LMC sanctions Sunshine Stars, Sharks

Sharks FC and Sunshine Stars have been sanctioned by the League Management Company (LMC) following separate incidents in Lafia and Akure that led to disruption of their respective Match Day 36 fixtures on Sunday.


The LMC fined Sharks N3,000,000 and Sunshine Stars N5,000,000 with further sanctions that also included Stadium ban and banishment to neutral venue for Sunshine Stars.

Federer defeats Nadal to retain ATP 500 Basel title

 Roger Federer needed three sets to defeat Rafael Nadal in the final of the ATP 500 Basel and retain his title.


The Swiss star had lost his previous five matches against Nadal and appeared to be jittery as he lost the second set.

 

But Federer took a decisive break in the third to seal a 6-3 5-7 6-3 win on home soil.

It was the 17-time Grand Slam winner’s sixth title of the season and the 88th of his career.


Third seed Nadal, 29, still has a 23-11 head-to-head record against world number three Federer.


Source: guardian 

Tigers Wood treated me like a slave – Former caddie

Tiger wood’s former caddie, Steve Williams, has claimed that the golfer sometimes made him feel as if he was a ‘slave’.


Williams made these revelations in his new autobiography, ‘Out of the Rough’, where he insisted he was unaware of Woods’ extra-marital affairs that was exposed in 2009.

New York City sack Kreis

New York City have parted company with coach Jason Kreis, after their star-studded squad failed to make the MLS play-offs.


Kreis led the team to an eighth place finish in the Eastern Conference, 12 points outside the play-off places.
The club explained that the decision came after a review of a “disappointing campaign”, having set the target of making the play-offs in their first season.

Win gold for Nigeria again – Reps member charges Golden Eaglets

The lawmaker representing Ojo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Obasa, has charged the Golden Eaglets to repeat the triumph recorded in United Arab Emirates by bringing home the trophy in Chile.

The Golden Eaglets won the inaugural edition of the tournament in China and successfully won the trophy thrice after the feats recorded in the most populous country in 1985.

Champions League Review: United win, Madrid defeat PSG

Manchester United finally scored after 404 minutes – a run that included three goalless draws – to defeat CSKA Moscow 1-0 at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

Siasia insists on Morocco training camp

Head coach of the U-23, Samson Siasia, has said that Morocco is the best location for their training camp, as the Dream Team begins preparations for the African U-23 Championship.


The tournament, which will act as a qualifying series for next year’s Olympics, kicks off on November 28 in Senegal.

Golden Eaglets will defeat Mexico – Bosso

Ladan Bosso has expressed confidence that Nigeria will beat Mexico in the semi-final of the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

The Golden Eaglets crushed three-time champions Brazil 3-0, to qualify for the final four while El Tri beat Ecuador 2-0.


Bosso praised Emmanuel Amuneke’s boys, but the former Nigeria U-20 coach warned them to maintain tactical discipline, as they seek to defend their title in Chile.

 

“I want to assure you that the Eaglets will beat Mexico and also win the U17 World Cup again. They have played with so much enthusiasm and discipline and if they maintain same till the end of the competition, it will be hard for any of the remaining teams to beat them.

“I also want to hail the impact of the highest scorer, Victor Osimhen. He has been remarkable in Chile and I tip him to lead Nigeria to the title,” Bosso told Goal.

Nigeria will take on Mexico on Thursday at the Estadio Francisco Sanchez Rumoroso.



Source: guardian 

CHAN: NFF to meet NPFL clubs on early release of players

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has confirmed they will hold talks with Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs, to ensure players are released early ahead of the 2016 African Nations Championship in Rwanda.

 

This comes as U-23 coach, Samson Siasia, is struggling to put together a squad for the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal later this month.

Only one Wayne out

Alan Pardew is not everyone’s cup of tea.


But the Crystal Palace manager always seems to figure out things. At least, in the opposition team.
It was Pardew, who identified Branislav Ivanovic, as the weak link in Chelsea’s defence ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge in August.


“We doubled up on him a little in the first half, with Sako and Wilf (Zaha),” he said after the game.
His tactic worked a treat. Palace won 2-1.


Last weekend, his team held Louis van Gaal’s expensively-assembled team to a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park.
And there was more interesting soundbite from Pardew.

African players don’t dream big – Yaya Toure

 

Manchester City midfielder, Yaya Toure, has accused African players of complacency and says they are content with being able to send money home.

The four-time CAF African Player of the Year, is in the running for a fifth award, after he made the 10-man shortlist released on Monday.

Al Ain fans boo Emenike

 

Al Ain won the match 2-0 and are currently on top of the Arabian Gulf League.


However, coach of the club, Zlatko Dalic, has come to the defence of the striker, who recently announced his retirement from international football.

Siasia admits selection headache

 

 Head coach of the U-23 team, Samson Siasia, has admitted that he does not know which players to select as he prepares for the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations.

Last week, the former Super Eagles handler was frustrated as clubs demanded for their players to return.
However, the story has changed this week and he is faced with the task of picking 30 players for a training camp in Morocco, ahead of the tournament in Senegal.

Pepper soup business paid my fees – Annie Idibia

 

Annie Idibia, wife of Nigerian music Legend, Tuface Idibia, has revealed that she went through thick and thin while growing up to make ends meet.

The Nollywood movie star who spoke as a guest at the just concluded ‘YourDreamsOurReality’ series at Terra Kulture in Eve Secondary School, Lagos, revealed she once sold pepper soup with her mother to keep up with living.

My kids drive me to insanity – Nadia Buari

 Nadia Buari, Ghanaian movie star, has bragged over her twin kids as she claimed they were blessings to her, saying they make her feel elated.


The stunning actress, who welcomed a set of twin girls with a yet-to-be-identified lover some months back, took to her Instagram page to express this.

 

In her caption, posing with one of the twin, the mother stressed that she is blessed with the kids who drive her to ‘insanity’.

“They know me in a way no one ever has. They open me to things I never knew existed.

“They drive me to insanity and push me to my depths. They are the beat of my heart,” she added.

“The pulse of my veins and the energy in my soul, they are my ?Kids,” she penned down.

Source: dailypost

I cried when they paid me money that changed my life – Akpororo

 

 His brand of comedy is infectious, a reason he has gradually become a force to reckon with in the Nigerian comedy industry. In this riveting encounter with DAILY POST, Akpororo, whose real name is Bowoto Jephta shared the story of his rise to fame in the highly competitive industry, including his plan to quit bachelorhood in few months from now.

Why I’m now a musician – Prophetess Nonnie

Nigerian Women in Clergy President cum Prophetic Minstrel, Prophetess Nonnie Roberson has stated that a lot of humanitarian crisis can be solved just with the fusion of religion and entertainment.


Speaking with journalists on the sideline of the recent 1MillionManWalk against Cancer put together by the wife of Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Zainab S Bagudu, through her foundation, Medicaid Cancer Foundation in collaboration with the Nigerian Women in Clergy, the Prophetess avowed that a symbiotic relationship between religion and entertainment must always be maintained, stating that a lot of humanitarian crisis in the country can easily be tackled if the two are effectively used.



Responding to why she chose to become a musician almost at the peak of her religious career, she said, ” Both entertainment and religion are similar vehicles for expression. Sensitization against certain things, such as this campaign against Cancer will achieve better result with the fusion of the two.

None of the girls on Tinsel were able to seduce me – Victor Olaotan

Nollywood actor, Victor Olaotan, has stated that he can never be caught messing around with girls when he has a wife at home.

The thespian, who used to feature in the TV series, ‘Tinsel,’ told Nigeriafilms.com that he is still in love with his woman and cannot allow any form of temptations come between them.

I’m still in shock – Shan George recounts auto crash, robbery

 

Speaking with Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards, the actress cum producer said she had planned to make a stopover at Asaba for a movie job before proceeding to Lagos the next day, sadly, she ended her journey on hospital bed after surviving an auto crash that would have allegedly claimed her life.

Majek Fashek says people with mental illness have great potentials, talents

 

Popular legendary reggae artist, Majek Fashek, says mental health is very important in the lives of people and a nation as mentally derailed people have great potentials and talents.

Nollywood: Queen Nwokoye, Rachel Okonkwo allegedly fight over movie role

There is an ongoing controversy between Nollywood actresses, Queen Nwokoye and Rachel Okonkwo over movie roles.








Nigerianfilms.com reports that over the weekend, an unnamed top producer called Rachel Okonkwo to play the lead in his movie while foremost actress Queen played the sub-lead/supporting actress.

Reports claim all hell broke loose when the controversial thespian, Miss Queen, allegedly walked into the set and discovered the lady she was playing supporting actress with was her junior in the industry, Rachel.