David Villa is of the opinion that Valencia will have a crucial edge against Barcelona when his two former sides meet in a top of the table battle at the Mestalla on Sunday. David Villa said: “I see that they are currently the best two teams in Spain, not just because of their position in the standings but because of what they’ve proved in their games so far. “I think it’s going to be a great game, one of the best to enjoy and see in Spain. They both have to fear each other, and they do. “Valencia have a…
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Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have provided Manchester United a huge boost at a crucial stage of the season by returning from injury, Juan Mata has said. “When you play for such a club, the expectation is amazing and you always have to win,” he said. “You always have to play good and win, and, at the end of the season, lift trophies. “The more that we are fit to play the better for everyone. Zlatan and Paul are experienced players, top players and they give us a lot of things on and off the pitch. It’s a big boost…
Diego Simeone has said that the unexpected is one of life’s pleasures as his team head into Wednesday’s Champions League game against Roma with their chances of progression very limited. Asked at the pregame news conference at the Wanda Metropolitano to give the odds Atletico might progress, the Rojiblanco coach said he was not a betting man but did trust in life to provide positive surprises and his team would do everything they could to keep their chances alive. “I never bet so I cannot answer that,” Simeone said. “But aside from this situation, the club has a high ranking…
Thibaut Courtois has said he is no hurry to hold talks with Chelsea over a new contract. “Regarding my contract, that’s something where Chelsea must deal with my agent [Christophe Henrotay]. I don’t think there have been any new developments. “We have so many games at the moment, and I prefer to focus on the team’s matches, my own performances, and there will be time enough towards the end of the season to have talks.” Real Madrid have long considered Courtois and Manchester United’s David De Gea to be their two top goalkeeping targets. Courtois, who spent three seasons on…
Nacho Monreal believes star duo Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez will remain at the club for the rest of the season despite rumuours about possible moves in January. “Yes, the feeling is that they will continue. At no time have we talked about the possibility of them leaving. Not at all,” he said. “They are committed to the group and we will see what happens.” “I can’t say much about it. It does not depend on me. The situation is clear. They are two vital players for Arsenal. They are two players who end their contracts at the end of…
Manchester United have used an option to extend Ashley Young’s contract for a further year, sources close to the player have said. Ashley is one of a number of players at Old Trafford whose contracts are up next summer — including Marouane Fellaini, Michael Carrick, Juan Mata, Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw and Daley Blind — but United hold an option to extend them. And reports have it that the club have now taken up the option in Young’s contract to keep him at Old Trafford until 2019. The 32-year-old was tipped to move away from United last season, but he…
Barcelona’s appeal to reject the booking shown to Gerard Pique against Leganes has been rejected and the defender will miss Sunday’s top-of-the-table La Liga clash against Valencia. After reviewing the video footage put forward by the Catalan club, the Royal Spanish Football Federation’s competition committee decided to stick with the original ruling made by referee Undiano Mallenco. Pique was cautioned for grappling with Nordin Amrabat and Barca coach Ernesto Valverde said after his side’s 3-0 victory that he felt the decision was “excessive” and could quite easily have gone the other way. However, Barca striker Luis Suarez has had his…
Danny Rose has said he was “fuming” to be excluded from the Tottenham squad for Saturday’s North London derby at Arsenal but he denied suggestions of a rift with manager Mauricio Pochettino. “There’s been no bust-up, there’s been no argument, there’s been no falling out. The manager just explained that he thought it’d be better for me to do a hard session on Saturday, which I did. “I did that. I understand that there’s been a lot of reports but it’s not welcomed, and it’s not true, and whether I’d been at the Emirates or not, I think everybody’s losing…
N6 was interviewed recently. N6 who was a member of defunct rap group of 4th Republic shared his back stories on his career, and an interesting revelation was that he has an album produced by Phyno. Before he became the superstar rapper that he is, Phyno was once a producer in Enugu who masterminded records for numerous Nigerian artists. N6 was one of them according to him. Now we know where the Ibo boy got his music knowledge from.
Crowned Best Group in Africa and seen as the giants of East African music: Sauti Sol (Kenya) has released the brand new single ‘Melanin’ featuring Patoranking from Nigeria. Co-written by the talented Kenyan songwriter and singer: Nviiri The Storyteller, and produced by Sauti Sol, ;Melanin;, becomes the debut single off of Sauti Sol’s upcoming music project titled “AFRIKAN SAUCE” LP – set for release over the next 12 months.
