Nigerian striker, Michael Uchebo’s quest for greener pastures in Portugal ends in ‘slavery’

The search for greener pastures has turned into a nightmare for Nigerian international Michael Uchebo, who currently has a contract with Portuguese top-flight club Boavista.
Since April 2016, he has not been paid and risks eviction from his house, according to the FIFPro Global Employment Report 2016, which documented his plight and that of others in similar situation.
Apart from being denied his wages, the striker, who represented Nigeria at the 2009 African Youth Championship and was called to the Super Eagles in 2014, has not been allowed to play for the club since the end of last season.
Uchebo is part of the over 40 per cent of the world’s professional footballers that have experienced delayed payment of wages, the global players’ union FIFPro said in the report.
The wide-ranging survey carried out by the University of Manchester and published by the union on Tuesday, shows that 41 percent of the 13,876 players who responded had been forced to wait for their salaries over the past two seasons.
The report which used Uchebo’s plight to illustrate its findings quoted him as saying during a press conference organised by the Portuguese players’ union in Lisbon that he was at a loss about why he was in the situation.
“I don’t understand why Boavista treat me like this,” he said. “I asked them if I did something wrong. They are treating me like a slave.”
He said he was banned from first-team training and posted footage on social media that appears to show him being forcibly removed from Boavista’s gymnasium and threatened with violence by security staff.
AFP reported that Boavista did not wish to comment on the matter when contacted it contacted him, noting however that in a video posted on Facebook earlier this month, club president Alvaro Braga said Uchebo’s statements “do not correspond to the truth”.
The AFP report said Braga accused Uchebo of turning down opportunities to join other clubs during the close-season transfer window and rejecting a settlement — which FIFPro says was one month’s salary — to terminate his contract.
FIFPro General-Secretary Theo van Seggelen was quoted as saying recently that the plight of footballers “is a wake-up call for clubs and governing bodies”.
“We cannot accept it any longer.”
The FIFPro Global Employment Report 2016 also found nine percent of players had suffered from violence and seven percent had been approached to fix matches.
FIFPro hopes the survey, which is the biggest of its kind, will shed light on the problems faced by players playing outside glamorous championships such as England’s Premier League or Spain’s La Liga.
Uchebo started his professional career with Enugu Rangers from where he joined VVV Venlo in 2009.
In 2012, he had unsuccessful trials with Stoke City and Rangers, eventually joining Cercle Brugge on a two-year contract after which he joined Boavista in 2014.
He was part of the Super Eagles squad at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Moses wins PFA Fans' award

Chelsea star Victor Moses has won the PFA Fans' Premier League Player of the Month award for November, beating the likes of Sergio Aguero and Gylfi Sigurdsson.
More than 40,000 votes were cast in the poll, which was held on the Sky Sports website and apps, with Moses claiming a landslide victory with 18,756 votes.
Swansea's Sigurdsson came second with 7,791 votes, while Watford's Nordin Amrabat was third with 5,378 votes. Rounding off the top six were Sunderland's Victor Anichebe (3,642), Manchester City's Aguero (3,457) and West Brom's Matt Phillips (1,203).
The six candidates were chosen by our expert panel, which included Sky Sports pundits Peter Beagrie and Paul Merson, Mike Riley - general manager of the Professional Game Match Officials, and Malcolm Clarke - chairman of the Football Supporters' Federation.

BREAKING: NCC bows to pressure, suspends data price hike.

The Nigerian Communications Commission on Wednesday announced the immediate suspension of the new minimum pricing template for data services by mobile operators. The new rate, which would have led to price increase in data for some Nigerians, was scheduled to take effect from December 1. The NCC said the decision is to allow for further consultation. The NCC’s decision comes a few hours after the Senate ordered a stop to the planned increase. Details Later.

Launch of Ecobank MasterPass QR payment platform

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This innovative new platform will enable micro, small and medium businesses (MSMEs) in Nigeria to receive electronic payments from millions of customers in a flash.

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Ecobank MasterPass QR represents Electronic payment that is safe, simple and smart.

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As the very first financial institution to issue International MasterCard payment cards in Nigeria, Ecobank is also the first to issue MasterPass in Nigeria, which reaffirms our undisputed pioneer position in bringing convenient international digital payments products to make Payment transactions Safer, Simple and Smart to the benefit of Nigerians.

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I am a mother, not a babymama – Wizkid’s babymama

Binta Diamond Diallo, Wizkid babymama has come out to say that she is not a baby mama but a mother.

Guinean American model, who has a son for the music star Wizkid popularly known as Ayodeji Balogun made this known in her IG page when she shared the picture of her son’s Godfather.

The little boy spent a lot of time with his white Godfather during the weekend along with his mother.

Binta Diamond Diallo stated in her post that “I am a mother, not a babymama. I love being a mother, the rest doesn’t matter”

What does she mean by that? Anyway fans take note, she has cleared the air that she would like to be seen as a mother and not the trending words for women who have children outside wedlock,”babymama”
A baby mama is a mother who is not married to her child’s father.

