Argentina boss Edgardo Bauza was happy to get a win on his debut but is unsure over the fitness of Lionel Messi after their 1-0 triumph against Uruguay. Messi scored the only goal of the game on Thursday as 10-man Argentina grinded out the victory against rivals Uruguay, after Paulo Dybala was sent off just before half-time. The Copa America Centenario runners-up had dominated play up until that point, but were able to continue to control the second half despite their disadvantage. Bauza was full of praise for his Argentina players as the side moved above Uruguay and to the…
Author: David Folami
Nkem Owoh aka Osuofia and nine others have been unveiled as the 2016/2017 brand ambassadors for MTN Nigeria. The telecommunications company made the announcement today, September 1, 2016. The general manager of consumer marketing, Mr Richard Iweanoge made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos state. He listed the other nine ambassadors as follows: Saka, (Hafiz Oyetoro); Nedu (Steve Onu); Adamu Zango Praiz (Praise Adejo); Iyanya (Iyanya Mbuk); Chidinma (Chidinma Ekile); Falz (Folarin Falana); Tekno Miles(Augustine Kelechi) and Skales(Raoul Njeng-Njeng). Mr Iweanoge disclosed that the unveiling was in line with the company commitment to supporting Nigerian musician, providing alternative platforms…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is currently on vacation with her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde and her kids in the USA. The top Nollywood actress took to her Instagram page to share a photo of herself and her family at the film studio and theme park located in Los Angeles California. Omotola also shared other photos with family and friends pictured with Hollywood actor, Hakeem Kea-Kazeem. The couple shares four kids, Micheal Ekeinde, M.J. Ekeinde, Princess Ekeinde, Meraiah Ekeinde, together who are all grown up already.
Mariah Carey’s brother, Morgan Carey, 51, has lashed out at the music star calling her selfish for abandoning their sister who was released after being arrested for prostitution. Morgan during an interview with Inside Edition also called on his superstar sister to splash her cash and help fix things. According to him, he’s upset because Mariah refuses to help Alison, even after she recorded a desperate public plea for help in March. “Mariah doesn’t care about anyone other than herself,’ And it’s always been that way. I would hope Mariah could find it in her heart to forgive Alison her…
Popular designer and former Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham, 42, has written a letter to her teenage self in Vogue magazine. The mum of four opened up about things she wished she knew when she was younger in an emotional letter to her teenage self. Victoria also sets out to reassure her that life will all turn out well, in spite of her anxieties. She wrote, “I know you are struggling right now. You are not the prettiest, or the thinnest, or the best at dancing at the Laine Theatre Arts college. You have never properly fitted in, although you are…
Music star, Rihanna has finally reciprocated Drake’s open declaration of love for her by getting a tattoo dedicated to him. TMZ reports Riri got a shark tattooed on her ankle on Wednesday night, August 31, 2016, right after the two kissed mid-performance. The shark we learnt is special to them as sources reveals it’s a reminder of their date at Ripley’s Aquarium, in Toronto last month. According to TMZ, Drake bought her a stuffed shark doll that night, and now she’s had its image permanently inked on her. Her favourite tattoo artist Keith ‘Bang Bang’ McCurdy carried out the work,…
Celebrity DJ, Cuppy has fulfilled the wishes of a fan by treating him on a date. The billionaire daughter was challenged by a fan, Dammy Twitch, on Twitter who asked her to go on a date with him if he gets 500 retweets. “@cuppymusic will you go on a date with me if I get 500 retweets?” Dammy Twitch asked on Twitter. “Let’s make that 1,000,” Cuppy replied. And it seems like he got a thousand likes and was treated on a sweet date by DJ Cuppy. Meanwhile Cuppy has been busy flaunting of a faceless boyfriend on Snapchat. Cuppy…
Peter Okoye is so in love and what better day to celebrate the love of his life than on her birthday! The crooner who was spotted with his wife at Jidenna’s concert at Hardrock Cafe, Lagos took to Instagram today, September 2, 2016, full of praises for his ‘Queen’ sharing several photos of her. “You look more beautiful today than the day I first met You. Happy Birthday My Dear Wife,” he captioned it. The pair got married in 2013 and are parents to Aliona and Cameron. The singer once disclosed during a recent interview with The Punch, that he…
Empire star, Taraji P Henson broke the Internet last night, September 1, 2016, with her nude spread for Entertainment Weekly and it has got everyone talking. The pictures practically shut down the Internet as many of her fans had something to say about the 45-year-old’s daring shoot. While some think it is was way too much to have stripped for a magazine shoot, others praised her for a job well done. This is not the first time Taraji will be posing for such daring shots. Last June, she sent tongues wagging when she posed for W magazine.
