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"President Tinubu, Change Gear On Subsidy Right Away" I would like to advise President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his economic advisers he seems to be lending listening ears to that without massive Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) roll-out, within the next two weeks, the subsidy policy will fail. And the CNG will have to be subsidized for the economy to be rejigged. The now-mainstream thought about the removal of gas subsidies as championed by Western Economists talks of how much will be saved by countries ($10bn for Nigeria), but conveniently forgets how much the country loses in internal trade as living costs rise sharply. Austerity measures blow away small businesses and obliterate the middle class, leaving out the big corporate class who can survive removal of energy subsidies. The problem, though, is that major corporations are always optimized to minimize costs (labour especially) and maximize profits. Their primary goal is not to create more jobs, but to provide the highest p...

"Captivating Snapshot: The 2023 AFCON Group Stage Draw Unveiled in Abidjan" The draw for the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday evening. Nigeria’s Super Eagles are up against the hosts Cote d’Ivoire alongside Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Twenty teams will be taking part in the delayed competition billed for January 13 and February 11, 2024. 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Draw Below is the draw for the Africa Cup of Nations, made in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Thursday: Group A Ivory Coast (hosts), Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau Group B Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mozambique Group C Senegal (holders), Cameroon, Guinea, Gambia Group D Algeria, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Angola Group E Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, Namibia Group F Morocco, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Tanzania All group winners and runners-up and the four highest-ranked third-placed teams qualify for the knockout stage.

Arsenal target Pedro Neto has admirers at Liverpool According to journalist Neil Jones, Liverpool could be interested in a future deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Pedro Neto. The Portuguese ace had a difficult time with injuries over the past few years, but he has started the current campaign in excellent form for Wolves with 1 goal and 5 assists from 8 appearances. His form has already revived the interest from Arsenal and Jones has revealed that the forward also has admirers at Anfield. He said in the Daily Briefing column for Caught Offside: “I know that Neto has admirers at Anfield, and that his versatility and skillset would be well-suited to a Jurgen Klopp side. But then the same could be said, I believe, for a Mikel Arteta side or a Pep Guardiola side. I believe he is of that level, potentially.” The first aim for him, though, must be to stay fit and to turn this purple patch into something more sustainable. He still needs to improve his numbers, particularly in terms o...

MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWSAnthony Martial could soon leave Man United  According to Football Insider , Manchester United star Anthony Martial is not keen on continuing as a back-up as his contract comes to a conclusion. The Frenchman had a difficult 2022/23 season with injuries. He accumulated 9 goals and 3 assists in all competitions but played only 1,440 minutes. As a result, United signed Rasmus Hojlund to strengthen the strike force last summer. The Dane has been the regular up front for United since recovering from a back problem. Martial has played only 275 minutes of first-team football so far this season and Football Insider claim that he is open to leaving United to become the main man at the current stage of his career. His current contract with United expires in June next year but the club have the option to renew for another 12 months. Free transfer Martial was considered as a key part of manager Erik ten Hag’s plans last year after a brilliant pre-season. However, he ...

"Man Utd's Transfer Ambitions: Inácio and Silva on the Radar" Manchester United are reportedly planning to sign Portuguese duo Goncalo Inácio and Antonio Silva in the upcoming transfer window , as per the Portuguese outlet Record. The Red Devils have endured a tough start to this season and it has been suggested that their defensive frailties are the main issue behind their downfall this season. So, it appears Erik ten Hag has prioritised addressing that issue by signing new faces in that department next year. While citing and translating the print version of Record, Sport Witness states that Man Utd have identified Inácio and Silva as ideal options to strengthen their backline and United have been following their development over the last few months ahead of a potential move in the upcoming window . However, the report claims that purchasing the centre-back duo won’t be easy for the Red Devils as SL Benfica and Sporting CP don’t want to let their star man leave unless ...

