YAHAYA BELLO JOINS NORTHERN LEADERS TO REMOVE

OSHI

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has been alleged to be among the sponsors of northern leaders in the ruling party to remove the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole.  Sources close to the party Secretariat in Abuja revealed that the Kogi State governor has volunteered to allegedly pay up the bills of whatever it will take the northern APC leaders to force the APC national chairman out of office.

The party sources said that Governor Bello has not been receiving positive responses from Oshiomhole in his campaign for second term ticket of the APC for the November governorship election in Kogi State. The governor, party sources told National Daily , has held several consultations with Oshiomhole to negotiate express consideration for automatic ticket of the ruling APC for his re-election but the efforts were not successful.

The governor was, therefore, said to have seen the handwriting on the wall on the direction the APC national chairman is going.
Indeed, party sources told National Daily that Oshiomhole has always referred Governor Bello to the political liability of over 22 months unpaid salaries of workers in Kogi State, explaining to the governor that the party cannot afford the luxury of such political liability in the November 2019 governorship election in the state.

Our sources further said that Governor Bello had promised the APC chairman that he would do everything to clear the salary arrears of workers in the state or at worse bring it down to the minimum level people can bear but Oshiomhole was not convinced.


The party sources told National Daily that the Kogi State Governor is becoming frustrated and feeling disappointed with Oshiomhole’s stance. Governor Bello was, therefore, said to have resolved that even if he pays all the salaries owed the workers by the Kogi State government under his leadership, the APC national chairman may not still give him the party’s governorship ticket. “Thus, the governor resolved to join forces with the northern leaders to remove Adams Oshiomhole from office immediately and ensure he doesn’t stay to conduct the APC governorship primary election in the state. The Kogi governor further fears that even if he mobilises his legion of supporters in the state to get the APC ticket, what happened in Zamfara, Adamawa, Rivers and other states may be repeated in Kogi State at the instance of Oshiomhole,” the party sources told National Daily .

It will be recalled that APC Deputy National Chairman, North, Senator Lawal Shuaibu, had in a six page letter to Oshiomhole on Tuesday, demanded his immediate resignation as the party’s national chairman.

Shuaibu accused Oshiomhole of incompetence, high handedness and immaturity in his handling affairs of the party. He maintained that Oshiomhole lacks the capacity and necessary composure to lead the APC. Shuaibu decried that the respect and sympathy APC was enjoying among its members and sympathisers before Oshiomhole became national chairman had been eroded.

APC Deputy National Chairman, North, Senator Lawal Shuaibu, is in the vanguard of the struggle to dethrone Oshiomhole as APC national chairman while several other party leaders are playing strong roles from the sidelines.
National Daily gathered that besides, Governor Bello of Kogi State, other governors, including certain political interests from the south west and south east are also involved in the battle to unseat Oshiomhole. National Daily will bring you details on these in subsequent report.

Source: National Daily .

Anthony Joshua admits Deontay Wilder will have to face him eventually as he chases the bout

'HE'S NOT GOING TO HOLD ON TO THAT TITLE FOREVER': ANTHONY JOSHUA SAYS DEONTAY WILDER CANNOT AVOID HIM FOREVER AS HE CHASES HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN TO BECOME UNDISPUTED CHAMPION

Anthony Joshua was thinking about sitting down in a room here with Deontay Wilder to bring to reality 'The Fight of the Century.'

That idea went out of the window when Wilder announced he is fighting a rematch with Luis Ortiz next.

So now, assuming he beats Andy Ruiz Jr in Madison Square Garden this Saturday night, Joshua will focus on becoming the undisputed world heavyweight champion no matter who holds the WBC title which is only one he has left to secure.

'It's no longer about Joshua and Wilder, ' he said. 'Now it's about me and the titles. '

Speaking before a face to face meeting with Ruiz at their final media conference, he added: 'Wilder may not be a champion much longer. He's not going to hold on to that title forever.

'Not the way he keeps coming close to losing fights and having to dig himself with that big punch.

'What would people say if I took a rematch with Povetkin the way he's fighting Ortiz again? If I do something like that with Dillian Whyte I don't want to hear any complaints.

Wilder, pictured beating Dominic Breazele this month, will rematch Luis Ortiz in his next fight
Wilder, pictured beating Dominic Breazele this month, will rematch Luis Ortiz in his next fight
'I've been working towards the undisputed for two years and I'm having to take risks along the way. Deontay too.