Wizkid has tweeted the name of this third son. The Nigerian pop star tweeted the names “Zion Ayo-Balogun” on his Twitter account seconds ago. This is most likely the name of his third child. It is believed that the baby boy was born two weeks ago in London. “He got his manager pregnant earlier this year, Wiz and Jada got into a romantic affair months after they started working together. He’s a bit reckless but she really has it for him,” a source said. Jada Pollock, is an entertainment veteran also known as Jada Styles. She’s the head of her…
N6 has said the reason he didn’t attend Banky W’s wedding is because of M.I. “No, i didn’t attend the wedding. Thanks everyone for asking. I guess they didn’t want a fight to happen between me and Short man Devil. HML Bubu and Susu. Lmao!!!” he wrote. This claim is coming a few weeks after N6 and M.I. had a war of words on Twitter. It would be recalled that on Thursday, November 9, 2017, M.I posted a tweet on his Twitter page where he called out the OAP. “N6 is trash.. don’t blame the industry for him.. a former…
Mercy Johnson is never one to hide from showing everyone the love she has for her husband on social media. This time, the beautiful actress has released a video on her Instagram page on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in which she is singing to her husband in bed. According to her, they are on a three-day romantic getaway. “Nothing for me ooo. 3days getaway with my besty@princeodiokojie and trust me he was tired of my singing wats mine? Am warming up for my album sha…hmmm featuring who ooo?Hey Friends….Be anxious for nothing,” she captioned the video. These sure do know…
Dr. Sid’s marriage to Simi Esiri might be about to collapse. “They’ve been having issues for a very long time. it got so bad that Simi has had to move out of the house a couple of times” a source has revealed. Simi Esiri recently posted a new pic on her Instagram account that showed the mother of one without her wedding ring. “Dr. Sid is really trying to make it work but Simi already has her mind made up. Sid even made sure to attend the Nickelodeon festival this past weekend so he could spend time with his daughter…
Nigerians are at it again. Reports have it that the singer was pregnant, the mother-of-one has however come out to deny the claims. Tiwa simply stated, “Yekpa, This isn’t true.” However, she mentioned that she would relish another pregnancy and even looked forward to it when she wrote “#Nopregnancyhereyet #Godstime.” We cannot wait.
The Nigerian community in South Africa says the demise of Dr Alex Ekwueme, former Vice President, is a big loss to the nation. Ekwueme died in a London clinic, aged 85 on Sunday. Mr Adetola Olubajo, President, Nigeria Union, South Africa spoke on their behalf. “He was upright, cerebral, courageous and loyal to the country while he was serving in various public offices.” “His wealth of experience and contributions to the political landscape in Nigeria will be greatly missed.” “In 1995, he proposed the six geopolitical zones which Nigerians now use for decision making on national issues,” Olubajo said. According…
A major suspect in the robbery at gunpoint of US reality star Kim Kardashian in Paris last year has been released for medical reasons, his lawyers said today. Didier Dubreucq — nicknamed “Blue Eyes” — has been authorised to travel only for medical appointments, his lawyers Dominique Ousset and Victoria Anfuso, without disclosing the 62-year-old’s condition. A career gangster who had already been convicted of robbery and drug trafficking, Dubreucq is suspected of being part of the five-man team that robbed Kardashian of a ring and other jewels worth millions in October 2016. Kardashian was staying in a luxury residence…
Kevin Hart has announced the arrival of his newborn child, Kenzo Kash Hart with wife, Eniko. “God is truly amazing….Kenzo Kash Hart was born at 1:45 am ….He is Healthy & already smiling. Thank you all for your prayers!!!! We love & appreciate ya #Harts,” he tweeted. Kelvin Hart on October 1, 2017, threw a baby shower for his wife, Eniko Hart at the Casamigos Beach Club, Malibu, was well attended by close family and friends of the Harts. According to reports, it was reported that the couple was spent $117, 855 on a The Lion King-themed shower. Among those…
Burna Boy’s management has finally addressed his alleged involvement in Mr 2Kay’s robbery at the Eko Hotels and Suites. A statement distanced Burna Boy from the incident, noting that he had honoured the first and only invitation from the police and would be glad to help the police as best as he can. This comes a day after the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Edgal Imohimi, asked Burna Boy to report to the police station for questioning over the incident on Monday, November 20. As earlier reported, on October 22, 2017, Mr. 2kay was robbed and assaulted in his hotel room,…
Ayo Fayose has approved a death sentence for cultists. Fayose signed the bill prohibiting cultism and terrorism into law, yesterday. The Governor said the step is a show of his government’s commitment to fight terrorism in the state. Fayose also said that any building where cult activities are carried out will be forfeited to the government and the owners, sentenced to five years imprisonment without fine. “Any person who gives financial or material support or assistance to a secret cult or in any manner sponsor the activities of a secret cult, commits an offence under this law and is liable…