Victor Boniface named among Bundesliga ‘Team of the Month’ for December

Victor Boniface named among Bundesliga 'Team of the Month' for December

Victor Boniface has been named in Bundesliga ‘Team of the Month’ for December, for his performances at Bayer Leverkusen. The Team of the Month, revealed on Who Scored official X handle, recognized the Nigerian forward’s contributions throughout the month under review, and his growing influence for Xabi Alonso’s side.

Victor Boniface named among Bundesliga 'Team of the Month' for December

Victor Boniface – Getty image In December, Boniface netted four times, while providing two assists in the German league. His notable displays included a crucial goal in Leverkusen’s 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund, a goal in the 3-1 victory against Paderborn, and an assist in the 1-1 stalemate against Stuttgart. He also scored a goal and an assist in the 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, followed by another goal in the commanding 4-0 win against Bochum.

Maduka, Balogun, Awoniyi among notable names missing in Peseiro’s provisional 40-man list

Maduka, Balogun, Awoniyi among notable names missing in Peseiro’s provisional 40-man list

Coach Jose Peseiro has unveiled Nigeria’s provisional 40-man list for the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Maduka Okoye, Odion Ighalo and Leon Balogun are among notable names missing in the shortlist to CAF for the continental competition. Balogun has been a regular in the Super Eagles since 2014, while Okoye was the team’s goalkeeper in the 2021 AFCON. Odion Ighalo on the other hand, recently returned to the Super Eagles squad, but has been dropped for the tournament.

AFCON 2024: Maduka, Balogun, Awoniyi among notable names missing in Peseiro’s provisional 40-man list

Balogun has been left out of the 40-man list by Jose Peseiro – Getty image Injured Taiwo Awoniyi is also absent as expected, due to his injury. However, Ahmed Musa, despite limited recent appearances, and Kelechi Nwakali, former Golden Eaglets’ captain, are part of the provisional squad. The list comprises six goalkeepers, 13 defenders, eight midfielders, and 13 attackers. Notable names include Francis Uzoho, Ola Aina, Wilfred Ndidi, and Victor Osimhen, who leads the attack front, alongside the likes of Terem Moffi, Umar Sadiq, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Boniface, and Samuel Chukwueze. Meanwhile, the squad will further be trimmed to 27 players for the final tournament, which kicks off on January 13, 2024.

Osimhen, Oshoala named among finalists for 2023 Globe Soccer Awards

Osimhen, Oshoala named among finalists for 2023 Globe Soccer Awards

Nigerian football talents Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have secured spots in the final shortlists for the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards. The announcement which was made by the organizers on Tuesday, comes less than 24 hours they won the African male and female Best Players of the Year awards in Marrakech, Morocco. In the men’s category, Victor Osimhen finds himself in elite company, contending icons like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Erling Haaland. The final 11 also features stellar names such as Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior, and Bernardo Silva. Osimhen, Oshoala named among finalists for 2023 Globe Soccer AwardsOsimhen, Oshoala named among finalists for 2023 Globe Soccer AwardsVictor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala make final list of 2023 Globe Soccer Awards As for the women’s category, Asisat Oshoala, a prominent figure in Nigerian and Barcelona football, stands among the top 10 finalists. Oshoala who is still basking in the euphoria of a sixth CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, will face stiff competition with Sam Kerr, Aitana Bonmati, among others. The Globe Soccer Awards covers various categories, including Best Emerging Player, Best Goalkeeper, Best Midfielder, Best Coach, Best Club (men and women), Fans Favourite Player, Best Agent, and Best Club President. The winners across these diverse categories will be unveiled during the live broadcast of the Globe Soccer Awards gala on January 19, 2024, in Dubai. The event, held annually in Dubai, involves collaboration with international football organizations like FIFA, UEFA, ECA, and major football clubs. Meanwhile, The current holder of the title is former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, while his former teammate and Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo boasts six victories, making him the award’s record-holder of all time.