Super Falcons into AWCON finals

Banyana Banyana failed to progress to the Africa Women's Cup of Nations final, after losing 1-0 to Nigeria on Tuesday evening.
Nigeria got off to an encouraging start, with England-based forward Asisat Oshoala causing a few problems for the Banyana defence.
Desiree Ellis' charges did create a chance of their own, as Mabatle went close for the South Africans in the 19th minute.
With the Super Falcons pushing a for an opener, Dlamini was proving key for Bafana as she produced a fine save to deny Nigeria a goal in the 25th minute.
Banyana did have the ball in the back of the net just before the halftime break, but the effort was flagged offside.
The Nigerians broke the deadlock in the 57th minute courtesy of a fine free-kick from Desire Oparanozi.
Ellis responded by introducing Thembi Kgatlana, who seemed to have made an impact, as she linked up with Mcgoyi and Linda Motlhalo.
Banyana nearly broke the deadlock in the 86th minute, but they had two efforts cleared off the line by the Nigerian defence.
However, Banyana could not find the equalising goal in the closing stages, as the Super Falcons held on for the victory.
South Africa will now face Ghana in the third/fourth play-off on Friday evening.

Why I Changed The Colour Of My Son’s Hair – Olamide

Top Nigerian artiste, Olamide ‘Badoo’ dyed the hair of his one-year-old son Batifeori Maximiliano Adedeji a while ago and photos of Olamide and son spotting matching hair styles hit the internet.
Most of his followers felt it was too extreme for a one-year-old boy.
Olamide in a recent interview said: “Dyeing my son’s hair was deliberate. We are just jumping on this twinning trend. I’m doing my best to raise my son in the right way. I try as much as I can to spend time with him and make sure I’m part of his day to day growth.”

Governor Ben Ayade Presents Miss Angola, Winner Of Miss Africa 2016 N11 Million & A Brand New Car In Calabar

Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, recently crowned winner of Miss Africa pergeant with $25,000 & a brand new car.
23-year-old Neurite Mendes from Angola, Sunday morning, emerged winner of the maiden edition of Miss Africa beauty pageant organised by the Cross River State government.
She defeated 17 other contestants, carting home a Sport Utility Vehicle and a cash prize of 25,000 dollars (N11,000,0000) at the grand finale which took place at the prestigious Calabar International Convention Centre.
Refilwe Mthimunye of South Africa was the first runner-up, while Jencey Anwifoje of Cameroon was the second runner-up. They carted home 15,000 and 10,000 dollars respectively. The event made box office record with over 365 million people watching it on television.
Cross River State governor and initiator of the pageant, Prof Ben Ayade stressed the need for Africans to go beyond culture and tourism by deepening their knowledge of science and technology.

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Man City Keeping Close Tabs On Enterprising Nigerian Forward Dennis Bonaventure Dubbed ” Nigerian Neymar”

Following the success of Kelechi Iheanacho at Manchester City, the Etihad based outfit could yet add another Nigerian to their squad, going by reports gathered by the editorial staff of Owngoalnigeria.com.
Scouts from English Premiership giants Manchester City were in the stands when Zorya took on Stal Kamianske in a Ukraine Premier League game, with Nigerian 18 year old forward Emmanuel Dennis Bonaventure starting for Zorya.
The 18 year old is reportedly one of the players scouts of Manchester City came to watch alongside other players, as the winners of the Manchester derby step up their transfer activity in the country where one of their latest signing Oleksandr Zinchenko comes from.
Infront of the scouts of Manchester City, Bonaventure was on for 72 minute before he was substituted for Denys Bezborodko in the game that ended 2-2. A product of Football Academy Abuja, he is nicknamed Neymar due to his similar hairstyle with that of the Barcelona Brazilian super star.
So far he has made four appearances for Zorya, in what is his first full season as a professional footballer. He also has one goal to his name and one caution picked up due to excessive celebration after scoring in the league opener on his professional debut.

