Ahmed Musa is pleased with Leicester City’s impressive start in the Uefa Champions League and is keen to help his side seal qualification for the knockout stages as soon as possible. The Foxes have won their opening three games of the competition against Club Brugge, FC Porto and FC Copenhagen and currently sit top of group G. A draw for Leicester in the next game against FC Copenhagen on Wednesday could see them seal a place in the last 16 and Musa is keen to play his part to make that a reality. “We have been doing very well in…
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Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is set to be out of action for up to a month after breaking a bone in his hand during Wednesday’s goalless Champions League draw away to FC Copenhagen, the Premier League champions have announced. Schmeichel suffered the injury during the first half in his native Denmark but got through the game and made a couple of late saves as Leicester edged closer to the last 16 of Europe’s elite club competition. The 29-year-old, a key figure for Leicester in their run to being crowned champions of England last season, was due to see a…
Sad but true, it is now official: Manchester United is in a crisis and in danger of becoming the “has-been giants” of English football. For clarity sake, I repeat that they are in danger, not yet there, and below are why their fans should worry. We are talking about a team that has spent in the last three years almost half a billion dollars in players and coaches acquisition and currently the most successful club in the history of English football. This latest defeat at the hands of Fenerbahçe SK at the Europa league group stage has sent Man United…
Swansea City manager Bob Bradley has asked his players to banish fear from their hearts as they prepare for the visit of Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The American took over at the Welsh club in October, replacing Italian Francesco Guidolin, and is still searching for his first win after three league games in charge, with the club second from bottom in the 20-team league on five points. “There needs to be a mentality not the least bit afraid, that still understands every time we step on the field this is the chance to turn things around,…
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta believes Antonio Conte’s decision to rebuild the team’s back line has laid the foundations for their push towards the top of the Premier League table. Conte’s side face Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday hoping to extend a run of four successive league wins since the head coach abandoned his original back four and installed a three-man central defensive unit. That run of success –- achieved without a goal conceded – has moved the side to within a point of Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool who are tied on 23 points at the top of the…
Arsenal have not lost in any competition since the opening day of the season and their midweek 3-2 win away to Bulgaria’s Ludogorets, with Mesut Ozil’s superb solo goal completing a comeback from 2-0 down, has left the Gunners well-placed to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League. Having played 75 minutes against Ludogorets, Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey – who has spent several weeks out with a hamstring injury – is eager to start against Spurs at the Emirates, saying: “Of course I’m ready.” By contrast, Spurs were lacklustre in a 1-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen in the…
Manchester City will have the chance to put daylight between themselves and their title rivals when the Premier League leaders try to cap a memorable week by beating Middlesbrough at Eastlands on Saturday. City lead on goal difference from Arsenal and Liverpool, with Chelsea just a point further back. Arsenal are not in action until Sunday when they face Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby, with Liverpool also at home to Watford that day. Tuesday finally saw City get the better of Barcelona as they beat the Spanish giants 3-1 in the Champions League. It was a particularly sweet…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane cursed his side’s carelessness after the European champions threw away a two-goal lead against Legia Warsaw and needed a late equaliser from Mateo Kovacic to salvage a 3-3 draw on Wednesday. Zidane was unhappy how his side lost their intensity amid a strange atmosphere at an empty stadium. Uefa had ruled the game be played behind closed doors after crowd trouble at Legia’s previous Champions League game at the Polish Army Stadium. Gareth Bale’s stunning acrobatic effort gave Real the lead after 57 seconds – the club’s fastest goal in the Champions League – and…
The Kokomaster, D’banj has set a new bar for his colleagues as far as being generous is concerned. He reportedly bought his stylist, Swanky Jerry a watch valued at $35,000. With the current economic recession and Naira to Dollar depreciation experienced in Nigeria, that has proved to be a big investment. The stylist has not taken the kind gesture for granted. He made a post via his Instagram on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 thanking D’banj for the gift. He wrote, “Thank u @iambangalee #NewWatchAlert #AP #CREAM #Beyond.” According to reports, the singer took him along to the United States of…
Celebrity couple, Ciara and NFL player, Russell Wilson are excited about the anticipated birth of their first child together. This is according to a source close to the stars who told E! News. “Ciara and Russell are so happy to be expecting…They are both so thrilled on the news,” “They told baby Future about his sibling that’s in his mommy’s belly. He seems excited.” The expectant parents have already had a taste of what parenting feels like with Ciara’s first child with American rapper, Future. No information has been released concerning the gender of the baby according to E! News.…
2Face and Annie Idibia are in love and not afraid to show it. 2baba, Annie Idibia Show PDA OnlineThe actress shared an adorable black and white picture of herself and her husband kissing on Instagram, Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The couple got married in Dubai on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Earlier this month, 2Face, also called 2Baba, visited Sokoto with his wife. They were received by the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar who endorsed his peace campaign.
