‘Why I Like Super Eagles Mikel Obi’- SAMSON SIASIA (See Detail Report)

Why I Like Super Eagles Mikel Obi’- Samson Siasia

Former Super Eagles handler and ex-international, Samson Siasia on Thursday stated that there was nothing special in his love for the Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi.

Siasia recently said Obi was on par with Real Madrid ace midfielder, Luka Modric and other best midfielder in the world.

In a chat with NAN on Thursday, Siasia said: “There is nothing special between me and Obi; it’s only that I so much like him as a player.

“You can’t take it away from him that he is one of the greatest exports of Nigerian football.

“Obi started playing for top clubs at an early stage in his life and has won virtually everything he wants and above all, he is a good and committed player.

“You can also see his contributions to the national team, so, who will not like such a player. He is a fantastic lad and always playing at the top.

“If you have such a player in your team, then, you can have the compliments of others, to me he is a great export and an ambassador,’’ he said.

Siasia added that Obi has performed creditably both at the club level and the national team.

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Chelsea Star, VICTOR MOSES Wins NFF Player of the Year

Chelsea Star, Victor Moses Wins NFF Player of the Year

The AITEO/Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) awards held in Lagos on Monday with Victor Moses emerging the 2018 Player of Year.

Moses edged out Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi and Lobi Stars’ Anthony Okpotu.

DAILY POST reports that in attendance were FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and his CAF counterpart Ahmad Ahmad, Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and Francis Peters, the Deputy Managing Director, Aiteo Group.

Others were ex-internationals, Samson Siasia, Christian Chukwu, Wilson Oruma, Femi Opabunmi, Mutiu Adepoju, Segun Odegbami, Daniel Amokachi, Mutiu Adepoju, Uche Okechukwu, Garba Lawal, Austin Okocha, Austine Eguaveon, among others.

Moses enjoyed a remarkable transformation during the 2016-17 season, winning over the doubters and earning his place at Chelsea despite appearing destined for the exit door.

He was introduced into the starting lineup in late 2016 in an unfamiliar wing-back role after Antonio Conte saw in the former Crystal Palace attacker a key solution to a problem position.

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FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United To Face Brighton (Read Other Fixtures)

FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United To Face Brighton (See Other Fixtures)

Manchester United will play Brighton in the FA Cup quarter-finals, in a repeat of the 1983 final.

The winner of Tottenham’s match at Rochdale on Sunday will meet Sheffield Wednesday or Swansea, who will go to a replay after Saturday’s 0-0 draw.

Southampton travel to the winners of Monday’s match between Manchester City and Wigan, while Leicester and Chelsea meet in another all Premier League tie.

The ties take place from 16-19 March.

Rochdale, the lowest ranked team left in the competition, are bottom of League One. They play at home to Tottenham on Sunday, a 16:00 GMT kick-off that will be broadcast live on BBC One.

Wigan, second in League One, play Manchester City on Monday (19:55 GMT). That match will also be broadcast live on BBC One.

Leicester, who beat Sheffield United 1-0 on Friday, will host Chelsea, who were also Friday night winners, 4-0 at home to Hull.

Manchester United beat Brighton 4-0 in a replay to win the 1983 FA Cup after the first match finished 2-2.

FA Cup quarter-final draw
Leicester v Chelsea

Manchester United v Brighton

Sheffield Wednesday or Swansea v Rochdale or Tottenham

Wigan or Manchester City v Southampton

Which Teams Is Your Money On To Reach The Semi-Finals?

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La Liga! Barcelona Beat Eibar 2-0 To Go 10 Points Clear At The Top Ahead Of Clash With Chelsea In Champions League

La Liga! Barcelona Beat Eibar 2-0 To Go 10 Points Clear At The Top Ahead Of Clash With Chelsea In Champions League

Barcelona on Saturday defeated Eibar 2-0 at the Municipal de Ipurua stadium to go 10 points clear in the LaLiga table.

Striker Luis Suarez and defender Joldi Alba got the goals for the Catalan club.

Ernesto Valverde side got the lead in the 16th minute as Suarez received a precise pass inside the box from Lionel Messi and he beat the goalkeeper with a neat finish into the bottom right corner.

At the end of the first 45 minutes, it was Barca that walked into the tunnel with a one goal lead.

The second half with much intensity and pressing from the visitors which led to Eibar seeing a red car.