Lagos Police Arrest Two For Pouring Chemical On Girl, Using Her To Beg

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two women one Amadi and Mama Esther for allegedly abusing a nine-year-old girl, Joy Esemonu, in the FESTAC Town area of the state.
It was gathered that Amadi allegedly poured chemical on Esemonu, which made her sustain injuries in different parts of her body.
A Punch correspondent was told that Esemonu was subsequently led everyday by the suspect to a pedestrian bridge in the FESTAC area where she was made to beg for alms from passersby.
At the end of every begging trip, the two women reportedly shared the money collected.
However, a Good Samaritan, who observed the victim’s condition on the bridge, reportedly alerted policemen from the FESTAC division, leading to the arrest of the two women.
The matter was subsequently referred to the Office of the Public Defender, which transferred the victim to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and other related matters.
A social worker who was privy to the case told Punch that Mama Esther was a relation of the victim and had lured her from their village in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
He said, “The girl lived in Port Harcourt with her parents. But last year, her mother handed her over to Mama Esther after the latter promised to support the family by taking the girl to Lagos. She said the girl would continue her education when they get to Lagos.
“However, when she brought her to Lagos, she decided to hand her over to Amadi, who she owed some money. The woman then decided to use her for begging.
“The girl said she noticed that Amadi would make her sleep before pouring a substance suspected to be chemical on her body. By the time she woke up and scratched the spots after feeling some pains, they would become sore. The woman would then bandaged the place and take her out for begging.
“She said whenever the injuries heal, she would make her sleep again and pour the chemical on her. The woman started with her bottoms and then her laps. She said such had happened about four different times.”
Another source said Mama Esther, in her confession, claimed that she always collected between N2,500 to N3,000 as her share every day.
The source said the money the women were making off the victim kept them in the fraudulent business.
“The girl said although they lived in a slum in the Oyingbo area, the woman always took her to FESTAC to beg. She said there were other girls in the slum. She could not recall the exact place where her parents lived in Port Harcourt. She mentioned streets like Rumuokoro, Saint Jude and Rumola. She said she attended Saint Jude Academy and was in basic three before she was brought to Lagos. The girl explained that her younger sister, Ebierechi, was with another family. However, the suspect had maintained that they lived under the bridge,” he added.
The Director of OPD, Mrs. Salami Olubukola, condemned the action of the women, saying the state would ensure that justice was served.
She said, “This is a despicable act and the height of man’s inhumanity to man which must be condemned by all. Lagos State will never condone child abuse and cruelty and we shall go to any length to protect our children from barbaric acts.”
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, said, “Investigation reveals that it is their stock in trade.”
The NAPTIP Lagos zonal coordinator, Mr. Joseph Famakin, confirmed that the victim was in the agency’s shelter.
He said, “The girl was brought to us last Friday and she is going through some psychological counseling and treatment. We are also investigating if there are other people involved in the crime. The two suspects are with the police.”

Victor Osimhen Set To Return To Nigeria To Process Work Permit

Victor Osimhen’s representative Ariyo Igbayilola has sounded it loud and clear that the Nigeria international is as fit as a fiddle, contrary to speculations in a section of the media that he sustained a serious injury at Wolfsburg training.
Wolfsburg will active the preliminary contract Osimhen and his camp signed with the club in January, when he would have attained the age of majority.
And the 17-year-old is set to return to Nigeria any moment from now to begin processing his work permit application, which will pave the way for him to begin his professional career.
“No, there is nothing wrong with Victor whatsoever. He is fine and ready to go,” Ariyo told africanfootball.com
“He has played as many as four friendly matches for Wolfsburg and they in their wisdom have thought it wise to rest the boy.
“He will soon be back in Nigeria to work on his papers.”
A product of Ultimate Strikers, Osimhen has caps for Nigeria U17, U20 and U23 national teams, and has trained with the Super Eagles.

Manchester United transfer news: Chelsea's John Obi Mikel wanted by Jose Mourinho for Old Trafford reunion

Manchester United are reportedly looking to snap up Chelsea’s John Obi Mikel in the summer as Jose Mourinho looks to tighten up his midfield. The Nigerian is a free agent come the end of the season and could reunite with his former boss at Manchester United on a free.
Having failed to make a single appearance for Antonio Conte’s side this season, Mikel looks like he’s counting down the days before he can start playing regularly once again and given Conte’s strict formation tactics, the Nigerian is likely to look for a place elsewhere for first-team football.
Jose Mourinho is desperately in search of a defensive midfielder who could come in and replace Michael Carrick in the centre of the field. And having managed the Nigerian before, Mourinho would find him a comfortable option given his versatility and his ability to break down down plays with ease.
And given he could join the club on a free, Mourinho would be more than interested knowing very well he needn’t negotiate a price or even face too much competition to sign him. For Mikel, it’s a win, too. He’s clearly not a Conte-esque player and when a manager whom he’s had success in the past with comes calling, it would be foolish to look the other way.
Manchester United are also said to be monitoring the likes of Marco Verratti, Toni Kroos and Arturo Vidal. The Portuguese manager needs someone who could be the perfect shield for his back-four and do enough of a defensive job to ensure the likes of Paul Pogba and Juan Mata can go forward knowing very well there’s someone behind them who can clean up the mess should the attack break down.
Chelsea haven’t used Mikel this season simply because he isn’t the kind of mobile midfielder Conte likes to have in the centre of the pitch. You could say the same for Matic, too but the Siberian has been stellar this season in building up attacks and breaking down plays even though he tends to drift forward more often.
That’s the kind of versatility a player is expected to have if he’s to be a regular started under the Italian. AS Roma’s Radja Nainggolan, Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti, Bayern Munich ’s Thiago Alcantara and Arsenal’ s Santi Cazorla are linked with the West London club given their ability to play multiple roles and comfortable at that – anywhere along the middle four.

