How Arsenal’s new right-back Tomiyasu plans to ease pressure on under-pressure manager Arteta
Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is planning to ease the pressure on manager Mikel Arteta by offering crucial versatility. The Japan international had strong links with a move to the Premier League throughout the summer. However, after significant interest from Tottenham, Arsenal snapped him up on transfer deadline day. Tomiyasu, who...
New call to lay off clueless Man United’s manager Solskjaer for ex Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
Manchester United have been told they are being held back by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and they should take the chance to bring in a top-class replacement while he’s still available. The replacement in question is former Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte, who is also being linked targeted by Arsenal as an...
Chinese greed: Red alert out on the damage illegal fishing is doing to Africa’s ‘blue economy’
Maritime security experts warn that illegal fishing is undermining Africa’s “blue economy” that covers the continent’s fisheries, tourism, aquaculture, transport, ports and oil drilling. The African Union Development Agency (AUDA) says development of blue economy is critical to the continent’s prosperity. “Africa is one of the most blessed continents in...
Guinea junta meets civilian leadership to discuss shape of post-coup government
Guinea’s new military rulers began consultations with political, religious and business leaders on Tuesday which they say will lead to the formation of a transitional government following the coup that ousted President Alpha Conde on September 5. In a short address, coup leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, a special forces commander...
Manchester United fans call for manager Solskjaer’s head after loss to Young Boys in Bern
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has defended his decision to switch to a back five in Tuesday’s shock Champions League defeat to Young Boys and insists his side were seconds away from gaining a “good point”. The Red Devils took the lead in Bern through Cristiano Ronaldo but the game flipped on...
It’s Romelu Lukaku again with headed goal in Chelsea’s win against Zenit St Petersburg
Romelu Lukaku proved his worth once again by netting a brilliant winner for Chelsea in their 1-0 victory over Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League. Starting their defence of the trophy, the Blues were made to fight for three points against the stubborn Russian champions. The win came courtesy...
Young Boys bring Manchester United tumbling down after Jesse Lingard last minute howler
Cristiano Ronaldo scores again but mistake from replacement Jesse Lingard and Aaron Wan-Bissaka red card sees Manchester United lose to Young Boys Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United honeymoon is over as the Red Devils suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Young Boys in the Champions League. The Portuguese made a blistering...
CR7 scores again for Man United in 2-1 loss to Young Boys as he equals Champions League record
Cristiano Ronaldo was back at it again just three days after enjoying his dream second debut for Manchester United, scoring another goal on a night where he further etched his name into Champions League folklore. The 36-year-old returned to the club at which he spent six trophy-laden years between 2003...
Kenya Air Force modernises its fleet with acquisition of 10 new fighter jets as internal and external threats loom
The Kenya Air Force is operating Grob G120TP turboprop trainers, following its earlier acquisition of G120A-K piston-engined trainers. The aircraft, the first of kind in Africa, are stationed in Laikipia Airbase, roughly 180 bird fly kilometres from the capital Nairobi, for training purposes. Since the deployment of the Kenya defence...
China and Russia quickly fill the aid void left by the United States and its allies
As international donors gathered in Geneva this week to discuss humanitarian relief for Afghanistan under Taliban rule, neighbours China and Pakistan have already reached out with aid and discussions of future assistance. The economy in the war-torn country is in crisis and a humanitarian crisis is looming, experts say. Yet...
