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Will the NFF be releasing another list for the AFCON qualifiers next week or it's these same set of players in America that will prosecute those matches?

The bold doesn't reflect how things were on ground at the time. Tinubu you forget was instrumental to PMB emerging winner in the 2015 APC primaries. Atiku and Rabiu were ready to 'dollarise' the primaries if not for Tinubu and Amaechi that countered them. Tinubu's structure also came in handy during the election you can't dismiss that. BAT is not my cup of coffee but I can't deny he's a very smart and formidable politician.

HardMirror:
buhari would most likely have won without tinubu. He did not need to win the SW. You underestimate the influence Buhari had in southwest. There was empathy for him already because of Idiagbon. I remember how the elderly people spoke very well about Buhari as a good leader that does not tolerate nonsense. My parents and many elderly people sang his praises already not because of tinubu. If tinubu had presented another candidate, ACN would have come third again. The SW votes would go into 3 places, buhari did not need to win sw. Tinubu's party would have cut out of GEJs votes in southwest naturally. There was no way for Gej to win SW anyway.

Tinubu's influence in the SW helped ensure PMB had a national spread. We can debate the level of impact BAT had in Buhari's victory but it will be dishonest to say Tinubu had no hand in his electoral triumph in 2015 and 2019. Amaechi told contributed alot infact it was a collective effort by a lot of people. PMB was also a massive figure in the North he deserves most of the credit for his win. Everybody else contributed to him having national acceptance.

PaChukwudi44:
Tinubu's biggest contribution to Buhari's victory in 2015 was at the primaries alongside Rotimi Amaechi when Lagos and Rivers money made him defeat Atiku and Kwankwaso not even in the main election.

His contributions to the main election was not too significant

My man Basco your work is continuing to get noticed. Just finished watching a bit of a Channels TV programme sports tonight. They used your highlight reel for the Mexico game when talking about the Super Eagles. Keep up the good job chief.

BascoVanVeli:
Calvin Bassey's top performance vs Mexico

ChrisKels here u go my guy


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=767AA4n1vCE

Coaching legend of the NPFL. Almost coached all the teams in the Nigerian league at one time or the other . May God comfort his family

jihday:
A long time follower of the Nigerian league will definitely remember the Belgian coach called Maurice Cooreman, it has been reported that he died in Belgium at the age of 79

Looks like someone who could be a good foil for Osimhen in a two man attack. Hold up play looks decent. His close control is also not too bad something most of our strikers except KC to some extent struggle with.

BascoVanVeli:
Cyriel Dessers vs Mexico


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxmg93JbUqc

Too wild man hurling flares at your own players! It was the way the other teams' players japad straight to the tunnel after initially running to the pitch to celebrate that cracked me up.

andrewbaba44:
At Étienne fans Dey para ,they where relegated at their home ,lol

The attacked was directed at the players if you check well ,they ran away

Omo lol this pitch invasion makes what happened in Abuja stadium look like a kids concert

Saint-Étienne just got relegated to Ligue 2 in front of their fans and fucking hell this pitch invasion is absolute chaos 🤯

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— 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮  🇫🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇧🇮🇷🇼 (@SRFC_Infinity35) May 29, 2022

Why baba dey twerk?

andrewbaba44:
Ekuke vvd always running away Instead of making important tackles

Highly impressed. Rookie season as an NBA manager and he goes and makes the finals.

Men really I'm really conflicted will obviously root for my Naija bredren Udoka but I'm a huge Chef Curry fan

Either ways whoever wins I'm good

BascoVanVeli:
Ime Udoka ladies and gentlemen

Warri Southgate right now

TheGoodJoe:
Tell komekn this is payback, payback,
I ain't talking about giving change back, change back,
Left the top league then I came back, came back,
One hundred percent, you couldn't change that, change that... Sadiq Umar to komekn.

Hi everyone good afternoon. Candidates for the major political parties have started emerging with the PDP choosing Atiku Abubakar being chosen again as its presidential flag bearer. Next year's election looks like it's going to be one of those unpredictable contests.

