Egypt and Senegal qualified Saturday for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon after 2-0 away victories over Tanzania and Burundi respectively. Roma striker Mohamed Salah scored in each half for the Egyptian Pharaohs in Dar es Salaam. The Egyptians are back in the biennial African football showcase after failing to qualify for the last three tournaments having won the previous three. English Premier League pair Sadio Mane of Southampton and Mame Biram Diouf of Stoke City were the scorers for the Senegalese Teranga Lions. Senegal are seeking a first Cup of Nations title after coming closest in 2002…
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Germany coach Joachim Loew says his priority is getting captain Bastian Schweinsteiger and key defender Mats Hummels fit for Euro 2016, following Saturday’s 2-0 confidence-boosting friendly win over Hungary. Schweinsteiger played the last 23 minutes in Gelsenkirchen after three months sidelined by a torn medial knee ligament, while Hummels is out with a calf tear. Manchester United star Schweinsteiger admits he is unlikely to play the full 90 minutes of Germany’s opening Group C game at Euro 2016 against Ukraine in Lille on June 12 before facing Poland four days later, then Northern Ireland on June 21. Hummels has said…
A consortium headed by American businessmen Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan has purchased a controlling stake in Swansea, the Premier League club announced on Sunday. The deal, concluded after lengthy negotiations, will see Huw Jenkins remain in an executive role and charged with the day-to-day running of the club. “Jason and Steve have vast experience in running sporting franchises in America,” Swansea said in an official statement on their website. “Jason is managing general owner of MLS side, DC United while Steve is the executive vice-chairman of the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. “Both see the takeover of Swansea City…
Manchester United will swoop for Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer as new manager Jose Mourinho’s first marquee signing at Old Trafford, Sky Sports reported on Friday. United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is finalising a one-year deal with the player’s representatives and the 34-year-old could join before Euro 2016, Sky sources said. Sweden’s first Group E match against Ireland is on June 13. The former Malmo, Ajax Amsterdam, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and AC Milan striker, whose Paris St Germain contract is about to expire, wants to add the Premier League title to a trophy cabinet that already…
New Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will deliver the Premier League title within two years, predicted defender Ricardo Carvalho on Sunday. “Jose will have something to prove after what happened at Chelsea,” the Portuguese international who was coached by Mourinho at Chelsea, Porto and Real Madrid and now plays for Monaco, wrote in The Sun newspaper. “I think he will make Manchester United better and in the next two years they will be champions.” Carvalho’s comments come on a day when Mourinho could make his first appearance at Old Trafford since being named as Louis van Gaal’s successor in Sunday’s…
France and Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud has fuelled speculation that Jamie Vardy is on his way to the Gunners by saying he has heard the Leicester City striker is keen to move. “I have been told that Jamie wants to join us and it’s very good news for us,” the striker told Sky Sports after scoring twice in France’s 3-0 friendly win against Scotland on Saturday. British media reported on Friday that Arsenal, runners-up to champions Leicester last season, had triggered a buy-out clause in Vardy’s contract with a bid of around £20 million. There was no immediate comment from…
Trust Alicia Keys to be a trendsetter. The multiple award-winning American singer is breaking a personal code by shying away from heavy make-up. From her popular wavy locks when she debuted with her Grammy-winning album, Songs In A Minor to long cornrows on her second album The Diary of Alicia Keys, the mother of two has been defining her looks for years. Alicia is now on a quest for a bold embrace of her appearance, preferring to appear ‘natural’ over heavy make-up as she is tired of hiding behind ‘masks’. ‘Every time I left the house, I would be worried…
Nigerian rapper, Olamide has joined in mourning late boxing legend, Muhammad Ali who passed away at 74. The rapper revealed how Ali’s 1974 photo inspired the cover art of his 5th studio album titled ‘Eyan Mayweather’ that was released in November 2015. Olamide shared his sadness at the passing of the boxing great on Instagram saying, ‘R.I.P Champ. This picture inspired my last album art’.
The passing of iconic heavyweight boxer, Muhammad Ali is expectedly drawing reactions from various quarters, and Nigerian celebrities have not been left out in paying their respects to the charming slugger. Olamide, Vector, D’banj, Toolz, Lil Kesh, Jesse Jagz, YQ, Lynxxx, Kemi Adetiba, Lami Phillips, Genevieve Nnaji, and Victoria Kimani are just a few of those who have taken to their social media pages to eulogize Ali.
