Man United’s new manager Rangnick heaps praise on Ronaldo for off the ball work
Ralf Rangnick has praised Manchester United’s performance in Sunday’s 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace and singled out Cristiano Ronaldo for his work off the ball. The German coach took charge of the Red Devils for the first time and recorded a maiden win thanks to Fred’s brilliant second-half strike, with...
Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli gradually rising again after injury setbacks that slowed him down last season
Gabriel Martinelli is now seemingly in manager Mikel Arteta ‘s good books, recent performances suggesting the Brazilian has heeded advice given to him by his boss earlier this year. The 20-year-old’s relatively short Arsenal career has already been somewhat of a rollercoaster, instant success followed by a lengthy spell on...
Arsenal sweating over the fitness of high-riding playmaker Smith Rowe and keeper Bernd Leno
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could be without Emile Smith Rowe and a trio of other players for Monday night’s Premier League clash with Everton. Smith Rowe has evolved into one of the Gunners’ most important players over the past 12 months and has started this season in red-hot form with...
CR7 reaches milestone in Manchester United’s ‘important’ win against arch-rivals Arsenal
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score 800 competitive goals as he helped Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-2 in a Premier League thriller at Old Trafford. Ronaldo’s second-half brace saw Michael Carrick end his reign as caretaker manager with a narrow and important victory as interim boss...
Seizure of contraband libido boosters shocks South African military manning border post
In what is believed to be a first, South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers confiscated close to R20 million ($1.5 million) worth of “sexual enhancement drugs” from Mozambican smugglers during border patrols. The “illicit drugs” were found on a taxi, stopped by a 7 SAI section after clearing the...
United Nations seeks $41 billion to support 183 million people worldwide hit by conflict and poverty
The United Nations appealed on Thursday for a record $41 billion to provide life-saving assistance next year to 183 million people worldwide caught up in conflict and poverty, led by a tripling of its programme in Afghanistan. Famine remains a “terrifying prospect” for 45 million people living in 43 countries,...
Arsenal legends revel in chance for Gunners to make ‘statement of intent’ against Man United
Former Arsenal strikers Ian Wright and Thierry Henry have warned the Gunners about a possible “new manager bounce” when they face Manchester United and fears his former club could get blown away if “main guy” Thomas Partey is stopped. Henry qualified his views with a call to the Gunners to...
Anti-military protests in Sudan persist despite reinstatement of overthrown PM Handok
Security forces fired tear gas at anti-coup protesters in the Sudanese capital early this week, as tens of thousands marched in the latest demonstrations against a military takeover that took place last month. Protesters took to the streets in Khartoum and other cities around the country to demand that the...
Kenya wildlife minister’s love for African grey parrots goads him to issue ultimatum to keepers to obtain permits
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Najib Balala has issued a 45-day amnesty for persons in possession of the African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) without a permit issued by KWS to visit any KWS (Kenya Wildlife Service) office for declaration, registration and permission to keep the birds. The species...
Brave Arsenal defender ‘outgunned’ three thieves with baseball bats to keep his car, watch and phone
Arsenal defender Gabriel bravely fought back against thieves armed with baseball bats who were trying to steal his car, watch and mobile phone at his home. The incident occurred in August when Gabriel, who joined Arsenal in a £27 million ($36 million) deal from Lille last year, and a friend...