Plane carrying Brazilian football team Chapecoense crashes in Colombia. They scheduled to play Copa Sudamerica final on Wednesday!

A plane carrying 72 passengers -- including members of a Brazilian soccer team -- and nine crew members was involved in an accident near Rionegro, Colombia, according to the country's civil aviation department. The plane declared an emergency between the municipalities of La Ceja and La Union, according to a statement from Colombian aviation officials. There could be six possible survivors, the statement said. The plane took off from Bolivia's Viru Viru airport at 6:18 p.m. local time, according to Manuel Palamas, an air controller at the airport.

We’re starting to think Manchester United is cursed – Pogba

Paul Pogba has admitted that Manchester United fear they may be “cursed”, because of their ill-luck.
The Red Devils have drawn their last four league fixtures at Old Trafford, despite dominating most of those games and Pogba revealed the players cannot believe their luck.
Their 1-1 draw with West Ham on Sunday, leaves them 11 points behind leaders Chelsea and the £89.3million man says they deserve better.
He told SFR Sport: “We’re going to start thinking we’re cursed.
“It doesn’t matter which team comes here, we dominate them, be it Arsenal or West Ham.
“Our luck will change at one time or another and it’s then that we’ll have to take it. I’m still confident because we create chances. It will come. I’m confident in my team.”
Pogba remains confident aht United will soon go on a winning run, despite “dropping silly points”.
“We just have to pay attention to the small details,” he said.
“Today we conceded a daft goal, against Arsenal it was also the small details.
“I’m still confident it will come right. We are dropping silly points, but it will come.”
-Daily Post

First new HIV vaccine trial begins in Africa

Ahead of the World AIDS Day 2016 on Thursday, scientists have launched the first Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) vaccine efficacy study anywhere, for over seven years, in South Africa.

According to the United States National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the study, called HVTN 702, is to test whether an experimental vaccine regimen safely prevents infection among South African adults. It involves a new version of the only HIV vaccine candidate ever shown to provide some protection against the virus.

Also, the Executive Director of Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS), Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, Michel Sidibé, in his message yesterday said: “Today, we commemorate World AIDS Day—we stand in solidarity with the 78 million people who have become infected with HIV and remember the 35 million who have died from AIDS-related illnesses since the first cases of HIV were reported.

Barca’s Alba doubtful for Clasico

Barcelona suffered a fresh injury blow on Monday as left-back Jordi Alba is a huge doubt for Saturday’s showdown clash with Real Madrid after suffering knee and ankle knocks.
Alba battled on to finish the 90 minutes in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad despite suffering the injuries before half-time.
“The tests carried out this morning reveal that Jordi Alba has heavy bruising on his right knee and a strain of his left ankle,” Barca said in a statement.
“How he evolves will determine his availability for the next few games.”
Barca desperately need to end Madrid’s 31-game unbeaten run at the Camp Nou after falling six points behind their eternal rivals at the top of La Liga.
Should Alba not recover in time, French international Lucas Digne will deputise at left-back.
The Catalans also hope to recover Samuel Umtiti and captain Andres Iniesta from injury in time for Madrid’s visit.

Three People Dead After Their Vehicle Plunged Into A River In Abia

Three people died after their vehicle ran into the popular tourist spot, Azumini Blue River in Abia state. The tragic accident which happened on Monday, Nov 21, also recorded two casualties who were rushed to a nearby hospital in the area for treatment. Photos of the deceased were shared online in a bid to locate their families or relations. May their souls rest in peace.

BREAKING: MTN to increase browsing rate

According to MTN, over 90% of internet access in Nigeria is via mobile. Yet for some reason,
Nigerian-centric apps are not getting as much attention as they deserve . MTN reckons they can remedy this malady with (yet again) another App Discovery platform, which they announced yesterday in Lagos during the launch of the “Apptitude” campaign. The campaign will run from the 1st of May to the 30th of May, 2015.

This is not MTN’s first attempt at curating locally relevant apps as a way of promoting app discovery. The MTN Next App store readily comes to mind.

Barcelona Star Player Neymar Involved In Car Accident

Barcelona’s Brazilian forward, Neymar was involved in a car accident on his way to the Barcelona training ground on Sunday morning.
Neymar was reportedly on his way to the training ground, where the Barcelona team was scheduled to meet before flying to San Sebastian for their La Liga match against Real Sociedad. The 24-year-old Brazilian is still expected to feature for the Spanish giants.
A club source said “He had a car accident but was not injured and was able to continue his trip,”

