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CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos deserved to beat Rivers United – Mutapa
Power Dynamos head coach, Oswald Mutapa says his side deserved to beat Rivers United in Sunday’s CAF Champions League encounter, DAILY POST reports.
The Zambian side won the matchday four fixture 1-0.
Kondwani Chiboni scored the winning goal for the visitors in the 50th minute.
It was Dynamos’ first-ever win in the group stage of the CAF Champions League.
The win boosted their chances of making it to the knockout round of the competition.
Mutapa praised his players for fighting for the three points.
“We knew it wasn’t going to be an easy game, but we were prepared to fight for victory,” Mutapa said after the game.
“We controlled the game when we had the ball, but the last 15 minutes were more difficult. We are happy with the result.”
Power Dynamos will host Morocco’s RS Berkane in their next game on Saturday, while Rivers United will entertain defending champions, Pyramids FC of Egypt on Sunday.
CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos deserved to beat Rivers United – Mutapa
Transfer deadline day: Arsenal in shock move for Tonali
Arsenal has asked Newcastle United about signing Sandro Tonali in a stunning deadline day deal.
The Gunners are in the market on Monday, after losing Mikel Merino to a foot injury.
Merino is set to undergo surgery and may not feature again this season.
Tonali signed for the Magpies from AC Milan in the summer of 2023.
The 25-year-old has now made 67 top-flight appearances for Newcastle and is a key player under Eddie Howe.
According to Sky Sports Deutschland, Arsenal are exploring if they can land Tonali, before the window closes this evening.
Grammy 2026: How I almost omitted ‘With You’ on 5IVE album – Davido
Nigerian singer and Grammy nominee, Davido has revealed that his hit track With You, featuring Omah Lay, almost didn’t make the final cut of his 5IVE album.
Speaking during an interview with OkayAfrica, reposted by HYPETRIBE on Monday, Davido shared that the song failed to impress during internal listening sessions and was not seen as a standout by his team.
“Man, it’s so crazy because that song almost didn’t make the album. With You was not in anybody’s top five,” he said.
The singer admitted that the song’s massive success later became an emotional moment for him, as he often reflects on how close it came to being left out.
“And now look at it go. Every time I was performing it, my heart would just start beating like, what if I didn’t put this song?” Davido added.
With You went on to earn Davido another Grammy nomination and has since become one of his most successful recent releases, topping charts and surpassing 100 million streams on Spotify.
Davido also recalled how he found out about the nomination, describing it as unexpected.
He said the call came while he was in Dubai, just days before his birthday, as he was out checking a car.
“They were like, ‘Oh yeah, another nomination.’ I was like, wow. Thank God,” he recalled.
Looking ahead, Davido said his focus is firmly on touring and releasing new music.
He confirmed that he will perform at Coachella 2026, making him the only Nigerian artist on the festival’s lineup.
The singer is scheduled to take the stage on both Saturdays, April 11 and April 18, 2026, in Indio, California.
“Going back on tour, definitely more music. I’m about to do Coachella. Big plans,” he said.
Grammy 2026: How I almost omitted ‘With You’ on 5IVE album – Davido
NPFL: Amapakabo blames defensive error for Abia Warriors’ defeat to Katsina United
Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo has blamed defensive mistakes for his team’s defeat to Katsina United.
Uche Collins’ brace gave Katsina United a 2-0 win over Abia Warriors in Kano on Sunday.
The defeat extends Abia Warriors winless run to three games.
Amapakabo promised to improve on the lapses identified ahead of their next game.
“In the last three games we have conceded five goals. My concern is those goals conceded are technical mistakes,” Amapakabo remarked.
“We have to go review personals and correct the loopholes which will give us ideas on how to make up for situations like this.
“We gave a short character in training which has affected our defence line.”
Abia Warriors dropped fifth position on the league table with 38 points following the defeat.
NPFL: Amapakabo blames defensive error for Abia Warriors’ defeat to Katsina United
NPFL: Onyebuchi reveals he rejected foreign offers for Rangers’ return
Ifeanyi Onyebuchi has revealed that he turned down a move to the Tunisian Premier League to remain with Rangers.
Onyebuchi said he was determined to prove his loyalty to the Flying Antelopes.
The experienced defender recently rejoined the eight-time NPFL champions for the second stanza of the season.
“Rangers is not just a club, it means a lot to me, “Onyebuchi told the Nigerian Player Gallery.
“For sure I will leave the club when the time comes but for now am going nowhere. We will see what will happen at the end of the season.
“If a better offer comes I will speak with the club and I believe I will leave happily. I want to say good bye to our fans in a respectful way at the cathedral, because they gave me everything.”
NPFL: Onyebuchi reveals he rejected foreign offers for Rangers’ return
Trump slams Grammy, threatens legal action against Trevor Noah
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised the Grammy Awards, describing the ceremony as “virtually unwatchable” and accusing its host, Trevor Noah, of making a false and defamatory statement about him.
In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump said the Grammys were among the “worst” award shows and claimed broadcaster CBS was “lucky” to no longer air what he called “garbage.”
He also took aim at Noah’s performance as host, comparing him unfavourably to late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.
Trump’s comments followed a remark by Noah during the awards ceremony in which he referenced Trump and former President Bill Clinton in relation to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump strongly denied ever visiting Epstein’s private island or being associated with it in any way.
“I have never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close,” Trump wrote, insisting that he had never previously been accused of such by the media.
He said Noah’s comment was incorrect and defamatory.
The president warned that he was considering legal action against Noah, calling him a “pathetic” and “talentless” master of ceremonies, and suggested his lawyers could pursue a lawsuit for damages.
Trump also referenced previous legal disputes involving media figures, saying they had “worked out well” for him.
Trump slams Grammy, threatens legal action against Trevor Noah
LP crisis: Otti regrets Obi’s exit, seeks Abure’s return
Amid the Labour Party crisis, Gov. Alex Otti laments Peter Obi’s exit and calls for reconciliation, urging Julius Abure’s faction to return and rebuild.
Read More: https://punchng.com/lp-crisis-otti-regrets-obis-exit-seeks-abures-return/
Niger attack: Gunmen kill one, set church, police station ablaze
Gunmen carry out a deadly attack in Niger State, killing one person, abducting five, and burning a church and police station in Agwara LGA.
Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-attack-gunmen-kill-one-set-church-police-station-ablaze/
Widow opposes fresh probe over politician husband’s death
A widow accuses Lagos police of mishandling evidence and unlawfully releasing her politician husband’s body, opposing any fresh investigation.
Read More: https://punchng.com/widow-opposes-fresh-probe-over-politician-husbands-death/
