In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, 20-year-old Nigerian lady, Splendour Emmanuel hailing from Anambra, has shed light on her reasons for aspiring to join the Nigerian military, specifically the Nigerian Air Force. The passionate young lady, whose determination has already garnered attention, revealed the driving force behind her ambitious pursuit. Splendour, who recently celebrated success in her National Examinations Council (NECO) exam, opened up about her deep-seated desire to serve in the armed forces.
Despite facing a five-year gap since completing secondary school, Splendour’s commitment to her dreams remains unshaken. When questioned about her motivation for choosing a military career. “No specific reason. Just the passion to be in the job. The passion is motivating me.” Splendour said. The young lady gained social media attention in October after sharing her success on Facebook. Despite initial setbacks due to academic hurdles, Splendour remains resolute in her pursuit. Notably, she has gone the extra mile by obtaining army camouflage from her military connections. Addressing her familial support, Splendour disclosed that her parents stand firmly behind her decision to join the Nigerian Air Force. “They are in full support.” she said. Currently, Splendour is a member of the MOD (Man of Order and Discipline), a paramilitary organization in the Catholic Church.
Josko Gvardiol on defence duty for RB Leipzig. Source: Getty Leipzig have already lost key first team stars like Christopher Nkunku, Konrad Laimer and Dominik Szoboszlai this summer. The departure of Gvardiol, who started 24 league games as his side came third behind champions Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, would be another hefty blow to the spine of last season’s team. Confirming that Josko Gvardiol has requested to join Manchester City, RB Leipzig Sporting Director Max Eberl told German outlet LVZ; “I can confirm that Joško Gvardiol and agents told us about their desire to move to Manchester City. We are in talks with Manchester. That’s all there is to say at the moment. “Yes, for €100m plus bonuses, Gvardiol will end up in Pep’s strong hands. The value of the deal would make Gvardiol the most expensive defender in history. But it might take a few more days.” 
Josko Gvardiol celebrating a goal scored for RB Leipzing. Source: Getty Gvardiol has a £97m release clause in his Leipzig contract that becomes active in 2024, but City wants to sign him now. Guardiola has long been an admirer of the young centre-back, particularly his ability on the ball and in duels. The City boss plans to use a four-centre-back system again next season so would rather sign Gvardiol than a full-back. His transfer fee might eclipse the £80m forked out by local rivals Manchester United to Leicester for Harry Maguire back in 2019. Gvardiol had previously been wanted by Chelsea last year but no agreement was ever reached before he signed a new contract with Leipzig. His arrival would add to Guardiola’s strength in central defence. Consistent roles were found for Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji, and John Stones throughout the successful 2022/23 campaign, while Aymeric Laporte often warmed the bench or featured in lower stakes outings.