Date: Thursday 18th April, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium Stadio Olimpico Rome
Referee  Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
Goal Scorer:

Roma
After resting Paulo Dybala, Gianluca Mancini and captain Lorenzo Pellegrini for the trip to Udine, Roma will be back to their strongest against Milan, excepting the absence of suspended midfielder Bryan Cristante.

Edoardo Bove could replace Cristante in Daniele De Rossi's starting XI, while Evan Ndicka's setback means that Chris Smalling is likely to return in defence - neither Dean Huijsen nor Rasmus Kristensen were included on the Giallorossi's squad list for the knockout phase.

Ex-Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy is set to join Dybala and Europa League specialist Romelu Lukaku in the hosts' attacking trident - the latter has scored seven times in this term's competition and 27 overall.
Roma possible starting lineup:
Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Smalling, Spinazzola; Bove, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dybala, Lukaku, El Shaarawy

AC Milan
Meanwhile, Milan also rotated their squad on Sunday, but Mike Maignan will start in goal after his absence in Sassuolo, with Fikayo Tomori - who missed the first leg through suspension - featuring just ahead of him.

Simon Kjaer was forced off by a flexor problem at the Mapei Stadium, and Tomori should beat Malick Thiaw to partner Matteo Gabbia at the heart of the Rossoneri's back four.

Tommaso Pobega is back in full training, so Stefano Pioli has an almost full squad to select from: despite impressing last time out, Luka Jovic and Samu Chukwueze - the latter of whom had two goals chalked off by the VAR at the weekend - will make way; Olivier Giroud and Christian Pulisic join Rafael Leao up front.
AC Milan possible starting lineup:
Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Gabbia, Hernandez; Bennacer, Reijnders; Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Giroud

Prediction: Roma 1-1 AC Milan (Roma win 2-1 on aggregate)

Date: Thursday 18th April, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium Gewiss Stadium
Referee  Francois Letexier (France)
Goal Scorer:

Atalanta[/size
As well as hamstring victim Giorgio Scalvini - who is also expected to sit out Thursday's second leg - Atalanta's defensive ranks were further ravaged before the Anfield beatdown, as ex-Arsenal man Sead Kolasinac picked up an adductor problem.

However, the Bosnia-Herzegovina international was back on the bench for the weekend's visit of Verona, where Marten de Roon missed out on account of a yellow-card suspension, but the experienced Dutchman is now back at Gasperini's disposal.

As a result, only Scalvini should be absent from the Atalanta squad this week, and De Roon's timely return will likely see the 33-year-old shoe-horned into a three-man defensive wall with Berat Djimsiti and Isak Hien, as was the case at Anfield. Davide Zappacosta is back from a Serie A ban too, and should start on the right.
Atalanta BC possible starting lineup:
Musso; De Roon, Djimsiti, Hien; Zappacosta, Pasalic, Ederson, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners; Scamacca, De Ketelaere

Liverpool
While the hosts' rearguard ranks will be reinforced this week, Liverpool will likely have to make do without young right-back Conor Bradley, who overstretched his foot in the loss to Palace and had to be helped off the field by medics.

There is still no official word on the seriousness of Bradley's issue, but Trent Alexander-Arnold should now be primed for his first start since recovering from a knee injury, while Stefan Bajcetic could also make himself available after returning to action for the Under-21s last week.

Ben Doak (knee), Joel Matip (knee) and Thiago Alcantara (muscle) remain out, but Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota have also battled back from their afflictions in recent weeks; the latter is a candidate to replace Luis Diaz or Darwin Nunez, whose big chance conversion rate of 19.4% is the worst in Europe's top-five leagues.
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Elliott; Salah, Jota, Diaz

Prediction: Atalanta BC 2-3 Liverpool (Atalanta win 5-3 on aggregate)

Nollywood actor, Seun Jimoh has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of “scapegoating” celebrities in its ongoing clampdown on Naira abusers.

He was reacting to the news that the commission is set to arraign popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest for Naira abuse days after crossdresser, Bobrisky was sent to prison for a similar offence.

Jimoh said it is “unfair that certain people are being selected for a crime almost 70% of Nigerians or more are guilty of with overwhelming video evidence all over the internet.”

