Bayern Munich new boy James Rodriguez is looking forward to facing his “amazing” former teammate Alvaro Morata in Singapore on Tuesday as the Bundesliga champions take on Chelsea in the International Champions Cup (ICC). James played alongside the new Chelsea striker at Real Madrid and believes the Premier League champions have made a shrewd signing. “Alvaro is an amazing player,” James said. “I think he will do very well at Chelsea. Even though he had limited game time with Real Madrid, he did amazing things, and I wish him all the best for this season.” James is settling in well…
Author: David Folami
Cesar Azpilicueta has said that Chelsea must learn from the mistakes of their last title defence if they are to retain the Premier League crown they won so emphatically last season. Chelsea romped to the 2014-15 title, finishing eight points clear of Manchester City, but the following season they managed only a 10th-place finish and were just a point above the relegation zone in December, a set of circumstances that new Chelsea vice-captain Azpilicueta wants to avoid a repeat of. “We have to learn from the experience when we won the league three years ago and then had a terrible…
Cristiano Ronaldo has told ESPN that competition with players like Lionel Messi and Neymar is what keeps him motivated to stay at the highest level. Ronaldo, 32, ended last season by winning La Liga and retaining the Champions League, a feat that has made him favourite to land the Ballon d’Or for a record-equalling fifth time. The Portugal international says that “healthy” competition with the Barcelona duo and other elite players is what makes him strive for more. The Real Madrid forward said when asked what other player or players makes him the best: “To mention one is hard, but…
Neymar remains a Barcelona player “until proven otherwise,” teammate Jordi Alba said on Monday amid continued reports Paris Saint-Germain will exercise the Brazilian’s €222 million release clause. However, Alba couldn’t confirm if Gerard Pique’s social media post on Sunday saying Neymar “stays” meant that the forward has, in fact, turned down the offer on the table from the French club. “You will have to ask Pique about that message,” Alba told reporters before Barca’s training session in the pouring rain at the New York Red Bulls’ training centre on Monday. “I don’t know what he’s spoken with Neymar about. I’ve…
Eric Bailly will miss the UEFA Super Cup and the first game of Manchester United’s Champions League campaign after being suspended for a red card he received in the Europa League in May, UEFA announced on Monday. Bailly was shown a straight red card in the 87th minute of United’s semifinal second leg game against Celta Vigo on May 11, and Europe’s governing body has now issued a three-game ban. The game, which finished 1-1 and led to United progressing 2-1 on aggregate, saw Bailly dismissed late on for his part in a melee that also led to Celta’s Facundo…
You only get one chance to make a first impression, so the pressure is already on Alvaro Morata to make an impressive start as a Chelsea player when he faces Bayern Munich in Singapore on Tuesday. But with the mounting attacking problems facing manager Antonio Conte, the onus on Morata to banish Chelsea’s blues with a stand-out display against the German champions cannot be over-stated. Chelsea enjoyed a serene cruise to the Premier League title under Conte last season, with Eden Hazard and Diego Costa scoring 36 league goals between them. Pedro also weighed in with nine, which laid out…
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro says Barcelona star Neymar would be very welcome at the Bernabeu, and he sees no reason why the move cannot take place. The last week has seen huge speculation around Neymar’s future, with the 25-year-old reportedly considering joining Paris Saint-Germain, who are willing to pay his €222 million release clause and push through the move. The situation remains unclear despite Blaugrana defender Gerard Pique tweeting on Sunday that “he stays,” and Madrid have money to spend after receiving around €120m from moving out squad members including Alvaro Morata, Danilo and James Rodriguez this summer. Speaking after…
Romelu Lukaku could not turn down the chance to join Manchester United after hearing Jose Mourinho’s plan to “rebuild the club.” For much of the summer it had appeared that the 24-year-old was bound to leave Everton for Chelsea, only for United to swoop in. Mourinho was in charge when Lukaku was given the green light to leave Stamford Bridge, but three years on he now sees the striker as a key piece of the puzzle at Old Trafford. United forked out an initial £75 million for the Belgium international, whose mind was made up by his manager’s plans rather…
Big Brother Naija runner up, Debie Rise, has released new pictures ahead of her nationwide tour “RAGE” and a new single which is set to drop this month. The tour will commence on the September 1, 2017 till October 29, 2017. The event will feature dance, comedy, music and some guest appearances. About 16 states and secondary schools will be visited respectively and young Risers will be raised in each state as she intends to donate skill developing equipments ranging from musical instruments to sewing machines to each secondary school. Former Big Brother Africa housemate, Melvin Odua will host the…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has denied the reports that he said the Federal Government will ban Nigerian movies and music videos produced abroad. Mohammed was quoted to have made the statement during his recent visit to the headquarters of the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) in Lagos. Since the purported ban comment, artistes and stakeholders in the Nigerian entertainment industry have lambasted the Federal Government, protesting what they described as insensitive and irresponsible. However, Mohammed said his statement at COSON was misrepresented. Speaking on Wednesday, July 19, at the end of a two-day Creative Industry…
Emma Nyra has returned with this low-tempo song titled ‘Jamina’. The song produced by the fast rising Krizbeatz is groovy and a decent listen.
