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El-Kanemi coach blames draw with FC Dadje on rustiness, nationwide protest
El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri Coach, Aliyu Zubair, has blamed the recent nationwide protest against bad governance and rustiness for his side’s 1-1 draw with FC Dadje FC of Benin Republic, at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Saturday. EL-Kanemi came from a losing position to score a late goal that tied the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup encounter. The coach said his team’s last competitive match was in July, adding that the nationwide protests made it impossible for the President Federation Cup champions to feature in any pre-season tournament before the game. The team will meet the Beninoise side in the decisive leg of the tie this weekend. Exuding confidence in a better outing in Benin Republic, Coach Zubair said: “You cannot start evaluating your team with a competition proper, no matter how lowly-rated the competition is. You will need to evaluate your team with matches such as pre-season games. It is the best avenue to evaluate your team, not until you come to a competition proper before you start evaluating. Definitely, I think that was what affected the team.”
As her family came under attack, a mum-of-four was stabbed to death
As her family came under attack, Alberta Obinim, a 43-year-old mum-of-four, was fatally knifed in Gorton.
Terrified child hid in bushes as rampaging knifeman attacked family and chased victims down quiet street
As screams echoed across Barnard Road in Gorton neighbours rushed from their homes. One living nearby was watching television in bed when they heard 'a moaning'.
Tributes to 'mother to everyone' as woman, 43, killed in horror stabbing named
Tributes have been paid to a woman who was stabbed to death in east Manchester, who has been named locally as Alberta Obinim.
Heartbroken family's tribute to 'larger than life' man with 'heart of gold' tragically killed after becoming trapped in house fire
The heartbroken family of a 'larger than life' man with a 'heart of gold' who died after becoming trapped in a house fire have paid tribute to him.
Grieving daughter's plea over CCTV at railway stations to 'save countless lives'
A grieving daughter is calling for more CCTV to be monitored live in a move that she hopes could save lives. Steven Thomson, known as Steve, tragically ended his own life at Eccles railway station on March 9.
Swiss goalkeeper Sommer retires from international football
Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer announced his retirement from international football on Monday after a 12-year career in which he made 94 appearances for the national side.