He argued that the “scapegoat approach to cultural reforms is quite sinister and lacks any concern for the mental health of the Nigerian citizens.”

On his Instagram page, he wrote: “It looks like scapegoats are being selected to send a message to the general populace. But then, is it not unfair that certain people are being selected for a crime almost 70% of Nigerians or more are guilty of with overwhelming video evidence all over the internet?!

“Why hasn’t anyone ever caught on video spraying money between the time the law has been in effect till now being arrested? Why celebrities? Celebrities are citizens too! This scapegoat approach to cultural reforms is quite sinister and lacks any concern for the mental health of the Nigerian citizens.”

Dubai’s government had started using drones to create artificial rain as a way to battle the extreme heat the city faces in the summer.

On the 9th of April 2024, Meteorologists in the UAE released a video showing a rainstorm that was the result of drones zapping the clouds with electrical charges.

Looks like the artificial rain tech ended up causing more h@rm than good.
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Date: Wednesday 17th April, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium Etihad Stadium
Referee  Daniele Orsato (Italy)
Goal Scorer:

Manchester City
Guardiola and co were able to revel in a quadruple fitness boost for the weekend's visit of Luton, where Phil Foden - substituted with a knock in the first leg - and the ill Kevin De Bruyne both made the squad alongside Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake.

As a result, there is nothing to suggest that the quartet will not be fit to start the return fixture, and the holders' only minor concern relates to John Stones, absent from the thrashing of Luton due to a niggle, although Guardiola affirmed that the Englishman was suffering from discomfort rather than something more sinister.

The Citizens could therefore have every single one of their troops available at a pivotal time in the season, and recalls are in order for the likes of Rodri, Silva and Foden after the trio enjoyed well-earned breaks on Saturday.
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Doku

Real Madrid
In contrast, Real Madrid still have long-term ACL victims Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba watching on from the infirmary, but Eder Militao is slowly regaining match fitness and was brought on for the dying embers of the weekend's triumph over Mallorca.

The Brazilian could now be an option to step in for the banned Tchouameni, absent on account of picking up his third yellow card of the current Champions League season, although he has curiously been included in their travelling squad.

Militao's lack of minutes will work against him, though, so club captain Nacho Fernandez ought to be given the nod alongside Antonio Rudiger in the heart of defence, allowing Eduardo Camavinga - whose strike cannoned off Dias into the back of the net at the Bernabeu - to strut his stuff in midfield again.
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Lunin; Carvajal, Nacho, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr

Prediction: Manchester City 3-2 Real Madrid (Man City win 6-5 on aggregate)

Date: Wednesday 17th April, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium Allianz Arena
Referee  Danny Makkelie (Netherlands}
Goal Scorer:

Bayern Munich
After receiving a quintuple injury boost before heading to the Emirates, another absentee crisis could now befall Bayern boss Tuchel, who is definitely without first-choice left-back Alphonso Davies due to suspension; the Canadian was booked for the third time in the tournament in the first leg.

Fellow wide man Gnabry, Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman have also entered the treatment room with injuries of varying severity; the former's hamstring issue and Coman's groin problem will render them unavailable, while a question mark is hanging over Sane's head owing to a knock.

Sacha Boey (hip), Bouna Sarr (ACL), Tarek Buchmann (hamstring) and Gabriel Marusic (ACL) remain confined to the infirmary as well, but Manuel Neuer - rested for the weekend's beating of Koln as a precaution - should be fine to guard the posts.
Bayern Munich possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Kimmich, Dier, De Ligt, Guerreiro; Laimer, Goretzka; Muller, Musiala, Sane; Kane

Arsenal
Tuchel and Arteta can share each other's pain over fresh attacking concerns, as captain Martin Odegaard could not complete the full 90 in the loss to Villa due to an unspecified issue, leaving Gooners sweating over his fitness for the second leg.

Jurrien Timber is a guaranteed absentee as he continues his recuperation from his devastating ACL injury, but there is hope that the Dutchman will make his long-awaited comeback in May, and Arteta could still opt for a change in the full-back areas.