I will attempt to do an analysis of the likely voting patterns for next year and give an educated guess as to how the presidential elections will turn out. My analysis is obviously subjective based on my reading of current political permutations and results of past elections.

I will be restricting myself to the candidates aspirants of the main political parties and the most promising 3rd force candidate.

I will start with the APC. Since they haven't done their primaries yet I will analyse the chances of the 4 top candidates Yemi Osinbajo, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rotimi Ameachi and Goodluck Jonathan (should they inexplicably choose the former president).

PYO

I expect the VP to deliver block votes from the SW. The SS, NC and NE will be keenly fought battle ground regions but I think he has advantage based on sentiments that the presidency should shift back to the south and the fact that he's a Christian should help with voters in the NC and parts of the NE. For the NW PYO doesn't have the structure to carry the region so will have to rely on political juggernauts in the zone. An El-Rufai as VP candidate would help greatly with Kaduna while PMB influence should help with Katsina. Other states in the region will be keenly fought for however the fact that APC governors in charge of most of the states are also seeking re-election would mean that would work in PYO's favor of getting some significant votes in the area. SE won't be easy due to the IPOB matter, strength of the PDP in the region plus Peter Obi presidential run, but who knows maybe a combination of Ebonyi, Imo and possible Anambra votes could help PYO snatch a surprise win in the region however I won't hold my breath.

Verdict: Osinbajo has a very good path to victory. He would win the SW and SS regions very well. NC will be close but he will also win there. He will most likely not carry the NW zone but will get significant votes. I think he will also win NE (just!). For SE a combination of the Peter Obi factor, IPOB hostilities meaning low voter turn and political structure of the PDP in the SE will make it hard for PYO to win here but won't have much affecting a likely Osinbajo victory in the elections.

BAT

Tinubu will also carry the SW without much sweat although I expect some sorosoke crew and peter obi fans to reduce his margin of victory in Lagos. SS will be tough but the Jagaban has many allies in that region who could help secure victory plus sentiments of the turn of a southern presidency should play in his favor. I think NW is a region BAT could realistically win too. He will match Atiku in mobilizing the political structures in those areas plus him being a muslim should also help in his favor. NE is also winnable but he will struggle in significant Christian communities in this region because identity politics is really strong here. Despite these difficulties he will still shade it in the NE. NC is a potential weak spot due to the high number of Christians in this region. A VP candidate could reduce the margin of defeat but it will still be a mountain too high for the Jagaban unless political gladiators in the region come through for him. SE will be difficult identify politics plus other factors mentioned in the analysis for PYO will make this region a no go area for Tinubu.

Verdict: BAT would also most likely win the elections if he chooses a Christian VP. Muslim-muslim ticket is an absolute no no. Tinubu will deliver the SW bloc though I expect Lagos to be slightly stubborn. NW and NE will be a battle but he can realistically do it. SS will also possible go to Tinubu. NC will be tough while SE is not within his reach but overall outlook is good for a BAT victory.

Rotimi Ameachi

The former Rivers state governor will have it all to do if he some how gets the APC ticket. SS should be in the bag but he shouldn't take it for granted that because he's from there he will get almost automatic support. SE similar challenges like I mentioned for the previous candidates but he could pull a surprise in this region but highly unlikely. SW due to southern presidency sentiments could realistically play in his favor but he will have to work his socks off to earn their trust. NC could also be a potential fertile zone for Ameachi. Minority factor and Christian identity could seriously boost him. NW and NE will be very hard for him to navigate except for the Christian minority areas in Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi and Borno but even that is no guarantee. Only thing that might help is I don't think Atiku will be able to mobilize enough voters like PMB in his heyday to absolutely trounce Rotimi. Will elaborate on this when discussing Atiku later.

Verdict: Ameachi wins the presidential election but by the skin of his teeth.