Alba later got the second goal in the 88th minute.

The victory will provide the much-needed boost for the Spanish league leaders as they prepare to face Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge.

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Transfer News! Real Madrid Ready To Launch Offer For Man United Star Paul Pogba Following Rift With Jose Mourinho

Transfer News! Real Madrid Ready To Launch Offer For Man United Star Paul Pogba Following Rift With Jose Mourinho

Real Madrid are planning to launch a mega move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer.

On Thursday, there were reports that Pogba is having regrets over his £89million move from Juventus.

The France midfielder won two trophies last season, but has seen the Red Devils fail to stay in contention to win the Premier League for a second straight season, with rivals Manchester City coasting toward the title this term.

Pogba has also fallen out with manager Jose Mourinho over his best position in the team.

The Sun however claims United would be unwilling to sell him after just two years and with three years left on his five-year contract.

Real would have to offer in excess of £120m to even stand a chance of landing the 24-year-old.

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Football Lovers:- What Is Wrong With Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 This Season?

Football Lovers:- What Is Wrong With Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 This Season?

It’s the same story since the last 3–4 seasons. He starts off slow, everyone says he is finished, he comes back and scores 50 goals that season.

But this time I really think age has caught up with the superstar.

How much Ronaldo is involved in the play depends on the tactics used by Real.

In a counter attack gameplan, all you’d see is Cristiano ronaldo running the show in attack, but in possession style play, which Real has been playing this season he is just a goalscorer,

so his performance depends upon the service he recieves, which sadly has been absolutely ridiculous this season.

Marcelo is out of form, Benzema is too, Isco although playing wonderful, doesn’t pass to Ronaldo that much (I don’t know if it’s true, but I have noticed it many times).

Asensio is being played out of his position, Vasquez has been awful. The defence has been awful too.

What I mean is, Ronaldo is now a goal scorer, sure he is still an excellent crosser, he is a goal scorer, if he doesn’t recieve good service, he doesn’t score, period.

Ronaldo can still play good on the wing, he still has the pace, the skill and the crossing abilities.

I think he should adopt his old style again, starting on the wing and drifting inside, playing as a center forward has been bad for him, which he is forced to play as Bale is constantly injured.

If the old BBC is back I reckon Ronaldo will be back in form again, playing as a CF is the main reason of his decline, plus his age, he is almost 33 now, what do you expect?.

I still believe he’ll make a comeback, but don’t expect him to score 50 this season.

Champions League is another issue altogether, teams don’t park the bus in Champions league, so Ronaldo gets better service and therefore is the top scorer.

So I’d like to summarise everything.

Ronaldo is old. The whole team is playing bad. He is being played out of position.

The current tactics don’t suit him. But seeing that he is the top scorer of Champions League right now, I still expect good things from him.

Or as a good football critic that you are;

What Do You Think Is Wrong With CR7?

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FIFA Best Goalkeeper Of 2017 Buffon Gives Condition For Retiring From Football Next Year

Juventus goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, has said he will retire next year after the World Cup, except the Serie A side wins the Champions League.

Speaking with Sky Italia, the 39-year-old promised to call it a day after Italy’s World Cup campaign, unless he and Juve can win the Champions League after three unsuccessful finals.

“There’s no margin (to change mind) because I’m quite convinced of the choices I’ve made,” Buffon said.

“This is my last season and I’m pretty sure of the choices I make. One or two more years wouldn’t add or take away from what I’ve already achieved.

“The only way would be to win the Champions League. At that point, to try to win the Club World Cup, maybe Wojciech Szczesny could play alternate games.

“But I think with a goalkeeper like him behind it is normal that next year I’ll stand aside.”

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FIFA Best Awards: Cristiano Ronaldo⭐ Named Player of the Year

As expected, ace Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as the FIFA Best Player of the Year for the second year running. The Portuguese superstar enjoyed yet another terrific season where he was integral in ensuring Real Madrid won the Champions League for two successive years.

He was also brilliant for Portugal in the Confederations Cup too.

The award was presented by two of the greatest names in football – Diego Maradona and former Brazilian striker Ronaldo.

Also in contention were Lionel Messi and Neymar, who were acknowledged by CR7 in his winning speech.

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Photos:- Checkout The Top 10 Highest Paid African Players In 2017 (You Won’t Believe Who No. 1 Is)

Africa is indeed a blessed continent filled with great talents in every sector including football. Most African footballers, who play for big teams, are paid immensely for the great work they do on the field of play.

