Manchester United are confident Cristiano Ronaldo will not leave the club in January, because of a lack of interest in him.
United are bracing themselves for Ronaldo to mount another push to leave Old Trafford if he cannot win a regular place in Erik ten Hag’s team.
Despite the 37-year-old’s desire to move in the summer, the Red Devils only received one firm offer from a club in Saudi Arabia.
Speculation in the summer linked Ronaldo with Champions League sides including Chelsea, Napoli and Bayern Munich, but United never received a proposal from any club in Europe.
There’s even a chance Chelsea’s stance may have changed after Graham Potter replaced Thomas Tuchel as manager.
However, the Blues eased their problems upfront after bringing in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang late in the window.
Ronaldo has endured a difficult start to the season, scoring one goal – a penalty in the Europa League against Sheriff.
Ten Hag recently revealed how the No. 7 is “pissed off” with his lack of game time.
As the county to the seventh edition of the Lagos Women Run continues, organisers have announced a massive increase in the cash prizes for the participants.
Tayo Popoola, Coordinator for Lagos Women Run, disclosed to journalists that more winners compared to previous editions will be rewarded with varying cash prizes.
She explained that while only the top three finishers received cash prizes in time past, the 2022 landmark edition has been expanded to reward the top 10 finishers in both the Open and Veteran categories.
“We have mapped out a strategy to ensure we reward more runners, so instead of focusing on just the top three finishers, we will be giving various cash prizes to the first ten finishers,” she said.
According to Popoola, the increased prize money is one of the numerous innovations that would make the 2022 Lagos Women Run an unforgettable edition, being the 7th anniversary of the annual fiesta.
“Every year, we always work hard to get better and that is our goal again this year. We have a couple of other innovations that will be shared in the days ahead as we countdown to this year’s race,” she stated.
Since its inception in 2016, the Lagos Women Run has become one of the most eagerly anticipated events; especially among women across different walks of life, including entertainment, fashion, politics, academia, business, and much more.
She said: “Of course, Lagos Women Run is not just a sporting event, it is a rallying point for women across different walks of life and that has been evident in the calibre of people you see turning up for the race every year”
In this special edition, women will make a bold statement with the adopted hashtags #Runforunity and #Runforlove.
While the registration for past editions of the Lagos Women Run has been strictly online, free physical forms have been made available this time.
“Yes, we have physical forms for those who prefer the physical interface, they can pick them up at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, for now, other pickup places will soon be announced so it would be easy for everyone to come on board and be part of this fun-filled race”
The seventh Lagos Women Run will be taking place on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
The powerfully themed initiative #Runforunity, #Runforlove is expected to pull in an unprecedented number of women from every nook and cranny of our great nation.
A Professor of Microbiology at the College of Medicine, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, has emerged the first female Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos.
Ogunsola’s announcement as UNILAG’s 13th substantive VC was made on Friday night.
She emerged the favourite for the top job among the seven candidates shortlisted for the institution’s top job.
Other shortlisted candidates were: Professors Abayomi Akinyeye of the Department of History, Faculty of Arts; Mathew Ilori and Adeyinka Adekunle both of the Faculty of Sciences; Imran Smith of the Faculty of Law; Timothy Nubi of the Department of Estate Management at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences; and Ayo Olowe of the Faculty of Management Sciences.
Professor Ogunsola will succeed Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe whose five-year tenure elapses in November.
In a statement posted to the verified Twitter page of the University, @UnilagNigeria, UNILAG wrote: “The Governing Council of the University of Lagos has approved the appointment of Professor Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, FAS, as the 13th Vice-Chancellor of the University.”
The University stated in another statement published on its website that Ogunsola’s appointment is for five years.
Her tenure kicks off from Saturday, November 12, 2022, after the current VC’s five-year tenure elapses on November 11, 2022.
She will be at the helms of the University’s affairs from November 12, 2022 to November 11, 2027.