'So why wouldn't he take the biggest risk for the most massive reward. But me, I've got big fights out there against the likes of Fury, Usyk and Hunter and then there's the young heavyweights coming up like Joe Joyce.

'But for the moment I have to focus on Ruiz to make sure I don't make a mistake before fighting whoever it is I need to beat to become the undisputed.'

The Little Gangster, as Andy Ruiz Jr used to characterise himself, will go back to his old street corners if he pulls off the upset and tell the boys he left behind in the 'hood: 'I told you so.'

They used to poke fun at his chunky frame but he says now: 'My size and speed will make it awkward for Joshua to do his thing. This chance has come at the perfect time for me.

'He's a good fighter and I have nothing bad to say about him but I visualise a more exciting fight than everyone expects, with my fast hand raised at the end.'

Joshua makes his US debut on Saturday in New York where he takes on Andy Ruiz Jr.
SOURCE: DAILYMAIL.CO.UK

Eng. Seyi Makinde

OYO GOVERNMENT BANS NURTW, TAKES OVER MOTOR PARKS

The Oyo state government has banned the state chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and its activities indefinitely.

By the proscription, all activities of the union are rendered illegal, while the state government takes over all motor parks in the state forthwith.


Chief of staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Bisi Ilaka conveyed this development while addressing journalists at governor’s office, Ibadan, on Friday.

Reading a speech signed by Governor Seyi Makinde, Ilaka added that the state government had mandated the combined security task force to maintain peace and order across the state.

The development was among consensuses reached at a three-hour meeting Makinde held with security chiefs at governor’s office, on Thursday evening, at the instance of renewed clashes among some NURTW members around parts of the state capital, same day.

“After today’s deliberation with security stakeholders meeting, involving security chiefs and the government, we have resolved to proscribe the Nigeria Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) until further notice.

“All activities of the union remain illegal henceforth and we urge the people of the state to go about their lawful duties without fear of molestation, as combined security task force in every community of the state, have been charged to take control and maintain peace and order.

“To this end, all parks in the state have been taken over by the state government with immediate effect,” Ilaka read.

Also discussed at Thursday’s meeting were reported instances of kidnappings in Ibarapa zone and the probable existence of foreign elements in forests of Oke-Ogun, Ibarapa and other parts of the state.

“We have challenges security-wise in the state. We discussed NURTW, the spate of kidnappings along Iseyin/Ibarapa road, challenges with some foreign elements camping the forest in Oke-Ogun and along the road going to Ijebu-Ode,” Makinde had said at the end of Thursday’s meeting.
SOURCE: TRIBUNEONLINENG.COM

GOOD NEWS FOR NIGERIA AS BARCELONA GIVE ASISAT OSHOALA NEW 3-YEAR CONTRACT

Asisat Oshoala, FC Barcelona and Dalian Quanjian have all linked a new contract for the Super Falcons star until June 30, 2022. The Nigerian forward, 24, arrived at Barça on January 31 as a transfer from the Chinese entity.

But now, the new agreement for full transfer from the Chinese club on the would take effect from the 1st of July between.

In these four months, Oshoala has played eleven official games and scored eight goals, including the a goal for the first team in a Champions League final in Budapest. And the coach have deemed it fit to have her on his team till the 2022 Spanish season.
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The three-time African best soccer player of the year is currently concentrated with the Nigerian national team before playing at the 2019 FIFA Women World Cup in France, starting June 7.

Oshoala was called up by Nigerian coach, Thomas Dennerby alongside 22 other Nigerian stars for the June mundial as Nigeria would take on the likes of hosts France, 1995 Women World Cup winners Norway and Korea Republic with their first 2019 World Cup game to hold on June 8th against Norway at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims.

Oshoala have previously played for Nigeria’s Rivers Angels, England giants, Liverpool Ladies and Arsenal Ladies before she made a move to China’s Dalian Quanjian in 2016.

When the calendar so permits, Oshoala’s new contract with Barça will take fully place and the number would begin her new life in the Catalonian capital.

Flying Eagles Striker;Tijani celebrate his goal.

 NIGERIA 1-1 UKRAINE: VAR penalty earns Flying Eagles a spot in U20 World Cup round 16

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria could not defeat already qualified Ukraine in the third match of the Group D in the FIFA Under 20 world cup as Tijani Mohammed scored and missed a penalty to earn the Africans a spot in the second round on Thursday evening.

Nigeria needed all three points to either finish first or second to be sure of a place in the round of 16 in the FIFA under 20 World Cup in Poland, but striker Tujani Mohammed missed a penalty just before the break, before scoring another after the restart.

