Why Africa Cup of Nations bears AFCON 2023, despite taking place in 2024

Why Africa Cup of Nations bears AFCON 2023, despite taking place in 2024

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will kickoff in less than 12 days, but many are confused why it takes the name AFCON 2023, despite holding in 2024. Originally, AFCON 2023 was scheduled to be held in June and July of 2023. However, due to concerns about weather conditions, particularly high rainfall and temperatures during the rainy season in Ivory Coast, where the tournament was to be hosted, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decided to move the event to January 2024. Earlier, Patrice Motsepe, the president of CAF explained the decision. Why Africa Cup of Nations bears AFCON 2023, despite taking place in 2024Why Africa Cup of Nations bears AFCON 2023, despite taking place in 2024Sadio Mane inspired Senegal to victory in the last edition of the AFCON – Getty image He said, “We cannot take the risk. January is not the ideal time because of the European clubs, but it is the only choice we have.” Another factor contributing to the timing was the FIFA World Cup, which took place in Qatar in late 2022, preventing the possibility of holding AFCON earlier in the year. The last tournament of the continental game was won by a Sadio Mane’s inspired Senegal in 2021.

You dey use style place yourself for video with me inside

"You dey use style place yourself for video with me inside" - Venita shades Adekunle

"You dey use style place yourself for video with me inside" - Venita shades Adekunle

BBNaija reality star, Venita Akpofure mocks her ex-boyfriend, Adekunle Olopade for trying to get close to her at the wedding of Omashola. It would be recalled that a fellow housemate of the BBNaija All Stars show, Omashola had an elaborate wedding over the weekend in the company of friends, colleagues and loved ones.

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During the party, a video captured the moment Soma made a video capturing Adekunle and Venita in it together even though they were a few feet from each other. Reacting to the video, the mother of two mocked her ex-partner for trying to familiarize himself with her at the party.

"You dey use style place yourself for video with me inside" - Venita shades Adekunle

“U Dey use style place urself for video with me inside 😂🤣🤣,” she wrote on the X platform.

Watch the video below … Venita, Ceec, Adekunle and Seyi’s look at Sholzy’s wedding 😍😍🔥#BBNaija pic.twitter.com/3szdQzrD0l — AE (@AssistantEbukaa) December 23, 2023

“I stopped over at my boyfriend’s place for only 10 mins” – Lady shares transformation as she welcomes baby

Lady stopped over boyfriend's result

Lady stopped over boyfriend's result

Lady sparks reactions online as she shares 9-month result of stopping over at her boyfriend’s place for only 10 minutes. The pretty curvy lady revealed that an encounter between her and her man had resulted in pregnancy.

Lady stopped over boyfriend's result

Lady. She said that, via her video caption, that she had stopped over at her boyfriend’s place for only 10 mins and what followed was a 9-month period of pregnancy. The video she shared on her TikTok page documented her account from her slimmer days to her pregnancy days and then finally, welcoming the grand result of the 10 mins encounter: a baby. @Ofure2023 said: “so ur bf na 10mins guy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 … chai” @user3805511924706 highlighted: “Atleast u hv something to take home,ah nw u can’t just come nd go like that nw my dear” @MAKANAKI OF TIKTOK✌️🥁🎷❤️ wrote: “this one pass 10 mins😂, my beautiful niece 😩❤️” @Laula007 said: “10min enjoyment lolz” Watch video below … @officialdehbi1 Small 10 mins 🥹🥹 ♬ original sound – user17736938751

My favorite place is Abuja; I love Nigeria

"My favorite place is Abuja; I love Nigeria" - Wizkid's baby mama, Jada Pollock

Jada Pollock, the mother of Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun’s children, better known as Wizkid, revealed in a statement her affection for her partner’s country, Nigeria. She expressed that her favorite place is Abuja. In a trending TikTok video, Jada Pollock was comfortably seated among others in what seemed to be a cinema as she discussed her experiences in Nigeria.

