The football world has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who reportedly died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train. According to multiple international media reports, the incident occurred at a railway crossing in Austria, where Manninger’s vehicle was hit in a devastating collision. Emergency responders arrived swiftly at the scene, but efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful. Manninger, a former Austrian international, enjoyed a distinguished career across Europe, featuring for top clubs including Arsenal and Juventus. He was part of the Arsenal squad under Arsène Wenger during the late 1990s, contributing to the club’s domestic successes and earning admiration for his composure and professionalism. Tributes have begun pouring in from across the football community, with former teammates, clubs, and fans expressing shock and grief over the sudden loss. Wenger, who managed Manninger during his time in Nort...
No fewer than 80 children were Friday morning kidnapped by bandits in Tsafe
Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The children are between the ages of 12
and 17, BBC Hausa reported. Some parents of the abducted children who spoke to
the British broadcaster said the abductees were in the bush fetching firewood at
about 8:00 a.m. when the marksmen rounded them up and wisked them away into the
forest. Bandits’ activities have refused to abate in Zamfara despite several
government intervention to stem the criminal activity. Hundreds of
schoolchildren have been kidnapped and some later released upon payment of
ransom. The abductors are yet to reach the parents to make any demands as of the
time BBC reported the kidnap.
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