Raphael Varane has said his Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has what it takes to become a successful coach of France in the future. Varane, 24, who has been Zidane’s boy since he was convinced him to moving to Madrid by the former midfielder in 2011, sees his mentor as the ideal candidate to follow in Blanc and Deschamps’ footsteps in the coming years. “They’re former players who had great careers, who have won a lot, who are experienced,” he told reporters. “They have that calm needed to approach big events. For Zizou, why not? He’s shown his qualities as…
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The Belgian Football Association have announced that Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini will only be sidelined “for a couple of weeks” after he limped out of Saturday’s World Cup qualifying win against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fellaini played just 30 minutes of the 4-3 victory before going off with a knee injury. With Belgium leading 1-0, Fellaini felt something and, after receiving attention from Belgium’s medical team, was replaced by Leander Dendoncker. Martinez suggested the injury was serious after the game, saying: “We are all worried about Fellaini. We fear that there’s ligament damage.” However, on Sunday the Belgian FA announced…
Peter Okoye who might now be known as Mr P has signed a distribution deal with an American firm. The singer recently excluded himself from the group Psquare, alleging threat to life and irreconcilable differences. He is already taking steps to properly set up a solo structure, which woud launch him into the next stage of his career. He has inked a new deal is a partnership deal with an American distribution company and record label, Empire, based in San Francisco, California. The news was shared on the Instagram handle of both Mr.P as he is now called, and official…
Joe El returns with a new one. The Kennis Music teams up with Grammy Award winning producer, Hakim Abdulsamad, who wrote and produced Akon‘s ‘Mama Africa’, as well as produced ‘Hold On’ by Joe El to create this single titled “Keep Loving“.
Laide Bakare after acquiring a US citizenship certificate has flaunted great signs of accomplishment. The Nollywood actress who doesn’t get into a lot of news based on her total absence in the media, was seen in a recent picture holding what appeared to be a legal document showing her new status. It was a double celebration for the movie star who is also celebrating her birthday on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Oyo-born Bakare seemed to have been setting up a base in the US, where she released a movie titled “Alhaji ti o common” prior to her latest achievement.
Skales has dropped this new dancefloor jam titled “Agolo” produced by super producer Chopstix!
Sound Sultan has released the much awaited music video for his collaboration with Harrysong, ‘Non Stop’. The visuals for the Dapiano produced track was shot by Clarence Peters.
Dayo Amusa has talked about a relationship trend that has seen her date men who required a lot of fixing. She said a lot of women like herself have dedicated time to fix damaged male interests who always turn out to be a disappointment. “I used to be a fixer. I stayed in bad relationships, attracting the same type of men—men who needed to be fixed. I know so many women in the same position. We attract cheating men, commitment-phobic men, emotionally unavailable men, emotionally damaged men, alcoholics, drug abusers, narcissists and sociopaths. It’s like we are a magnet for…
DJ Cuppy feels people are fabricating stories about her and footballer, Victor Anichebe over the status of their relationship. She shared a picture of her and Victor Anichebe where she wrote, “If you’re going to make up stories about @VictorAnichebe and I, please use this picture… the others are ugly.” She recently posted on her Snapchat, pictures of Victor Anichebe leaving her apartment, and she captioned it ” My Ex Came To Drop Off My Stuff I’m Harassing Him… We’re Cool tho!” DJ Cuppy mightnow be playing mind games with everyone!
The three-year-old marriage between a popular radio presenter, Toke Makinwa and her estranged husband, Maje Ayida has ended. An Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Thursday divided the union, citing husband’s adulterous lifestyle, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Makinwa, is the co-host of the ‘Morning Drive’ on Rhythm 93.7FM, a blogger and an author. She had on March 9, 2016, asked the court to dissolve the marriage on the grounds that the husband committed adultery.
Kemi Adetiba has a lot to be thankful for. The video director told Nigerians some of her harrowing experience with Fibroid via her Snapchat account on Friday, October 6. She revealed that she had a “bucket full of fibroids” removed from her body three years ago. Kemi was however not willing to share the photos for fear of relieving her followers of their food or having it circulate on social media. She is forever grateful to God for saving her life.
