The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 23rd December 2019
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 23/12/19
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Lampard floors Mourinho
Chelsea’s victory over Tottenham yesterday saw Frank Lampard completely outshine counterpart Jose Mourinho, when it mattered most. The capital rivals went head-to-head at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium a short time ago, in a crunch matchup in the Premier League’s top-4 race. Chelsea headed into proceedings occupying the final of the English top-flight’s Champions League berths.
Omeruo, Awaziem win with Leganes
Nigeria defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem helped Leganes keep a clean sheet while Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri was on target in their 2-0 win over Espanyol. READ ALSO: Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium will be Super Eagles new home-ground – Pinnick He was later replaced on the stroke of full-time as Leganes bolstered their chances of getting out
Speaker pledges support for sports
The Speaker, Kogi House of Assembly, Prince Mathew Kolawole has declared readiness towards investing in talent discovery in the year 2020 in order to revive the glory days of sports in the state, The lawmaker said as much on the margins of the 2nd Rt. Hon. Prince Kolawole Tennis Championship at Lokoja Club 1901, noting
Ganduje, Sanusi crisis: Fayemi, Masari, others lead reconciliation committee
Kolade Adeyemi, Kano With the lingering leadership crisis in Kano State between Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and the Emir of Kano Mohammad Sanusi ll, that has threatened the peace and security of the state for some time now, a group of elders, under the chairmanship of General Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR has been constituted to wade
Kanu affirms commitment to KHF
From Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri Former Super Eagles skipper and founder of Kanu Heart Foundation (KHF), Nwankwo Kanu, says the foundation has saved 565 indigent children following successful open heart surgeries in the last 20 years. Kanu made the disclosure when KHF officials visited the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Owerri to celebrate Christmas with patients
Falode lauds Dare ‘Adopt Campaign’ initiative
Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode, has commended the on-going initiative under the Youth and Sports Development Minister Sunday Dare, adding it would help the further development of sports in the country. Falode said the ‘Adopt Campaign’ initiative which the Minister brought to the fore last week, has started yielding positive results,
Saka undecided about Nigeria
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, who is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England, says he is weighing up his international options but will not rush his decision. “I am always thinking about it but I haven’t made a decision yet,” the 18-year-old told BBC Sport. Saka, born to Nigerian parents, has so far represented England
Oshoala, Osimhen, Chukwueze make Top 3
By Morakinyo Abodunrin, Sport Editor Retired Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has been left out of the contenders for the prestigious African Player of the Year award after the continent soccer ruling body, CAF, yesterday named the top three contenders for all categories. The shortlist of top three nominees for each award category, according to
Akwa Utd beat Dakkada FC in Uyo derby
By Taofeek Babalola Akwa United continued their resurgence in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with another victory over debutant Dakkada FC in the matchday 10 clash on Sunday. The derby clash which was played at the next of Champions Stadium Uyo saw Coach Kennedy Boboye tutored side snatch a 1-0 win over their local
NFF advised to reintroduce winning bonuses for youths
From Andrew Abah, Abuja Former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Youth and Sports Development Godfrey Gaya has attributed the decline in youth football to the neglect by the chieftains of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) who are more interested in the affairs of the Super Eagles than the cadets which is the pillar of football
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