Oleksandr Zinchenko's performance against Villa left a lot to be desired, and with Jakub Kiwior also struggling to cope with Bayern's effervescent wingers last week, Takehiro Tomiyasu might be given the nod from the off this time around.
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli

Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-1 Arsenal (Bayern win 4-3 on aggregate)

May Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie hailed her husband’s aunt, Rita Edochie.

Taking to her Instagram page to share a slide of photos of her, she hailed her for her too much action as she noted how anyone who has her as somebody.

Raining prayers on her, she wished the veteran actress a happy birthday.

“Guess whose birthday it is?

It’s the last slide for me, too much action.



Rita Edochie on her part had refused to celebrate her day as she dedicated it in memory of her late junior colleague, Junior Pope. She noted how the late actor never missed her birthdays and would always call her, send her messages, post her pictures online, and more.

Rita stated that she refuses to believe he is dead until the day ends and she doesn’t receive a reaction from him while adding that no death in Nollywood has made her this crãzy.

Recall that following her separation from Yul Edochie, Rita Edochie had stood solidly behind her, fighting for her in public.

Months back, Rita had proudly adopted May Edochie, making it known that she would continually protect May as she likened herself to a Mother Hen.

Sending a message to those who insist she leaves May alone, she let them know that May is now her daughter and she would never leave her, as she promised to stand against anyone who wouldn’t allow her to breathe.

In another post, she offered a little prayer to those constantly criticizing her for defending May Edochie in public.

She noted how people always questioned why she was always defending May noting how she isn’t her mother-in-law nor does May even acknowledge her or notice her and replied to them with a little prayer.

Date: Tuesday 16th April, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium Signa Iduna Park
Referee  Slavko Vincic (Slovenia}
Goal Scorer:

Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund were missing Jadon Sancho against Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday due to illness, but the on-loan Manchester United attacker is expected to return to the side on Tuesday night.

Haller picked up a knock in the team's last match, which saw him replaced early on, and the experienced forward could miss out on Tuesday, while Ramy Bensebaini is absent due to a knee problem.

Fit-again Donyell Malen could come into the XI for this match, while Julian Brandt, who was a half-time substitute against Atletico in the first leg, is also pushing to be included in midfield.

Only Malen (13) has scored more times than Niclas Fullkrug for BVB this term, and the 31-year-old is set to lead the line against Atletico on Tuesday night.
Borussia Dortmund possible starting lineup:
Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Can, Brandt; Sancho, Fullkrug, Malen

Atletico Madrid
As for Atletico, Memphis Depay is absent with a muscular problem, while Thomas Lemar and Marcos Paulo are also unavailable for selection, but Mario Hermoso was back against Girona on Saturday.

Saul Niguez will require a late fitness test, having been replaced in the latter stages of the first period against Girona in La Liga.

Pablo Barrios will be back in the squad, having missed out on Saturday through suspension, while Jose Gimenez, Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcos Llorente, Axel Witsel, Lino and Alvaro Morata are also set to return to the side after being rested from the start in the league last time out.

There is every chance that Simeone will go with the side that started the first leg against Dortmund, with Antoine Griezmann again featuring in the final third of the field.
Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup:
Oblak; Witsel, Gimenez, Azpilicueta; Molina, Llorente, Koke, De Paul, Lino; Griezmann, Morata

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Atletico Madrid (Atletico win 4-3 on aggregate)

Date: Tuesday 16th April, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys
Referee  Istvan Kovacs (Romania}
Goal Scorer:

Barcelona
Barcelona remain without the services of Gavi and Alejandro Balde due to long-term injuries, and neither player will be available for selection until next season.

The Catalan outfit have not reported any further fitness concerns, and the squad will be boosted by the returns of Joao Cancelo, Inigo Martinez and Robert Lewandowski, who were all suspended against Cadiz in the league.

However, Barcelona do have two players banned for this contest, with Christensen and Sergi Roberto picking up milestone yellow cards in the first leg in Paris last week.