The question now is, who is the highest paid footballer in Africa so far this year? Most of them are new signings at the Chinese Super League and there is no doubt that China is seriously making millionaires out of the players.

Let’s take a view at the comprehensive list of highest paid African footballers.

10. Victor Moses – Chelsea FC (£50,000)

The Nigerian footballer who plays for the English side, Chelsea FC as a wing-back opens our list of the highest paid African footballers.

9. Emmanuel Adebayor – Istanbul Basaksehir (£58,000)

The Togolese who moved to the Turkish club, İstanbul Başakşehir last January as a striker is another top earner. He earns £58,000 on a weekly basis.

8. Ahmed Musa – Leicester City (£60,000)

Another Nigerian, Ahmed Musa takes the number 9 spot. Musa currently plays for the English Premier League defending champions, Leicester City where he earns £60,000 weekly.

7. Kelechi Iheanacho – Manchester City (£85,000)

Manchester City player, Kelechi Iheanacho, is one of the money men who earns a whopping £100,000 weekly.

6. Obafemi Martins – Shanghai Shenhua (£100,000)

One of the Chinese money men, Obafemi Martins is spotted at number 5 on the countdown. He plays for Shanghai Shenhua where he earns, £100,000.

5. John Mikel Obi – Tianjin TEDA (£140,000)

Former Chelsea player, Mikel Obi, who currently plays for the Chinese side, Tianjin TEDA takes the number 5 spot on the countdown. Mikel earns £140,000 weekly.

4. Samuel Eto’o – Antalyaspor (£170,000)

At the number 4 spot, we have the Cameroonian-born star, Samuel Eto’o. He plays for the Turkish side, Antalyaspor where he earns £170,000.

3. Odion Ighalo – Changchun Yatai ((£190,000)

The former Watford player, Odion Ighalo, who recently moved to China takes the number 3 spot on the list. Ighalo currently plays for Changchun Yatai where he earns, £190,000 weekly.

2. Yaya Toure – Manchester City (£220,000)

Yaya Toure is the second highest paid African footballer. The Manchester City playmaker earns £220,000 weekly.

1. Asamoah Gyan – Shanghai SIPG (£227,000)

The Ghanaian international is the 8th highest wage earner in World football and number in Africa after signing a 2-year contract at the Chinese side, Shangai SIPG in 2015. The deal has seen him start earning a whopping $350,000-a-week (£227,000), a weekly amount only bettered by a handful of the planet’s best players.

Who is your favorite African player?

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Read What Jose Mourinho Says About The Allegations Of Tax Evasion (Read Here)

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has released a statement through his agent Jorge Mendes’ company, Gestifute, insisting that he is “in compliance” with all his tax obligations.

Mourinho also stated that he has not heard anything to the contrary from the Spanish tax authorities.

The former Real Madrid boss has been accused of defrauding tax authorities to the tune of €3.3million by a Spanish regional prosecutor, with a complaint filed on Tuesday.

But the 54-year-old has denied any wrongdoing.

“Jose Mourinho has not received any notification with regards to the news published Tuesday. To this date, neither the Spanish tax authorities, nor the public prosecutor have contacted Jose Mourinho or his advisers who were hired for the inspection process,” a statement on the Gestifute website reads.

“Jose Mourinho, who lived in Spain from June 2010 until May 2013, paid more than €26 million in taxes, with an average tax rate over 41 per cent, and accepted the regularization proposals made by the Spanish tax authorities in 2015 regarding the years of 2011 and 2012 and entered into a settlement agreement regarding 2013.

“The Spanish government in turn, through the tax department, issued a certificate in which it attested that he regularised his position and was in compliance with all his tax obligations.”

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FIFA Clears Manchester United Over Pogba Deal, Juventus Under Investigation

FIFA has cleared Manchester United of any wrongdoing over Paul Pogba’s transfer, but will investigate Juventus.

In May, the world football governing body asked both clubs for clarification on all aspects of Pogba’s £89.3million move to Old Trafford last summer.

It came after reports that the player’s agent, Mino Raiola, will earn more than £41million from the deal.

FIFA has now confirmed United will face no further action. It is, however, understood that Raiola’s agreement with the Serie A side, could have breached third-party ownership rules.

