Players are overworked – Varane opens up on retirement from French national team

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Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has explained why he retired early from international duty for France. Players are overworked - Raphael Varane opens up on retirement from French national team Varane had announced his retirement from international football in February at the age of 29. The French footballer who cited “suffocating” schedule as his reason for retirement, has further revealed that players are overworked, and it might get worse. He said; “The calendar is already more than full, the players are overworked and it will get even worse. I’m afraid that we will witness much shorter careers and that players will have to give up the France team very early because, physically or mentally, what we are asking for today is simply beyond limits. The fact that I announced the end of my international career and not having hidden the reasons, that resonated with many players. Players are overworked - Raphael Varane opens up on retirement from French national team “Believe me, all the international players who play in Europe and never stop go through periods of poor form lasting several months, or they get injured. The young players who start in the France team there, those who have played in the World Cup, are going to have to make a lot of sacrifices if they want to stay on top for ten years. And it might be harder than what I’ve experienced.” Varane won 93 caps for his country, winning the World Cup in 2018, and is the 13th top appearance maker in France’s history. Belgium and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois had also claimed that players are treated like “robots” in a recent interview, given the recent football schedule.

Peter Obi rejects request to join Tinubu’s ‘Govt of National Unity’

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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party, states that he will not accept any offer to join the Government of National Unity led by Bola Tinubu and his All Progressives Congress (APC).

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In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on March 16, 2023, Obi was asked how he would respond if invited to be a member of Tinubu’s government, to which he replied that he is currently contesting the election results in court. Peter Obi on Why He Won’t Join Tinubu’s ‘Govt of National Unity’ “The first thing I want to see is that the process is right. The process through which you achieve anything is far more fundamental than what you do thereafter. “Let us go back first, I am challenging the process and the declaration. Until we get it right, then we can talk about a government of national unity. “Otherwise, we would go and sit down and say that those who stopped a train and kidnapped people can call us to discuss peace when they have people in captivity. Until things are done rightly, we will be encouraging what we don’t need to encourage,” He said. Peter Obi rejects request to join Tinubu's 'Govt of National Unity' Accepting the Judgment of the Court, Obi says; “Issues about the election will be sorted out in court. I will be shocked if this country goes on with that situation. It will then stand that it is a corporate criminalized country. We can’t allow it. We need to start unbundling this criminality. “When people were talking about structure, it is this fraud and criminality that we witnessed that they were talking about, and we want to unbundle it for the sake of our children.” “Until we get it right, until justice is done, we can’t talk about government of national unity. We should get things done rightly, and I am sure that the judiciary will do the right thing.”

Zidane rejects lucrative offer to be next head coach of USA national team

Zidane rejects lucrative offer to be next head coach of USA national team

Zidane rejects lucrative offer to be next head coach of USA national team

French football legend, Zinedine Zidane has reportedly turned down an offer to become the next coach of USA national men’s football team.
Zidane rejects lucrative offer to be next head coach of USA national team
L’Equipe had reported that the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) made Zidane an offer that was attractive, both personally and sportingly, with a high proposed salary and the prospect of coaching the 2026 World Cup co-hosts.
The offer was made after the North American country’s soccer federation refused to renew the contract of Gregg Berhalter who is now being investigated over a 1991 domestic violence incident he was involved in.
Anthony Hudson was named the interim manager for January international camp, though he is unlikely to be named permanent head coach.
Zidane rejects lucrative offer to be next head coach of USA national team
However, it’s been reported that Zidane, who last coached Real Madrid, is holding out to become France’s coach, even after Didier Deschamps signed an extension.
The new offer also shows that the USSF will no longer be rigid as they’ve been in past years, with the last coaching search requiring candidates to be fluent in English and willing to live in Chicago.

Buhari confers GCON National award on Ex-CJN, Tanko Muhammad

Buhari confers GCON National award on Ex-CJN, Tanko Muhammad

On Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the immediate past Chief Justices of Nigeria, CJN, Ibrahim Tanko.
The gesture follows the resignation of Tanko, who cited ill-health as the reason for his decision.

Worth mentioning, the award is the second-highest national honour that can be bestowed on any Nigerian national.
Speaking during the swearing-in of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as Acting Chief Judge of Nigeria at the State House, Buhari said the award was being conferred on the jurist for the good work he did while at the saddle as CJN.
He added that under Justice Muhammad’s watch the judiciary judiciously exercised its powers in line with the provisions of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
 
 
 

“David na national cake” – Reactions as Davido allegedly moves to new girl (Details)

Davido new girl girlfriend

Davido new girl girlfriend

Social media users have reacted to the gist about the popular crooner, David Adeleke, better known as Davido moving to a new girl.
Popular controversial blog, Gistlovers hinted at this while stating that the singer and the lady have been spotted together on some occasions.

Davido new girl girlfriend

However, the identity of the new catch is yet to be revealed to the public.
The post reads:
“He get one matter wey i be wan bring yesterday before I see say Arole do oribukuku come divert my attention, shey na every 4 market days David dey change women like cloth??? I dey come oo, was sighted at the beach with this same girl some days ago, just yesterday again them dey together, bringing evidence now, I come in peace”
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Check out how some netizens reacted to this development below:

Davido, PSquare, Olamide to thrill fans at Glo Battle of the Year national finals

Davido, PSquare, Olamide to thrill fans at Glo Battle of the Year national finals

Dance and music fans will be in for exciting times at the Glo Battle of the year Nigeria national finals with afrobeat stars, Davido, Olamide, PSquare as well as Teni and Simi on the line-up to perform at the national finals billed for April 23 and 30 2022 in Lagos.

Davido, PSquare, Olamide to thrill fans at Glo Battle of the Year national finals

The live events which will take place at Eko Hotels and Suites are billed as two nights of unlimited entertainment.
The company in a statement made available to the media noted that “Globacom has always been a promoter of Nigerian entertainment and culture. As we come to the end of an amazing season of riveting dance performances, we want to thrill music and dance fans as well as our subscribers with two unforgettable nights of unlimited entertainment with Davido, Olamide, PSquare, Teni, Simi, and a supporting cast of comedians including Basketmouth, Bovi, and others.”
Dancers from BBoys to Krumpers, Lockers to Afro dancers, and BBoy Crews are headed to Lagos where the winners in each category as well as Nigeria’s representative at the World Battle of the Year competition in Japan will emerge and go home with mega millions.
At the end of Episode 10, regional finalists emerged in the crew category following their display of dance floor artistry with judges looking out for solid foundations, clean executions, cyphers, freezes, and power moves.

Street Cypher crew heads to Lagos from Abuja. The crew which already has two dance trophies will be hoping to make it three. The experienced Footloops will represent the Benin region while 11 Allstars, the BOTY 2017 winners from Portharcourt will be hoping to take the trophy back to their region.
Funky Fellas will be representing Kaduna and with three trophies already in their kitty, the crew from the crocodile city will be hoping to make it four.
The Outsiders crew will be hoisting the flag for the Enugu region, while the very impressive and Lagos-based 619 crew will be hoping to leverage their talents, skills, and experience to take the top prize.
To get invites to the live events Glo subscribers can send BOTY to 611.

#DTT: NFF Appoints Jose Peseiro As Head Coach Of Nigerian National Team

#DTT: NFF Appoints Jose Peseiro As Head Coach Of Nigerian National Team