Pedri has featured off the bench in the team's last two games after recovering from a thigh problem and is now in line for a start, while outstanding teenagers Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal are also set to be in the XI.
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo; Pedri, Gundogan, F de Jong; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

PSG
As for PSG, Presnel Kimpembe, Layvin Kurzawa and Sergio Rico remain on the sidelines, while Nordi Mukiele will need to be assessed due to a head injury.

Achraf Hakimi was suspended for the first leg, but he will be back in the team at right-back here, while head coach Enrique could also introduce Goncalo Ramos and Warren Zaire-Emery into his starting side.

Ousmane Dembele will once again line up against his former club, while Mbappe will be bidding to add to the four goals that he has scored against Barcelona in the Champions League.

Marco Asensio is likely to be the player to drop out to make way for Ramos, while Lee Kang-in and Nuno Mendes may also be named on the bench for the first whistle on Tuesday night.
Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Hernandez; Zaire-Emery, Ruiz, Vitinha; Dembele, Ramos, Mbappe

Prediction: Barcelona 2-1 Paris Saint-Germain (Barcelona win 5-3 on aggregate)

Nigerian singer 1Da Banton has revealed that he wrote his colleague, Davido’s ‘No Competition’ featuring Asake.

1Da Banton also disclosed that he produced Davido’s ‘Na Money’ featuring Angelique Kidjo and The Cavemen.

The ‘No Wahala’ crooner featured in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by Adesope.

“I produced Davido’s ‘Na Money’ with Cavemen and wrote ‘No Competition’ featuring Asake,” he said.

1Da Banton said popular skit maker and singer, Nasboi, inspired him to do music while he was dating his sister.

“My older sister’s ex-boyfriend, Nasboi inspired me to make music,” he added.

Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was abducted from his residence in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has regained freedom.
The journalist who was forcefully taken away in a Channels Television-branded vehicle, was released around 10 p.m. on Friday, April 12, unharmed, about 24 hours after being abducted from his home in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor area of Port Harcourt on Thursday, April 11.
The management of the television station has confirmed Mr Rogers’ release in a brief statement. It read;

“Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was abducted last night in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been freed. We thank our viewers and all those who expressed concern over the unfortunate incident.”

A dispatch rider, Monday Osazuwa, dazzled the Special Offences Court in Lagos with revelation on Friday when he narrated how the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, instructed him on different instances to collect the sum of $3 million cash in tranches.

Osazuwa, who was led in evidence in chief by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), told the Court that he had been a dispatch rider at Zenith Bank since 2001 before joining the CBN as a contract staff member in 2014.

The witness, who testified before Justice Raman Oshodi, said he was later appointed as a senior supervisor (full-time) in charge of recording and filing documents while working in the CBN Governor’s office in Lagos.

He stated that when he collected money for his boss (Emefiele), he would take it to his residence at Iru Close, Ikoyi, Lagos.

“The highest amount I collected was $1m, all in cash. Some weeks later, the businessman also called me, and I collected $850,000, $750,000, and $400,000 in cash in different tranches.

“I have never been rewarded, paid, or given anything. I was doing it out of faithfulness, and he knows it, but he never once said, ‘Take this,” the witness said.

Recall that the EFCC arraigned Emefiele on Monday, April 8, on 23 counts bordering on abuse of office.

He is being tried for alleged abuse of office and fraud to the tune of $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion.

Meanwhile, Justice Oshodi had granted Emefiele bail in the sum of N50 million.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu suspended Emefiele in June last year.

The United States, US, President, Joe Biden has vowed to defend Israel in the ongoing war.

Biden warned that Iran will not be allowed to succeed against Israel.

Addressing journalists, Biden warned Iran against attacking Israel.

Biden said, “We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed.”

Asked about his message to Iran in the wake of the threat, Biden said, “Don’t”.

Biden said he wouldn’t be able to reveal secure information, adding that his expectation was that an attack could come “sooner, rather than later.”

A US intelligence reports says Iran is planning to attack Israel in the next 24 to 48 hours.

According to Wall Street Journal, WSJ, no final decision has been taken on the planned attack which are being discussed by Iran’s top leadership.

WSJ said Israel is preparing for an attack on either the southern or northern part.

“The strike plans are in front of the Supreme Leader and he is still weighing the political risk,” WSJ quoted an adviser to Iran’s Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as saying.

