Carney Chukwuemeka has been nominated for Chelsea's Player of the Month for August. The Nigerian-born midfielder will battle five other players for the individual accolade.
Yesterday, Ekpa acknowledged his fighters' decision to resort to what they described as a 'spiritual battle' against the federal government of Nigeria.
Joshua wants to face his fellow champion in a battle for every major belt if he comes through Saturday night's defenceof the IBF, WBA and WBO gold against Andy Ruiz Jr.
The shooting down underscores the growing tensions in the region as a battle develops for the control of eastern Syria, BBC Defence and Diplomatic Correspondent Jonathan Marcus says.
He said battle inoculation, which would involve the live firing of small arms, amour and artillery weapons, would be conducted from the 8th to 11th of August 2023 within the Military Exercise Area near Nigerian Army Base Camp, Kachia.
In the final proper, Salah was injured in a battle for the ball by Los Blancos defence ace Sergio Ramos and could not finish the game after suffering a shoulder injury.
Super Eagles defence ace Kenneth Omeruo has been listed in La Liga team of the week after his impressive display on Saturday, April 27, in Leganes' barren draw against Celta de Vigo at the Municipal de Butarque.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the bi-weekly news conference on the operations of the armed forces.
In the battle, I have spared myself no inconvenience or discomfort and countless times, I have had to risk my life, my reputation and the welfare of my family.
Frustration grew in the ground as Sean Dyche's side attempted to battle their way back into the game. Despite a late spell of pressure and a couple of forced nervy moments, our defence stood firm in the face of waves of Burnley attacks.
On the other hand, City begin defenceof their title at West Ham on the Saturday, August 10 while city rival Manchester United battle Chelsea is the top fixture of the opening weekend.