Vincent Enyeama makes another history in France

More plaudits rolling in for Super Eagles goal-keeper, Vincent Enyeama who has made another history in France. Last December, at his Lille club, he became the first goal-keeper with the highest number of minutes (950 minutes) under his belt without conceding a goal.

Yesterday again, the 31 year-old became the first Nigerian, the first goalkeeper and first player from Africa to be named France’s Ligue 1 African player of the season. Out of all the 37 championship games for his club this season, he conceded just 25 goals.

Trophy drought: Spanish paper gives Jose Mourinho a new nickname.

That Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho is being loathed by spanish media is like saying tap water is colourless. And his failure to win a silverware this season has been mocked by writers of spanish paper, El Confidencial. Excerpts from one of their current write-ups

“Since leaving Porto, Mourinho has won as a result of the huge financial backing of transfers – in his first stint at Chelsea, then Inter Milan and Real Madrid. He is a good coach when the chips are down, and he gave himself the nickname ‘The Special One’. After his two seasons without a trophy, now they should start calling him ‘The Special Zero’.”

Open Letter to Nigerians – Please stop disrespecting your First Lady | By: Valentine

In the last one week the craze online is quite disgusting but Funny, with many attacking the first lady with malicious intent and purposes. Now I’m here to defend her as my mother and by virtue the mother of all Nigerians in this dispensation. She called a security meeting to contribute her own quota to finding lasting peace that is gradually evading us Nigerians as a nation.

I do know she has no right to summon the Head of the various military agencies, but she did had a security meeting…which those concerned ought to attend which they failed to attend for some political reasons. And you know Mama Peace is not a pretender, she says things the way she feels it, if you like lie about stuffs, when ever she grabs the mantle, she has this penchant of contradicting lies told to the general public.
But what disgusts me is the way many prominent Nigerians have castigated her in the last few days; starting with the Prof. Wole Soyinka to the last man out there who think they are well versed in the usage of English. The way folks undermined her prompted me to challenge and defend her because of the simple truth which is, we all have mothers and no one would fold his hands and allow their mothers disrespected the way we have done lately.
Way back in school the brightest student in our class had this same problem with ‘Spoken English’, the way he abused the language, with mother tongue interference will make one believe he is an Illiterate but he isn’t, when you try him in other spheres you will be amazed that he is a genius in obscurity.
Let’s not forget the language we speak is borrowed and nobody can claim ownership including the originators of the language, over the years many countries are adopting their own pattern of English, in years to come maybe we might just have our own peculiar unique Nigerian English, so before we start abusing the First Lady over some western Pedagogical concept, let us pause for a while and criticize with good intentions not this malicious wickedness that has been trending online lately.

World cup snub? Ashley Cole retires from international football.

Chelsea/England left-back, Ashley Cole has announced his retirement from international football. This news came shortly after he was dropped by Roy Hodgson’s from England’s squad to the 2014 World Cup.

The 33 year-old told reporters, “I think it’s best I retire from the England team now. We have a great manager and team and I wish them only success. I will be supporting them like a true fan. Thanks to everyone for everything. It was a pleasure to get 107 caps. Like me or not, trust me it’s hurt me to stop playing for my country.”

#BringBackOurGirls: See photos of kidnapped school girls

Photos of the over 200 girls, abducted by terrorist organization, Boko Haram has surfaced. Well, the clips were taken while the video was aired on TV. The girls who are reportedly being held in about 6 locations have all converted to Islam. According to Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. Excerpts from the video.

“The girls you occupy yourselves with, we have liberated them…they are now Muslims. We will never release them unless our brethren are released. It’s been 4-5 years you held our brethren and torturing them. And now you talk about these girls. Those who accept the faith, we’ll treat them well. We will not release the girls until you free our brothers”

Actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu gets new political appointment

Nollywood actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu who was appointed Special Adviser on Entertainment to the immediate past Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi has gotten a higher post. The former Gulder Ultimate search anchor has just been made the Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment to the incumbent Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano.

“The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has appointed me Bob-Manuel Udokwu (FCAI) his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on the Movie/Entertainment Industry with immediate effect.” he announced.

"I'm very disappointed but life goes on". Brown Ideye on World Cup exclusion

Nigerian/ Dynamo Kiev forward, Brown Ideye has taken to his twitter account to vent his disappointment after he was excluded in the provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

“I’m very disappointed, but life does not end here. Life goes on.” He tweeted.

Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu took the exclusion in good faith. He didn’t only wish the squad the best in the tournament, he also implored Nigerians to support and pray for them.

“Gutted I didn’t make the preliminary Squad. Nigeria is blessed with a lot of players. We all can’t make the list. Every player wants to be at the World Cup.

I want to thank Coach Keshi for opportunities he gave me. I remain grateful for all, for he made my dream come true as a player to serve my great nation, which I’m always proud of. Thanks everyone for your support. Please let’s pray for the lads. Let’s support the team as much as we can because I believe in the managers and the squad selected. We are family. I’ll come back stronger. And also thanks to the Football Federation NFF for their support to the Countries Football… God Bless the Super Eagles”.

Real Madrid tops Forbes' list of world's most valuable football teams+ Top 5 teams.

The richest football team in the world, Real Madrid has topped Forbes’ list of the most valuable football teams in the world. The nine-time champions of Europe are reportedly worth $3.44 billion. And for the first time since Forbes began ranking, two Spanish teams, Real Madrid and Barcelona, have occupied the top two spots.

Top 5 teams

(1) Real Madrid ($3.44 billion)

(2) Barcelona ($3.28 billion)

(3) Manchester United ($2.81 billion)

(4) Bayern Munich ($1.85 billion)

(5) Arsenal ($1.33 billion)

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