Man shares reason he chose his wife among many other women

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A man on social media platform, X, has narrated the reason he chose to marry his wife despite all other competition from other women. The US based Nigerian lecturer made this public on his account, @MTforChange, sharing the incident that solidified his choice. According to him, they had met in college and on one particular day, he had told her he didn’t like what she did. “She went on both knees to apologize without even defending herself” — Man explains his choice to marry his wife “She went on both knees to apologize without even defending herself” — Man explains his choice to marry his wife She immediately went on both knees, apologizing for the incident without even trying to explain or justify her actions. In his words; “We met in college. One day, I can’t even remember the specifics of the situation, but I said something along the lines of “I don’t like what you did this morning.” She just went straight down on her two knees to apologize. No argument, no trying to defend herself, no even asking what she did wrong first. Her reflex action was first to apologize. After that incident, I called my sisters to tell them I’ve found my wife.” See post below “She went on both knees to apologize without even defending herself” — Man explains his choice to marry his wife “She went on both knees to apologize without even defending herself” — Man explains his choice to marry his wife Some reactions to the post @anate20101 wrote: “I do tell people men know when they see a wife. It is not about pancakes all over your face or attack and defense packages.
Simple things like this attract men.” @rookie_nda said: “Shikenan, them no go marry me and my home girls 😂” @brandwithtosin added: “The question is: Is she still kneeling down for you? The kneeling b4 marriage is sometimes a coy. The last time most wives knelt for their husband is the traditional engagement/reception. After that day, na “Babe, how far?”
If we do a poll, about 70% of marriages are like this.” @Akuluouno wrote: “They don’t make them like this anymore. It’s like being argumentative is one of the prerequisites of being a woman today’s society.”

Why I don’t think I’m among the top 10 funniest comedians in Nigeria

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ay makun funniest comedians

Veteran comedian, AY Makun speaks on why he doesn’t consider himself to be among the top 10 funniest comedians in Nigeria. In a recent chat with Toke Makinwa, the stand-up comedian spoke on the usual tendency among fans to make comparisons between actors, and comedians.

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AY Makun. According to him, he would wholeheartedly accept it when someone tells him he is among the best comic acts in the country. He said his acceptance would be motivated by his recognition that artists differ, and he knows that he has his fan base and people who are willing to pay for his contents so he can put food on his table. AY, speaking further in the Toke Moments podcast, added that if someone is to ask him to mention the top 10 funniest comedians, he wouldn’t put his name. Watch him speak in the video below:

Boyfriend’s surprise to girlfriend sparks jealousy among ladies

"I swear I be broom" - Boyfriend's money, cake birthday surprise to girlfriend sparks jealousy among ladies online

A beautiful Nigerian lady had many other females grinning with jealousy as she received cake, money, shoes, and other expensive gifts from her boyfriend on her birthday. In the video, the lady could be seen dropping to her knees, shouting in surprise at the gifts she received from her lover.

Nigerian lady. Cash, cake, a money bouquet, and several other gifts were placed before her in the video, which has attracted thousands of likes. In appreciation of the gifts, the beautiful lady could also be seen in a later scene jumping on her partner excitedly, hugging him as a form of appreciation. Many females, however, have taken to the comment section of the post to celebrate her while expressing their wish for the same treatment. See some reactions below: INTERIORS BY CROWN: “‎I swear I be broom where una Dey see love this is lovely.” Suga: “‎My fellow spoons Oya make we enter kitchen.” De’Arshas: “‎Na real delta this surprise happen cause them nor go give person space na to rush the food tray and burst balloons.” Endless beauty: “‎God give my man/siblings money 💴 because I knw they will do this for me plz lord.” Damish01: “‎Congratulations dear🥰 God I beg remember me too l Abi which kind life be this self.” queenesther3578: “‎Happy for you God bless me with my lovely sweet caring man pls God.” Ahbikeh: “‎make I no lie I no fit cry for this kine thing cause I no get water for eyes again even on my wedding day sef.” It melisa dayoung: “‎God please bless me with my own lovely and caring man.” ella_bby: “‎na me be that teddy bear please stop shaking me like that.” Colston miles: “‎Waiting the vax me be say after all this her Toto no go rest,she will still jumb from state to another.” Ayoola Surprise: “‎See as those guys Dey disgrace their self..Naso dem Dey do…Naso dem do for my client too even before the celebrant came in the burst all the balloons.” WATCH VIDEO: @apex_suprises We went all the way to asaba in delta state to pull this suprise , and trust us to always deliver ♬ original sound – wow_me_by_succy

Chelsea, Man City, among eight Premier League clubs who rejected ban on same-party loans

Chelsea, Man City, among eight Premier League clubs who rejected ban on same-party loans

Eight Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, have blocked a proposed ban on same-party loans. The rejection now allows teams to sign players from related clubs on loan during the January transfer window. The proposed ban faced opposition from clubs that had affiliations or shared ownership structures. Newcastle, now owned by the Saudi-led consortium, was among the clubs against the ban, as their majority owners, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), also own several clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

Chelsea, Man City, among eight Premier League clubs who rejected ban on same-party loans

Chelsea and Manchester City are among eight EPL clubs who rejected the same-party ban – Getty image The vote required at least 14 out of the 20 Premier League clubs to pass the motion, but it fell short with only 12 clubs in favor of the ban. The opposing clubs included Sheffield United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, and Burnley. The motion for the rule change emerged following the PIF’s acquisition of four Saudi teams during the summer, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and competitive balance.  

Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide, Ayra Starr, among Grammy nominees

Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide, Ayra Starr, and others nominated for Grammys

Nigerian singers and songwriters Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide, and Ayra Starr have received Grammy nominations. According to reports, specific songs by these artists qualified for the nominations after being submitted to the event organizers.

Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide, Ayra Starr, and others nominated for Grammys

Nigerian singer, Davido. The following songs are now confirmed nominees for the Grammy Awards: – “Amapiano” by ASAKE & Olamide – “City Boys” by Burna Boy – “UNAVAILABLE” by Davido Featuring Musa Keys – “Rush” by Ayra Starr – “Water” by Tyla Report also shows that Davido, Burna Boy, and a few others are nominated in more than two to three categories. Additionally, these nominations signal the introduction of three new categories: – Best Pop Dance Recording. – Best African Music Performance. – Best Alternative Jazz Album. The Grammy Awards are scheduled for February 4, 2024, at the Arena in Los Angeles. In excitement over the news, fans have taken to the comments section to send their congratulations to the nominated singers. @elvisodese51: “Whoever eventually win nam is fine, at least e sure say Grammy dey come house.” @seunfunmi002: “Boya David will win Grammy today, if he doesn’t wo we move he is still the best.” @001Oxygen: “All this Nigerian artists but they’ll Go and give it to Tyla.” @originalucdivin: “Finally Davido is nominated for Grammy.” @chinedunwo47214: “I think Asake should win this, he has been good.” @_Faithforyou: “Money can only buy nominations not the award.” @DukeSapele: “@davido has a big chance to win this category. I pray he does.” @heis_jeffrey: “If Davido no win one of en nomination make tipper shade my waist.” @kontrolbouy: “We all know what that amapiano song did to us now…why una dey do like this.” SEE POST:

“Setting his spirit free to soar among the heavens” – Ka3na shares bittersweet moment as she releases husband’s ashes

"Setting his spirit free to soar among the heavens" – Ka3na shares bittersweet moment as she releases husband's ashes

Ex-Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ housemate, Ka3na Jones has bade her final goodbyes to her husband in Italy. The reality star, who lost her husband and father to her daughter in May, posted a video of herself on Twitter scattering his ashes in water in Italy. Ka3na alongside her late husbandKa3na alongside her late husband In the hopes that it would touch the hearts of everyone who knew him, she stated that she had finally freed his spirit to soar among the heavens. She assured him that his legacy would endure forever in their hearts and asked him to rest in peace.

Ka3na alongside her late husband

In her words: “22-10-2023 @10AM CET.
I and my beautiful daughter released the ashes of a beloved husband and a great father. Setting his spirit free to soar among the heavens. As the wind carries his essence and the timeless waters of the Grand Canal witness the journey of a cherished soul…may it touch the hearts of all who knew him, forever reminding us of his warmth, kindness, and unwavering love. Though our tears may fall, his memory will forever shine as a guiding light, illuminating our path with strength, resilience, and the enduring power of love. Rest peacefully, dear husband and best knowing that your legacy lives on eternally within our hearts. Adieu”. See post below: https://x.com/official_ka3na/status/1716714310146064750?s=20

Tacha’s name spotted among tags of All Stars housemates

Tacha's name spotted among tags of All Stars housemates

A lady has shared a picture of tags showing the names of contestants expected to participate in the Big Brother Naija All-Stars edition. In the picture posted, the disqualified housemate from the Big Brother Naija season 4 ‘pepper dem’ edition, Tacha‘s tag was seen amongst the tags of other housemates. The picture was posted with the caption, “Wait, so they did tag for tacha? I love tacha big time.. but I’m happy she didn’t come, make them no go stain her white.” See the post below:

The post has generated a lot of reactions from netizens, with many expressing their shock that Tacha’s tag was included in the list. Tacha was one of the most popular housemates from the ‘pepper dem’ edition of the show, but she was disqualified after a physical altercation with another housemate, Mercy Eke. Despite her disqualification, Tacha has gone on to become one of the most successful housemates from the show, with a large following on social media and several endorsement deals to her name. The Big Brother Naija All-Stars edition, which started on Sunday, July 23 features some of the most popular housemates including winners from previous seasons, with the winner set to take home a grand prize of N120 million.