The Nation Newspaper Today Headline Monday 21st November 2022
The Nation Newspaper Today Headline and news Dailies Update on current affairs happening now in Nigeria today 21/11/22
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Gary Neville believes FIFA president Gianni Infantino is “the worst face” to represent the Qatar World Cup after his controversial monologue on Saturday and wants the governing body to “clean up its act”. Infantino delivered an extraordinary hour-long speech in a pre-tournament press conference in Doha in which he declared “today I feel gay” and
Ecuador dump Qatar in opener
Hosts Qatar opened the 2022 Fifa World Cup in calamitous fashion, easily beaten by Ecuador in a humbling defeat at Al Bayt. Felix Sanchez’s men have been together in camp for the last six months to prepare for the tournament and work on tactics, but a nervous and disjointed performance led to a Group A
Glitzy ceremony kicks off World Cup
The 2022 World Cup kicked off yesterday with a visually striking opening ceremony at Al-Bayt Stadium ahead of the tournament’s first match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. American actor Freeman featured in the festivities alongside Qatari YouTuber Ghanim Al-Muftah. South Korean pop star Jung Kook sang Dreamers, the tournament song, alongside Qatari singer Fahad Al
Benzema out of WC
France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a thigh injury suffered in training. Benzema, 34, won the 2022 Ballon d’Or – awarded to the world’s best player – after helping Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga. “I am extremely sad for Karim, who made this
England players will take the knee, insists Southgate
Gareth Southgate says his England players will take the knee before today’s World Cup opener against Iran. The Three Lions have carried out the anti-racism gesture before their matches since the death of George Floyd in 2020. They have decided to continue with the gesture during the tournament in Qatar after recent talks. Read Also: World
Ronaldo, Messi chess photo breaks internet
As two of the greatest soccer players ever, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are used to breaking records on and off the pitch. But the pair broke the internet on Saturday night, one day ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as they posted an advert on Instagram playing chess on a Louis Vuitton
Lawal launches Keke Jimi in Ogun
Ogun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship hopeful Otunba Jimi Adebisi Lawal (JAL) has launched an empowerment scheme tagged “Keke Jimi”. Launching the scheme in Abeokuta on Sunday, Lawal said loyal members of the party across the 236 wards in the state will be given tricycles as empowerment tools. Read Also: There ‘ll be no run-off, Atiku
Bale eyes Wales’ winning start against USA
Gareth Bale said he was ready for a rough ride from the United States as he prepares for the “incredible” challenge of leading Wales into their World Cup game since 1958. Bale will captain Wales against the USA in their opening match today, the country’s first at a niceWorld Cup since they lost to Pele’s
KwaraLEARN showcased at Nigerian Economic Summit
Kwara State Education Programme, KwaraLEARN was showcased by NewGlobe Nigeria at the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #28). The Nigerian Economic Summit attracted national and global policymakers, business leaders, development partners, civil society leaders and scholars to articulate the development imperatives that satisfy the need for economic security and sustainability, social justice, conscientious governance, political stability
Football family saddened by Mane’s absence, says Cisse
Senegal manager Aliou Cisse said the football family are “saddened” by Sadio Mane’s absence but his side will “rise to the challenge” at the World Cup. The African champions open their campaign against Group A opponents the Netherlands today at 5pm Nigerian time. Bayern Munich forward Mane will miss the tournament due to a knee
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