SPORT : EPL, Arsenal told to replace Arteta with Vieira

 

Former Chelsea defender, William Gallas, has urged Arsenal to hire Patrick Vieira if they sack Mikel Arteta.

Arteta is overseeing a poor run of form at the Emirates, with the Gunners sitting in 15th place ahead of Saturday’s trip to Everton.

Pressure is, however, mounting on the Spaniard and Gallas, who himself is a former Arsenal captain and feels Arteta is out of his depth.

The Frenchman is keen to see another club legend Vieira, who was recently sacked by Nice, back at the club.

“Patrick has more experience than Mikel because he’s managed in America and he spent time at Nice. So when the Arsenal board decided to pick a new manager I thought Patrick would get the call.

“He was captain of Arsenal and he knows the club very well. Patrick was the right guy then. If they have to sack Mikel Arteta, they have to choose Patrick Vieira to replace him, and I’m sure all the fans would love it,” Gallas told Ladbrokes.

SPORT : FIFA Best Awards, How Ahmed Musa, Rohr voted for winners

 

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, voted Barcelona captain Lionel Messi, as the best men’s player for 2020, while head coach Gernot Rohr went for Robert Lewandowski.

Lewandowski won the prize following a fantastic 2019/2020 season with Bayern Munich.

The Poland striker beat regular favourites Messi and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo to the award.

After selecting Lewandowski as his winner, Rohr picked Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, for the second spot and gave Senegal’s Sadio Mane third place.

Musa chose Messi to lead his pick followed by Lewandowski and Mane in second and third places respectively.

When the official voting results were released, Lewandowski had a total of 58 points, Ronaldo 38 points and Messi had 35 points.

SPORT : Everton vs Arsenal, Arteta set to bring in Isco from Real Madrid

 Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is looking at a January move for Real Madrid midfielder, Isco, according to Sport.

It is believed that Isco will be allowed to leave the La Liga giants next month, although he does not have any concrete offers yet.

Everton, Juventus, Sevilla and AC Milan are also monitoring the Spaniard’s situation.

It is not known what sort of fee Real would want for a player who has only featured 10 times in all competitions so far this season.

Isco’s deal runs until 2022, but Real are eager to get his £6million wages off their books.

Arteta is under intensifying pressure after a six-game winless run in the Premier League.

The Gunners are languishing in 15th place in the Premier League table, after drawing 1-1 at home to Southampton in midweek.

SPORT : Sheffield United vs Man Utd, Michael Owen singles out one player after EPL 3-2 win

 Former Manchester United star, Michael Owen, has expressed his delight with striker, Marcus Rashford’s performance in their 3-2 win over Sheffield United in the Premier League on Thursday.

Owen described Rashford’s display against Sheffield as ‘excellent’, adding that the England international was a real danger during the encounter.

Two goals from Marcus Rashford and a strike from Anthony Martial gave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men all three points against Sheffield at Bramall Lane.

Speaking about Rashford, Owen told Amazon Prime Sport: “I thought his movement was excellent, his timing of the runs too.

“I never thought he was a central player. He never played that at youth level, he always wanted to be a number ten or a wide player. It suits him, and it suits Martial, he is the best out of the two to play down the middle.

“His (Rashford) ‘s running off the ball was a real danger. They’re one of the best counter-attacking teams in the country.”

NEWS : Kankara I haven’t achieved my responsibility of securing Nigerians – Buhari

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted his inability to ensure the protection of Nigerians as they go about their businesses.

Buhari said his government would continue to push towards the protection of Nigerians.

The president spoke in Daura, Katsina State while responding to the release of the abducted students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, NAN reports.

He also expressed worry over the challenge of insecurity in some parts of the country.

“It is our responsibility to secure this country for all the citizens to do their businesses without any problem. We haven’t achieved that yet, but, we will keep on trying

“I’ll continue to be loyal to this country. I have asked for this mandate; I got it, I must not advance any excuse for failing to perform,” Buhari said.

NEWS : Gov Ikpeazu hosts 17-year old one-day Governor

 

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has announced one Nicholas Ogunji as the 3rd One-Day-Governor under his administration.

Ikpeazu in a tweet, said the 17-years old is a student of Adventist Technical Secondary School, Ohafia.

He said the One-Day-Governor policy is a way of introducing our youths to leadership early and to prepare them for the challenges of governance

‘’We currently have 17 years old Master Nicholas Ogunji of Adventist Technical Secondary School, Ohafia, as our One-Day-Governor. He is the 3rd One-Day-Governor under my administration. Part of his first official outing was a visit to the Afaraukwu Correctional Centre where he helped free some inmates after paying off their fines.

”The One-Day-Governor policy of my Government is a way of introducing our youths to leadership early, prepare them for the challenges and prospects of democratic governance, and also serve as inspiration to others,” he added.

NEWS : COVID-19 second wave FCT Minister issues new guidelines to market, offices, worship centres, others

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Friday, directed the Market Management Limited and the various market associations in Abuja to work together to carry out sensitization activities. 

The Minister also issued new guidelines to offices, worship centres, transportation and among others as the FCT prepares for a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bello made this known in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye in Abuja.

Recall that the Federal Government had earlier declared the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

The statement read: “The Abuja Market Management Limited and the various market associations should work together to carry out sensitization activities and also ensure compliance of all extant health protocols.

“All extant regulations issued as conditions for re-opening of places of worship on the 4th of June 2020 still subsists and heads of the various congregations are to ensure compliance.

“All extant regulations guiding the operations of entertainment and recreational centers still subsists, and operators of such places are enjoined to ensure strict compliance.

“Public transportation facilities such as buses taxis and tricycles must also obey all already established protocols.

“Other COVID-19 guidelines in offices and business premises are;

“Mandatory temperature checks must be carried out on all employees and customers entering Office and business premises in the FCT.

“No mask, No entry, No service – all staff members, visitors and customers entering workplaces, shops or business premises must wear a face mask that should cover the mouth and nose.

“All office and business premises must have a hand-washing station with running water and soap or hand sanitizer.

“Office, shops and business premises must be well-ventilated and cleaned regularly throughout the day.

“Employees who are feeling unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms, should notify their supervisor immediately, or stay at home and seek medical attention to confirm the diagnosis, by doing a COVID19 test.”