible…

Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka is set to undergo medical assessment ahead of the Three Lions’ trip to Finland. Saka limped off during England’s 2-1 home defeat to Greece at Wembley. The winger is Arsenal’s latest injury scare as he’s in doubt for England’s next fixture against Finland.The Three Lions are in dire need of a win against Finland after their disappointing defeat to Greece in front of their home fans. Saka, a crucial part of the team will have to be cleared ahead of the all-important game.The Arsenal forward was replaced by Noni Madueke in the second half…