GEJ

I honestly don't sincerely believe the APC will give Goodluck Jonathan the presidential ticket but should they do it will be an absolute disaster. The SW if just to register their protest will never go for GEJ plus the still strong sentiments he didn't do much for the region. SE that was his stronghold in former elections is longer in play due to the reasons I stated for other APC aspirants. SS yes will be a stronghold but not sure it will deliver block votes like before. NC could offer some hope but has he built any strong alliance with political gladiators in that area to boost his chances? Your guess is as good as mine. NW and NE will be a complete drubbing no caps.

Verdict: GEJ will lose bigly if the APC makes the ridiculous decision to field him. His presidency is still not remembered fondly by many plus the real politik of the regions that were his support base have changed drastically. I can dash him SS but I'm at a loss as to how he will win in other regions.

Now let's examine Atiku Abubakars chances

AA

The former VP president has deep pockets to mobilize PDP structures in all the regions. NW is his strongest base. The northern muslim sentiment will play in his favor. Same for NE but not too a big extent. SW is a go area for him. From the influence of Tinubu and PYO, to his former oga OBJ plus Oyo governor Makinde it will be near impossible to make headway in SW. SS southern presidency sentiments will be difficult to over come. His strongest trump card would have been Wike but I don't think the Rivers strong man would be motivated to help someone who has given him 2 back to back Ls. NC will be a battle field but I think the opposition has the stronger generals in their corner. In the SE I surprisingly think Atiku could carry this zone but the number of votes will be too insignificant because I expect Peter Obi and the APC depending on who is their candidate to wittle down whatever margin of victory in that zone.

Verdict: It will be a hard fought but narrow loss for Abubakar. As much as he will win the NW and maybe NE Atiku doesn't have the personality that can inspire fanatical supporters who will come out enmasse on election day. To beat the incumbent party you need to get millions of votes out. Yes his money might help but the kind of numbers he will need to oust the incumbent party sadly can't be bought by money. Southern presidency sentiments, identity politics and general perception as being highly corrupt will seriously hamper him. If he faces PYO, BAT and Ameachi he will lose only the margins of defeat will defer. The only hope he has is for APC to put GEJ up.

3rd force Kwakwansho and Peter Obi look to be the candidates who will fly the 3rd flag this time.

ARK

Will do well in in NW but won't win. Unknown in other regions to really make a realistic dent.

Verdict: Will most definitely not win.

Peter Obi

Has a growing fanatical voter base especially of SE origin. Not as well known outside the SE except amongst Ibo communities in other regions.

Verdict: Won't win any region but will get many votes in the SE and other commercial cities especially ones with huge Ibo populations like Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt.

That's my analysis guys so what do you think? Have any contrary views? Please feel free to drop your thoughts and opinions. Please this piece is meant to encourage debate and intellectual discuss. No room for abuse or insults please. Differing opinions will always be welcome

ccAndrewbaba44, Kyase, Donjazet, BlueRayDick, MikoB, GeneralDae, Larride, Seunmg, Passingshot, Omenka, Garfield1 your contributions to this topic will be highly appreciated

Blueelf:
Some Madrid fans will be rendered Homeless tonight

You sure?

Capping Bassey is the only reasonable thing Eguavoen achieved for Nigeria in his second stint. If na Papa Rohr now I'm not sure he will play even in these 2 friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador before we talk about a competitive game against Ghana.

charlesemeka85:
just imagine the case of bassey now

I bet you that if he was yet to be capped by us England or Italy would hv invited him to atleast their u21 teams this break just to tie him down for the future

Exactly! That was the mistake we made with Eze in Crystal Palace. Pick a young prospect now play him in a qualifier even if it's 1 minute. Then all this struggling with Football super powers for our players will be eliminated.

charlesemeka85:
that’s our major problem. We tend to allow this kids to reach stardom before seeing them good enough and by then we won’t be able to lure them away from their country of birth

An 18 year old who was very good for relegated derby in the 2nd half of the season is not good enough to earn few minutes that will tie him down to us? Must we wait until he joins any of man united,palace,Newcastle or Monaco who are all rumored to be interested in signing him before we cap him?