Big Brother Naija’s former housemate, Tolanibaj has offered advice to Omowunmi, the widowed wife of the late singer, Mohbad.

While discussing the paternity case involving the singer’s son on her podcast with Most Abebe, Bahd, and Boujee, she stated that if the DNA test proves that Liam is the son of Mohbad, then the mother of one should sue everybody questioning her son’s paternity.

“If Wunmi takes the DNA test and it turns out that Liam is Mohbad’s child, she should sue everybody who questioned her child’s paternity status”.

Tolani Baj: Do you think Wunmi should do a DNA test?

Moet Abebe: pic.twitter.com/5P3tI0htYZ

—(@OneJoblessBoy) April 12, 2024

Recall that following the singer’s death, many have been clamoring for a DNA test to be done on Liam, his son to ascertain his paternity. Even Mohbad’s father had called for DNA to be done on his son, a statement which Cynthia Morgan agreed with.

Omawunmi had told her father-in-law to get a court order for a DNA test to be done, surprisingly she made a U-turn during the weekend, as she made it known that she wouldn’t be doing a DNA test for her son. Giving reasons, Omowunmi made it known that no one has the right to tell her to do it as she added that her son would never fall victim like his dad.

Reacting to it, actress, Sarah Martins slammed Omowunmi, calling her a senseless widow, as she questioned why the mother of one was scared of doing DNA and pondered if she doesn’t want to clear her name and protect the legacy of her husband.

Similarly, actress, Charity Nnaji addressed Nigerian men telling them that their wives are suspects if they support Mohbad’s wife. She questioned why Mohbad’s wife would love to go through that kind of pressure, without wanting to clear her conscience and free herself from public disgrace.

However, actress, Ifemeludike showed support for Wunmi, advising her not to be intimidated and to speak up and stand her ground. Ifemeludike told her not to do DNA tests for anybody and to raise her son.

Date: Saturday 13th April, 2024
Time: 12:30 pm
Stadium  St James' Park
Referee  Tim Robinson (England)
Goal Scorer:

Newcastle
The hosts have had a lengthy injury list all season, and that is showing no signs of slowing down as the campaign nears its conclusion. The Magpies currently have 12 first-team players that are missing or doubtful for this weekend, the most of any team in the Premier League.

They added Joe Willock (Achilles) to an injury list that already includes Joelinton (thigh), Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles (both ACL), Matt Targett (Achilles), Lewis Miley (back), Kieran Trippier (calf), Nick Pope (shoulder), Valentino Livramento (ankle), and Miguel Almiron (knee), while Sandro Tonali is suspended.

Due to the number of absentees, Eddie Howe is expected to name a similar team to the one that defeated Fulham last time out, though Elliot Anderson is the most likely candidate to start in central midfield in place of Willock, while Harvey Barnes could displace Jacob Murphy on the right-wing.

Botman, Trippier, and Livramento miss out, so Lewis Hall and Emil Krafth should operate at left and right-back, respectively, with Dan Burn partnering Fabian Schar at the heart of the defence in front of backup goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

Although the Magpies tend to open the floodgates when they concede due to the makeshift backline, Howe’s side remain a force to be reckoned with in attack, particularly at St. James’ Park.

Alexander Isak has played a major role on that front, scoring in each of his last five league games at home, six goals in total. He also has a very capable supporting cast of goalscoring wingers in Harvey Barnes and Anthony Gordon.

Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Dubravka; Krafth, Schar, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Anderson; Barnes, Isak, Gordon

Tottenham
Spurs have a much more manageable treatment room. Fraser Forster (foot), Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring), and Manor Solomon (knee) all remain sidelined, while a late call is set to be made on the fitness of Brazilian attacker Richarlison, who missed the victory over Forest with a knee issue.

Brennan Johnson shook off a knock to start Tottenham’s 3-1 win over former side Nottingham Forest last weekend, meaning he is a good go to start at right-wing here.