"Liverpool's Pursuit of Kvaratskhelia: A Potential Salah Successor?" Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has urged the Reds to sign Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to replace Mohamed Salah next year. The Egyptian has been linked with a move away from the Anfield club since last summer. Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad expressed a firm interest in signing the 31-year-old in the recently concluded window and even submitted an official proposal worth around £150m. But, the Merseyside club weren’t willing to sell their star man so they rejected the offer and eventually managed to keep hold of him. However, it has been suggested that despite failing to purchase Salah this summer, Al-Ittihad haven’t given up on their hopes of signing the African and are reportedly planning to submit an improved bid to persuade Liverpool to let their star man leave next year. So, if Jurgen Klopp’s side are eventually forced to sell Salah then they will need to sign a new winger to repl...

"Excitement Builds as 2024 AFCON Draw Reveals Potential 'Group of Death' for Super Eagles" The draw for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will hold tomorrow in Abidjan , Ivorian economic capital, with the Super Eagles of Nigeria likely to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, as well as the Atlas Lions of Morocco in what could be the group of death. The draw for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will hold tomorrow in Abidjan, Ivorian economic capital, with the Super Eagles of Nigeria likely to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, as well as the Atlas Lions of Morocco in what could be the group of death. The Super Eagles , who crashed out in the group of 16 at the last AFCON in Cameroon, is among the second seeds for tomorrow’s draw, while South Africa has a place among the third seeds. Morocco, who created history at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by becoming the first semifinalists from Africa, is among the six top seeds. If The Gambia, who surprised m...

"Ronaldo's Quest: Extending His Football Legacy into His 40s and the Clash with Messi at the 2026 World Cup" Cristiano Ronaldo wants to continue playing Football into his own 40s and maintain his eternal rivalry with Lionel Messi through the next World Cup in 2026 . The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is 38 years old and works to stay as healthy as he can. He hopes to postpone his retirement to play in the upcoming World Cup and continue his rivalry with Messi, who is 36-years-old. The 38-year-old claims he has told Portugal and Al-Nassr of his long-term objectives and hopes to continue playing until "early 2027." Ronaldo has reportedly informed his Saudi Arabian club team that he would like to negotiate a contract extension through the year 2027, according to Cadena COPE . With that agreement, he would be able to represent his nation at next World Cup finals that the US, Canada, and Mexico will co-host. In 2021, Ronaldo broke the record for most goals sc...

Man Utd ready to pay big money to sign 26-goal star but Chelsea could scupper move - report Manchester United are ready to pay big money to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen but Chelsea are also vying for his signature, according to Calciomercato.  The 24-year-old was phenomenal for Napoli last season and played a crucial role for the club. He scored 26 goals in the league as Napoli went on to win the Serie A title. He was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer, but the Naples club didn’t receive any concrete offers for him. Calciomercato claims that Man Utd are prepared to pay huge money and do ‘crazy things’ from an economic point of view to sign Osimhen. During the summer window, United signed Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta in a £72m deal but the 20-year-old needs more time to settle down at a big club. Man United need a prolific goal-scorer and Osimhen fits the bill perfectly. However, they are not alone in the race as the report says Chelsea are also ...

Man Utd contemplating swoop for £52m star as Ten Hag looks to bolster key area - report Manchester United are reportedly contemplating a swoop for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi in the upcoming transfer window, as per the Spanish outlet Fichajes . After struggling with their midfield issues over the last few years, the Reds Devils opted to sign Casemiro at the beginning of last season to address that problem. The Brazilian enjoyed a promising debut campaign at Old Trafford last term, helping his side finish in the top-four and win the Carabao Cup. However, United have endured a tough start to this season and it has been suggested that the Brazilian’s poor form has been one of the reasons behind their downfall. Although United have purchased Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, he has been signed on a loan deal and he might return to La Viola if he fails to impress Erik ten Hag this season. So, it appears the Red Devils are looking to reinforce their engine room by signing a new holdin...