Two Athletes Paid N5M Each After Winning Jos International Marathon For Peace

The 42km Jos International Marathon tagged “Running for Peace”, took place on Sunday, and was won by Philibus Sharubutu in the male category and Deborah Pam in the female category.
Sharubutu came first within 2 hours, 28 minutes and 8 seconds, while Deborah won in 2 hours, 52 minutes and 16 seconds.
Both athletes were presented with a cheque of N5 million each.
Philibus thanked God for his victory and appealed to government at all levels to always support athletes to enable them bring more laurels to the State and the nation.
The Marathon which was organized by Flawless Vision in collaboration with the Plateau State Government attracted over a thousand athletes from many States.
The race started from the new Jos stadium along Goodluck Jonathan way, in Jos North LGA, taking them through some routes in Jos South LGA, before rounding up at the Stadium.
Philibus who won the race on the male category took the lead about 10km to the end of the race.
Speaking to journalists after the race, Secretary General of Athletic Federation of Nigeria, (AFN) Bamiduro Olumide, said
I’m quite impressed with what I have seen here today. Marathon for the past 7 years have not been held in Plateau and now that its back, I believe it has come to stay.
“Plateau State is the catchment area for long distance runners, because of the high altitude here, so we should leverage on what we have to achieve success.

Militants Bomb NPDC Gas Pipeline In Delta

An unknown militant group in the Niger Delta region has reportedly blown up the Abura oil pipeline, a major oil trunk line operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company around Osieta Avenue near Otu-Jeremi in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
Our correspondent gathered that the trunk line was reportedly bombed on Sunday at about 6.40am by the militants causing a serious fire outbreak in the area.
The incident occurred a kilometre near the West African biggest Otorogu Gas Plant, at Otu-Jeremi, Iwhrekan and Otor-Udu communities across Ughelli South and Udu council areas of the state.
Residents of the area confirmed the incident, saying that the attack was heralded with explosion before they later observed a fire outbreak in the area.
A source said it was the swift intervention of the fire service from the Otorogu Gas Plant that stopped the raging fire from spreading to residential buildings which was just less than a kilometre from the scene of the incident.
There was no casualty in the incident which lasted for over five hours, another source added.
The Abura oil pipeline is one of the major trunk lines that supplies crude to the Otu-Jeremi Flow Station and the Otorogu Gas Plant.
The Chairman of Ughelli South Council Area, Mr. Paul Etaga, who had earlier visited the scene of the attack along with Lt. Col. U. Abdusalam, Commander, 222 Battalion, Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North council, confirmed the incident.
Etaga, who spoke with our correspondent on Sunday evening, decried the attack, saying several economic trees in the area were razed down by the fire outbreak.
The Ughelli South Council Chairman said, “The incident led to a fire outbreak. Meanwhile, firefighters had quenched the inferno. We appeal to our youths and militants to desist from vandalising oil facilities. It only causes more harm to us, please.
A military source, who later confirmed the incident, said no culprit had been arrested in connection with the attack although investigation had commenced.
No militant group, including the Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate and the Niger Delta Avengers, has claimed responsibility for Sunday’s attack on the oil facility.

Mourinho ’ s two reds set another EPL landmark

Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho is fond of setting landmarks as a manager but becoming the first individual to be sent off twice in this season’s Premier League is not one he will covet.
No player in England’s top flight has yet been shown two red cards this term but now an angry man in a big coat has beaten them all to it following Mourinho’s dismissal during United’s 1-1 draw at home to West Ham United on Sunday.
If all that is not of great concern to Mourinho, then the plight of his expensively-assembled team, now 11 points off the pace and losing touch with the top four, definitely will be as United ponder their worst league start since 1990-91.
When you have won 22 trophies, eight league titles and the world coach of the year accolade, it is a bit of a comedown to now be dealing in the most red-carded manager category.
Mourinho’s latest sending off was for a show of petulance when he booted away a water bottle down the touchline in frustration after referee Jon Moss had booked United’s Paul Pogba for diving in the first half.
Referees in England are clamping down on dissent and this flagrant one prompted Moss to send Mourinho to the stands, just as he did last year when the Portuguese, then at Chelsea, had a halftime rant against the official also in a West Ham match.
It was striking how Mourinho’s second sending off in a month – he incurred the wrath of referee Mark Clattenburg in a draw with Burnley at Old Trafford in late October — coincided with another disappointing United showing against lowly opponents.
Whether his ill-discipline at Old Trafford could be linked to United’s impotence in those two matches is open to question, but there is no doubt that Mourinho’s behaviour is becoming an increasingly expensive failing.
Last month, he was fined £50 000 by the FA after comments about referee Anthony Taylor before United’s match with arch-rivals Liverpool.
His rant against Burnley came after United had been denied a penalty and he was given a one-match touchline ban and an 8,000 pounds fine. Now, the FA may consider another touchline ban, reports Reuters.
All of which could mean more post-match media work for Mourinho’s assistant Rui Faria, who took a leaf out of his boss’s book when talking of United being unlucky after their fourth consecutive draw at home.
Yet, in truth, there has been little that is unlucky about United’s failure to turn dominance into points as their blunt edge in front of goal has seen Stoke City, Burnley, Arsenal and now West Ham outplayed but game enough to hang on for a point.
“The reality is that we are playing well,” Faria said. “We create the opportunities but we are not scoring the goals and we are suffering.
“We can say we are unlucky and in the last matches we should get different results. We all believe the results will appear.”
Not that Faria ever assumes the other managerial duties.
“I don’t take over,” he said. “The boss is Jose all the time and he passes on what is the best for the team and we just try to make it happen without having him there.”
That is something United are just having to get used to.