Playing in his preferred No. 10 role, flashy James Maddison will offer a flair of creativity alongside productive movement on and off the ball, retaining possession but carrying the team forward with excellent ball progression and threading eye-of-the-needle passes for dynamic runners in Timo Werner and captain Son Heung-min.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur impressed off the bench against Nottingham Forest, and the pair may replace the usual midfield duo Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma in the middle of the park.

Destiny Udogie is a guaranteed starter at left-back, while Pedro Porro should keep Emerson Royal at bay on the opposite flank. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven will form the central defensive pairing in front of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Hojbjerg, Bentancur; Johnson, Maddison, Werner; Son
Prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Date: Saturday 13th April, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
Stadium  Vitality Stadium
Referee  Tony Harrington (England)
Goal Scorer:

Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola has new roster issues hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Manchester United on Saturday, the Bournemouth manager might be bereft of the services of as many as six first-team players.

Luis Sinisterra (thigh) and Antoine Semenyo (calf) picked up minor injuries last weekend against Luton Town and will unlikely feature on Saturday. In addition, Chris Mepham is recovering from an illness and will not take the field this weekend. Ryan Fredericks, Tyler Adams, and Marcus Tavernier are the other absentees.

Neto will take his usual spot between the sticks, with Bournemouth lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation in front of him against Manchester United. The backline should feature Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, and Lloyd Kelly.

As for the midfield unit, Ryan Christie and Lewis Cook should pair up in the double pivot, looking to keep things tight in the middle of the park. Alex Scott will reprise the no. 10 role, with Dango Ouattara and Justin Kluivert being the two wide attackers. Finally, Dominic Solanke should lead the line for the home side.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Neto; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kelly; Christie, Cook; Ouattara, Scott, Kluivert; Solanke

Manchester United
Like his counterpart in the Bournemouth dugout, Erik ten Hag has a new issue to deal with ahead of the trip to the Vitality Stadium. The Manchester United manager might be without as many as nine first-team players.

The Dutch tactician is sweating over the fitness of Marcus Rashford, who picked up a knock last weekend against Chelsea. Meanwhile, Luke Shaw (hamstring), Lisandro Martinez (calf), Victor Lindelof (hamstring), Tyrell Malacia (knee), Raphael Varane (muscle injury), Jonny Evans (muscle injury), Scott McTominay (knee), and Anthony Martial (groin) remain on the sidelines.

Manchester United will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Bournemouth, with Andre Onana taking his spot between the sticks. The backline should feature Diogo Dalot, Willy Kambwala, Harry Maguire, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

As for the midfield unit, Casemiro will pair up with Kobbie Mainoo in the middle of the park. Bruno Fernandes should reprise the no. 10 role, with Antony and Alejandro Garnacho being the two wide attackers in Rashford’s potential absence. Finally, Rasmus Hojlund will spearhead the Manchester United attack this weekend.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Onana; Dalot, Kambwala, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka; Casemiro, Mainoo; Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Prediction: Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester United

Date: Saturday 13th April, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm
Stadium  Etihad Stadium
Referee  John Brooks (England)
Goal Scorer:

Manchester City
The defending champions will be without Kyle Walker because of a thigh injury and Nathan Ake because of a calf injury. They are likely to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ederson Moraes in goal.

Manuel Akanji and Josko Gvardiol all will be deployed as the full-backs, and they will look to help out defensively and contribute in the attack. Ruben Dias will start at the heart of the defence alongside John Stones.

Rodri and Mateo Kovacic will likely pair up in the midfield double pivot, and the two players will look to add defensive cover and control to the side. Kevin De Bruyne will start as the central attacking midfielder, and he will look to open up the opposition defende with his creativity, passing and vision.

Bernardo Silva and Jeremy Doku should feature in the wide areas. The two players will look to add creativity and flair to the side. Finally, Erling Haaland will lead the line for Manchester City against Luton Town on Saturday.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Akanji, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Doku, De Bruyne, Silva; Haaland

Luton
Tom Lockyer, Marvelous Nakamba, Jacob Brown, Dan Potts and Amari’i Bell are all ruled out for the remainder of the season. Elijah Adebayo will return early next month from his thigh injury, and Chiedozie Ogbene is expected back in a similar time frame from his hamstring injury.