Arsenal battle Tottenham to sign 24 y/o winger, £14.6m could seal deal - report Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are keeping close tabs on Galatasaray winger Kerem Akturkoglu, according to Turkish media outlet Fotomac .  The 24-year-old is enjoying a fantastic campaign so far for the Turkish giants, managing four goals and four assists already for Gala in all competitions. He also impressed heavily last season, and it seems he has carried on the good form. Fotomac claims that Akturkoglu has received attention from several clubs including Arsenal and Spurs, while another London outfit West Ham are also keeping close tabs on him. Ange Postecoglou apparently follows the Turkish league closely and it doesn’t come as a s surprise that he wants Akturkoglu to be a part of his side. Likewise, the Gunners have watched him during Gala’s 3-2 win against Manchester United in the Champions League. The left-winger has a contract at the club until 2026, and he would be available for around £14.6m, w...

Report: Man Utd have a strong interest in signing £43m Italian wonderkid According to Italian website Tuttomercatoweb , Manchester United have a strong interest in signing Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini . Man United currently have Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans as their central defensive choices. However, Varane and Martinez are injured at the moment, and the latter could be out of action for several months due to a foot surgery. It is unclear whether United will have the funds to spend in January, but they could invest big next summer. Tuttomercatoweb report that Napoli were keen on landing Scalvini last summer, but were put off by the £43 million valuation. They add that Inter and Juventus also admire him a lot and there is also strong interest from United. Possible deal Varane and Martinez are the preferred centre-back partnership for manager Erik ten Hag. However, both have had injury troubles at the club. Varane has picked up ...

'They are talking' - Agent claims Liverpool are in talks to sign £43m star this winter - report Liverpool are in discussions regarding a potential January transfer swoop for Bayer Leverkusen’s defender Piero Hincapie, as indicated by the player’s agent Manuel Sierra.  Despite being linked with several defenders during the summer, including Levi Colwill who remained at Chelsea, and Micky van de Ven who joined Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool opted to strengthen their midfield instead with the additions of Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister. In August, there were reports that Liverpool had an eye on Hincapie, particularly for the role of a left-sided center-back. His agent has hinted that interest in the 21-year-old persists. Hincapie’s agent has stated that Liverpool are among the clubs discussing a potential deal for the player this winter. He indicated that the price tag for Hincapie’s transfer will not be less than €50 million (£43 million...

Liverpool told to strengthen key position to challenge for the title this season Manchester United legend Gary Neville has said that Liverpool lack quality in their defensive midfield position and that could prevent them from mounting a title charge this season . After enduring a dire campaign last term, the Reds decided to revamp their engine room and purchase Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch in the recently concluded summer window. However, despite splashing almost £150m this summer, they didn’t manage to bolster their number six position. Jurgen Klopp’s side prioritised signing Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to strengthen the holding midfield position, but they missed out on signing both of them to Chelsea before opting to acquire Endo’s signature from Stuttgart. However, the Japanese hasn’t been able to win the trust of Klopp yet as the German boss has been deploying Mac Allister, who is more comfortable playing in the box-to-box role, in th...

Man Utd 'set eyes' to sign in-form Chelsea target, 'substantial offer' needed to get deal done Manchester United are reportedly in a battle with Chelsea over a deal to sign Xavi Simons in the upcoming transfer window , as per the Spanish outlet Fichajes. After struggling to find regular game-time for Paris Saint-Germain, the 20-year-old opted to join PSV Eindhoven at the beginning of last season to play regularly and develop his career. Upon moving to the Philips Stadion , the Netherlands international enjoyed a stellar campaign for the Dutch side last term and after being impressed by Simions’ displays in the Dutch top-flight, PSG decided to re-sign him this summer. Having returned to the French capital, Simons has opted to sign for RB Leipzig on a season-long loan to continue his development by playing regular first-team football. The youngster has enjoyed a stellar start to this season in the German Bundesliga, scoring three goals and registering four assists in sev...

