Author: Rashaad Harris

Japan defeated group E favourites, Spain to top the group with six points. Spain took the lead in the first half through Morata only for Japan to mount a dramatic comeback in the second half following goals from Doan and Tanaka. That, coupled with the fact that Germany beat Costa Rica in the group’s other game, means that Japan go through as group winners while Spain go through as runners-up. Yes, Germany are out of the World Cup despite coming from behind to beat Costa Rica thanks to a brace from substitute Havertz. Ahead early on through a Gnabry header,…

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd) on Wednesday, warned state governors employing the use of thugs to prevent the opposition from mounting campaign materials in their domains, that security agencies will soon descend on them. Monguno stated when he anchored the ministerial briefing at the state house. He further warned that there will be no hiding place for the perpetrators, when the law enforcement agencies take steps. The NSA who was reacting to reports of state governors implementing policies that prevent the presence of opposition campaign materials in their states, blamed the action on what he…

Morocco came out tops against Canada in the final group F game on Thursday evening. Thanks to some clinical finishing and typically steadfast defending, Morocco win a second successive game at Qatar 2022 and reach the World Cup’s knockout phase for the first time since 1986. Though they were forced back by an improved Canada side after the interval, the Atlas Lions top their group and become the second African nation to progress. They will now be paired up with a side from Group E, possibly Spain or Germany, and their fearless approach may make them an opponent to be…

A country music singer, Jake Flint has died, just hours after tying the knot with his wife. Flint, 37, died in his sleep after he married his wife, Brenda on Saturday. His heartbroken bride posted on Facebook: “We should be going through wedding photos but instead, I have to pick out clothes to bury my husband in. People aren’t meant to feel this much pain. My heart is gone and I just really need him to come back. I can’t take much more. I need him here.” According to the late Flint’s publicist, Clif Doyal, the musician died in his…

A trailer has reportedly tipped over on Otedola Bridge, resulting in heavy traffic around that part of Lagos. This is the cause of the Traffic currently being experienced from Oworo all through to Otedola bridge inward Berger right now. [wpvideo BjYJ0PJG]

The Ghanaian parliament recently used Harry Maguire as an analogy in discussing their 2023 budget. According to the lawmaker named Adongo, Harry Maguire’s blunders that peaked during the 2021/2022 season, can be likened to Bawumia, the vice president. He said like Maguire, Bawumia is causing all sorts of blunders that are affecting the Ghanaian economy negatively. [wpvideo S1LyF6u0 data-temp-aztec-id=”f8de95c2-2b33-4bda-ba0f-f8e7d6043ac9″] Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Hon. Isaac Adongo’s analysis was received by his colleagues as funny. Mahamudu Bawumia he was tackling in the viral clip, is a Ghanaian economist and former central banker who is the current vice president of…

The Federal Government has told state governors to prioritise poverty alleviation. The statement by the Federal Government stated that state governments are the major cause of poverty, charging them to leave building of overhead bridges and airports alone. Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba, made the accusation while fielding questions at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the State House, Abuja, according to Arise TV. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently revealed that no fewer than 133 million Nigerians, representing 63 per cent of the…

Cristiano Ronaldo will soon sign a deal with Saudi Arabian side, Al-Nassr. Ronaldo parted ways with Manchester United, the club that brought him fame, after he travelled to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup. According to Marca, the Portuguese is expected to earn as much as 200 million euros a season in the form of salary and endorsement deals. No club in Europe or the United States has been able to match that offer. And with the Saudi Arabian league on the rise, Ronaldo could provide a much needed brand image.

Argentina qualified for the round of 16 after beating Poland at Stadium 974 on Wednesday night. The South Americans thoroughly dismantled Poland to do it. Mac Allister and Alvarez got the goals, but they should have had more after Messi had a penalty saved in the first half. Poland will be mightily relieved they didn’t. Despite their defeat in this game, Poland qualified from the group stage of a World Cup tournament for the first time since 1986. They had failed to do so in each of their previous three appearances at the tournament prior to this year (2002, 2006…

Football legend, Pele has been admitted to a hospital as he continues to battle cancer. According to Sky Sports, he was admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo on Tuesday night, where he has been a regular visitor in recent months. The hospital has not yet released a statement on his condition but experts say he has generalised swelling around his body, as a result of the chemotherapy he’s undergoing. His daughter Kelly who has been her father’s spokesperson in recent times said on social media that there’s no surprise and there’s no emergency. With Kelly far away in…