Luton Town will shape up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Thomas Kaminski in goal. In the back three, Reece Burke will start alongside Teden Mengi and Daiki Hashioka. Fred Onyedinma and Alfie Doughty will start as the wing-backs. They will look to influence the game at both ends of the pitch.

Jordan Clark will add defensive cover to the midfield, while Ross Barkley looks to create opportunities from the deep. Tahith Chong and Andros Townsend will start as the attacking midfielders, and they will look to open up the Manchester City defence with their creativity in the final third. Finally, Carlton Morris will lead the line for the away side.

Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Kaminski; Hashioka, Mengi, Burke; Onyedinma, Barkley, Clark, Doughty; Townsend, Chong; Morris
Prediction: Manchester City 4-0 Luton Town

Nollywood was thrown into mourning on the 10th of April due to the death of Nollywood legend Junior Pope.

The talented actor lost his life in a boating accident, and this caused a lot of grief in the industry.

Actress Iyabo Ojo came out on Instagram to share how saddened she was about his death. In the post she made, Iyabo spoke about how devastating and and heartbreaking the news of Junior Pope’s death was.

Iyabo Ojo also spoke about the other young people in the boat with Junior Pope had died, and how they had gone too soon.

At the end of her post, Iyabo Ojo spoke about the alarming rate at which actors were dying in the Nigerian industry, and her analysis might just be accurate.

Within four months of being in 2024, Nollywood has announced the death of at least four actors who have all made their mark in the movie industry.

In the month of March, Nollywood and the entirety of Nigeria lost John Okafor, also known as Mr Ibu, and later that month, Amaechi Muonagor also died from illness, just like Mr Ibu.

This April started with a bang, as Nollywood lost another person yet again, and this time around, it was actress Aderounmu Adejumoke.

Junior Pope’s death on the 10th of April hit a little bit different because of the circumstances surrounding his death.

At first, videos circulating showed evidence that he was dead. However, later on, it was confirmed that he was alive, after receiving treatment from a native doctor.

The good news was short lived, as he later gave up the ghost after battling for his life in the hospital.

Junior Pope is survived by his wife and three young sons, who are yet to get a word out about his death.

Nollywood actresses, Destiny Etiko and Uju Okoli have blasted their colleague, Sarah Martins for blaming Adanma Luke for Junior Pope’s death.

It was reported that Adanma Luke was the producer of the movie, which Junior Pope and his colleagues had traveled for, where they met their deaths.

Following the news of his death, Sarah took to her Instagram page to drag the actress noting how her recklessness had cost her the lives of people. She described the actress’ movie as a low-budget movie trying to raise local standards without providing the necessary amenities.

“Finally we lost him!
Very nonsense low-budget movie trying to raise local standards without providing the necessary amenities.
Now we’ve lost a star, a father, a son, a brother, a husband, and innocent crew members hustling to feed their families!
Adanma Luck you do this one!

A former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, has advised indigenes and residents of Ibadan not to take the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola, seriously.

Ladoja, who is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, noted that Ajibola cannot stop the Olubadan-designate, Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, from becoming the Olubadan.

Ladoja made these declarations while addressing journalists at his Ondo Street, Ibadan, residence shortly after he observed the two-Rakah Eid el-Fitri prayer along with other Muslim faithful on Wednesday.

It was gathered that Ajibola on Tuesday declared that Olakulehin is not fit to become the Olubadan.

But Ladoja, while addressing journalists, noted that Ajibola is entitled to his opinion and cannot stop Olakulehin from becoming Olubadan.

“He is entitled to his opinion. I know him as a lawyer, not a medical doctor. So, he cannot say that Olakulehin is not fit to become Olubadan. You know that Osi Balogun has already declared Olakulehin fit for the position, so who do we believe? We cannot listen to him. People should not take him seriously.

“Ajibola is not a 20-year-old man; he is not a 30 or 40-year-old man; he is above 80 years old, so we can expect him to act like a youth. Ajibola can be substituted to nominate Olubadan if he does not come to the meeting.

“I have already slated a meeting for Friday because tomorrow is a public holiday; if he does not come, he can be substituted,” Ladoja stated.