Joachim Low has warned Germany that Cameroon are dangerous opponents as they look to secure a place in the Confederations Cup semifinals on Sunday. Germany need just a point from the encounter in Sochi, but Cameroon can advance if they win by two clear goals. “Cameroon have nothing left to lose,” Low told a news conference on Saturday. “They can only advance if they win. “Tomorrow will be one of the most challenging and physically intensive games. When you see how fast they play, what pace they have in their players in attack, this mixture is not seen often. They…
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Jose Mourinho has stopped Manchester United being ‘boring’. But the Portuguese cannot afford another season of Premier League failure. That is the view of ex-Reds defender Rio Ferdinand, who is delighted the dull style of former Old Trafford manager Louis van Gaal’s reign has been eradicated. Ferdinand believes Mourinho has improved things since taking charge last summer – and praised him for landing the EFL Cup and Europa League trophy. Van Gaal led United to fourth and fifth and won the FA Cup but his mundane playing style drew widespread criticism with Ferdinand saying: “I definitely think there’s been an…
Matteo Darmian’s performance in the Europa League final in Stockholm was one of the key factors in Manchester United’s win against Ajax. The Dutch plan was for super-fast forward Bertrand Traore to expose the Italian they had identified as a weak link at left back. They were wrong. The 27-year-old had Traore in his pocket and Ajax’s threat was nullified. Without the Burkina Faso player’s danger, Ajax’s potency was minimal. They barely tested Reds’ goalkeeper Sergio Romero all night in Sweden. It looked like his display may have eased the uncertainty over his Old Trafford future and convinced both himself…
Chris Brown has revealed how he and Rihanna first confessed their love for each other during his new documentary ‘Welcome To My Life’. During the very revealing movie, the ‘Privacy’ singer describes all the ups and downs of his career so far – including his infamous relationship with Rihanna. After meeting at a concert for New York radio station Z100, he mentioned how the pair exchanged contact details. “We just became friends and kicking more,” Chris reportedly says. “And kicking, nothing too serious but we just had a good understanding of each other. He then went on to explain how…
Dr Daramola Tayo, Chief Consultant and Head of Behavioural Medicine, Karu General Hospital says an estimated nine million Nigerians may be suffering from depression. Tayo disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a health talk on depression organised by the Public Health Department, Health and Human Services Secretariat, FCTA. The psychiatrist said depression could be described as a mental disorder resulting from long lasting low mood affecting one’s ability to do things, to have pleasure or have interest in activities one used to enjoy. “It also reflects on the loss of interest in sexual activities among others. “The prevalence has…
As the world awaits the release of the video for Kendrick Lamar‘s Rihanna-assisted DAMN. single, “Loyalty,” a creative collective by the name of Combined Culture has unveiled a short film for “Lust,” which is one of the album’s best songs. Peep the new film for yourself below. Following the theme of K. Dot’s first “Lust” verse, the film, which was purposely released on Kendrick’s birthday on June 17, looks at the life of one Black man who’s found himself caught up in the monotony of day-to-day life. The only thing is, in the streets of Compton—or wherever this video happens…
“First and foremost, I was suicidal. This is a subject I’ve since written about, spoken about, shared about. But at the time I suffered in silence. As so many do.” – Wentworth Miller For those that have seen, or heard about. the vicious meme depicting a healthy, fit ‘Prison Break’ actor Wentworth Miller cropped alongside a photo of him from unhealthier times in 2010 it’s easy to imagine the kind of associated negative thinking that goes with that type of public body shaming and judgement. Miller, who gained a significant amount of weight during a self-imposed semi-retirement from the screen,…
As Prison Break continues to leave us hanging when it comes to the possibility of any more new episodes once its revival run comes to an end, it looks like one of its stars isn’t too sure it’d be a great idea to keep drawing the series out. “I love this character. I love this story. I owe a tremendous amount to this story and to the fans of this story,” Sarah Wayne Callies explained to the International Business Times. “And that actually makes me more careful to make me want to curate the stories that we tell with real…
Mr Chris Giwa, ACN candidate for the Plateau governorship seat in 2011, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Giwa, proprietor of Giwa FC of Jos, who was received at the party’s secretariat in Jos on Thursday, said that he opted for the PDP because he was convinced that it held the key to a better Nigeria. “Nigerians have tested and tasted the PDP and the APC; from experience, the average Nigerian believes that PDP is a better option. I have opted to go with the majority,” he said. Giwa, who said that he had “no immediate ambition”, promised…
Senator Dino Melaye has reacted to the move by Constituents of Kogi West Senatorial District to recall the representative of Kogi West Senatorial District. Speaking to Seun Okinbaloye, anchor of Politics Today on Channels Television, Melaye said: “I continue to laugh at their efforts which I know is in futility. The whole exercise is a comedy of errors.” The Senator was further quoted to have said: “Nobody should take it seriously the whole thing is shrouded in money politics and cannot stand. “We have discovered names of dead people on the list and a handwriting with similar signatures for several…
