Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure landed his third successive African Footballer of the Year award on Thursday to cap a memorable week,after winning the BBC award for the same category a couple of months ago.After given the award,dressed in traditional Nigerian robes,he said to the audience:
"I'm very proud and happy to be the winner today,"
"I congratulate my brother Obi Mikel who deserved it as well. It's an unbelievable award for all those who helped me through my career a lot and those who supported me for a long time."
The Ivorian came top of a poll voted by Africa's national team coaches, who had Mikel second and Drogba third.
Also,Coach Stephen Keshi and Kelechi Iheanacho won the coach of the year and most promising talent respectively.The Nigeria supporters were not left out as they also got the CAF fair play award.Nigeria also got the award for the National team of the year and youth National team of the year.
We say congrats to them all and the new king of Africa-Yaya Toure.
Friday, 10 January 2014
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
Arsenal gives fans New year gift as Chelsea,Manchester city and Liverpool record wins respectively
Arsenal still continue to show their league prowess as late goals from Nicklas Bendtner and Theo Walcott kept them top of the Premier League in a 2-0 win over Cardiff City as Manchester City and Chelsea stayed hot with victories on Wednesday.Bendtner shot home in the 88th minute and Walcott scored in the 90th minute.After this game,Arsenal leads with 45 points,one point ahead of top rivals Manchester City.
Manchester City defeated Swansea City after battling to a 3-2 scoreline in which saw CAF african player nominee,Yaya Toure scoring in the 58th minute as Chelsea beat Southampton 3-0.Torres,Willian and Oscar gave Chelsea the needed points after scoring in the 60th,71st and 82nd minutes respectively.Chelsea is now 3rd with 43 points.
Liverpool regained a top-four spot with as Luis Suarez netted for the 20th time this season.
A Leighton Baines penalty in stoppage time rescued a 1-1 draw at Stoke City for Everton, who dropped to fifth, and Newcastle United stumbled in a 1-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.
At the other end of the table, Fulham edged 10-man West Ham United 2-1 and they stay second from bottom as Sunderland remain rooted to the foot of the table after losing 1-0 at home to Aston Villa.
Also,defending league champions lost to Spurs at Old Trafford.Adebayor scored in the 34th minute before Christian Eriksen doubled the tally in the 66th minute,a minute later Danny Welbeck scored a consoling goal for the Red Devils.Tottenham is ranked 6th with 37 points with Manchecter United,7th with 34 points.Crystal Palace are 18th with 17 points after a 1-1 draw with 15th-placed Norwich City,having 20 points.
Manchester City defeated Swansea City after battling to a 3-2 scoreline in which saw CAF african player nominee,Yaya Toure scoring in the 58th minute as Chelsea beat Southampton 3-0.Torres,Willian and Oscar gave Chelsea the needed points after scoring in the 60th,71st and 82nd minutes respectively.Chelsea is now 3rd with 43 points.
Liverpool regained a top-four spot with as Luis Suarez netted for the 20th time this season.
A Leighton Baines penalty in stoppage time rescued a 1-1 draw at Stoke City for Everton, who dropped to fifth, and Newcastle United stumbled in a 1-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.
At the other end of the table, Fulham edged 10-man West Ham United 2-1 and they stay second from bottom as Sunderland remain rooted to the foot of the table after losing 1-0 at home to Aston Villa.
Also,defending league champions lost to Spurs at Old Trafford.Adebayor scored in the 34th minute before Christian Eriksen doubled the tally in the 66th minute,a minute later Danny Welbeck scored a consoling goal for the Red Devils.Tottenham is ranked 6th with 37 points with Manchecter United,7th with 34 points.Crystal Palace are 18th with 17 points after a 1-1 draw with 15th-placed Norwich City,having 20 points.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Happy new year!!
When the New Year 2014 arrives, it brings new ideas and hopes for us to make our lives good to better and better to best. Just wishing You a Prosperous, Blissful, Healthy, Bright, Delightful, Energetic and Extremely HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!!
Sunday, 29 December 2013
Arsenal ends 2013 with 42 points in EPL
Arsenal once again proved their championship worth by defeating Newcastle through Olivier Giroud goal to return to the top of the Premier League on Sunday.
Arsenal goal came from France striker Giroud,courtesy of Theo Walcott's free kick midway through the second half.They now top the table with 42 points after 19 games as the year ends.