Recently departed sports icon, Muhammad Ali left lasting impressions on the millions of people he encountered in his lifetime, a memorable experience many will hold dearly to their hearts. Naija Ninja boss, Sound Sultan is one of those who had the opportunity of meeting the ‘peoples Champ’ upon his visit to Nigeria in the early 80’s. Sultan in his tribute to the boxing great who passed on aged 74, fondly recalled how Ali warmed up to his siblings during their meet at the International Trade Fair. ‘When I met Ali I was just 8 years Old and my Family was…
Tunji Balogun, the embattled hubby of Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage may have deleted his official Instagram page (@teebillz323). His last activity on the page occured April 28, 2016 when he publicly called out his wife and other family members in a series of posts, accusing the singer of cheating on him with artistes including 2face Idibia, Don Jazzy and Dr. Sid. The posts were later deleted after he was reportedly saved from committing suicide by Banky W and Peter Okoye. Since then, not a lot has been heard from his camp until yesterday when word got out that he was…
Banky W has recorded the theme song for the film “Gidi Blues”. The singer revealed this on photo/video sharing app Instagram. The ‘Jaiye ori mi’ crooner shared an image of the movie poster with the caption: “The producers of this film “Gidi Blues” were kind enough to let me work on the soundtrack’s theme song, while also giving me a small cameo appearance in the movie . . .” He also shared that his latest production was “pretty funny and creative”. This is not the first time Banky W has made a cameo appearance in a movie. In 2015 he…
Moji Olaiya’s new movie starring Foluke Daramola and Funsho Adeolu is set to premiere in Lagos on Sunday, July 31, 2016. The “Iya Okomi” premiere scheduled to hold at Classique Event Place, Ikeja will be hosted by Baba Tee and Lepacious Bose. When translated from Yoruba to English language, “Iya Okomi” means “ My Mother-in-law”. Olaiya’s movie also features the likes of Fausat Balogun (aka Madam Saje), Mide Funmi Martins, Ronke Oshodi Oke and Ebun Oloyede. The film was shot in Lagos, Nigeria. This is not the first film produced by the Yoruba actress. She has previously produced “Monsurat” and…
An undisclosed source has now revealed Taylor Swift’s hopes and dreams for her relationship with Calvin Harris prior to its abrupt end on May 2, 2016. Us Weekly reports that a source has exclusively disclosed to them that the 26-year-old singer was hoping to settle down with the 32-year-old Scottish DJ, after concluding that he was ‘the one’. Speaking with Us Weekly, the source said: “She used to talk about their future a lot, marriage, babies. And although he wants all of that, it just felt a bit like she was all full-steam ahead, whereas he is more of a…
Following allegations that Oritsefemi has been issued a quit notice by his landlord from his Lekki home, the singer wants us to know that he is far from broke. The singer who has just returned from his European tour, made the revelation while speaking during the radio show, Saturday Beats, boasting that he cannot be broke. Oritsefemi also adds that he and his landlord are best of friends, and that the man has not asked him to vacate the property, denying all reports of any debts he is alleged to owe his landlord. Speaking during the show, the “Double Wahala”…
Not so friendly after all. Kylie Jenner may have been cool with playing BFF with Blac Chyna, but she is definitely not cool with having to share her attention with her sister-in-law to be and brother, Rob Kardashian, something that is bound to happen as soon as their TV show goes live. Although Rob has been reported to be making a come back on the family’s reality TV show, “Keeping Up With The Kardashians”, even better is the fact that he would be having another which would be solely for himself and his little family. News reports have revealed that…
As strange as it may seem, Vera Sidika has advocated for the importance of getting an education while revealing her personal struggle to get a degree. In a post she shared via her Instagram page on Thursday, June 2, 2016, the buxom Kenyan video vixen pointed out the importance of getting an education. Sidika shared a photo of what is assumed to be her school, The Kenyatta University, speaking on her struggle to balance school and fame. She also pointed out that getting an education cannot be underestimated despite the fame and money that comes with being a celebrity. Sidika…
Olamide is totally proud of his cute little boy, Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji, and it shows. The proud dad shared an adorable snap with his son via his Snapchat account yesterday, June 3, 2016, as he posed beside him on one knee. Olamide had an arm around little Bat’s shoulder as he looked super tight all decked up in the Barcelona jersey with his matching Barcelona back pack beside them. The Pair are apparently good friends as the singer has been taking time out in recent times to spend quality time with Bat who just clocked one on January 30, 2016.…
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Ogun PDP, Sikirulai Ogundele, has criticised the Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun following the creation of 37 new Local Council Development Areas. According to a report by Punch Newspaper, Ogundele said Gov. Amosun was not sincere about creating additional councils. He reportedly said the Governor’s aim was to gain cheap popularity through the LCDAs creation as the old LCDAs are in a near comatose state. Ogundele, an ex-local government chairman and a two-time member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, further accused the governor’s administration of crippling local government arm of the government…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Lagos State, Mrs Gloria Adebajo-Fraser has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint a chief economic adviser in order to properly tackle the current economic challenges facing the country. Adebajo-Fraser made the call via a statement released on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, according to Punch. The statement reads in part: “My advice, therefore, is for the President to appoint a game-changing Chief Economic Adviser. With due respect to the President’s economic team, we need to utilise innovative solutions with a home-grown economic blueprint which would guarantee short-term results while they are applying theoretical principles which…