Dangote votes N10b to empower 774,000 women

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has initiated a programme to empower 774,000 women from each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. At least 1,000 women from each council will partake in the N10 billion provided for the programme by the Foundation Chairman Alhaji Aliko Dangote. The Foundation on Wednesday launched a scheme to empower 23,990… Continue reading Dangote votes N10b to empower 774,000 women

‘Messi getting even better’ – Valverde cherishing record-breaking Barca star

The Catalan coach admits his Argentine attacker makes breaking records look far too easy after setting another milestone Lionel Messi gets better with each passing day as head coach Ernesto Valverde heaped praise on Barcelona's record-breaking superstar following Wednesday's Champions League victory. Messi set a new Champions League record with his goal-scoring display in Barca's unconvincing 2-1 victory away to Slavia… Continue reading ‘Messi getting even better’ – Valverde cherishing record-breaking Barca star

‘Coutinho is a stranger in the Bayern team’ – Hamann unimpressed by Brazilian’s start in Germany

A Liverpool legend has questioned whether a midfielder on loan from Barcelona adds anything extra to Niko Kovac's current line up at Allianz Arena Philippe Coutinho "only counts as half a player" for Bayern Munich at the moment, according to Dietmar Hamann, who feels the attacker is not contributing enough going forward or in defence for his… Continue reading ‘Coutinho is a stranger in the Bayern team’ – Hamann unimpressed by Brazilian’s start in Germany

Postponed 2019 El Clásico to hold on December 18

The postponed El  Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid will now be played on December 18 despite opposition from La Liga, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed on Wednesday. Spain’s most prestigious fixture, which was due to take place at Camp Nou on Saturday, was postponed last week because of violent pro-independence protests in Catalonia.… Continue reading Postponed 2019 El Clásico to hold on December 18