[Teams] Brighton vs Liverpool: Confirmed line-ups from the Amex Stadium Liverpool get back to Premier League action when they take on Brighton at the Amex Stadium this afternoon. Jurgen Klopp has made six changes from the side that beat Union SG in the Europa League on Thursday night but Alisson Becker is among the players who have kept their place in the starting eleven. Trent Alexander-Arnold starts at right-back in the Premier League for the first time in a month after coming through the Union SG game unscathed having recently returned from injury. Klopp has recalled Virgil van Dijk after giving him a rest in midweek. Joel Matip also comes in to partner the Dutchman in the middle of Liverpool’s defence so Ibrahima Konate makes way. Andrew Robertson is recalled to start at left-back with Kostas Tsimikas dropping out. There are also changes in midfield as Wantaru Endo drops to the bench with Alexis MacAllister recalled to start against his former team having made the move to Liv...

Pochettino 'so happy' for £50m Chelsea star after huge contribution vs Burnley Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling was in stellar form on Saturday afternoon as the Blues secured a comfortable Premier League win over Burnley at Turf Moor . The London giants went into the match after a solid 2-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. They conceded an early goal in the 15th minute but managed to level the scores before the half-time break. Sterling’s accurate cross into the box induced an own goal scored by Ameen Al-Dakhil . Within minutes of the restart, Sterling won a penalty to help Chelsea pull ahead. Cole Palmer converted the spotkick. Sterling chipped in with a goal in the 65th minute before Nicolas Jackson completed the scoring. Palmer created the assist after another lovely cross from Sterling. The Englishman was involved in all 4 goals scored and speaking after the game, manager Mauricio Pochettino was quick to acknowledge his performance saying: “All the players try to play ...

Tottenham contemplating swoop for £25m outcast as Postecoglou looks to bolster key area Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly contemplating a swoop for Al-Ittihad star Jota in the upcoming transfer window , as per Football Insider. The 24-year-old joined Celtic back in 2021 from SL Benfica on an initial loan deal. Upon moving to the Celtic Park, the Portuguese showcased his talent in the Scottish top-flight and after being impressed by his displays, Celtic opted to sign him permanently at the beginning of last term. Jota continued his eye-catching performances for Celtic under the current Spurs boss, Ange Postecoglou’s guidance last term, scoring 11 goals and registering as many assists in 33 league appearances, before the two left the Scottish giants last summer. Postecoglou decided to take over the managerial position at Tottenham, while Jota joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad in a £25m deal. However, the Portuguese’s move to the Middle East hasn’t panned out for him as he has been str...

25-year-old returns, key man passed fit to start I Predicted Arsenal starting line-up v Man City Arsenal welcome Premier League champions Manchester City to the Emirates Stadium in a dueling affair on Sunday. The 2023/24 season for the Gunners kicked off with a confidence-boosting victory in the Community Shield against City, and they continue to maintain an unbeaten record in the Premier League. They are now preparing for their first encounter in the league against Pep Guardiola’s City this season . Here is how they are expected to line up against the Cityzens. Goalkeeper: David Raya re-ignited the debate over Aaron Ramsdale’s place in the squad after he made a costly error leading to goal against Lens in the Champions League. However, with Raya keeping two clean sheets in three games compared to Ramsdale’s one clean sheet in four games, the Spaniard is tipped to start against City. Defense: Jurrien Timber remains a long-term absentee for Arsenal. Arteta waxed lyrical about Ben...

Arsenal & Liverpool told to pay 'huge' fee to sign key target, player could leave next year Arsenal and Liverpool have been made aware that they will have to spend a huge fee to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers star Pedro Neto in the upcoming transfer window, as per Football Insider. The Gunners have been contemplating purchasing a new right-winger to support Bukayo Saka for a long time, but they haven’t decided to sign anyone yet. Neto has previously been mentioned as a serious target for the North London club , but they couldn’t manage to secure his signature as Wolves weren’t willing to let their star man leave. However, it has recently been reported that Neto is keen on taking the next step in his career and could move away from the Molineux Stadium next year. Fabrizio Romano has reported that Arsenal remain interested in signing Neto to strengthen their forward department and have been following his development in recent times ahead of a potential swoop. Battle But, it has...