He has three options which are England,Netherlands and Nigeria and has already played for one of the dutch youth sides. He verbally agreed on joining our 2019 u17 set to the World Cup but unfortunately the didn’t didn’t make it to the completion

This is the right time to tie him down if the nff are monitoring him

Not an expert in all this political back and forth especially when it comes to Nigeria but I have to give it to Wike he actually has a realistic chance of winning. If he can get good votes in the South and make sure Atiku doesn't bulldoze his way in the North he could actually nick the PDP presidential nomination. It's not look so unrealistic as the time he declared he really has a shot and I say this despite being no way his fan.

garfield1:
My brother,seems your not aware that wike is in control of pdp structure and even pushed out Peter obi. Have you not been following updates by fergie001...

I suspect it's lower. If you ask me I think Nigeria's true population figures is around 190-196. Although the birth rates especially up north of the country is really high. Las las all these international agencies rely on the figures that each country gives them and birth/death rates to arrive at guesstimates.

Just40:
Is the UN population count for Nigeria at 215 million correct or not?

hmm I'll believe it when I see it bro. If he should hit a rich vain of form you will start hearing he needs time to think before deciding to play for Nigeria.

Eze that was invited for a kick about in 2017 he sha rejected us las las.

charlesemeka85:
likely was suppose to be in 2019 u17 team

Actually what made Peter Obi blow that year was his speech at the platform like Osinbajo but I prefer PYO sha

Yes I agree he's overrated by his fans. What are his tangible achievements in Anambra when he was governor? The answers you will get are insults mixed with he saved money.

''He's a great economists and has brilliant ideas'' yet he couldn't increase the IGR of Anambra plus most of the stuff he says are half-truths if not outright lamba.

''He's honest, not corrupt infact he only owns one watch'' Pesin wey stash money for overseas tax haven

Saint Obi

andrewbaba44:
Omo I no trust anybody

This Peter Obi weh everybody love go later show them pepper if he manages to win

Maybe Nigerians want someone new that’s why they are all going out for Peter obi ,I hope he does well I’d he wins as I will be very happy

But as for me I am not expecting anything good from Peter Obi or anyone ,I won’t forget how everyone loved buhari then

Sanni Kaita that they burnt his house

mostob:
When did you start supporting SE please? Ighalo, Akpeyi and Yak suffered the same thing...even more than Okoye's.

Please get it checked out immediately. The sooner you know what it is the faster you can get it treated because delay could make it worse or even be more complicated. Pray it's nothing serious also wishing you complete recovery whatever it might be.

Immaculate755:
Good afternoon Nairalanders.
Please I need your input on the predicament I found myself in.

Roughly 3 months ago, I discovered something like a lump in my breast the left side precisely but it wasn't painful if not pressed. Initially, I didn't see it as something serious until clear fluid began to show on the nipple when pressed and the size of the lump seems reduced when water is being squeezed out.

3weeks after the discovery, I went to see a Medical Doctor in a Federal University Health Centre where I'm schooling. I narrated my ordeal to her and asked me to pull off my T-shirt for her to see the lump in the breast which I did.

She did visual check only. No examination or anything. she said it nothing to worry about that it normal.

She then asked of my age? Told her I'm in my mid-twenties (was specific when telling her tho). Her response was that it normal. Then I told her about some researches I made on the internet, that I think it should be normal if am still in my teens prolly because of puberty. Her response was still the same couldn't believe my ears.

Later told her about the nipple discharge (clear liquid) coming out when pressed. She laughed it off and said maybe it breast milk. I was very vexed and told her what's that suppose to mean, saw the vexed look on my face she then apologized that she didn't mean that way that's normal. She asked if it painful? I said no if not pressed and she gave the same response as usual.

It has been over 2months now I met the Medic but can't get it off my mind. The thought of the lump being cancerous that it'll better if the lump is examined on time has been on my mind ever since then.

Please Medics/Health Practitioners come to my aid, is the Medical Doctor right about lump not being cancerous?

Pls pardon my grammatical errors.