Ukraine dominated possession in the early exchanges of the match but their final balls were poor, but the Flying Eagles got back into the game going forward, moving the ball quickly when they pick up possession to try and find a room, but their final poor deliveries also affected them.

Nigeria had an early attempt after with a quick possession to try and find space, but the Ukrainians remained firm defensively, and soon were on the attack as well with a smart start, but they did not have all the way in the opening exchanges and Nigeria were the ones looking fairly dangerous when they push forward.

Nigeria soon got into trouble as Danylo Sikan heads Ukraine ahead from Oleksii Kashchuk’s cross. The Flying Eagles goalkeeper Oremade could have done better with his timing. Things now looked really bad for the Nigerian team, who could be eliminated with a loss.

Chance to draw level for Nigeria late in the first half as Oleksandr Safronov fouled Tijani Mohammed, and referee Rapallini Fernando points to the spot. But, the Eagles striker failed to level at the end of the first half and could not level matters for the Africans.

Tijani had a second chance as the Video Assistant Referee VAR was consulted as Nigeria appealed for a handball and it certainly struck the arm of Popov. It was headed down onto the arm and the referee has trotted to the touchline to assess the incident, he then pointed to the spot to award the second penalty.

Tijani Mohammed made no mistake this time as he made amends for his first penalty miss to send goalkeeper Lunin the wrong way. The Flying Eagles were back to life.

Makanjuola came close to getting the three points for Nigeria as he crossed from a delightful corner into the area but Real Madrid goalkeeper, Lunin made a fine save. The game ended one-all and Ukraine finished as group winners while the FLying Eagles of Nigeria will settle for third as the USA defeated Qatar by a single goal.

Nigeria, however, will definitely qualify for the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed team with four points and a positive goal difference of two. Now, they will play either Italy, or their African counterpart Senegal, who have been impressive in this competition.

SPORTS NEWS

HISTORY CAN NEVER BE ERASE BUT CAN BE OVERCOME
EXCLUSIVE STORY ON BEST-EVER WORLD CUP GAMES: CRIATIANO RONALDO 3-3 SPAIN & BEST-EVER WORLD CUP GAMES*

Will takes a look at the best classic World Cup matches of years in anticipation for the forthcoming Works Cup tournament in Qatar2022.

CRISTIANO RONALDO PORTUGAL SPAIN 2018
SPAIN 3-3 PORTUGAL
Spain vs Portugal was always the match that would have the most buildup ahead of the 2018 World Cup, and it lived up to the hype and more. Enthralling from start to finish, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty to put Portugal up under four minutes before Diego Costa netted shortly afterwards to equalise. Spain led eventually through a fine Isco screamer and another Costa goal, but it wasn't enough to keep Ronaldo quiet.
The Real Madrid star scored an incredible free-kick just before the end of regular time, bagging a hat-trick in the process and putting his name in the history books as he has now scored in four consecutive World Cups. David de Gea's goalkeeping blunder wasn't even the talk of the match as Ronaldo proved that he remains his country's talisman and could very well lead his team far in Russia. The group game between the rival nations has already earned classic status.

SPAIN VS NETHERLANDS 2014 WORLD CUP
SPAIN 1-5 NETHERLANDS | 2014
Spain had all their hopes of defending their 2010 glory by being hammered 5-1 by the Netherlands in the group stages that sent shockwaves across football. Xabi Alonso opened the scoring through a penalty won by Diego Costa, but the Netherlands retaliated thick and fast through Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie and Stefan de Vrij to break the hearts of the three-time, back-to-back world and European champions.

WEST GERMANY 4-3 ITALY | 1970
Dubbed the 'Game of the Century', this 1970 World Cup semi-final classic burst into life in extra time with five goals scored after West Germany had equalised in the 90th minute.

Italy conceded again via the boot of the legendary Gerd Muller four minutes into extra time, but goals from Tarcisio Bergnich and Luigi Riva put Italy in the ascendancy. Muller scored again in the 110th minute before Gianni Rivera gave the southern Europeans a euphoric victory.

DIEGO MARADONA ARGENTINA ENGLAND 1986
ARGENTINA 2-1 ENGLAND | 1986
Argentina vs England, 1986, otherwise known as Diego Maradona vs England. This quarter-final tie between the two rivals in Mexico City has long etched its name as one of the most memorable football games in history, where Maradona scored his “Hand of God” goal and – just four minutes later – dribbled past Peter Beardsley, Peter Reid, Terry Butcher, Terry Fenwick, (once again) Butcher and Peter Shilton to slot home.
Argentina went on to become eventual winners over West Germany in the finals.