'Definitely on the list' - reliable journo: Liverpool keen on signing very quick Bundesliga star

Report: Man Utd fancied to sign 25yo Italian star, club could sell him for £43m According to Calciomercato.it, Manchester United are one of the clubs that could be interested in signing Juventus attacker Federico Chiesa at the end of the season . The Italian star has been linked with a move away from Juventus over the past year and the speculation persists due to his contract situation. Chiesa will enter the last 18 months of his deal with the Serie A giants in January and Calciomercato .it claim that he has no plans of penning a new deal unless he is offered wages similar to Dusan Vlahovic. Juventus are not in a position to do so due to their financial problems. Calciomercato.it report that he will push for an exit next summer if they don’t qualify for the Champions League. Juventus could look for around £43 million for his sale and it is reported that United are one of the clubs that could afford his signature. Top-class player The 25-year-old had a tough 2022/23 season with Juventus...

Two setbacks': Jurgen Klopp confirms fresh injury for key player Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has confirmed a fresh setback for midfielder Thiago Alcantara during his rehabilitation from a hip surgery. The Spaniard underwent an operation on his hip towards the end of last season and it was initially anticipated that he would return to action before the new Premier League campaign. However, he had a setback during his rehabilitation process and Klopp has now revealed that the midfielder has had another recurrence. Speaking to reporters before the Brighton & Hove Albion game, he said (via  Liverpoolfc.com ): “It is just, for [Thiago] himself especially, annoying. He had now two setbacks in the rehab, not massive but enough to take him off the pitch again. Obviously not the same injury, not at all, but a bit similar.” Fresh injury blow Liverpool parted ways with two senior defensive midfielders in Jordan Henderson and Fabinho over the summer and it was anticipat...

Liverpool lead race to sign £34m star as Klopp looks to beef up key position - report Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign OGC Nice star Khephren Thuram in the upcoming transfer window, as per the Italian outlet Tutto Juve. After enduring a woeful campaign last term, the Reds identified their ageing midfield was the main issue behind their downfall so they opted to revamp the engine room in the recently concluded summer window. They were linked with several options with Thuram being among them. But the Anfield club eventually opted to purchase Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch after letting Naby Keita, Alex Olexlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho leave the club. So, after deciding not to acquire the Frenchman’s service this summer, it was thought that they had cooled down their interest in signing him. Thuram to Liverpool However, according to the report by Tutto Juve, despite opting not to make a concrete ap...

Big boost for Chelsea as £56m star returns to training after long-term injury Chelsea defender Reece James has stepped up his recovery from his hamstring injury by returning to individual training on the pitch, according to the  club’s official website . The 23-year-old has been a huge miss for the Blues from the right-back spot this season. He picked up his injury during the curtain-raiser against Liverpool and has been on the sidelines for the past seven-and-a-half weeks. Chelsea have now provided positive news on his recovery by confirming that he is back on the grass. Provided there are no setbacks, the Englishman could be back in first-team action after the October international break. The London giants face Burnley away from home at the weekend where James is also suspended. The Blues captain was recently charged for improper conduct during the Aston Villa loss with a one game ban. Manager Mauricio Pochettino will be eyeing a second successive league wi...

Report: Arsenal star could push for Jan exit as Gunners look to sign £50m attacker According to  Football Insider , Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe could contemplate leaving the club in January if they sign Wolverhampton Wanderers star Pedro Neto. Smith Rowe has endured a difficult spell with the Gunners amid injury concerns. He missed the first half of the previous campaign with a groin surgery and since his comeback, he has started just 1 game in all competitions. He continues to remain a key player in the squad but  Football Insider  report that he may start considering his future away from Arsenal if they were to land the signature of Neto this winter. Possible scenario Smith Rowe has become a fringe player in the Gunners squad . In midweek, we saw Bukayo Saka getting injured in the opening half. Manager Mikel Arteta straightaway chose to replace him with Fabio Vieira. There have also been situations where Reiss Nelson has been preferred ahead of Smith Rowe in the ...