John Legend and his model wife Chrissy Teigen are definitely enjoying their little girl. The stars are first-time parents and they just can’t get over it! Yesterday, September 1, 2016, Chrissy shared a video on her Instagram page showing herself and John singing for their 4-month-old daughter, Luna. The short clip shows the ‘All of me singer’ playing the notes of O’ Christmas Tree over and over again as his wife hummed to the song while cradling their baby. “The never-ending song,” Chrissy captioned it. Ever since they welcomed their first child in April, both Chrissy and John have been…
Waje turned a year older yesterday, September 2, marking it with an epic throwback photo. The singer took to her Instagram page to share a cute birthday photo from her childhood days. The sweet snap shows Waje smiling adorably at the camera as she is poised to cut her birthday cake. As grainy as the photo is, Waje’s beauty still managed to shine through, complete with the warm smile she still shares. Thanking God for the new year, Waje wrote: “When I think of all the good tins when God dey do for me! No 1, no2 ,no 3, no…
Lionel Messi says he “did not deceive anybody” after making his first appearance for Argentina since reversing his decision to retire from international football. Messi shocked the footballing world with his decision to retire from the Argentina national team following their loss to Chile in the Copa America Centenario final in June. The defeat was the third in three years Messi and Co. had suffered in the final of a major international tournament. However, after a meeting with new Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza – who flew to Europe to meet with Messi – the Barcelona star elected to return to…
Luke Shaw believes his decision not to try to force his way into England’s Euro 2016 squad was the right one. The left-back suffered a nasty leg break while playing for Manchester United against PSV in the Champions League in September last year. Shaw missed the remainder of the domestic season, but did harbour hopes of recovering in time to feature in Roy Hodgson’s plans for the finals in France. It was not to be, but Shaw’s impressive start to the new campaign saw him called up to Sam Allardyce’s first squad for the opening World Cup qualifier against Slovakia…
John Mikel Obi will continue as captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria according to the new Technical Adviser of the national team, Gernot Rohr. Rohr last month was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles on a two-year-contract. Despite the new Technical Adviser, Mikel who took over as Super Eagles captain from Ahmed Musa in March 2016 will continue his role under the new boss. Describing Mikel as a natural leader, Rohr hailed the midfielder for his role in the Dream Team VI that won a bronze medal at the recently…
Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci and midfielder Daniele De Rossi will miss Monday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier in Israel, coach Giampiero Ventura confirmed after Thursday’s 3-1 friendly defeat to France in Bari. Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli is also in doubt. “Daniele De Rossi went off with a calf injury and Andrea Barzagli isn’t good either,” said Ventura. “Bonucci will not come with us (to Haifa),” he continued, with the Juventus defender set to miss the tie for family reasons.
Two David Silva goals gave new Spain coach Julen Lopetegui the ideal start with a 2-0 win tensured a tough debut for his Belgium counterpart Roberto Martinez in a friendly on Thursday. Lopetegui, who has succeeded the retiring Vicente Del Bosque, celebrated victory as his side largely dominated the match and showed far more threat in attack before a home crowd that showed their frustration at times with boos and whistles. It was Belgium’s first home defeat in nearly three years. Spain’s opener in the 34th minute came when Vitolo got behind the defence, dragging goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois towards him,…
Striker Diego Costa has said that he is unfairly criticised by the Spanish media and feels it happens because he is not Spanish by birth, and does not play for Real Madrid or Barcelona. An injury to Alvaro Morata saw Costa come off the bench in the first half of Spain’s 2-0 win away at Belgium in an international friendly on Thursday, and shortly after coming on he provided the assist for David Silva’s opening goal. Costa has scored just one goal in 11 appearances for Spain since switching nationalities from his native Brazil in 2014, but defended his performance…
Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka says that he is eager to learn from teammates Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Santi Cazorla at Arsenal in order to cement his place in manager Arsene Wenger’s team. Xhaka, along with defender Shkodran Mustafi and striker Lucas Perez, was one of the three major signings made by Wenger during the close season in hopes of strengthening Arsenal’s bid to win their first Premier League title since 2004. The 23-year-old has made an impressive start and showed early signs of developing a promising relationship with playmaker Cazorlam as the pair were dominant in Arsenal’s 3-1 win…
Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia could be a doubt for their derby clash against City next week as he is away on international duty with Ecuador until the day before the match. Valencia, on the shortlist for the Premier League’s player of the month after an impressive start to the season at right back, will return to Manchester next Friday, United manager Jose Mourinho said. “The day before Man City, we will still have Sergio Romero, Marcos Rojo and Antonio Valencia arriving,” Mourinho told the club website. “It will be a complicated process but we know it is like this when…
Sergio Aguero will miss Manchester City’s derby showdown with Manchester United after the Argentina striker was given a three-match ban for violent conduct on Friday. Aguero was punished retrospectively by the Football Association after television cameras caught him elbowing West Ham defender Winston Reid during City’s Premier League victory at Eastlands last weekend. Referee Andre Marriner had missed the incident and City denied the charge, but the FA found Aguero guilty and his suspension will start on September 10 when Pep Guardiola’s side visit Old Trafford for the Manchester derby. Aguero will also miss City’s home league clash with Bournemouth…