Jada Pollock. She mentioned her aspirations and revealed that since arriving in Nigeria, her favorite place has been Abuja, expressing her desire to visit there. Her statement, ‘My favorite place is Abuja, and I definitely want to visit there; everyone tells me it’s boring, but…’ attracted the attention of social media users, prompting many to react in the comment section. See some reactions below:  Voice_of_Fc: “‎Low-key life with luxury life sweet shall. So non of Y’all noticed WIZKID married this woman??” Tyra: “‎Wife keh abeg them nova married am ohh baby mama no be marriage.” Beyin: “‎Una Dey correct am say baby mama because say na celeb most people wey Dey men house dey born no be wifey them dey call them.” Glodot: “‎Her favorite place is anywhere Wizkid tells her she wants to fit in where she sit in.” Berry boy: “‎Jada, don get 3rd belle for our big wiz ooo.” Hillary: “‎Una Dey correct am say baby mama because say na celeb most people wey Dey men house dey born no be wifey them dey call them.” Adedoyin: “‎those three ladies wey dey nack, jealousy one keee the with the look of “na you no let wiz look my side abi.” E¡E丨Skułł: “‎See as all of em dey look am some dey hate on her lowkey and some dey wish say na em bigwiz woman.” WATCH VIDEO: @therealgenerous #fyp #explore #fypシ #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #alexanderthegreat #trending #nigeriantiktok🇳🇬 #wizkid ♬ Laughing – Gianluca Marino

Church is the worst place to marry

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Isreal DMW‘s friend identified simply as Albert weighs in on his marriage crash while dragging Sheila for deceiving and simply using the logistic manager for fame. It would be recalled that everything that transpired in the marriage of the celebrity logistic manager was table publicly some hours ago as both husband and wife dragged one another to filth.

Albert in a video sided with his friend, while emphasizing how his ex-wife tried to take over his life; particularly ridiculing his relationship with his boss, Davido. Isreal DMW’s friend cursed out Shiela Courage for using her church lifestyle and her virginity to deceive her husband on the desperate quest for fame. He further slammed her parents for being part of the cause of the marriage collapse. isreal dmw and wife sheila courageisreal dmw and wife sheila courage “Sheila, Isreal’s yahoo yahoo wife! That dude was ready to settle down and have a future with you. You used virginity and church level to package and deceive the guy. The fame you desperately want, you’ve got it. You wanted to be an influencer while he wanted a home with you. For all the discomfort and pain you’ve caused Isreal, it will not be well with you. Church is the worst place to marry. Mugu, you see girl, na church girl, na church girl; olosho for street better pass those girls,” he said in part. Sharing the video on his page, Isreal DMW emphasized how his friend warned him about the marriage but turned a deaf hear. “Thank you Albert. You warned me then,” he wrote. Watch the video below …

Uche Maduagwu sees Mr Ibu’s wife in unexpected place

Uche Maduagwu sees Mr Ibu's wife in unexpected place

Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, could not believe his eyes when he spotted Mr Ibu’s wife sleeping at an unexpected area at the hospital. In the sad video, the heartbroken woman covered her face as the actor filmed her while consoling her and promising her that things would get better. The video showed her staying alone at an empty hall and the actor revealed that she sadly sleeps at that position all night just to be able to cater for her husband who’s down at the hospital. “It’s okay, don’t cry. Look at where she sleeps and people are lying and saying all sort of things about you. God will see you through”, Uche Maduagwu reiterated as the woman cried uncontrollably. Watch the video below:

“Some women place marriage above God” – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

“Some women place marriage above God” – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

“Some women place marriage above God” – Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, who is known for voicing his opinion on relationships and marriages, has revealed some women’s greatest priority. He emphasised in a tweet that some women incorrectly prioritise marriage over all other considerations, including their relationship with God, their personal wellbeing, and the welfare of their future children.

Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo He stressed the value of finding personal fulfilment, noting that before a woman can be content in a marriage, she must first discover delight in her single life. Using the biblical account of Esau, Pastor Okonkwo made the point that snap decisions never work out well.

Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo

Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo He cited Esau’s impetuous act of exchanging his birthright for a supper to show how acting out of desperation can result in bad decisions, particularly when marriage is involved. He wrote: “Some women place marriage above God, above their own well being and even that of their unborn children. “Anything done in desperation never births something good …ask Esau. “Ladies one of the major steps to being happily married is being happily single.” SEE POSTS:

Bride professes love to photo frame in place of absentee groom

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A wedding event sparks mixed reactions following the attendance of the groom’s photo frame alongside the bride who professed love to the image. The viral video shared on the microblogging platform, X by @Folasheycrown22, captured the unique moment a woman decided to proceed with a wedding in absentia.

"Very awkward" - Reactions trail bride professing love to photo frame in place of absentee groom

Instead of postponing the wedding ceremony due to the groom‘s absence, the bride made the unconventional choice to proceed with it, receiving unwavering support from her family and friends. The video portrays a heartfelt scene where the bride affectionately kisses the photograph and kneels before it, while others in attendance look on with a mixture of emotions. Reactions trailing the wedding attended by bride and photo frame of groom momentswtbreezy said, “So, I’ll be dancing by myself and doing all the engagement serenren sitting alone? I’d rather not have a wedding at all.” marie_mimmie said, “Must they do a wedding ceremony??? He could have simply sent his people to pay the bride price and also be present via zoom… “This looks really awkward.” _Lola_de said, “The only when I have seen, is the lady and her husband were outside the country. So the family came together and did introduction.” ROyefunke said, “This is serious o and awkard, well it depends.” Watch the video below … Ladies can you agree on Absentia wedding with your partner? pic.twitter.com/4fPrNe8DHF — DIVINE T🇳🇬🇨🇦 (@Folasheycrown22) November 2, 2023

“Nigeria is a bad place” – Odumodublvck says

“Nigeria is a bad place” – Odumodublvck says

“Nigeria is a bad place” – Odumodublvck says

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, also known as Odumodublvck, has described Nigeria as a “bad place” as he condemns the nation’s situation. The “Big Kala” crooner claimed he is only making a reputation for himself in the global music industry because he “made it out of the jungle,” following the signing of an international record deal with Def Jam UK.

Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck

The comments were made by Odumodu recently in an interview for London’s 90th podcast edition. He claims that when he says the obvious about Nigeria, most of the time, people caution him not to denigrate his country, but the reality is that Nigeria “is a bad place.”

Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck

In his words; “Nigeria is f*cked. I tell people, they say, ‘You know it’s your country; don’t speak about it like that.’ Nigeria is a bad place. The reason why me and Teezee are here is because we made it out of the jungle.”

Manchester United secure Champions League place after defeating Chelsea

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Manchester United has been able to book a place in the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League after a 4-1 victory over Chelsea at OId Trafford on Thursday, May 25. Erik ten Hag’s men needed just a point to confirm a top-four finish and Casemiro settled any early nerves with a free header on six minutes to net his fourth league goal of the campaign. Manchester United secure Champions League place after defeating ChelseaManchester United players celebrating. Source: Getty Chelsea who named their youngest-ever average starting XI in Premier League history, had some big moments in the first half but the profligacy that has blighted their season was evident once more with Mykhailo Mudryk, Kai Havertz and Conor Gallagher the main culprits. Casemiro also helped set up another for Anthony Martial and spurred United on to a memorable thrashing which was completed by a Bruno Fernandes penalty and a late strike from Marcus Rashford, his 30th goal of the season. Joao Felix ruined David De Gea’s clean sheet with a low drive in the 89th minute. Manchester United secure Champions League place after defeating ChelseaFernandes and Enzo at a match in Old Trafford. Source: Getty The result sees the Red Devils move up to third spot, two points ahead of Newcastle United in fourth. It also effectively ends fifth-placed Liverpool’s slim hope of gate-crashing the top four. Chelsea are 12th on the Premier League table and they’ve set a new club record with a 16th defeat in a 38-game Premier League season to compound finishing in the bottom half of the top-flight for the first time in 27 years. Manchester United will end the league season at home to Fulham on Sunday afternoon while Chelsea hosts Newcastle United.