Felix Duru Mbah

Some believed it would be a stroll in the park for Liverpool, the reigning English Premier League (EPL) champions But in a case of the first man to get to the police station not necessarily being the person who wins the case, underdogs Crystal Palace came from behind twice to beat Liverpool to the Community Shield, at Wembley today, August 10. And at a stroke, the trophy cabinet has to find space for a second cup. I's the London bus syndrome just as the Eagles of Crystal Palace would have dreamt it. A first Community Shield to follow up on…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with organizations that use sports as a tool to promote peace, unity, and socio-economic development across the state and the nation. State Commissioner for Sports Development, Professor Benjamin Kumai Gugong, disclosed this during a peace-building event held to mark this year’s International Youth Week, organized by the German Cooperation agency, GIZ, themed 'Sport for Development', in Kaduna. Professor Gugong commended the initiative, describing it as a practical step toward fostering peaceful coexistence -a value the state has consistently advocated. “What GIZ is doing is helping us to…

Mohamed Salah has criticised UEFA for failing to state how a footballer known as the 'Palestinian Pelé' died in a tribute it posted. Suleiman al-Obeid, 41, was killed on Wednesday in southern Gaza when Israeli forces attacked civilians waiting for humanitarian aid, the Palestine Football Association (PFA) said. ‘‘Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the ‘Palestinian Pelé’, UEFA posted on X on Friday, August 8. ‘‘A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times.’’ Salah replied to UEFA’s post today, August 9, saying: “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?” The Liverpool player and…

Arne Slot has conceded Liverpool can be considered favourites for the English Premier League (EPL) title but played down the impact of their spending and said a summer of upheaval had created some uncertainty over his team’s prospects. The head coach accepts Liverpool will carry the mantle of favourites into the new campaign having won a 20th league championship by a comfortable margin last season. Liverpool, who face the FA Cup winners, Crystal Palace, in the Community Shield tomorrow, Sunday, August 10, have since invested almost £300m on new talent and want to add the Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. No…