Caroline Danjuma has said that Tagbo, the late friend to Davido was her lover until his untimely death. In a recent interview, she was asked about her relationship with Tagbo. She said she met Tagbo one year ago after she had legally divorced her ex-husband, Musa Danjuma. ” I have woken up t see all sorts of allegations and it is really laughable because the whole idea is to divert the attention from the questions I am asking about what happened to Tagbo. I will address this once and for all. Number one, I met Tagbo when I was legally…
Nyesom Wike has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is corrupt. This is coming after an alleged $26b scam in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Ibe Kachikwu had earlier written a letter to President Buhari telling him about some alleged under-handed activities in the NNPC. Wike said “When they said judges were accused of corruption, they were told to step aside. They have not told anyone to step aside so that they can conclude investigation. When you are in office, investigation will be compromised. “It is for Nigerians to see. Are we fighting corruption? The corruption they…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has expressed his utmost disappointment over the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). He said “There is something that is bothering them that is making them to cry. We should not throw them away; we should draw them closer (because) the youths of this country are the future, the energy. They are the heart beat of this country. “We must chart the course of doing things with positive energy. I want to let you know that you are not alone in this; we stand by you positively in a very progressive…
Ike Ekweremadu has also praised the performance of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Nigerian team, on Saturday, October 7, 2017, beat Zambia 1 – 0 to qualify for the Russia 2018 World Cup. Ekweremadu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Uche Anichukwu said that salutes the Super Eagles. The statement reads: “The Eagles were super in every sense of the word in the race to Russia. They lived the Nigerian spirit. They demonstrated that united we can scale over every mountain. They made us proud. “I doff the cap for them.”
Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on their 1 – 0 win against Zambia yesterday. The President, in a statement signed by his media aide, Femi Adesina, described the win as a sweet victory. Buhari also asked Nigerians to apply the high level of discipline and hardwork which the Super Eagles showed, in all works of life. PMB also promised that the Federal Government will continue to support the team as they make the country proud.
Bukola Saraki, on Saturday, congratulated the Nigerian Super Eagles and all Nigerians on the nation’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup, ready to hold in Russia next year. He said that he was in Uyo and witnessed the dedication live at the venue, also saw the poise and consistency of our players, adding that these attributes of the team have given hope to all Nigerians that our team will represent Africa well at the next World Cup. “I want to congratulate our players for the way they played throughout the whole qualifying phase,” He said. “From the way that they…
Ebonyi Governor, Chief David Umahi has congratulated the Super Eagles for qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He has described the team’s victory ‘as sensational’. “The players demonstrated the undying-spirit of unity to decimate the Zambians and all their group opponents, to qualify for the world cup. “I also congratulate Nigerians for making it once again to the highest international football fiesta as this brings an encouraging light in the country’s football and sports in general.” The governor called for constant dedication from the players and entire technical crew and for serious preparations to ensure an amazing world…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that sports in Nigeria, particularly football, remained one of the greatest bringer of unity across political affiliations, religion, gender, tribe and other divides. APC, througha spokesman, joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating and congratulating the Super Eagles for their qualification to next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia. They also congratulated the Ministry of Sports, the Nigerian Football Federation, the technical crew, management, and back-room staff for securing Nigeria’s sixth appearance at the World Cup. They said it was indeed a delight watching the Super Eagles defeat the Chipolopolo of Zambia in front…
Mr Yakubu Dogara, has hailed the Nigerian Super Eagles on their well-deserved victory over Zambia which qualified them to the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia. The speaker also congratulated members of the national team for their dedication, patriotism, and commitment for Hon Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives[/caption]doing Nigeria proud. “The Super Eagles have once again made us all very proud. Being the first African team to qualify for the World Cup is no small feat, and the sense of patriotism and dedication to national duty must be commended by all,” he said. “The team can be…