Photo: Barcelona and Real Madrid players dominate official La Liga Team of the Season
6 Barcelona players, 2Real Madrid men and three players from Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Valencia have dominated the newly released official La LigaTeam of the Season.
Players featured in the 11 Ideal Liga BBVA for 2014/2015 season include Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jordi Alba, James Rodriguez, Ivan Rakitic, Dani Alves, Antoine Griezmann, Nicolas Otamnedi, Grzegorz Krychowiak, C. Bravo, Gérard Pique.
Enyeama in trouble after tearing NFF query letter.
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama shocked not a few Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials after he tore a query letter issued to him by the organisation over the comments he made about the safety of Kaduna to host last weekend’s AFCON qualifier against
Chad.
The Lille goalstopper in an interview with Brilla FM shortly before Nigeria’s match with Chad on Saturday said, “I’m not satisfied with the choice of Kaduna and you know I’m a very outspoken person. I don’t like the choice of Kaduna based on what is happening in the country but then the government knows exactly what to do make us safe. I am concerned because it’s not Kaduna but because of the security thing. I really don’t care where we play as long as there is going to be security and safety of the players and everyone coming to watch the match.”
The matter has been transferred to the NFF disciplinary committee. Albeit he’s written a letter of apology but some officials insist he should be punished.
“Top NFF officials told me he tore
the query he was issued. What
Vincent did is unacceptable and he cannot go unpunished for this.” Ex Nigeria international, Garba Lawal stated.
Find out who won what at the Nigeria Pitch Awards 2015
The maiden edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards took place few days ago. Asisat Oshoala, Vincent Enyeama, Toyin Ibitoye etc were some of the people who won awards at the ceremony.
The Nigeria Pitch Awards is an initiative of Matchmakers Consult International, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) & Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
Nominees and Winners
(1) Goal keeper of the Year (2014)
- Femi Thomas of Enyimba F.C (Nigeria)
- Theo Afelokhai of Kano Pillars (Nigeria)
- Vincent Enyeama of Lille F.C (France)/Super Eagles – WINNER
(2) Defender of the Year (2014)
- Godfrey Oboabona of Rizespor (Turkey)/Super Eagles
- Kenneth Omeruo of Middlesborough (England)/Super Eagles WINNER
- Chinedu Udoji of Enyimba F.C (Nigeria)
(3) Midfielder of the Year (2014)
- John Mikel Obi of Chelsea FC (England)/Super Eagles
- Kingsley Sokari of Enyimba/ Super Eagles
- Ogenyi Onazi of Lazio F.C/ Super Eagles WINNER
(4) Striker of the Year (2014)
- Mfom Udoh of Enyimba F.C (Nigeria)
- Ikechukwu Uche of Villareal F.C (Spain)/Super Eagles
- Ahmed Musa of CSKA Moscow (Russia)/Super Eagles WINNER.
(5) Referee of the Year (2014)
- Ikechukwu Adigwe
- Peter Edibe
- Ferdinand Udoh WINNER
(6) Club of the Year (2014)
Kano Pillars – WINNER
Dolphin F.C
Enyimba F.C
(7) Coach of the Year (2014)
- Okey Emordi of Kano Pillars (Nigeria) WINNER
- Edwin Okon of Super Falcons (Nigeria)
- Kadiri Ikhana of Enyimba F.C (Nigeria)
(8) Manager of the Year (2014)
- Kadiri Ikhana of Enyimba F.C (Nigeria)
- Okey Emordi of Kano Pillars (Nigeria)
- Felix Anyansi Agwu of Enyimba F.C (Nigeria) WINNER
(9) Players’ Agent of the Year (2014)
- Nwankwo Kujah Friday
- John Olatunji Shittu WINNER
- Atta Aneke
(10) Football Friendly Governor of the Year (2014)
- His Excellency, Dr. Godswill Akpabio CON, Governor of Akwa Ibom State
- His Excellency, Senator Liyel Imoke CON, Governor of Cross River State – WINNER
- His Excellency, Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN, Governor of Lagos State
(11) State with the Best Football Development Programme (2014)
- Delta State
- Kwara State
- Lagos State – WINNER
(12) Football Journalist of the Year (Print) (2014)
- Tony Ubani of Vanguard Newspapers
- Ade Ojeikere of The Nation Newspapers
- Tana Aiyejana of Punch Newspapers – WINNER
(13) Football Journalist of the Year (TV) (2014)
- Miyen Akiri of Galaxy TV
- Toyin Ibitoye of Channels TV –WINNER
- Godwin Enakhena of Sportsplash
(14) Football Journalist of the Year (Radio) (2014)
- Bimbo Adeola of Star FM – WINNER
- Raji Babafemi of Sports Radio Brilla FM
- Godwin Enakhena of Top Radio
(15) Queen of the Pitch (2014)
- Courtney Dike of Oklahoma State Univ./Falconnets
- Asisat Oshoala of Liverpool Ladies (England)/Super Falcons – WINNER
- Desire Oparanozie of Guingamp (France)/Super Falcons
(16) King of the Pitch (2014)
- Mfom Udoh of Eyimba FC (Nigeria)
- Ahmed Musa of CSKA Moscow (Russia)/Super Eagles
- Vincent Enyeama of Lille FC (France)/Super Eagles- WINNER.
Special Recognition in Football Award -Chairman, Channels TV, John Momoh
Football Achievement Award- Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi.
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Between Bukky Wright and her son, Ojayy.
The undiluted comedy/drama you get on twitter at times. So this mild 2-cast drama staged few days back was between Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright and her first son, Gbenga.
Gbenga popularly called Ojayy is an upcoming musician. After his graduation from an American school last year, Ojayy decided to focus on his music career and one of the steps he took was signing a management deal with his mum’s record label, Wright Media International.
And you know as a budding artiste, breaking into the Nigerian music industry will be his top priority. Ojayy had been trying to release his new single, ‘Hello’ for sometime now but was told to put it on hold for reasons best known to the company.
Probably pressurised by his teeming fans, he took the bull by the horn and released the song online (this happened few days ago). He’s even shot the video of the song in Texas. Hours after, his infuriated mother asked him to pull it down because it had not been approved.
An angry Ojayy instantly took to Twitter to vent his frustration. “People will disappoint you sometimes, even the ones closest to you. #take note” He wrote.
And trust Bukky Wright to fire back. “Things have to be done properly. My Opinions made me who I am today! Business is Business.”
Business is Business. #Okbye. Lemme goan do more aproko!