Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said that he was never worried about João Pedro’s goalscoring form. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Pedro’s fitness problems have prevented him from training every day, and that has affected his form in front of goal on the pitch. Maresca added that the Brazilian striker will still score lots of goals because he is a quality player. His words, “João has never been a problem. The problem with João is that he’s not training every day, because he has problems. He has…
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Popular Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has said that creating meaningful and impactful music is the reason for his longevity. He recently had his say while speaking on a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, and fans have been reacting. According to him, rather than the current rush to create hit records, young artists should focus on producing quality music that will stand the test of time. He added that his commitment to recording purposeful music has helped him maintain his relevance for more than four decades. His words, “When the head is not correct, nothing can be correct. I like…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has changed his assessment of the squad at his disposal. Recall that Slot bizarrely claimed that Liverpool lacked depth despite spending more than any English club in the Premier League in the last transfer window. According to him, LFC’s squad is not as big as many people make it seem, and everyone is just focusing on the huge amounts spent during the summer. Slot added that Liverpool has a squad of 20 players at the moment, and 5 of them are currently injured. His words, “Everybody can have [their] opinion about it but with the squad…
Popular singer and actor Banky W has warned Nigerians against criticising the church. He recently had his say while speaking on the MENtality podcast hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and fans have been reacting. According to him, condemning the entire institution over the actions of a few is highly unfair, and such generalistic criticism should be discouraged. Comparing the church to other sectors like education and healthcare, he added that both exemplary and harmful individuals coexist in the house of God as well. His words, “I think that there are fair allegations in certain regards. I have a problem when we…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said that Moisés Caicedo is one of the two best defensive midfielders in the world. This comes after his match-winning contribution to Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday. According to him, Caicedo has been showing how good he is all season long, and he expects him to keep performaing at the highest levels. Maresca added that Moisés and Rodri are the two best defending midfielders in the world right now. His words, “Moi, I think he’s showing how good he is. He’s top, I said many times, the best thing from Moi for sure,…
Popular rapper Odumodublvck has said that he no longer respects hip-hop veteran M.I Abaga. He recently described Mister Incredible as a “fence-sitter,” and fans have been reacting. In a series of angry posts on X, Odumodu labelled the “One Naira” crooner a short man devil and a rat. According to him, he is very disappointed in Jude Abaga because he chose to stay neutral and maintain a polished public image while an evil lie was spreading about him. Odumodu stated that he expects Nigerians to defend M.I. and come after him since Abaha has perfected the good guy act. His…
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has said that the VAR should start intervening when a corner is incorrectly awarded. He recently expressed his frustration at Manchester United’s controversial opening goal in a 2-2 draw with his side, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it will cost nothing for VAR to overrule wrong corner-kick decisions once they are spotted, so he wonders why the assistant referees never step in. Dyche added that people might say teams have to just deal with the resulting corner, but it should not even be a corner in the first place. His words, “Two…
Popular singer Yemi Alade has said that the entertainment industry is a very isolating space. She recently revealed the hidden emotional toll of fame, and fans have been reacting. According to her, despite the glitz and glamour that fans get to see on a daily basis, many artists actually endure profound loneliness in silence. Admitting that the industry itself fosters isolation, the “Johnny” crooner added that she refuses to let her personal life mirror that emptiness. Her words, “This industry is already a lonely place. I’m not about to live my actual life lonely.” On a potential collaboration with her…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said that the club’s draw with Nottingham Forest was a game his team would have lost last season. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, losing control of the match for five minutes made MUFC drop two crucial points away from home, but he is happy his team did not lose. Amorim added that his players will learn not to drop their energy levels after scoring the opener. His words, “Yes, and for more goals, I think that is my feeling. We lost…
Popular rapper Olamide has endorsed Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife’s music debut. He recently approved the record by reposting a video of the 14-year-old days after the teenager dropped a viral studio snippet teasing his debut single. Recall that Boluwatife, who goes by the stage name Champz, shared the freestyle preview for his upcoming track “Champions Arrival” on Instagram, spitting bold rap bars over an Afrobeats-infused beat and quickly attracting over a million views. The video, which shows the young man in a relaxed studio session, drew immediate praise for his vocal flow and self-assured delivery, with fans comparing him to…
