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Nervy Forest Must 'bounce Back' In Champions League Hunt

Nottingham Forest were "not comfortable" during their late defeat by Everton and must "bounce back" if they are to qualify for the Champions League next season, says manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Forest's remarkable season means they remain third in the Premier League but they are now nervously looking over their shoulders with six games remaining. Abdoulaye Doucoure's 94th-minute winner at the City Ground made it back-to-back defeats at the wrong time in the campaign as they aim to compete in Europe's elite club competition for the first time in over 40 years. "The performance was not good," Nuno told Match of the Day. "The last minute of the game, from an offensive corner we conceded so we are disappointed but in terms of the game, we were not good. Everton were dominant. "We cannot get away from the decisive moment in the season. We were not comfortable and the fans also saw we were struggling. You cannot get away form that. We want to try and give it a go." When Forest lost at Everton a year ago they were just one point above the drop zone, but managed to stave off relegation. Few could have predicted their achievements this season in reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup and challenging for the Champions League but they are now in danger of slipping down the table. Their final six games are tough prospects with the likes of Manchester City, Brentford, Crystal Palace, and Chelsea on the final day, all still to come. Former England defender Stephen Warnock said on Final Score: "It would be heartbreaking for Forest to miss out on Champions League football at this point given all the work they have put into the season. "They have to go back into the dressing room now and say, 'Ok, bad day at the office. Let's go again and re-group.' We've seen them bounce back from adversity at times already this season, so it is not the end of the day." Saturday's defeat was just their third at the City Ground all campaign and Doucoure's late strike ended a run of 449 minutes without conceding at home. Everton boss David Moyes added: "Forest have done remarkably well but if you would have given them Europe, they would have snapped your hand off for that. It is incredible what they have done and we have to wait and see if they can get over the line for the Champions League." Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi said to Sky Sports: "It is in our hands to make sure we stay in the position we are in. Football is cruel and it is tough to put into words. We have to move on from it now."

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Stop Relocation Of KWASU Agriculture Faculty, Students Urge Kwara Govt

The National Association of Agricultural Students has called on the Kwara State Government to immediately suspend the proposed relocation of the Faculty of Agriculture at Kwara State University to Ilesha Baruba. The students made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday by the NAAS National President, Bashar Abdulazeez, and co-signed by the NAAS National Director of Welfare, Raji Ridwan. The students expressed deep concern over the safety of students in light of recent violent attacks in the community. “We sympathise with the people of Ilesha Baruba who have suffered from repeated attacks. “However, the relocation of students to a region facing such volatility is highly risky and unacceptable. No educational reform should come at the cost of students’ lives,” Abdulazeez stated. He emphasised that the academic welfare and safety of students must remain a priority, calling on the state government to reconsider its decision and involve stakeholders in any discussions about future changes. “Students deserve to learn in an environment free from fear and danger. “The Faculty of Agriculture must remain in a secure and academically conducive zone. We urge His Excellency, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, to engage the leadership of NAAS and other relevant bodies before proceeding with any relocation plan,” he added. The association also encouraged the university management, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Shaykh-Lukman Jimoh, to improve on-campus security measures. While commending the state government’s broader efforts to combat insecurity, Abdulazeez insisted that “more targeted interventions are needed in sensitive regions like Ilesha Baruba, especially where students’ lives are at stake.” On his part, Ridwan reiterated the association’s commitment to advocating for student-friendly policies. “We will continue to monitor the situation and ensure that no student is exposed to unnecessary danger in the name of academic restructuring,” Ridwan affirmed.  

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'No-one Can Do What Kevin Has' - De Bruyne Shines As Man City Exit Nears

Kevin de Bruyne has three more Manchester City games to play at Etihad Stadium, selection permitting. That means three more opportunities for City's fans to offer him a standing ovation, as they did when he was replaced by Jeremy Doku three minutes from the end of a 5-2 victory against Crystal Palace. Three more opportunities for De Bruyne to acknowledge those supporters and wave from the pitch to his children, who watched him produce a masterclass in the manner of old. A decade of service is coming to an end. In word and deed, De Bruyne is determined his time at City will not close with a whimper. "I want to go away with a Champions League [place] for this team because they deserve it," De Bruyne told BBC Match of the Day. "We've been in the Champions League for the nine or 10 years I've been here, so I hope we can do that for the team next year. I'll just try to play good football like I've always done." The problem is De Bruyne has not played good football this season. It is one of the reasons Guardiola and outgoing technical director Txiki Begiristain decided not to offer the 33-year-old a contract extension when his current deal expires on 30 June. It is still not clear whether De Bruyne will remain at the club for their Club World Cup campaign, which might not finish until mid-July. Sadly for Crystal Palace, he chose them to remind us all what he is capable of. With City trailing 2-0 and seemingly heading for defeat, De Bruyne led the recovery mission. The Belgian hit the woodwork before pulling a goal back by deceiving goalkeeper Dean Henderson with a free-kick that went in off a post. The history books will show Ilkay Gundogan was credited with the assist for Omar Marmoush's equaliser. But it was De Bruyne's nod-back Marmoush buried after Gundogan had failed to get proper contact on it. De Bruyne definitely teed up Mateo Kovacic for City's crucial third goal at the start of the second half, calmly rolling a pass perfectly into the Croat's path on the edge of the area when many, less aware, colleagues might have panicked and made the wrong decision. He should really have had another assist when he set up Marmoush but Henderson repelled the Egyptian's close-range finish. "It is the kind of performance Kevin has done in many games, for many years," said Guardiola. "Unfortunately, for 18 months he could not do it because of the injuries and surgery, but [today] he played fantastic. The gratitude I have for him is huge." Even Palace manager Oliver Glasner appreciated De Bruyne's talent. He just wishes he had not been on the receiving end. "Every manager loves to see a player like him with intelligence," he said. "He moves and always finds the space - it is how he scores and creates chances." De Bruyne is not a shouter or screamer. He is not in the Roy Keane or Patrick Vieira mould of captains, the type who drove their team on through a mixture of intense demands and doing their own job really well. He is not athletic in the way Steven Gerrard used to be. But he can create something from nothing through a combination of awareness and execution. He is a player who sees opportunities others do not. Then he is capable of delivery. It takes him to a level of the game removed from virtually anyone else. It is why, while the debate is futile and there can be no 'winner', he has to be in the conversation about the best player of a Premier League era which is now in its fourth decade. And it is why, when asked if James McAtee, who scored on his first Premier League start, might fill De Bruyne's boots next season, Guardiola's response was dripping with incredulity. "No-one can do what Kevin has done," said the City boss. "Kevin has a unique talent, a vision in the pass. When the players are up front and Kevin has the ball, they know they can run because the ball will be delivered. "He is not a vocal leader. But in nine years, he has been there every three days." Soon, he will not be there. De Bruyne's future is unknown. There have been plenty of rumours around Major League Soccer (MLS) and, most recently, Inter Miami, although in some ways the idea of De Bruyne in the same team as Lionel Messi seems a waste. De Bruyne has no reason to play second fiddle to anyone, not even one of the handful of players widely accepted as being the best ever. He will reach his conclusion in his own quiet way. De Bruyne certainly thinks he still has something to offer. "It's been a hard year but I've been pain-free for the last six weeks and that makes a massive difference," he told TNT Sports. "I don't know how I'm going to feel [in my last game] - I've been here so long, my kids were born in Manchester and lived their whole life here. It's going to be different for them. I think they're a bit scared. "But if I can play football and my family's happy, I'm good. I don't know what will happen next but I want to play on, so let's see where I end up."