Also,at Stamford Bridge Chelsea defeated rivals, liverpool 2-1 courtesy of Eden Harzard and Eto'o goals in the 17th and 34th minutes respectively.The Liverpool fans had their heads held up high after Martin Skrtel put them ahead in the 3rd minute,tapping home from close range.After this game,Chelsea is ranked 3rd with 40 points,2 points below top rivals Arsenal and Liverpool are 5th with 36 points after 2 consecutively defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea.
Meanwhile,Everton also moved back to top four after their win against Southampton,thanks to Gaston Ramirez and Chelsea loan Striker,Romelu Lukaku goals in the 71st and 74th minutes respectively.Tottenham beat Stoke city 3-0 to get their first victory since appointing Tim Sherwood.They are currently 7th with 34 points same as defending League champions,Manchester United.
Away from England,the CHAN squad in their preparation for next year CHAN drew with Gokana united 1-1 in Port-harcourt. We wish them all the best.
Arsenal goal came from France striker Giroud,courtesy of Theo Walcott's free kick midway through the second half.They now top the table with 42 points after 19 games as the year ends.
Also,at Stamford Bridge Chelsea defeated rivals, liverpool 2-1 courtesy of Eden Harzard and Eto'o goals in the 17th and 34th minutes respectively.The Liverpool fans had their heads held up high after Martin Skrtel put them ahead in the 3rd minute,tapping home from close range.After this game,Chelsea is ranked 3rd with 40 points,2 points below top rivals Arsenal and Liverpool are 5th with 36 points after 2 consecutively defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea.
Meanwhile,Everton also moved back to top four after their win against Southampton,thanks to Gaston Ramirez and Chelsea loan Striker,Romelu Lukaku goals in the 71st and 74th minutes respectively.Tottenham beat Stoke city 3-0 to get their first victory since appointing Tim Sherwood.They are currently 7th with 34 points same as defending League champions,Manchester United.
Away from England,the CHAN squad in their preparation for next year CHAN drew with Gokana united 1-1 in Port-harcourt. We wish them all the best.
Arsenal leads again
Arsenal once again proved their championship worth by defeating Newcastle through Olivier Giroud goal to return to the top of the Premier League on Sunday.
Arsenal goal came from France striker Giroud,courtesy of Theo Walcott's free kick midway through the second half.They now top the table with 42 points after 19 games as the year ends.
Also,at Stamford Bridge Chelsea defeated rivals, liverpool 2-1 courtesy of Eden Harzard and Eto'o goals in the 17th and 34th minutes respectively.The Liverpool fans had their heads held up high after Martin Skrtel put them ahead in the 3rd minute,tapping home from close range.After this game,Chelsea is ranked 3rd with 40 points,2 points below top rivals Arsenal and Liverpool are 5th with 36 points after 2 consecutively defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea.
Meanwhile,Everton also moved back to top four after their win against Southampton,thanks to Gaston Ramirez and Chelsea loan Striker,Romelu Lukaku goals in the 71st and 74th minutes respectively.Tottenham beat Stoke city 3-0 to get their first victory since appointing Tim Sherwood.They are currently 7th with 34 points same as defending League champions,Manchester United.
Away from England,the CHAN squad in their preparation for next year CHAN drew with Gokana united 1-1 in Port-harcourt. We wish them all the best.
Arsenal goal came from France striker Giroud,courtesy of Theo Walcott's free kick midway through the second half.They now top the table with 42 points after 19 games as the year ends.
Also,at Stamford Bridge Chelsea defeated rivals, liverpool 2-1 courtesy of Eden Harzard and Eto'o goals in the 17th and 34th minutes respectively.The Liverpool fans had their heads held up high after Martin Skrtel put them ahead in the 3rd minute,tapping home from close range.After this game,Chelsea is ranked 3rd with 40 points,2 points below top rivals Arsenal and Liverpool are 5th with 36 points after 2 consecutively defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea.
Meanwhile,Everton also moved back to top four after their win against Southampton,thanks to Gaston Ramirez and Chelsea loan Striker,Romelu Lukaku goals in the 71st and 74th minutes respectively.Tottenham beat Stoke city 3-0 to get their first victory since appointing Tim Sherwood.They are currently 7th with 34 points same as defending League champions,Manchester United.
Away from England,the CHAN squad in their preparation for next year CHAN drew with Gokana united 1-1 in Port-harcourt. We wish them all the best.
Saturday, 28 December 2013
Norwich City lost to Manchester United at home
Manchester United struggled at Norwich in the first half of the match.
