₦airaland Forum

popizaino:
It been a while i have seen an English player oozing with confidence like Declane Rice


Such a delightful player.

He is just playing in his natural position of CM instead of DM. that's always been his best position

This Taylor too like yellow card

The lineup I expected

See wetin Wirtz miss. He couldn't even ride one small shoulder bump to ace his shit easily

E think say na weak Bundesliga

lordfalcao:
Typical ibime, slow to read. Quick to counter



Is Brazilian Seria A, that they are about to win a cup game ?

Who is sitting at 75 points in the Brazilian seria A ?

The original statement is Joggingho will never win a major league. That's already confirmed

Joining the best team midseason in a farmers league that was 60% completed when he joined will not change that

Emaprince:
Peoples purchasing power have been suffocated. Them never see money to eat good food, pay bills or buy good clothes, na 250k to watch miming and one artiste jumping and shouting 1 2 3, while pouring them water

swiz123:
Jorginho still bringing glory to his team while Ibime’s Horjberg is doing ball boy currently.

Last I checked Hojberg was dominating Newcastle in UCL this week while Joggingho has retired to wack league where the likes of Danilo, Allan, Alex Sandro and Andreas Pereira are dominating the league

lordfalcao:
“You can’t win a league with Jorginho in mildfield “

As usual low IQ Falcao confusing a cup with a league

The ninja I'm chasing at the top of Nairaland league is in the top 1k in the world. . . but I go catch am

nihilistjnr:
It's important to note that these guys are international artistes now. Yes they sell Nigerian product but not to the Nigerian market.

I've been to a few Burna Boy shows in the UK and in Europe, and he's packing 10s of thousands every time paying a minimum of £50 which is circa 100k, and has the advantage of the tickets being reasonably priced by European standards, huge arenas and multiple dates to really rack up the funds. Concert goers abroad also don't have the typical Nigerian mentality of 'I be oga' so I need to be separate from the crowd.

The Nigerian concert goer that is willing to stand with crowd in front of the stage doesn't have the kind of money form a similar chargeable crowd base, so Burna and Co cannot expect playing to a large crowd to be anywhere near profitable - so it's better for them to target their typical Diasporan customers coming for dirty December instead.

It's basically a Diasporan concert set in Lagos, that typically the promoters won't even break even on.
These artistes only need the a Detty December show to keep their brand and Naija credentials alive, not because it's a profitable market.

I'm guessing these artistes would only consider reducing how much they charge the promoters so those ones too can see something to eat and in turn be motivated to bring crowd, but other than branding and promo, I don't see any incentive for Burna and Co to do a Lagos show. The money is just not there.

It's simple Mathematics

These guys gross an average of £60 per head in 20,000 stadium in Obodo Oyinbo = £1.2m Gross and you can assume they take 30% of Gate fee per show which is £400k

They come to Naija, promoter needs the show to generate £600k with £200k left after paying the artiste to cover hotels, private jet, security, venue fees, stage and audio equipment plus generate small profit for himself.

So Promoter now needs to generate N1.2bln from the show. Let's say each ticket is N200k, promoter now needs a 6,000 seater venue where everyone will pay N200k average

It is still hard to find 6,000 mfkrs to pay N200k each in Naija economy but you can maybe find 3000 people willing to do such, so they will now beg the artist to halve his fee, but the N200k gate fee remains. And thus, Nigerian concert goers pay more than their Western counterparts to access Nigerian artistes.

Add to this the paucity of venues that can hold large capacity (except Churches who won't allow secular artistes perform) and it's hard to bring the per Diem gate fee down for the Nigerian consumer. We are managing Godswill Akpabio 30k capacity as our major serviceable stadium but the National Stadiums in Abuja and Lagos that could bring down the per Diem cost have been mostly left to rot.

popizaino:
Maresca better than Arteta.

Keep it up.

Arteta no dey manage anything, just the usual stodgy football and hope for set-pieces or individual brilliance while keeping defence tight. It's a valid and consistent management style, but one afforded him by extreme patience after over 5 years of failure

Maresca on the other hand knows how to penetrate and overload teams tactically in a way Arteta could not even dream of. There is almost no Chelsea match you go into and don't expect Chelsea to score even if it's Tyrique George as striker. Maresca must overload you somewhere on the pitch and penetrate your defence.

Spurs done turn Chukwueze to prime Ryan Giggs

lol

Vicario doing Spuds things

lol

Chukwueze done already drop another assist

If Reno Omokri ambassadorial nomination is to UK, USA or any important country, I will be in sifia pains

They should nominate him to Timbuktu

Dennis Bergkamp would be proud of that goal

What a goal from Dewsbury Hall

izzou:
I actually can't find any that said he was in Sambisa...

This is what I read, but you wey Sabi every road for Naija fit correct them

BlueRayDick:
Uba, an experienced officer, was leading routine patrols to secure supply routes and disrupt terrorist movements when the incident unfolded.

The Ambush: November 14, 2025
The tragedy began on Friday, November 14, 2025, around 5:00 PM, along the
Burum-Kubua axis of the Damboa-Biu Road in Borno State's Damboa Local Government Area. Uba was commanding a joint convoy of Nigerian Army troops and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), a local vigilante group aiding military operations. The patrol was en route from Biu to Damboa, a routine mission to clear potential threats and escort supplies in an area plagued by ISWAP ambushes.

ISWAP fighters, lying in wait, launched a coordinated attack using improvised explosive devices (IEDs), small arms fire, and possibly rocket-propelled grenades. The assault caught the convoy in a "kill zone," forcing it to halt amid intense gunfire. In the chaos:
Two Nigerian soldiers and two CJTF members were killed immediately, with several others wounded. Uba, positioned at the front of the convoy, engaged the attackers directly. According to military sources, he fought through the initial barrage, maneuvering his vehicle out of the trap and directing surviving troops to take cover in the adjacent dense Sambisa Forest—a vast, unforgiving expanse of woodland notorious for hiding insurgents.

As the dust settled, initial radio communications blacked out, leading to confusion. Ground reports from survivors and locals quickly spread rumors of Uba's abduction, describing how ISWAP fighters dragged him from his vehicle amid the firefight. He sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during the escape attempt, which slowed his movements.

Initial Escape and Army's Denial: November 14-15

In a brief window of opportunity, Uba evaded immediate capture by slipping deeper into the forest on foot. From his concealed position, he used a satellite phone or WhatsApp to send a video message to the Theatre Command of Operation Hadin Kai (the military's northeast counter-terrorism operation). In the clip—described by sources as calm but urgent—Uba confirmed he was alive, shared his GPS coordinates, and assured commanders he was "heading back to base" with a small group of disoriented troops. Rescue teams, including ground reinforcements and air assets (likely Nigerian Air Force drones or helicopters), were immediately dispatched to extract him.

By late evening on November 14, the Army's initial assessment painted an optimistic picture: Uba had "successfully led his troops back to base." On Saturday, November 15, the Nigerian Army issued an official statement via its Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Apollonius Anele, dismissing abduction rumors as "fake news" and urging the public to pray for troops' success. The statement emphasized no high-value targets were lost, attributing the incident solely to an ambush with minor casualties. