Algeria fires coach after disappointing World Cup result

Milovan Rajevac became the second coaching casualty of the opening round of African World Cup group qualifiers at the weekend when he was sacked by Algeria on Tuesday.
The country’s football federation announced the decision in the wake of the 1-1 home draw with Cameroon on Sunday, which marked a disappointing start to their Group B campaign.
The Serbian had only been in charge for two matches but was criticised by several players for his tactics in the game in Blida, where Algeria had hoped to make a winning start to a difficult group, the Algerian Press Service news agency added.
He met with the federation president Mohamed Raouraoua on Tuesday to discuss the fallout from the match, after which his departure was announced.
Algeria, who next face Nigeria in November, will now be looking for their third coach within a year. Frenchman Christian Gourcuff quit the job in April to return to Ligue 1.
Rajevac, 62, was previously coach of Ghana, when they became only the third African country to reach the World Cup quarter-finals at the 2010 tournament in South Africa, and Qatar.

Picture: Police parade suspected kidnappers of CBN Governor's wife

BREAKING: Tension as soldiers confront Shiites in Kaduna

There is some tension in Kaduna as reports have emerged that troops from the Nigerian army have surrounded a gathering of Shi’a Muslims in Kaduna, with worshipers trapped inside on Tuesday, October 11.

This is coming days after the Kaduna state government declared the Shi’a sect illegal. The UK-based Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), said in a statement that the encircled worshipers were gathered to commemorate historical events associated with the Islamic month of Muharram that are particularly significant in the Shi’a calendar.

The group also said: “Shortly before the Kaduna Markaz mosque on Zango Road was encircled by armoured military vehicles carrying heavily armed soldiers and also an ambulance were among a convoy of 18 military vehicles seen nearby.”

The group then called on the federal government to withdraw the soldiers and allow the worshipers to continue their worship.

However, according to a Premium Times source the standoff was happening at the residence of Muhtar Sahabi, who is a senior Shi’a leader.

The eyewitness source also said that dozens of armed soldiers and mobile police officers surrounded the compound and were waiting for those gathered inside to leave.

“It appears they want to make arrests following the recent ban,” the source said, stating that some women and children who started coming out were sent back by the soldiers.

Shiites have been under pressure, since the Kaduna state government declared the movement illegal in the state on Friday, October 7.

Kaduna state government kicked off the war on Shiite Muslims in the state with the ordering of the arrest of one of the leaders of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN).

Busty Nigerian Actress, Cossy Ojiakor Invades Movie Location With Her Massive ‘Watermelons

The B00bs-baring actress, Cossy Ojiakor has returned to the movie location where she was pictured on camera having fun with some actors and film crew members.
As usual, her B.reasts have become the cynosure of all eyes with flirty comments filtering in from her over 44,000 followers on Instagram.
The short clip that was released late in the afternoon today (11th of October) has garnered thousand of views.

Picture: Thieves Caught Stealing Diesel At The National Assembly

Some criminals who have been stealing diesel from the National Assembly have been caught by security operatives in Abuja.
Some suspected thieves have been caught red-handed stealing Diesel at the National Assemly. The three thieves were disgraced at the National Assembly after they were caught in Abuja.
According to Kayode Ogundamisi, an independent producer, the suspects were apprehended by security operatives and will be taken into custody pending prosecution.
Ogundamisi wrote on twitter: “Photo-Speak! Stealing from the thieves. Suspects in attached photo apprehended for stealing diesel from premises of @HouseNGR & @NGRSenate.”

Pictures: Korede Bello Hangs Out With Late Sanni Abacha Daughter Gumsu

Mavin record youngster, Korede Bello who was barely 2-years-old when the former military leader of Nigeria passed away, was on a date with one of his daughter earlier today.
The Mega superstar, who has termed his fans ‘Bellovers’ met one of them today at a restaurant, her name, Gumsu Sani Abacha, one of the daughters of late military Head of State, Sani Abacha.
Korede Bello tagged the mother of Five as mummy bellover as they shared lovely photos together from their lunch spot.

Rohr Wants One Week Camping, Targets 11 Points Before Last Game Against Algeria

Super Eagles' Coach, Gernot Rohr, who led Nigeria to a 2-1 victory in their opening game of the last qualifying series of the Russia 2018 World Cup, wants to camp his team for one week before their next game against Algeria.
Nigeria will host Algeria, who played a 1-1 draw with Cameroun at the weekend, on November 7 in Uyo.
Speaking after the Eagles' victory in Ndola, Rohr said Nigeria must be ready for a tougher challenge from Algeria than they got against Zambia, adding that camping for one week would give the team the time to blend and build on their staying power.
He, however, acknowledged that getting the players for one week before the Algeria game would depend on the attitude of the players and cooperation from their clubs.
On the game in Ndola, he said, "the condition, playing under scorching sun, had a bad effect on my players and it was particularly difficult in the second half which the Zambians won.
"We have a lot of work to do in several departments, especially defence and attack. Fortunately, we have a very experience motivator in Mikel, who worked behind the attackers.
"We are now in a positive position such that no matter what the orders do, once we get 11 points before our last match against Algeria next year, we will make it to the World Cup."
Nigeria's next game in the series is against Algeria in Uyo before moving to Cameroun to play against the Indomitable Lions in Yaoundé.
They will also host Zambia, Cameroun before going to Algeria for the last game of the qualifiers.
To team Captain, John Obi Mikel, this is one of the most exciting teams he will play in since he made his debit for the Super Eagles in 2006.
Mikel said the youthfulness and the willingness to learn have made it easy for the team to work seamlessly, adding, "It is always good to play in a young team because everybody wants to make name for himself.
-allAfrica