The celebrity couple of the moment, Banky W and Adesua Etomi were in Washington D.C over the weekend. Banky W and Adesua went to see the Wellingtons for a getaway. The R&B singer posted videos of him and his wife to be on their way to Washington on his SnapChat. Banky W is in America, New York, to be precise. He is studying Screen Writing at the New York Film Academy. Adesua Etomi has been busy too. She is currently involved in a new series titled ‘Muna’. On July 19, 2017, Adesua Etomi took to Twitter to express her love…
Tiwa Savage is still quite smitten about her motherhood experience as she celebrates her son, Jamil, who clocked two this year. She took to Instagram yesterday, Saturday, July 22, 2017, to gush about the little one in a very touching post expressing delight. “This time two years ago I experienced a miracle,” the singer enthused. Jamil will be happy his parents her making efforts to resuscitate their marriage which has endured some rocky terrains. A viral interview where the singer talked about the excesses of her husband, TeeBillz led to series of reactions including counter-accusations. That bridge has been crossed…
Wale, American rapper of Nigerian heritage might have just done something drastic. On his Instagram account yesterday, Sunday, July 23, 2017, Wale shared a photo of a barber about to cut his locks. Wale had a blank face in the picture. “Man idk what I’m doin but I know I need to make changes .. find my happiness , could this be phase one?” he wrote in the caption. Wale also signified that he might be leaving social media for a while. He said that Insecure creator and actress Issa Rae inspired this change in him. “I’ll be leaving you…
Nollywood star Stephanie Okereke-Linus in a recent interview opens up on marriage, childbirth and happiness. The movie star told Punch, “Marriage has been very good to me and it has been a wonderful experience all the way. I am happy that I am with someone I love and we are both excited to be sharing the rest of our lives with each other. I have no regrets about getting married at the time I did as I believe that God’s time is the best.” On the notion that she delayed before giving birth, she said, “Like I have stated before,…
Tamara Eteimo, born July 24, 1987, also known by her stage name Tamara Jones, is a Nigerian R&B singer-songwriter and actress. She first rose to fame by winning the 7th edition of the Next Movie Star reality show and was nominated for Best Supporting actress in a drama category at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Mavin Records hit singer Reekado Banks has revealed he is a boobs or bum kind of man. On July 23, 2017, Reekado Banks tweeted his preference in a woman. “One thing go kill man. Na breast get me” he tweeted with a crying emoji. For the singer, women with big boobs are a problem. In 2016, Reekado Banks openly declared his love for a mystery lady known as Emem Inuikim. The singer who never once denied being in a relationship revealed the face of the woman, he often refers to as ‘Bae of life’. On July 14, 2017, Reekado Banks…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday assured parents and guardians of the kidnapped Lagos school boys of the safe return of the children. In a chat with newsmen on the sideline of 60 birthday thanksgiving service of Pastor Salami Ololade in Lagos, Osinbajo said Federal Government was collaborating with the state’s authorities to ensure their safe return. On May 25, six boys of the same secondary school in Lagos were abducted by unknown gunmen. In the same school, six staff members and four students were also kidnapped in October, 2016. The acting president acknowledged that the parents must be going…
Kevin Hart and his pregnant wife Eniko Parrish do not care about those cheating rumour. The duo shut down those cheating allegations whilst doing French Montana’s #UnforgettableChallenge. The 38-year-old posted a video on Instagram on July 23, 2017, as he and his wife danced away those rumours. Kevin captioned the post, “We getting old. She got the old lady trot going and I got the old head 2 step with the leg up”. On Thursday, July 20, 2017, Kevin made headlines when video surfaced online showing the actor sharing a lift with a woman which led to speculation he was…
Today is the birthday of Nollywood star Clarion Chukwura. Clarion Chukwura born July 24, 1964, is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian. Clarion studied Acting and Speech at the Department of Dramatic Arts of Obafemi Awolowo University. She was recognised as a United Nations peace ambassador for her charity work across Africa and was the first Nigerian to win the Best Actress category at the 1982 FESPACO film festival in Burkina-Faso.