img src=”https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Nyesom-Wike-300×180.jpg” alt=”” width=”300″ height=”180″ class=”size-medium wp-image-124648″ />Gov Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said politics is played without bitterness in the state. The governor said this when he hosted some lawmakers in his office on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. “In Rivers State, despite political differences, politics is played without bitterness and the interest of the people remains paramount to everybody,’’ he said. Wike gave the advice when the House of Representatives ad hoc committee set up to investigate the health implications of installing telecommunications masts near residential homes paid him a courtesy visit in Port Harcourt. He advised telecommunications…
Champions League quality has been the factor driving Antonio Conte’s approach towards Chelsea’s summer recruitment process. Conte’s squad needs boosting in terms of numbers but the Italian manager has made it clear any new signings have to be capable of performing among Europe’s elite. With Tiemoue Bakayoko he feels there is no doubt. Conte studied Bakayoko closely last season, making the effort to be there in person to see him in action in as many Champions League games as possible because he wanted to see him working out of possession as much as on the ball and envisage how he…
Borussia Dortmund have placed a £63million price tag on Liverpool transfer target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Bundesliga club’s chief executive officer Hans-Joachim Watzke has stated they will ignore any offers under that price and would only listen to any offer which shows “its appreciation” for the striker in “a financial way”. Liverpool have been heavily linked to the Gabon man, who has scored a total of 85 goals from 125 appearances for the German outfit. The 28-year-old has a contract until 2020, but in January he admitted he was looking to move on this summer. “We will listen to it when…
ALEX SANDRO would be a perfect fit for Chelsea if he joins the Blues from Juventus this summer, according to pundit Shaka Hislop. Sandro has been linked with a mega-money move to Chelsea and today reports claim a £60million fee has been agreed with Juventus. Hislop is a huge fan of the 26-year-old and says only Real Madrid’s Marcelo is a better left-back than him in the world. “Without question (Chelsea should go in for him),” Hislop said on ESPN FC. “Alex Sandro is a perfect fit for anybody and I’ll say this unapologetically, Alex Sandro on my money is…
Rihanna pulled iconic style statement for ‘Wild Thoughts’ video but everyone had eyes for the Manolo Blahnik look featuring mix tone jewels and perspex straps she scored. The singer who chose unmissable style notes sporting pieces from Balenciaga leggings, mini tiered dress from Alberta Ferretti amongst other stunning looks showed off a peek at her Manolo Blahnik’s designs tagged ‘So Stoned’ her third/final collection with the iconic shoe brand. The collaboration comes in four styles featuring thigh high gladiator stilettos (debuted in ‘Wild Thoughts’) named “poison Ivy”, strappy sandals named “Purple Chalice” and two mules; the blocked heel is named…
LL Cool J’s daughter Italia Smith jumped the broom with Lamar Cardinez this past weekend! The ceremony, held at Long Island on June 17, 2017 had a fine, star-filled reception at the Sparkling Point Vineyards and winery in Southold afterwards. The ceremony glittered and glowed under the beautiful lights of the room, and for the presence of stars such as Mary J. Blige and Vanessa Bell Calloway among several others. A day after the ceremony, which happens to be father’s day, LL Cool J’s wife, Simone Smith, shares a photo on IG, writing, “Our daughter got married on the eve…
Khloe Kardashian is set to launch her line of bodysuits on Thursday, June 22 2017! Tagged ‘Good Body’, the collection will feature 10 styles with each design taking from the reality star’s wardrobe. The styles will feature flattering cutouts and lace and sheer details so they give a seamless fit when worn under clothing. The reality star and entrepreneur is launching “her favourite piece of clothing” as part of her ‘Good American’ clothing brand with price set at a retail of between $129 to $189. She took to Instagram to share the news; “You guys know I’m obsessed with bodysuits,…
Big Brother Naija former housemate CocoIce seems to have found love with Jumabee. The former housemate of Big Brother Naija TV show who was voted out of the house was spotted on a balcony of what looks like an uncompleted building kissing Jumabee. We reached out to the singer’s camp, so far no word back. Meanwhile, CoCo recently opened up on her experience, her career and how she hopes to channel the exposure Big Brother Naija show has helped her with; “My experience in the Big Brother Naija house was fun. It was great, a lot of mixed feelings but…
Tiwa Savage and Tee Billz are officially a couple again! The duo was spotted at the 2face’s Club Rumours last weekend looking like a proper couple. This isn’t the first time they’ve been spotted together. Just recently the duo was spotted at the premiere of AY Makun’s movie, “10 Days In Sun City”. Tiwa and Tee Billz arrived the venue together. Although, they weren’t spotted holding hands, the two looked pretty pleasant in each other’s company. This comes after the two were spotted together in Ibadan, Oyo State on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 where Tiwa had gone to perform…
Pop star, Davido is still enjoying the frenzy relating to Cristiano Ronaldo who recently followed him on Instagram. The singer posted a picture on Snapchat revealing a haircut that saw him carve the number seven digit on his head. In another post, the songster suggested that something huge might come out from his groupie moment with the Real Madrid star. “Something big is coming OBO × CR7,” Davido wrote in his comment posted on Friday, June 23, 2017. It has been a week of excitement for the singer who is now experiencing a resurgence in his career with recently releases…