See what Chelsea wrote on Davido's Visit to Stamford Bridge

Victor Moses celebrated his impressive display and Chelsea’s Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday with Nigerian music star D avido .
Chelsea Official Facebook page went ahead to acknowledge his visit by mentioning and sharing these photos on Chelsea Facebook page .

Blac Chyna shows off her post - baby body as she steps out with son King Cairo

Blac Chyna who gave birth to her daughter , Dream Kardashian 18 days ago, stepped out with her son , King Cairo Stevenson to the mall to visit Santa and be on Santa’ s ‘good list ’. The new mum showed off her post -baby body in a tight purple jumper .

Egypt Cancels January friendly with Super Eagles

The Egypt Football Association has cancelled its proposed friendly match with the Super Eagles of Nigeria in January, following alleged disagreement with the Nigerian authorities on match expenses.
The Egypt FA it was gathered are not willing to bear all the expenses for the game as was demanded by Nigeria and have even gone ahead to fix another game with Tunisia about the same time
The friendly between Egypt and Nigeria was billed to be played on January 9 in Dubai to prepare the Pharaohs for the AFCON in Gabon.
It has now been revealed that the Egypt vs Nigeria clash may have fallen through because the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are demanding their Egyptian counterparts bear their entire expenses and also because the Super Eagles will not be at full strength for this match.
“It has not yet been officially confirmed but it is looking very likely that the friendly against Egypt in Dubai in January will no longer hold,” a top official informed.”
Reacting to the rumours yesterday, the NFF insisted that it is still committed to January date for the friendly match, stating that it has not been officially community by the Egypt FA.
“We have not received any message to that effect as at today (Sunday) from the Egypt FA. I don’t know anything about that”, stated the General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi.

Peugeot 301, Ford Ranger, Nissan, Benz S-Class, win auto journalists’ awards

PAN Nigeria’s product – the Peugeot 301 – has emerged Car of the Year in a keen contest with another made-in-Nigeria car, Nissan Almera and Toyota’s Corolla. The lion-badged 301 took the top prize at the awards organised by Nigeria Auto Journalists Association in Lagos, Thursday night
In other categories, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class emerged Luxury Car of the Year. The three-pointed star limo was nominated alongside BMW 7 Series and Jaguar XJ. The SUV award went to Toyota Prado, while Ford Ranger triumphed in the pick-up category.
Toyota Hiace bagged the Mini Bus of the Year award, while the Heavy Truck of the Year was won by Mercedes-Benz Actros. Globe Hyundai and JetVan Mercedes were joint winners in the Outstanding New Entrant category, just as God is Good Motors got the plaque for the Most Safety Conscious Transport Company.

Pictures: Don Jazzy’s Surprise Birthday Party

Mavin boss, Don Jazzy who just added a year had a surprise birthday party last night at Escape celebrated in his honor by friends and colleagues.
Iyanya, Dr. Sid, Reekado Banks, and more stormed the party. Don Jazzy had no clue about the party initially.
The highlight of the night was the presentation of Don Jazzy with a bottle of the John Walker & Sons Private Collection 2015 Edition. Don Jazzy will be one of 100 people in Nigeria to own a bottle that cost N500,000.

Godwin Obaje set to join Spartak Moscow

Nigerian striker, Godwin Obaje is set to sign a contract with Russian side, Spartak Moscow after impressing during a two week trials with the club, reports Completesportsnigeria.com .
Obaje was the top scorer in the Nigeria Professional Football League in the 2015/2016 season scoring 18 goals for Wikki Tourists who finished in the third position in the table.
"It was a successful trials for me as they (Spartak Moscow) were impressed with my performance in training sessions," the former JUTH FC striker told Completesportsnigeria.com on arrival from Russia on Monday.
"My agent is in talks with the club officials and every other details will be sorted out soon.
" It is my dream to play in Europe and I hope to actualise that this time around."
The forward was close to securing a transfer to Slovakian side, AS Trencin last year but the move broke down over contractual disputes.