The University’s statement read, “The Governing Council of the University of Lagos has approved the appointment of Professor Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, FAS, as the 13th Vice-Chancellor of the University.
“The appointment was made known at the end of the special meeting of Council held on Friday, October 7, 2022.
“The appointment of Professor Ogunsola is for five (5) years with effect from Saturday, November 12, 2022 to Thursday, November 11, 2027.
“The 12th Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS, on behalf of Management, members of staff and students of the University heartily congratulates Professor Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, FAS on her appointment and wishes her a successful tenure.”
Tourists from Spain and France are leading an increase in visitors to Egypt from a number of European countries.
The US is also contributing to the growing demand as Luxor benefits from a tourist boom.
Mohamed Othman, head of the Cultural Tourism Marketing Committee at the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, said: “There has been an increase in the tourist traffic coming from a number of European countries, especially Spain and France.
Spanish tourism companies are currently doing around 48 trips per month to Luxor.
“There has been a significant increase in the tourist traffic from France, and the same is true of the incoming trips from the US.”
Tourism toward Luxor and Aswan is predicted to be healthy from the second half of this month, with Japan, South Korea and India starting to operate flights to Luxor.
The percentage of confirmed reservations during the winter are higher than those over the past two years, Othman added.
Tourism writer Mai Sayed told Arab News: “The increase in the number of tourists to Luxor and Aswan, which are located in southern Egypt, is due to the high temperatures there compared to European countries.
“Another factor is that this period is the beginning of the school year, which makes the Egyptian presence in the two ancient cities almost non-existent.”
She added that tourists know Egypt’s holiday seasons so that leads to an increase in visitors from abroad during October.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa is expected to hold a meeting with investors in Luxor in the presence of Gov. Mostafa Elham on the sidelines of his visit to attend a fashion show at the Temple of Hatshepsut.
He will discuss preparations for winter tourism and how to boost visitor numbers.
Plans are currently being worked on to develop a national strategy for tourism development, which will be launched during the first quarter of 2023.
These aim to increase tourist traffic, specifically to Luxor and Aswan, from 25 to 30 percent annually.
Manchester City v Aston Villa – Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain – May 22, 2022 Manchester City fans celebrate on the pitch after winning the Premier League
Manchester City have been fined 260,000 pounds ($288,808) by the Football Association (FA) on Friday for their fans’ behaviour after they celebrated last season’s Premier League title win by invading the pitch following victory over Aston Villa.
City came back from two goals down to beat Villa 3-2, prompting supporters to rush on to the Etihad Stadium pitch.
Villa goalkeeper Robin Olsen was attacked during the post-match celebrations. City issued an apology and launched an investigation into the incident.
Greater Manchester Police also charged two men following the pitch invasion for throwing a pyrotechnic onto the pitch and going onto the field.
“The club admitted that it failed to ensure its spectators – and all those purporting to be its supporters or followers – conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from using threatening and violent behaviour while encroaching onto the pitch after the final whistle,” the FA said.
The FA fined Everton 300,000 pounds last week for two pitch invasions by supporters in last season’s win over Crystal Palace as well as a clash between an Everton fan and Palace manager Patrick Vieira.
In July, the FA, Premier League and Football Leagueannounced stricter sanctions for pitch invasions and the use of smoke bombs and pyrotechnics after an increasing number of disruptions at the end of last season.
The Saudi Coffee Festival at the Jeddah Superdome introduced visitors to the Kingdom’s coffee story, and a whole new world of delicious drinks and flavors.
It ran from Oct. 6 to 8, highlighting Saudi coffee’s cultural heritage and increasing its global and local presence.
The festival, which was organized by the Culinary Arts Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Quality of Life Program, was one of the activities of the “Year of Saudi Coffee 2022” initiative.
Visitors were met at the entrance with a small cup of Saudi coffee before they started their cultural journey.