BRAZIL 1-7 GERMANY | 2014
Brazil suffered one of the worst humiliations of all-time when they were embarrassed 7-1 by Germany on home turf in the 2014 semi-finals. Germany were up 5-0 by half-time and the home side lamented the absences of Neymar and Thiago Silva before kick-off. Brazil fans were left stunned by the display that the eventual champions put on.

It was their first competitive home defeat in 39 years – the summer that they were supposed to bring the World Cup home – but a Germany masterclass proved to be just too much.

ITALY 3-2 BRAZIL | 1982
A hat-trick by Paolo Rossi for Italy eliminated Brazil from the World Cup and saw the Azzurri win the entire competition. Described as the “day that football died” after Brazil’s style of free-flowing, attacking and fluid football – which helped them win three World Cups between 1958 and 1970 – was gently cast aside by the Italians.

Tele Santana’s classic Brazil side, doused in nostalgia, finally saw their attacking philosophy come to a bitter end through one of the most legendary matches of all-time.

GHANA 1-1 URUGUAY (URUGUAY WON 4-2 ON PENALTIES) | 2010
It was during Uruguay’s quarter-final against Ghana at the 2010 World Cup where Luis Suarez gained a worldwide reputation of notoriety. The forward committed a blatant handball in an attempt to clear the ball off his line, and was punished with a red card. However, tournament hero Asamoah Gyan failed to score it at the end of extra time.
The Uruguayans ended up winning the match 4-2 in a penalty shootout, but Ghanaians will forever feel that justice did them wrong that day.

HARALD SCHUMACHER PATRICK BATTISTON WEST GERMANY FRANCE 1982
FRANCE 3-3 WEST GERMANY (WEST GERMANY WON 5-4 ON PENALTIES) | 1982
Four goals in extra time, an equally dramatic penalty shootout following a 3-3 scoreline, and West Germany goalkeeper Harald Schumacher's brutal tackle on France's Patrick Battiston that knocked him unconscious – eventually leaving the pitch with two missing teeth and three cracked ribs – make this 1982 semi-final one of the most eventful international matches in history.

PORTUGAL 5-3 NORTH KOREA | 1966
Portugal forward Eusebio scored four to help his side come back from being 3-0 down to defeat North Korea in the quarter-finals at Everton’s home stadium of Goodison Park in the 1966 World Cup.
The defeat to Portugal marked the end of a brilliant, surprising run of form by North Korea, who drew with Chile and eliminated two-time world champions Italy in the final group game.

HUNGARY 2-3 WEST GERMANY | 1954
Dubbed 'The Miracle of Bern', the 1954 World Cup final saw West Germany face up against Hungary's golden generation and, against all expectations, win 3-2. There’s the added political narrative of the long-lasting impact on Germany and Hungarian World War II history – with the final having led to West Germany gaining international respect following the loss of the Second World War.
It was a thrilling match not without its own controversies (West Germany’s second goal should not have counted and had a disallowed goal). The Germans scored an 84th-minute winner through Helmut Rahn after an early scoreline was 2-2 after 18 minutes.

ARGENTINA 2-2 ENGLAND (ARGENTINA WON 4-3 ON PENALTIES) | 1998
Italia '90, Euro '96 and then France '98. England exited the World Cup 20 years ago in an all-too-familiar fashion – penalty shootout – and seem to still wear the scars to this day. David Beckham was sent off and was therefore unable to take a spot kick after the score was level at 2-2.
Both Alan Shearer and Michael Owen scored early on but were unable to keep a lead, though this England side played with something so lacking from the Three Lions in recent years: heart.

BRAZIL 3-2 DENMARK | 1998
Brazil, fresh from their 1994 World Cup glory, ultimately got the better of a talented Denmark side in a thrilling 3-2 quarter-final victory with goals from Bebeto and Rivaldo – though suffered heartbreak against France in the final that they lost 3-0.

WEST GERMANY 1-1 ENGLAND (WEST GERMANY WON 4-3 ON PENALTIES) | 1990
Against the backdrop of the dark 1980s, Italia ’90 changed English football forever. Against West Germany, Bobby Robson’s Three Lions were the closest to winning the World Cup since lifting the trophy in 1966, though the shoot-out ended the dream in the most crushing of ways.
Gary Lineker’s equalising goal in the 80th minute was enough to prompt extra time, but England – as always – fell short at penalties. The game spawned one of the most memorable images of the England World Cup team, of star midfielder Paul Gascoigne in tears.