“We can confirm that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Juventus FC. We cannot comment further as proceedings are ongoing. We can confirm that no disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Manchester United,” a FIFA spokesman said on Tuesday.

If they are found guilty, the Seria champions could be hit with a punishment; possibilities range from a fine to a transfer ban.

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Federal Government Appeal Against Saraki’s Code Of Conduct Tribunal Acquittal

Today, The federal government, appealed against the judgement of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) which acquitted Bukola Saraki, senate president, of false assets declaration charge.

On June 14, the CCT upheld the no-case submission which Saraki filed after the prosecution closed its case.

In an 11 grounds notice of appeal filed on Tuesday and signed by Rotimi Jacobs, prosecuting counsel, the government said the judgement was “unconstitutional”.

The government said it was wrong for the CCT to uphold the no-case submission because the burden of proof lied with Saraki to show that he did not have an infraction with his form.

The appellant said the onus of proof was “wrongly placed” on it by the CCT which contravened the constitution.

The prosecution said the CCT failed to analyse and evaluate the evidence of prosecution witnesses before reaching the conclusion that Saraki had no case to answer.

The appellant said the “tribunal completely closed its eyes to the fact that the prosecution produced the original of the assets declaration forms before the Tribunal and requested the Tribunal and the defendant to compare the original with the certified true copies without any objection from the defendant”.

“By the provisions of paragraphs 11 (2), (3) and (13) of Part 1, 5th schedule to the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), once the code of conduct form filled by the public officer is investigated and found to be false or that some assets are beyond the legitimate income of the public officer or that the assets were acquired by means of corrupt practices, the public officer concerned is deemed to have breached the code of conduct and it is for him to show to the tribunal that there is no infraction in the form,” the notice of appeal read.

“The honorable tribunal wrongly placed the onus of proof on the prosecution contrary to paragraphs 11 (2), (3) and (13) of Part 1, 5th Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

“The constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) clearly excluded the presumption of innocence on the allegation of infraction of the code of conduct by public officers and the tribunal wrongly applied the presumption of innocence contrary to the constitutional requirement. The tribunal’s decision is unconstitutional and without jurisdiction.”

In the appeal, government is praying for an order to set aside the judgement of CCT and “an order calling upon the respondent (Saraki) to enter his defence”.

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JUNGLE JUSTICE! Another Suspected Thief Burnt To Death In Calabar [Graphic Photos]

In yet another act of jungle justice, a suspected thief was burnt to death at Atimbo by Edimotop junction in Calabar, Cross Rivers state today June 21st, 2017.

This comes after another thief said to have stolen a phone, was burnt to death in Calabar last week.

See graphic photos from the attack after the cut..

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Woman Catches Her 40-Years-Old Lover Defiling Her 15-Year-Old Daughter

A woman, Blessing Joshua, 40, has allegedly caught her lover, Oku, raping her 15-year-old daughter in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The incident occurred at Swali area of the ​metropolis.

​Bayelsa security outfit, Operation Doo Akpo​, it was gathered visited the crime scene and arrested the suspect.

The victim’s mother, Blessing narrated her trauma to the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).

“It happened on Monday at about 1am. I was watching television with my neighbour till late and retired to bed at about 1am.

“​It was not quite long, I heard the scream of my child and l ran to the direction of the scream. But l was shocked when I saw him defiling my child.

”He claimed it was the work of the devil and I told him that this would be last time, the devil would use him and that I would take the matter seriously‎.​

​”​He pleaded and barricaded the door to prevent me from calling neigbours. But I tricked him and ran outside with my child to call police patrol team at our junction.

“He was arrested but he denied the act. But a test carried out at the hospital showed otherwise”, Nation quoted him as saying.

Reacting to the development, the Chairperson of FIDA in Bayelsa State, Dise Erhisere described the incident as “barbaric”.

“It is barbaric and inhuman. We condemn it and call on mothers to be vigilant and careful with their girl child”, she said.

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Crowd Welcomes Ifeanyi Ubah As He Arrives Nnewi (Photos)

Huge crowd gather at the major roads in Nnewi to welcome Dr. Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah, Chairman Capital Oil and gas, who was released yesterday by the Department of Secret service (DSS) unconstitutionally.

The oil mogul was arrested six weeks ago over his refusal to remit N11 billion of realised from the sales of petroleum products stored in his facility by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.

