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“We Were Not Good Enough” – Guardiola Reacts As Arsenal End Man City’s Title Run
Spanish tactician Pep Guardiola has said he will make a decision on his future at the end of the season, following Manchester City’s loss of the Premier League title to Arsenal.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports about a possible departure for the City manager circulated on Monday night, just hours before his side travelled to face AFC Bournemouth. The speculation intensified after City were held to a 1-1 draw, a result that officially confirmed they could no longer overtake Arsenal in the title race.
The draw left Arsenal with an unassailable lead and secured their first Premier League title since 2004.
Guardiola, however, stressed that any decision regarding his future would only be made after discussions with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.
“I could say that I have one more year of contract and with the conversations I have had for many years, always from my experience when you announce, whatever you announce, during the competition, it is a bad, bad result,” Guardiola told Sky Sports after the match.
“And as you understand, the first person I have to talk to is my chairman because we both decided that when we finish the season we will sit and we will talk. It is as simple as that and after we will make the decision.”
City will end their league campaign at home against Aston Villa, with Guardiola insisting his focus remains on finishing the season strongly.
“Listen, I have one more year of contract,” he said.
“I will not tell you a decision here because I have to speak with my chairman, my players and my staff. Right now my only focus is to help the team finish as high as possible.”
Following Arsenal’s title confirmation, Guardiola also congratulated Mikel Arteta and his squad, praising their achievement.
“On behalf of Man City, congratulations to Arsenal, Mikel and all the backroom staff. They deserve it,” he said.
He added, “I’m the happiest man on the planet to be at this club. It is extraordinary.”
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, Fubara said the decision followed deep reflection and wide consultations with family, friends, and political associates.
He added that he would fully support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate after the primaries.
Fubara stated, “After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, friends, and associates, I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC governorship primaries.
“I do so with a full heart and with a firm commitment to support whoever emerges as the candidate of our great party.”
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has said that performances in away matches could be the key factor in determining which teams qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Troost-Ekong made the remarks following Tuesday’s draw ceremony in Cairo, where he served as one of four assistants at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)-organised event.
He explained that teams capable of securing points on the road will have a stronger advantage in the qualification race.
According to him, playing away from home is always challenging due to different pitches, environments, and playing conditions across the continent.
“Playing away from home is always difficult because you encounter different pitches, environments and conditions throughout the qualifiers,” Troost-Ekong was quoted as saying by CAFonline.
He added that while away victories are crucial, consistency throughout the qualification campaign will also be essential for success.
“Winning away from home is very important if you want to enhance your qualification chances, but consistency throughout the campaign is equally crucial,” he said.
Troost-Ekong noted that teams that manage to win difficult away fixtures will significantly boost their chances of reaching the tournament, describing the qualifying groups as highly competitive.
He also expressed excitement about the upcoming qualifiers and the tournament itself.
The AFCON 2027 qualification series will begin during the FIFA international window from September 21 to October 6, 2026, with the first two matchdays scheduled to be played.
Matchdays three and four will take place between November 9 and 17, 2026, while the final round of fixtures is set for March 22 to 30, 2027, when all qualified teams will be confirmed.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has revealed that she only fully understood the importance of a record label to an artist’s mental health after leaving Mavin Records.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer, who joined Mavin Records in 2012 and exited in 2019 before signing with Universal Music Group, said she still considers Mavin family despite her departure.
Speaking on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast with Joey Akan, Tiwa Savage explained that the kind of support system an artist has within a label can significantly affect their emotional wellbeing.
She recalled her time at Mavin Records, saying she often turned to label boss Don Jazzy and other artistes during difficult moments, especially when facing online controversies.
According to her, she would sometimes break down emotionally and find comfort within the label environment, which felt like a family setting.
However, she noted that her experience with an international label has been different, as such personal support systems are not as available.
She stressed the need for artists to carefully consider whether a record label genuinely cares about their wellbeing or simply views them as business assets.
Tiwa Savage said, “Who you signed to is very important and I didn’t appreciate it until after I left Mavin. Whenever there’s a controversy online I’d run to Don Jazzy’s room, sit on the floor or bed with other Mavin acts and we would talk about it. I would cry if I had to cry and we would get through it.
“But being with a [foreign] label, they don’t really care about your personal stuff. So, I can’t really go to the Empire office and cry. I miss that part.”
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