By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær says he recommended Michael Carrick to the club's executives during his own interview for the manager's job. Both men were interviewed in January 2026 to replace Ruben Amorim, reports Daily Post Nigeria.
Michael Carrick says he wants to remain Manchester United manager after the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League, which extended the club’s winless run to nine matches. He hopes to lead the team against Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, Citizen Digital reports.
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Peter Schmeichel, a former Manchester United star, blamed Lisandro Martínez for the 2-0 Premier League defeat to Chelsea. The Argentine defender was sent off after the first goal was conceded, while Chelsea scored their second from the penalty spot, reports the Daily Post Nigeria.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: Daily Post ·
José Mourinho, Real Madrid manager, called Kylian Mbappé a unique player after the Frenchman finished second in the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane won the trophy in London on 26 October, reports the Daily Post Nigeria.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: Daily Post ·
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi scored his first Premier League goal for Coventry, helping the English club to victory. The result came during a league round that also saw Manchester United and Manchester City struggle, Premium Times reports.
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Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 thanks to Havertz in the Premier LeagueArsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield thanks to a 16th-minute goal from Kai Havertz in the Premier League. The London club moved top of the table with 24 points, according to Punch, after an error by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Yan Diomandé scores half-volley in Real Madrid’s 3-0 win at SantanderYan Diomandé scored with a half-volley in the 36th minute as Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 3-0 in La Liga. Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham had earlier put Madrid ahead, as the team secured a fourth consecutive league win, according to Africa Top Sports.The week in Africa
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