Barcelona's Real Sociedad draw was 'worst game' under Luis Enrique

Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique says the performance in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad was their "worst game" during his time in charge.
Barca were lucky, with La Real having a goal wrongly ruled out for offside, as well as hitting the woodwork twice.
"This is the first time I've seen a team walk all over us since I became coach," said Enrique, boss since 2014.
"If we look at the result, it is the best of the season. The opponents were far superior."
Barcelona's next La Liga game is against leaders Real Madrid next Saturday, and the champions are six points off their rivals going into El Clasico.
"I'm sure we'll see a different Barca in the Clasico," said Enrique.
Barcelona trailed deservedly to Willian Jose's header, but Lionel Messi equalised six minutes later.
Barca, who have not won in their past eight away games against Real Sociedad, were dominated on possession for the first time this season, with only 47.7% of the ball.
Fifth-placed La Real should have retaken the lead when Juanmi tapped home, but it was harshly disallowed, while Carlos Vela hit the crossbar and post.
"Most teams try to get the better of us by defending but they played a good game, trying to play with the ball, and they deserved the three points," added Enrique.
"We are in week 13, you can't discount the champions from the past two seasons. There is still a long way to go."
-BBC Sport

Falz Reportedly Looking For Lady Who Used Him As Case Study For Her School Project

Comic rapper, Folarin Falana aka Falz The Bahd Guy is currently searching for the lady who conducted her final year project research on him.

Falz shared the photo above and wrote;
“Somebothy find deez babe for me plix!!
”

Pictures: Tiwa Savage Causes Frenzy As She Pays Visit To Her Alma Mater

Top Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage who just returned from her tour in Kenya paid a courtesy visit to her alma mater, the University Of Lagos Staff School.
The students could hardly contain their excitement.

Pictures: Tiwa Savage Dazzles In Home Coming Performance At 2016 Star Music Trek Finale

This year’s edition of Star Music The Trek climaxed on Saturday 26th November 2016 with an outstanding performance by Tiwa Savage, backed by a live band and stunning dancers that included Kaffy.
The ‘Kelekele love’ singer retained her spot as an entertainer. Styled in a monochrome black and white ensemble with frills, Tiwa combined her complex dance routines with singing during the performance without missing a beat.
The crowd cheered loudly and was extremely thrilled to see Tiwa perform at the Star Music Trek. The concert witnessed an overwhelming attendance of fans that couldn’t get enough of the artistes.
Tiwa Savage performed at Star Music The Trek finale alongside 2baba, Simi, Falz, Olamide, Burnaboy, Ycee and D’banj. The concert experience shared with the fans this year will reverberate for a long time.

Rotimi Akeredolu Is Ondo’s Governor-Elect

Following the results of the Ondo Governorship election announced so far by the Independent National Elect0ral Commission on Sunday, The Punch can report that Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress is the new governor-elect.
INEC has announced 17 out of the 18 Local Government Areas in the state, with Akeredolu winning 14 of the LGAs, the Peoples Democratic Party led in two LGAs while the Alliance for Democracy won one.
The result still being awaited is from Ilaje LGA. The Returning officer announced that the results are still being compiled.
The Chief Returning Officer, Prof. A. Ambali, announced an break and said they will reconvene at 11am.
Released results
APC 4, 253, PDP 7,313 in Ondo East local government PDP
APC 10,681, PDP 8,306 in Ile Oluji Okeigbo local government APC
APC 13,464 PDP 6,493 in Akoko North east local government APC
APC 10,958 PDP 6,742 in Ifedore local government APC
APC 11,138 , AD 6,710, PDP 5,907 in Irele local government APC
APC 13,454, PDP 6,520 Ose local government APC
APC 10,673, PDP 17,382 in Ondo West PDP
APC 6,384, PDP 4,239 in Akoko south east APC
APC 19,892, PDP 7,691, AD 9,359 in Akoko South West APC
APC 13,048, PDP 6,049 in Akoko North West APC
APC 10,710 PDP 6119 Akure north APC
AD 16,294, APC 14,930 Okitipupa local AD
APC 32,988, PDP 4,241 Owo local government APC
APC 10,981, PDP 7,975 Idanre Local APC
APC 17,581, PDP 8,668 Odigbo Local government APC
APC 25,797, PDP 25,005 Akure South Local government APC
APC 10,700, PDP 8,701 Ese Odo local government APC

Antonio Conte – Mourinho Underestimated Victor Moses

Antonio Conte has said Victor Moses was underestimated by the coaching crew of Chelsea FC prior to his appointment as coach of Chelsea.Antonio Conte has said Victor Moses was underestimated by the coaching crew of Chelsea FC prior to his appointment as coach of Chelsea.
“I could see his potential from the first days of the summer training camp”. “Moses has important qualities: technique, physical strength, the ability to cover 70m of the pitch.
“I find it incredible that someone like him has been underestimated.”
Moses, touted as a great potential, arrived from Wigan in the summer of 2012 and proved pivotal in the Blues squad that won the Uefa Europa League that season, but had to endure being shipped out on loan for three consecutive seasons when Jose Mourinho took over.
The 25-year-old has now found a new lease of life with the arrival of the ex-Juventus manager, starring in 13 games in all competitions with three goal and an assist to his name. The form has also been translated to the international scene where he scored two goals for Nigeria in the ongoing 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.
And the gaffer, unlike the current Manchester United boss, said he was quick to spot his potential from the first day that he could only gaze at the negligence of his predecessor.