BRAZIL 4-1 ITALY | 1970
The 1970 final between Brazil and Italy was the first time the two former world champions ever met in a final, and featured a classic Brazil side with scorers Pele, Gerson, Jairzinho and Carlos Alberto.
The last goal, scored by Alberto, is one of be the greatest moments in football history and encapsulated the free-flowing playing style that Brazil side were so famed for. With a pass started by Pele and prompted by Tostao – with passes to Brito, Clodoaldo, Pele and Gerson – Clodoaldo beat four Italian players, passed to Jairzinho, who lofted it to Pele once again for Alberto to slot home.

BELGIUM 4-3 USSR | 1986
One of the great unheralded World Cup finals knockout matches, Belgium's golden generation saw off a superb Soviet Union side in a 4-3 thriller. The scoreline was even at 2-2 by the 90th minute and, in extra time, Belgium scored via Stephane Demol and Nico Claesen.
Igor Belanov scored his third of the game from the spot with nine minutes to go but the USSR, agonisingly, were unable to find a last-minute equaliser, prompting Belgium to progress to the quarter-final against Spain.

HUNGARY 4-2 URUGUAY | 1954
Hungary went into their 1954 World Cup semi-final fixture against Uruguay as the highest-scoring team of the tournament, with 21 goals to their name. The South Americans were a strong team, but Hungary were no easy feat – and seemed to have sealed the game after leading 1-0 at half-time.
The Uruguayans, however, were relentless and – led by Juan Alberto Schiaffino – pressured the Hungarians and equalised through Juan Hohberg. Hungary’s Sandor Kocsis scored two headers, and Uruguay were only grateful to have been defeated by a truly great team.

ENGLAND 4-2 WEST GERMANY | 1966
It’s the final that no England fan will ever let go, from the only major tournament the Three Lions have won. England defeated West Germany at their home ground of Wembley in the 1996 World Cup final 4-2 in extra time.
With a team led by Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick – with two of the decisive goals coming in the 101st and 120th minute – to see off Germany. Football came home, just this once.

ENGLAND 2-3 WEST GERMANY | 1970
Four years later, West Germany got revenge over England in the 1970 World Cup quarter-final, scoring an extra time goal after the score was levelled after the 82nd minute.
England had scored early through Alan Mullery and Martin Peters, but were unable to defend their title and, incredibly, their two-goal lead and crashed out spectacularly after a 108th-minute winning goal by Gerd Muller. It set the tone for an almost entirely one-sided rivalry for the next 50 years.

ARGENTINA 1-2 NETHERLANDS | 1998
It was the 'Battle of Marseille' when Dennis Bergkamp’s incredible winner was the perfect way to end a riveting quarter-final fixture. It was the first time the two had met since the 1978 World Cup final in Buenos Aires, which the South American hosts won. The Oranje got their share of redemption 20 years later.

ENGLAND 0-1 BRAZIL | 1970
England ostensibly played the greatest Brazil side that the world had ever seen in the group stages of the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, boasting a team full of stars like Pele, Jairzinho, Rivelino, Gerson, Carlos Alberto and Tostao.
They were favourites to win the cup, though England still had stars who were pivotal to their 1966 success. Ultimately, Brazil registered the 1-0 win thanks to a goal from Jairzino, though the Three Lions walked away with their heads held high after showing impressive resilience. Both teams advanced to the next stage, where England squandered a two-goal lead to West Germany to lose 3-2.

ROMANIA 3-2 ARGENTINA | 1994
Argentina’s last 16 1994 World Cup fixture against Romania was always to be doused in an ill-feeling – Diego Maradona was excluded from the squad due to testing positive for ephedrine and his side were without their captain.
There was the conspiracy that Argentine finished third in their group on purpose as they favoured a tie against Romania over Italy, but even that backfired against them as the Romanians fought hard to battle out a 3-2 victory over the two-time world champions. Abel Balbo’s strike in the 80th minute – their second – wasn’t enough, as Romania already scored three goals.