Manager David Moyes made five changes to the side that won 3-2 at Hull, and leaving Wayne Rooney out of the squad completely, their goal came in the 57th minute from substitute Danny Welbeck's strike
United climbed to sixth with 34 points behind City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Everton while Hull's 6-0 thrashing of Fulham took them to 10th with 23 points.
Also,Aston villa drew with Swansea City at home,a game that ended 1-1, Manchester City also defeated Crystal Palace 1-nil at home.They now lead with 41 points.
Meanwhile at the time of this post,Cardiff city is leading with 2 goals against Sunderland at home,thanks to Jordon Mutch and Fraizer Campbell goals.It will be recalled that Malcky Mackay has already been dismissed.Let's hope they find what they are looking for.
Manager David Moyes made five changes to the side that won 3-2 at Hull, and leaving Wayne Rooney out of the squad completely, their goal came in the 57th minute from substitute Danny Welbeck's strike
United climbed to sixth with 34 points behind City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Everton while Hull's 6-0 thrashing of Fulham took them to 10th with 23 points.
Also,Aston villa drew with Swansea City at home,a game that ended 1-1, Manchester City also defeated Crystal Palace 1-nil at home.They now lead with 41 points.
Meanwhile at the time of this post,Cardiff city is leading with 2 goals against Sunderland at home,thanks to Jordon Mutch and Fraizer Campbell goals.It will be recalled that Malcky Mackay has already been dismissed.Let's hope they find what they are looking for.
Friday, 27 December 2013
Cardiff City sack Malcky Mackay
Cardiff City have confirmed that manager Malky Mackay has been “relieved of his duties” following the 3-0 defeat to Southampton on Boxing Day. Cardiff city sack coach Malcky Mackay after a series of poor results.This came from the decision of the club management.
The statement read: “The Board of Directors at Cardiff City Football Club have today relieved Malky Mackay of his duties.
“A new first team manager will be appointed and announced in due course.”
It should be recalled that Malcky Mackay helped Cardiff city to be promoted to the EPL and also won the Championship last season.After losing to Southampton on boxing day.They are currently ranked 17th in the league with 16 points,1 point ahead of relegation zone.
The statement read: “The Board of Directors at Cardiff City Football Club have today relieved Malky Mackay of his duties.
“A new first team manager will be appointed and announced in due course.”
It should be recalled that Malcky Mackay helped Cardiff city to be promoted to the EPL and also won the Championship last season.After losing to Southampton on boxing day.They are currently ranked 17th in the league with 16 points,1 point ahead of relegation zone.
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Chelsea defeats Swansea at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea defeats Swansea by 1-nil through Eden Hazard goal in the 29th minute at the Stamford Bridge,cutting in from the left before driving in low to the goal post.
There were opportunities for Chelsea goals before and after Eden Hazard cut in from the left wing to score the Boxing Day winner midway through the first half, but in the end it needed a solid performance to prevent a Swansea side that improved in the second half.
'Today I can say the biggest responsibility for the lack of goals was the Swansea goalkeeper because he made three or four big saves,' said Mourinho at the club official website.After this game,Chelsea is ranked 3rd behind Manchester City with 37 points.
There were opportunities for Chelsea goals before and after Eden Hazard cut in from the left wing to score the Boxing Day winner midway through the first half, but in the end it needed a solid performance to prevent a Swansea side that improved in the second half.
'Today I can say the biggest responsibility for the lack of goals was the Swansea goalkeeper because he made three or four big saves,' said Mourinho at the club official website.After this game,Chelsea is ranked 3rd behind Manchester City with 37 points.
Arsenal Leads again!!
Arsenal came back from a goal down to hammer West Ham United 3-1 at Upton Park in their Barclays Premier League match on Boxing Day.
Carlton Cole put West Ham United ahead early in the second half before the Arsenal turned things around with a Theo Walcott brace and a Lukas Podolski goal.
Arsenal found the equaliser in the 68th minute through a goalkeeping howler. Walcott drifted infield from the right with the ball, and drilled a seemingly harmless shot straight at the keeper.
The 'Gunners' scored another goal through Walcott from Podolski beautifull cross.Arsenal made the score line 3-1 in 79th minute through podolski Goal.After this match,Arsenal is ranked first with 39 points.
Carlton Cole put West Ham United ahead early in the second half before the Arsenal turned things around with a Theo Walcott brace and a Lukas Podolski goal.
Arsenal found the equaliser in the 68th minute through a goalkeeping howler. Walcott drifted infield from the right with the ball, and drilled a seemingly harmless shot straight at the keeper.
