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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Indications have emerged that the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council is planning an alliance with smaller parties in a bid to boost the chances of its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. It was gathered that the PCC and the party had been making overtures to…
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Premier League new boys, Nottingham Forest interested in Awoniyi
Premier League new boys, Nottingham Forest are exploring the possibility of signing Nigerian forward, Taiwo Awoniyi this summer. Awoniyi, according to several reports, is keen to leave Bundesliga side, Union Berlin this summer for a club in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest have already held talks with Union Berlin and can trigger a release of…
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Burnley Relegated From Premier League
Burnley have been relegated from the Premier League after Leeds United beat Brentford 2-1 on the final day of the season. Leeds needed to better Burnley’s result to survive, which they ensured after Burnley lost 2-1 to Newcastle at Turf Moor. Callum Wilson converted a first-half penalty at Turf Moor after a Nathan Collins handball…
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BREAKING: Man City Clinch 2021/22 Premier League Title
Manchester City have won the Premier League title thanks to a stunning comeback against Aston Villa. Pep Guardiola’s side retained their place at the summit of English football with a 3-2 victory over the Midlands outfit. It means City have now won four of the last five Premier League seasons. But they did it the…
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FLASH: Foden Wins Premier League Young Player Of The Season
Manchester City forward Phil Foden was named the Premier League’s Young Player of the season for the second consecutive year on Saturday. Foden has been instrumental in City’s bid to retain the Premier League title, scoring nine goals and producing five assists. The 21-year-old has matched his goal and assist totals from last season and…
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Premier League Set To Take Final Decision On Chelsea Takeover
The Premier League is set to approve the Todd Boehly-led consortium’s takeover of Chelsea, ESPN reports. However, a key stumbling block remains as discussions between current owner Roman Abramovich and the UK government continue. Although the league has described the process as “ongoing,” it is believed the bid spearheaded by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Boehly…
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BREAKING: Arsenal Beat West Ham To Retake Fourth Spot
Centre-backs Rob Holding and Gabriel Magalhaes scored in either half as Arsenal maintained their two-point lead over fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-1 win at West Ham United. Arsenal went ahead on 38 minutes when Rob Holding, only in the team because of an injury to Ben White, headed home Bukayo Saka’s cross for his…
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BREAKING: Norwich Relegated From Premier League
Norwich have been relegated to the Championship following a 2-0 defeat away to Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings scored as Aston Villa prevailed. Burnley’s win against Watford confirmed Norwich’s fate. More to follow…
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BREAKING: Fulham Promoted Back To Premier League
Fulham have won promotion back to the Premier League after a 3-0 win over Preston North End. It was plain sailing for the riverside west London club who scored all their goals before half-time. Serbian striker Alexsandar Mitrovic took his goal tally in the second-tier Championship to 40 this season with two in the first…
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EPL: Spurs Suffer Huge Blow In Race For Top Four After Defeat To Brighton
Tottenham did not have a shot on target against Brighton who produced another superb win in north London to win 1-0. Antonio Conte’s side never got going and were poor throughout, and have now given fierce rivals Arsenal the chance to close the gap in the race for Champions League football. Having scored 12 goals…