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Amuneke Explains Why He Won’t Play In Barcelona Vs Man United Match

Former Super Eagles and Barcelona winger, Emmanuel Amuneke, has explained why he won’t be available for selection when Barca take on Manchester United.

Ex-top players of the two teams will play in a charity game at the Camp Nou on Friday, June 30.

Barcelona Legends coach Jose Mari Bakero can count on the services of Edmílson, Giuly, Belletti, Mendieta, Julio Salinas and Goikoetxea, among others for the game against the Red Devils.

Speaking, Amuneke said he cannot participate because he is in Nigeria at the moment and has other engagements.

“It is not that they didn’t invite me for the game against Manchester United, I am in Nigeria now, I will not be available so I can’t play,” Vanguard quoted him.

The Former Nigeria U-17 coach played 27 times for Nigeria, scoring nine goals.

He was part of the team that participated at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

Also in 1994, he helped the Super Eagles win the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, and was voted African Footballer of the Year.

Amunike played all the games at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, scoring the winning goal in the final as the national team won the gold medal.

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Transfer News!! Swansea To Sign This Chelsea Striker On Loan (Pictured)

Swansea City have agreed to sign striker Tammy Abraham on loan from Chelsea for the 2017-18 season.

The Swans have fought off competition from Newcastle and Brighton for the 19-year-old, who scored 23 goals in 40 appearances on loan at Championship side Bristol City in 2016-17.

Paperwork for the deal is expected to be completed on Wednesday, 21 June.

Abraham worked with Paul Clement when the Swans manager was a coach at Stamford Bridge.

Club chairman Huw Jenkins has said they will fight to keep Gylfi Sigurdsson, Alfie Mawson and Fernando Llorente.

The trio have been linked with moves

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Angel Di Maria Has Been Sentenced To One Year Imprisonment After Admitting Tax Fraud

Paris Saint-Germain winger, Angel Di Maria, has been sentenced to one year in prison, after admitting tax fraud.

El Confidencial reports that the footballer, was accused of two offences from his time with Real Madrid.

Di Maria is said to have defrauded the Spanish government of £1.14 million during his four-year spell at the Santiago Bernabeu. He left in 2014 to sign for Manchester United, for a Premier League record fee.

He has reportedly admitted to both counts of fraud and will pay a fine of £1.76million, avoiding a trial at the Spanish Supreme Court.

Despite being handed the prison sentence, Di Maria is highly unlikely to spend any time in prison. Sentences of under two years are suspended in Spain, so far the convicted has no criminal record.

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Transfer News!! Chelsea Open Talks With Atletico Madrid Over Costa Transfer

Chelsea have begun talks with Atletico Madrid, over a £50million move for Diego Costa, even though a transfer ban means the striker cannot play for the La Liga club until 2018.

The Spanish giants have made their move to re-sign Costa, who sold to the Blues three years ago, with manager Antonio Conte adamant that the 28-year-old will not play for him again.

If Atletico are successful in their chase, they would loan the Spain international out for the first half of next season, before he is registered in the New Year.

Costa is keen to have his future sorted out quickly, as he knows that he will be frozen out if he returns for Chelsea’s pre-season trip to the Far East.

Chief negotiator Marina Granovskaia is determined to drive a hard bargain for a player, who has scored 20 goals in two of the last three seasons

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Man City Boss, Pep Guardiola Beats Jose Mourinho To Complete €45m Euro Move

Manchester City have moved ahead of Manchester United to complete a stunning deal for AS Monaco defender, Benjamin Mendy, according to reports.

Reports in French outlet Le10 Sport claim that Manchester City have beaten their fierce rivals, United to the signature of Mendy.

The explosive left-back was a key figure for Monaco last season as they won the French Ligue 1 and reached the latter stages of Champions League with impressive displays to shock most clubs in Europe.

It is understood that City boss Pep Guardiola have succeeded in signing Mendy after agreeing €45 million with the Frenchman and could arrive Manchester before the end of the week.

Premier League duo of Chelsea and Liverpool have also been credited with an interest in the 22-year-old this summer, with reports that they have contacted the French giants on the possibility of signing the left-back.

However, reports in France have it that Benjamin Mendy decided to join Pep Guardiola after success talks and will snub offers to complete his move.

Manchester City have also been credited with an interest in Southampton left back, Ryan Betrand with reports that Guardiola wants to bring the defender to provide competition at the left-back position next season.

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