It affects men too though not as common with women.

tayo60:
Breast cancer no dey happen to men. Na woman d thing dey do most

TFLASHOGEE:
just leave does two mannequin wey dey collect leave he go shock Dem say one good display from this new set of keeper go make us Instantly press control delete and erase them from even the trash bin of our national team system and na Dem go dey Post their saves every match day to show us say Dem still dey game by then we go tell Dem say we are please to extend their vacation till further notice

comrade I can see you have renewed your vawulence subscription cos warridis you doing this evening

Especially happy for Tomori top top defender. Hope he can displace Magwaya b4 the World Cup.

andrewbaba44:
Giroud don try jare

So happy for my boys ,tomori frank kessie and Rafael leao

Rafael leao really surprise me ,he should be named seria A player of the season

I understand they feel hurt because of the torrents of vile abuse they suffered but they can't avoid playing for Nigeria forever unless they are saying they want to retire.

Mistakes and emotional reactions from fans is part and parcel of the game sadly. Beckham messed up in France 1998 The England fans insulted him sotey they even hanged an effigy of him getting hanged.

Saka, Rashford and the other guy his name escapes me missed penalties at the Euros last time and we all saw the English fans came for them.

As long as the NFF and national team coaches rate them that's all that matters. Use future great performances to shut your critics up.

As an aside our fans need to know how to control their emotions better no cursing or wishing death on a player and his family it's not that deep.

jihday:
According to owngoal, both Okoye and Uzoho have told the NFF they want to be left out of future SE games. Till further notice

Overrated manager that has turned EPL to farmers league aka Mancityzenship.

Yes he's a checkbook manager tell the rest of the MPL managers to go and beg Pep and collect special checkbook that makes you win league titles, playing attractive and exciting football while breaking records left and right.

Blueelf:
He won it. I don't understand your shade

Your coach is a checkbook manager that needs the GDP of several countries to win titles

Overrated ASF

TheSuperNerd:
Liverpool loses out on the title and Richarlison posts this gif.

Dude adding a fine feather/shield to the halls of hate and pettiness.

Loses 5-1 on the final day but doesn't give a damn. They have secured EPL football for another season and just enjoy seeing their more illustrious neighbors lose out on the title.

Didn't know Richarlson practiced vawulence as a side hustle

Truth be told comrade Lampard dey exude fraud for him body a lot these days sha.

TFLASHOGEE:
seems you know more than people giving him praise and I guess it the club chairman that saved them from relegation not the team manager

Atiku has never and will never be my choice for President.

GeneralDae:
Even Tinubu at this stage is way better than Atiku. I have never even considered Atiku, not even in 2019.

Seems Ruto and Atiku have many things in common besides being Vice Presidents. They are both frauds and shameless thieves

O ti Zeh...
Mr One Nigeria in the poteaux poteaux... AA pic.twitter.com/H5MpYth66z

— David Abdulrazak Atta (@the_davidatta) May 20, 2022

Zaidu is barely hyped at all. I think he's decent which is just about accurate. If he was gawdful I don't think Porto would put up with him let alone putting him in their starting XI.

With Nigeria he doesn't have the LB position on lockdown like that.

Blueelf:
True but still not sold on Zaidu Sanusi. The dude is overrated asf

Simon no fit he went to highly rated Spanish and French leagues, Dennis no sabi he went to Germany and England. We are still waiting for Belgian goal king to move abi clubs in the top 5 leagues blind to his performances?

Advice your guy to step to big boy leagues and stop using local champion stats to hail him.

andrewbaba44:
Same Belgian league your super eagles players could not stat pad there since it’s easy nah

Onuachu scored 2 goals in Europe this season ,Chuks self no score pass 2

Put chukwueze in Belgium league as a winger and he won’t give you 15 league goals a season

Dennis no do am moses Simon no do am and they have eye for goals more than chukwueze ,Chuks won’t do it ,so spare me the farmers league talk

Since the Belgian league is easy how many Nigerians won the best player award there? Even prolific onuekuru couldn’t do it ,but you think you can come here and downplay onuachu achievements there

Rest with your agenda