The 'Gunners' scored another goal through Walcott from Podolski beautifull cross.Arsenal made the score line 3-1 in 79th minute through podolski Goal.After this match,Arsenal is ranked first with 39 points.
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Super Eagles(home based) friendly match postponed
The friendly match between the Super Eagles and Nigeria Premiere league side, kano pillars has now been postponed. The match which was earlier sheduled on 27th of December has now been postponed to 30th December.
Meanwhile,the Super Eagles will also play a match with Gogna united on their newly built stadium on saturday 28th of December.This is to help them prepare adequately well ahead of CHAN 2014. We wish them best of luck in their preparations.
Meanwhile,the Super Eagles will also play a match with Gogna united on their newly built stadium on saturday 28th of December.This is to help them prepare adequately well ahead of CHAN 2014. We wish them best of luck in their preparations.
Tuesday, 24 December 2013
Merry christmas
Love starts from your house, to your neighborhood, to your community, to your nation and to the whole world. Spread love to all those you meet.Spread the love,happiness,yelutide cheer to all you meet. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!
Monday, 23 December 2013
How to check yahoo mail on your mobile phones
For sometime now,most of us have not been able to read our yahoo messages or mail on our mobile phones due to some restriction on their part. I am happy to inform you that you can now read your yahoo mail right on your mobile phones just like before no need to go to cyber cafe to read your mails again.
Here is the trick:
copy this link on your operamini or ucweb browser:http://m.yahoo.com/?.tsrc=yahoo& mobile_view_default=true after that,open the link and yahoo website will open,click on the 'MAIL' at the top right of the page,the next place that opens is where you will be asked to log in your details and after you have successfully logged in,you will see your mail box and can now read your messages or inbox. ENJOY!!! Share on facebook for your friends to enjoy too.
Here is the trick:
copy this link on your operamini or ucweb browser:http://m.yahoo.com/?.tsrc=yahoo& mobile_view_default=true after that,open the link and yahoo website will open,click on the 'MAIL' at the top right of the page,the next place that opens is where you will be asked to log in your details and after you have successfully logged in,you will see your mail box and can now read your messages or inbox. ENJOY!!! Share on facebook for your friends to enjoy too.
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
ASUU calls off strike(OFFICIALLY)
This is to inform all students of all the Federal universities that ASUU has officially called off its 5 month's old strike.
The decision should take effect starting from today.
Another confirmation came from ASUU Chairman, University of Lagos Chapter, Dr. Karo Ogbinaka, who also confirmed in an interview to Channels Television that the union decided to suspend the strike.
Dr. Ogbinaka said that, in line with procedures, the different chapters of ASUU would hold congress meetings on Wednesday to inform members and managements of the institutions of the latest development.
The decision should take effect starting from today.
Another confirmation came from ASUU Chairman, University of Lagos Chapter, Dr. Karo Ogbinaka, who also confirmed in an interview to Channels Television that the union decided to suspend the strike.
Dr. Ogbinaka said that, in line with procedures, the different chapters of ASUU would hold congress meetings on Wednesday to inform members and managements of the institutions of the latest development.
Monday, 16 December 2013
ASUU calls off strike
Report reaching from Minna, Niger State capital, indicates that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has called off its five months strike.
The Union arrived at the latest decision to suspends its strike after a marathon meeting held at the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State on Monday.
After a protracted debate, the Federal Government and ASUU reached a compromise during a negotiation brokered by the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Abdulwaheed Omar few days ago.
Lecturers are to resume there official duty with immediate effect.
Details shortly...
The Union arrived at the latest decision to suspends its strike after a marathon meeting held at the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State on Monday.
After a protracted debate, the Federal Government and ASUU reached a compromise during a negotiation brokered by the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Abdulwaheed Omar few days ago.
Lecturers are to resume there official duty with immediate effect.
Details shortly...
UNN release 2nd supplementary list
This is to inform all UNN aspirants that the 2nd supplementary list is released and can be accessed on Daily Sun Newspaper of 16th December, 2013, between pages 35-39.
This is to also inform those expecting their names that the last list will (VC list) will be out by January, 2014 as a new year gift to aspirants.
Hurry now and get the newspaper to check for your name.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS IN ADVANCE!!!
This is to also inform those expecting their names that the last list will (VC list) will be out by January, 2014 as a new year gift to aspirants.
Hurry now and get the newspaper to check for your name.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS IN ADVANCE!!!
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