The festival was divided into four different sections. The first, “Finjal Al-Daif,” consisted of the green museum that focused on the cultivation of coffee bean plants and the tools used in farming.
There was also a museum displaying antiques and valuable items used in coffee consumption.
Visitors also discovered different kinds of dallah, a traditional coffee pot, including one used by the late King Faisal.
A screen featuring videos of the “Year of Saudi Coffee 2022” activities and achievements was also showcased.
The most important area in this section was the kid’s area, which focused on teaching children about the diverse and rich culture of Saudi Arabia.
Mayada Badr, CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission, said: “We are educating everyone on the Saudi coffee culture and shedding light on one of our heritage ingredients — the Saudi Khawlani coffee beans. The festival serves as a platform for spreading awareness about Saudi coffee and promoting the private sector investment in our coffee and heritage.”
The second section, “Fiinjal Al-Kaif,” held coffee exhibitors and experts explaining the different kinds of Saudi beans cultivated across the Kingdom along with a special tasting experience.
This section brought together key players from the Saudi coffee industry, owners of coffee shops and roasteries who shared their love for coffee with the visitors.
There were also many interactive experiences arranged for the visitors where they were taught about the various types of Saudi coffee beans and the special tools and utensils used in making the coffee.
Guests were also introduced to the recipes from the Kingdom’s various regions, giving them an authentic insight into the different sweets or dates that accompany coffees from their respective region.
A series of workshops on creating metal-based accessories for dallah and carving traditional Saudi motifs on the gypsum material was organized by the institute.
COFE, the e-commerce app, presented several workshops to teach people the techniques to get the most out of their coffee, showing them the process from bean to cup.
The first workshop helped the participants prepare the perfect cup of Saudi coffee with spices from various regions, bringing out the scent and flavor.
The second workshop centered around educating people on the wealth of flavor and taste that is hidden in Saudi coffee beans and what they can do to really create a cup of rich specialty coffee.
The festival’s collaboration with Pur Gahwa, which is a local brand, highlighted the importance of its partnership with Saudi farmers, who form an integral part of the growing chain of Saudi coffee.
COFE vendors and workshops at the festival gave people the true flavor of everything COFE stands for: Bringing together coffee communities everywhere.
Dateline: Ibadan, 10 June 1989. Super Eagles line-up to face Cameroon at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba.
Only once has a Nigerian football team played a competitive match at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.
That was 10 June 1989 when the Super Eagles beat Cameroon 2-0 in an Italia’90 World Cup qualifier.
hirty three years later, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games’ seeking Nigeria u-23 side will open their qualifying quest at the Ibadan Stadium, the home base of Shooting Stars.
The only other match that the Super Eagles played at the Adamasingba stadium was a friendly duel with Georgia on 11June 1994 as a farewell game as the team was departing for their first World Cup adventure in the US. Now, international match is returning to the arena.
According to a media release by the Nigeria Football Federation, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has secured a camping base for the U23 men national team, otherwise known as Olympic Eagles, ahead of the team’s Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against their Tanzanian counterparts this month.
Camping and prosecution of qualifying campaigns and tournaments of the U23 men and women teams for the Olympic Games and the African Games fall within the ambit of the Youth and Sports Development Ministry, but President of NFF, Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Friday commended the Ministry for securing the camp as it will aid the preparation of the Olympic Eagles for their qualifying campaign.
Tanzania will host the first leg of the fixture in the weekend of 21st – 23rd October, with the return leg due in Nigeria on Saturday, 29th October.
The NFF has already scheduled the return leg for the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
Head Coach Salisu Yusuf has invited 32 players who will resume camping in the Oyo State capital this weekend.
Nigeria won the Africa U23 Cup of Nations in Senegal in 2015, and then went ahead to win the bronze medal at the Olympic Men’s Football Tournament in Brazil the following year.
However, the class of 2019 failed to reach the knockout rounds in Egypt and thus could not earn a slot at the Olympics in Tokyo last year.