Super Falcons beat Kenya 4-0 to set up a date with South Africa

Harambee Starlets bowed out of the 2016 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations winless after falling 4-0 to defending champions Nigeria in their last Group B match in Limbe, Cameroon on Saturday.
Debutants Starlets, who were already eliminated from the competition, conceded two goals in the opening seven minutes to see the Super Falcons of Nigeria book a semi-final date with South Africa.
Starlets head coach David Ouma made four changes from the squad that lost 3-1 to Mali with the notable inclusion seeking Samantha Akinyi dropped to the bench for Vivian Akinyi.
Coming from a 1-1 draw against Ghana, Nigeria started on a high and they could find the opening goal in the first minute but Dorcas Shikobe did well to thwart Nigeria’s superstar Asisat Oshoala effort after she was put through by her captain.
Nigeria’s effort paid a minute later when poor clearance from Starlets defender landed on Swedish based Ngozi Okobi who superbly drove a fine shot from 18 yards into the top corner for the opener.
Before Kenya could re-organize themselves, Nigeria found the back of the net again for their second goal this time through left-back Faith Akidi who fantastically scored a beautiful header after connecting Halimatu Ayinde’s free-kick.
However Kenya grew into the game, improving her defence to deny a star-studded Nigeria on several occasions with Akinyi stopping Ayinde and Oshoala who plays her professional football in England’s Arsenal ladies football team.
On the stroke of half-time, Nigeria came close when Oshoala received a long ball from the midfield to loop over on rushing Akinyi only to see the ball go wide as Kenya survived.
Nigeria returned on a high and it only took them seven minutes into the second half to find the third goal through Ohoala who sneaked from the left to neatly finish and record her sixth goal of the tournament.
The Super Falcons finished the job two minutes to full time when Francisca Ordega produced a great pace from the left wing to swing in a cross that was controlled on the thigh by Desire Oparanozie before she smashed home to seal the win.

Fake female soldier plants bomb on 3 kids

A fake soldier identified as Maj Juliana Gumel, who planted bombs on three kids, has been caught while entering Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
She was apprehended on Friday, November 26, 2016 at the Nyanya-Maraba check point according to Instablog9ja .
Gumel is suspected to be a terrorist, as such deceptive devices are part of the tricks employed by the Boko Haram insurgents in causing havoc.
The woman was found with a fake Nigerian army identity card and a uniform which she was wearing at the time of arrest.

Pictures: Violence at Owo LGA As INEC Ballot Box is Hijacked and Destroyed

There are reports of violence emerging from Ondo State gubernatorial election with some ballot papers hijacked.
Reports from the Ondo State governorship election has turned violent at Ward 2, Akure where angry voters are seen chasing away a party supporter who allegedly tried to buy votes with money.
Also, at Ago Yeye polling Unit oba road, Owo Local Government Area of the state. a picture shows cast ballot papers seen on the ground while INEC ballot box is seen shattered. INEC ballot box shattered, cast ballot papers liter the ground.

Mikel Obi Eyes Final Exit from Chelsea in January

Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi’s future with Chelsea hangs in the balance ahead of the January transfer window owing to zero playing time at the North London outfit.

The Nigerian is yet to play a single minute of Premier League football under Antonio Conte and is now assessing his options ahead of the transfer window
John Obi Mikel will look for a Chelsea exit in January if he continues to be ignored by Antonio Conte.
The Nigerian, Chelsea’s second longest-serving player behind John Terry, is yet to play a single minute under Antonio Conte and has hinted at a falling out with the new manager over his involvement at the Olympic Games.
Without Mikel, Conte has guided Chelsea to top of the Premier League table with the club currently enjoying a six-game winning streak without conceding a goal, but the 29-year-old has no regrets over his summer decision.
"I have never been a guy to make excuses, I never shy away from my responsibilities," Mikel told BBC World Service Sport.
"Yes, people will say ‘he went to the Olympics’ and ‘he didn’t have a pre-season with the team’ and a new manager came in and was probably upset I went to the Olympics and thinks I don’t care about the team.
"I don’t want to make excuses. In the end of the day, I have to keep training hard and trying to change the manager’s mind. If it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen.
"I will keep doing my best and ready for when called up upon. We will see what happens in January."
Mikel stands by his contribution, he joined Chelsea 10 years ago, having won the Premier League twice and both the Champions League and Europa League once during his spell and is confident his achievement will be remembered.
He continued: "I have been a part of the best years of this club. Chelsea never won the Champions League before, I was there and I was the man of the match in the final.
"I have written my name in the history of this football club and I have won loads of trophies. I have played close to 400 games and have no single regret. I have done it all.
"I still want to win more and help the team. Players move on in life but I am relaxed about January. I will speak to the club find the best solution.
"I could say a lot of things which could put me in trouble, but I would rather be quiet."