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens was never meant to be a goalie, his brother has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Lammens mainly decided to become a goalkeeper to avoid running around and being substituted during matches. His brother added that he believes Senne’s goalkeeping skills and personality will make him a success at Old Trafford. His words, “Mainly because he didn’t want to get substituted. He also didn’t like all the running in training. As a player, he was always quite tall and strong for his…
Popular Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr dressed up as her Mavin Records signee, Rema, for Halloween. She recently shared a photo of herself looking like the “Calm Down” crooner, and fans have been reacting. Both Ayra and Rema are signed to Mavin Records, one of Nigeria’s biggest and most successful record labels, founded by Don Jazzy. Popular for shaping the modern Afrobeats scene, Mavin has been home to some of the continent’s biggest names, from Tiwa Savage and Wande Coal to newer artists like Ayra Starr, Rema, and Crayon. Therefore, when two of the label’s brightest young talents collaborate or playfully…
Former Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy has said that he’d be willing to chop a hand off to bring Harry Kane to Old Trafford. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Kane has proven over the years that he is a goal machine, and the England captain definitely has what it takes to thrive at Manchester United. He, however, added that because of Harry’s style, age and price, Amorim might prefer to look elsewhere. His words, “At Man Utd, when you’re the No. 9, you should be in…
Robert De Niro’s daughter Airyn has opened up about the legendary actor’s support since she came out as transgender. Airyn recently revealed that she is grateful for the privilege of having a very supportive father. Speaking during an interview with Them, she shared that her dad is very happy with her decision to transform into a woman, and he even met her boyfriend recently. According to him, Robert De Niro told her how lucky she is to have a man who loves her for who she is in a world where people are dating for selfish reasons. “The support has…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said that what happened last season no longer matters to him. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the losses his team has endured this season have been very avoidable, hence the reason why he never believed sticking to his principles was the problem. Amorim, however, added that it was normal for people to blame his formation when the results weren’t consistent. His words, “It is normal and you cannot run away from the results and then you have baggage from last season…
Veteran Nollywood actor Mustapha Bakare Otolo has said that Nollywood star Ibrahim Chatta is the highest paid in the movie industry. Chatta is presently making headlines online after the report of his alleged earnings surfaced on social media. Speaking in a viral clip, Otolo declared that if Ibrahim is seen in any film, he has received N5M to feature in it. According to him, while veteran actors like himself charge as low as N250,000, Chatta’s value is five whopping million at least. He stated that the talented moviestar currently receives the highest money per movie in the entire Nollywood Yoruba…
AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has hinted that Christopher Nkunku could start the match against Bergamo. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the French forward has incredible technique to trouble any defence, and the club is clearly expecting a lot from him this season. Allegri added that Leao only needs to be more clinical to score lots of goals this campaign. His words, “Nkunku had been sidelined for a few days; he has extraordinary technique. I’ll decide whether to start him or not: we expect a lot from…
Popular Hollywood actor Michael Shannon has recalled a standout memory from his time working with fellow moviestar Leonardo DiCaprio. He recently narrated an incident that stuck with him while shooting a 2008 movie alongside the “Titanic” actor. Speaking during an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Julia Cunningham Show, Shannon said that the awkward moment happened when the scene required him to get up close with DiCaprio. According to him, leaning over the legendary actor led to a massive drool dropping out of his mouth and landing on Leonardo’s trousers, and that was a very embarrassing moment for him. “I wasn’t there…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes should swap Old Trafford for the Allianz Arena next summer, Rene Meulensteen has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Bruno will be the perfect player to take Bayern Munich to the next level, and his signing will automatically increase Kane’s goals for the German club. Rene added that the Portuguese midfielder’s intelligence and creativity would allow him to easily slot into Vincent Kompany’s team. His words, “Fernandes would fit the profile of Bayern Munich perfectly, with his intelligence, technique, and tremendous passing.…
NASA has clarified Kim Kardashian’s doubts by confirming that the 1969 moon landing did happen. NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy recently assured the 45-year-old billionaire that astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin did make history as the first and second people, respectively, to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. In an X post shared recently, Duffy wrote, “Yes, @KimKardashian, we’ve been to the Moon before… 6 times!” His post went live alongside a clip of Thursday’s episode of The Kardashians, where Kim was on set shooting Ryan Murphy’s upcoming drama series, “All’s Fair.” During the scene, the reality…