Source: Goal.com and fcnaija.com

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POLITICS

 GOVERNOR AMBODE: WH

Y I AM ABSENT AT BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU’S INAUGURATION

Akinwunmi Ambode, said he will not be attending the formal inauguration of his successor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Tafawa Balewa Square today saying the new governor deserves to enjoy his historic day without having him share in the glory with him.
Ambode, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna, on Wednesday congratulated Sanwo-Olu, saying his successor should be allowed to be the star of his inauguration.
“I have already formally handed over reigns of power in the state to the new governor in a most cordial and convivial ceremony at the State House yesterday.
“The formal inauguration should have Mr Sanwo-Olu as the star of the day. I don’t think that glory should be shared with him by my presence.”
Ambode said he had a quality private moment with his successor.
He said he was confident that with the prayers, cooperation and collective support of all Lagosians, the new government would succeed in the excellent tradition of progressive governance which the state was known for.

NAIRA MARLEY GRANTED 2MILLION NAIRA BAIL

A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial city, has granted Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola popularly known as
Naira Marley, bail in the sum of N2 million

⚽SPORTS UPDATE⚽

PEDRO BECOMES 1ST EVER PLAYER TO WIN THE WORLD CUP, EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP, PREMIER LEAGUE, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE & EUROPA LEAGUE

Former Barcelona and Spanish footballer, Pedro Rodríguez has become the first man to win arguably the five top trophies in world football.
The 31-year-old winger who scored in Chelsea's 4 - 1 against Arsenal to help them secure the Europa League trophy has now won the Champions League, Premier League, Europa League, World Cup, European Championship, a feat never achieved in history. Although, he has many other trophies.
In terms of international titles, Pedro won the World Cup in 2010 and the European Championship in 2012 with Spain.
He's won the Champions League three times, and added the Europa League to his European collection on Wednesday night.
Domestically, he won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2017, adding an FA Cup trophy in 2018. And of course, he was around for Barcelona's era of dominance in Spain.
He won La Liga five times, the Spanish Cup three times, and the Spanish Super Cup six times. He's also got two FIFA Club World Cups and five UEFA Supercup wins to his name.
In all, that's 24 major trophies for a 31-year-old, who is still playing with the hope of landing more trophies.
PEDRO'S TROPHIES
1x World Cup (Spain)
1x European Championship (Spain)
1x Premier League (Chelsea)
1x FA Cup (Chelsea)
1x Europa League (Chelsea)
5x La Liga (Barcelona)
3x Spanish Cup (Barcelona)
6x Spanish Super Cup (Barcelona)
2x FIFA Club World Cup (Barcelona)
5x UEFA Supercup (Barcelona)

2. REPORTS: EDEN HAZARD JERSEY NUMBER AT REAL MADRID REVEALED

Eden Hazard looks all set to join Real Madrid from Chelsea in this summer transfer window, and we may already know what his jersey number will be at the club.
According to a source close to Real Madrid, and a report from Madridista News, Hazard wants the coveted ‘7’ jersey formerly worn by Cristiano Ronaldo at the club.
Hazard would be the perfect fit for the number 7 shirt, owing to his talismanic contributions at Chelsea, and subsequent guaranteed success at Real Madrid.
The Belgian could also be in line for the number ’10’ jersey if Luka Modric decides to leave the club in the summer, but as of now, it appears that Madrid’s next number ‘7’ might well have a very appropriate name to it.
Chelsea players ‘wish all the best’ to Hazard after winning Europa League
The report further suggests that officials at Los Blancos believe Hazard is the right man to wear the coveted ‘7’ shirt after Ronaldo, and might very well do justice to the iconic number.
Ronaldo himself found major success when he first took the number at Manchester United, and replicated that success subsequently at Real Madrid, winning multiple domestic and European honours before moving on to Juventus last summer.
With Zinedine Zidane back at the helm, Real Madrid’s new prospective ‘7’ could do all the damage.

Source: dailymail.co.uk

CAMPUS NEWS

AAUA APPOINTS NEW PROFESSORS

The University of Adekunle Ajasin Akungba Akoko has appointed Seven new Professors

Their appointments were confirmed by the University’s Governing Council at its meeting held on Friday, May 24, 2019.


The new University Dons are: Professor Isaac A. Ololade (Environmental Chemistry).
Professor Mary B. I. Omoniyi (Counseling Psychology).
Professor Moshood A. Hassan (Adult and Industrial Education).
Professor Emmanuel A. Fayankinnu (Industrial Sociology and Gender Studies).
Professor Olusanya T. Olumuyiwa (Yoruba Language and Dialectology).
Professor Kunle O. Oloruntegbe (Chemistry Education).
Professor Olanrewaju F. Olotuah (Crop Management, Production/Entomology).