Kaffy has issued an apology for her rant against Davido. The popular dancer took to Instagram in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 to issue a harsh message to the Nigerian artiste for allegedly firing some dancers. In a video post, Kaffy said Davido had fired some dancers as they were about to take the stage after practicing for weeks and him agreeing to work with them. “This message goes to Mr Omo Baba Olowo…. Please help me tell him he is a motherf*cker from all dancers all over the country, ” she said in the…
Kaffy is mad at Davido! The popular dancer took to Instagram in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 to issue a harsh message to the Nigerian artiste. In a video post, Kaffy said Davido had fired some dancers as they were about to take the stage after practicing for weeks and him agreeing to work with them. “This message goes to Mr Omo Baba Olowo…. Please help me tell him he is a motherf*cker from all dancers all over the country, ” she said in the video. The choreographer said it was unethical and unprofessional for…
Davido has responded to Kaffy’s outburst on Instagram where she calls him a ‘motherf**ker’. The award-winning artiste told Planet Radio TV he was shocked to see her video. “I don’t have any problem with her,” he said. “I was even shocked to see that, you know I’m always used to be being the victim”. Kaffy issued a harsh message to Davido on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 via Instagram. In a video post, the popular dancer said Davido had fired some dancers as they were about to take the stage after practicing for weeks and him agreeing to work with them.…
Davido parties with crew and fans at a club in Douala, Cameroon. The singer is scheduled to perform later at a stadium in the same city of Douala, Cameroon. The Omo Baba Olowo recently headlined 3 thrones concert with Tiwa Savage and Phyno in Lagos. Davido is also on course to tour key cities in Europe to promote his “Son of Mercy” EP’. Having released video for ‘How long featuring Tinashe’ and ‘gbagbe oshi’ off the EP, all eyes are now on his forthcoming album to drop next year 2017.
Yemi Alade made her mum her date to the MTV Africa Music Awards in South Africa. Saturday, October 22, 2016 night marked a significant moment in Yemi Alade’s career. The Johnny crooner won the award for the Best Female Act at the ceremony and played host alongside Nomzamo Mbatha and Bonang Matheba. She also gave a memorable performance which featured award-winning Kenyan group Sauti Sol. And her mother Helen Uzoma was there to witness it all. Following her performance with Sauti Sol, she gave a shout out to her mother. The 2016 MAMA took place at the Ticketpro Dome in…
Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade threw a mild jibe at President Muhammadu Buhari in her speech at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) held on October 22, 2016. Alade, who won an award for the Best Female Artiste at the event gave a remark regarding the president’s comments stating that his wife, Aisha belongs in the kitchen. While receiving her award at the Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg, she said, “Give it up to all the African women in the building. “We’re not meant for the kitchen alone, we are not meant for the living room alone, we are not meant for…
Don’t they just look perfect together? Yemi Alade had a run in with Trey Songz and they just had to strike a pose for the camera. The Mama Africa crooner shared the cute snap via her Instagram page on Thursday, November 3, noting that the R&B singer was rocking of her jewellery line collection. Alade wrote, “When this humble and amazing man @treysongz wore THE KINGPIN NECKLACE FROM my collection #TheYemiAladeJewelryCollection “In other words, #getmynewsong #GUCCIFERRAGAMO #linkinbio #YAC#KINGPIN#MAMAAFRICA.” As lovely as the jewellery piece looked, the pair looked even lovelier together. This is hardly the first time the duo have…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger voiced concern about midfielder Granit Xhaka’s disciplinary record, ahead of Sunday’s north London derby clash with Tottenham Hotspur. Xhaka, 24, has been sent off eight times for club and country since April 2014 and has just completed a domestic suspension for a red card in last month’s 3-2 victory over Swansea City. With Santi Cazorla expected to be sidelined by an Achilles injury, Xhaka is in line to face Spurs and Wenger is hopeful the Switzerland midfielder will keep a lid on his aggression. “Am I a bit concerned? Yes, of course,” Wenger told his pre-match…
France on Thursday dropped Anthony Martial for next week’s top-of-the-table World Cup qualifying clash home to Sweden and the friendly with the Ivory Coast, but fit-again Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud returns. Coach Didier Deschamps had a word of warning for Martial, 20, who under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United has been restricted to appearances from the bench this season. “His club coach expects more from him and so do I,” said Deschamps. “I have not forgotten what he has done or what he is capable of doing, but it’s up to him to make efforts to find his best form.”…