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MAURIZIO SARRI has revealed he intends to sit down with Willian to discuss his Chelsea future as well as his misdemeanour. Willian has been strongly linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. Manchester United have been closely connected with Jose Mourinho eager to reunite with the Brazilian. Barcelona are also monitoring Willian and have had three bids ...

The European Union observatory mission in Zimbabwe says while the 2018 presidential election was largely peaceful, use of state resources and delays by the electoral commission to relay presidential results could affect the credibility of the vote. “The political climate has improved, (…) but unequal opportunities (between candidates), voter intimidation and lack of confidence in the electoral process have undermined ...

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari begins a 10-day vacation to the United Kingdom, the presidency stated on Wednesday. The septuagenarian is expected to leave Abuja for London on Friday August 3, 2018. As required by law, the presidency said a letter to that effect had been transmitted to leaders of both houses of the legislature. Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo is expected to ...

One person was shot dead by Zimbabwean soldiers in the capital city Harare on Wednesday after troops were deployed to quell protests over this week’s presidential election, witnesses told a Reuters photographer. Witnesses said automatic gunfire was heard on the streets while an army helicopter was also seen flying in the skies above Harare. Police had earlier fired tear gas ...

Striker Jordan Ayew looks set to join his brother Andre in departing Swansea City following their relegation from the Premier League. Crystal Palace have been linked with a move for last season’s top scorer at the Liberty Stadium, possibly as part of a swap deal with Jairo Riedewald. Riedewald started four league games last season after a move from Ajax. ...

Four new cases of Ebola have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, just a week after the country announced the end of its ninth Ebola outbreak. Congo’s Ministry of Health was notified Saturday of 26 cases of fever “with hemorrhagic signs” that included 20 deaths in Beni, a city in the northeast province of North Kivu. Of the ...

The Bank of Ghana has collapsed five banks into a Consolidated Bank of Ghana Limited. The banks are BEIGE, Sovereign, Construction, UniBank and Royal Bank. It follows the insolvency of the four banks after investigations by Bank of Ghana. The BoG Governor, Dr Ernest Addison announced this Wednesday afternoon. Graphic Online’s reporter, Maxwell Adombilla Akalaare, who was at the press ...

MANCHESTER UNITED chief Ed Woodward is reportedly holding talks with several clubs amid doubts they will sign Harry Maguire from Leicester. Manchester United supremo Woodward has been challenged by manager Jose Mourinho to complete two signings before the transfer window shuts on August 9. The Red Devils have endured a difficult summer so far, missing out on several targets and ...

JOSE MOURINHO’S spectacular US tour meltdown is affecting his Manchester United players with the new season just 10 days away. The United boss has cut an angry and frustrated figure on the club’s US tour, with players, staff and officials said to be on edge around him. Mourinho singled out Anthony Martial and Antonio Valencia for criticism on tour, his ...

Neymar has tackled critics who derided his play-acting at the World Cup, admitting he “overreacts” and blaming his “brat” like behaviour on his inner child. The Brazilian superstar was widely lambasted in Russia for his theatrical reactions to challenges which often left the world’s most expensive footballer wincing and rolling on the ground. “Boot studs on the shins, kick in ...