Nigeria won gold at the Olympic Men’s Football Tournament in Atlanta, USA in 1996 and followed up with silver in Beijing, China 12 years later.
Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney urged Cristiano Ronaldo to remain patient and make the most of the opportunities that come his way as the Portugal international looks to work his way back into the Premier League club’s first team.
Ronaldo, in his second spell at United, has started only one league game this season and was linked with a move away during the summer transfer window, though manager Erik ten Hag said he still featured in his plans for the season.
Rooney, who played with Ronaldo at United between 2004-2009, said the 37-year-old will be finding his lack of game time hard to swallow.
“The manager’s obviously gone a different way in terms of how they’re playing and been successful,” Rooney, who now manages Major League Soccer side DC United, told reporters on Friday.
“Cristiano … him and (Lionel) Messi are two of the greatest players to ever play the game, but ultimately time catches up with us all. He’s obviously not the player he was when he was 22 or 23, for instance. It’s a tough one for him.
“Knowing him, it’ll be very difficult for him to sit on the bench … I’m sure if he stays patient, his chance will come and, again, it’s then obviously him taking those chances and trying to force his way back in.”
United, who are sixth in the standings with 12 points from seven games, face Everton in a league clash on Sunday.
Manchester City’s Jack Grealish in action with Southampton’s Armel Bella-Kotchap Action
Manchester City continued their imperious home form to ease to a 4-0 win over Southampton and move top of the Premier League as Chelsea and Newcastle United also enjoyed comfortable victories to show their top-four ambitions.
City, who had trounced Manchester United 6-3 last week, barely had to break stride against Southampton, with Joao Cancelo, Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez netting before Erling Haaland struck the fourth goal to stretch his scoring streak to 10 straight matches in all competitions.
City have won all five of their Premier League games at the Etihad Stadium, scoring 24 goals in the process.
The victory took champions City top of the table with 23 points after nine matches and cranked up the pressure on early title rivals Arsenal, who host Liverpool on Sunday with the chance to reclaim the lead.
Chelsea continued to show signs of improvement under coach Graham Potter as they strolled to a 3-0 win at home to Wolves, who are without a manager after sacking Bruno Lage last week.
Former Chelsea forward Diego Costa made his first start for the visitors but Potter’s side were dominant and secured a third consecutive win in all competitions thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja, moving up to fourth in the table on 16 points.
Newcastle climbed up to fifth with an emphatic 5-1 home victory over Brentford, one year and one day after the completion of their Saudi Arabia-backed takeover.
Bruno Guimaraes, a 40-million-pound arrival from Olympique Lyonnais and one of the club’s biggest signings since the takeover, scored in each half on a memorable afternoon for the club, who were languishing in the relegation zone when the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) acquired the club from previous owner Mike Ashley for a reported 300 million pounds ($333 million).
Bournemouth came from behind to beat Leicester City 2-1, scoring two goals in the space of five second-half minutes to and inflict a fifth consecutive away defeat on Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Patson Daka gave Leicester the lead in the 10th minute but Philip Billing and Ryan Christie scored in the second half to continue Bournemouth’s superb record under interim manager Gary O’Neil, who has won two games and drawn three since succeeding Scott Parker.
The result put renewed pressure on Leicester coach Rodgers, whose side are 19th in the table with only four points.
Malta’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ian Borg on Saturday visited the Saudi city of AlUla, where he was briefed on the historical monuments and civilizations that date back thousands of years.
Borg was also briefed on the great development the area has witnessed during the past years, including hosting international conferences, forums, and cultural and entertainment events.
During the tour, where he was accompanied by Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji, the representative of the Royal Commission for AlUla Governorate gave a detailed explanation of the programs and plans aimed at preserving the historical and human heritage in AlUla, in addition to the future visions that will enhance its position as a global tourist destination that attracts international and regional entertainment events, as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
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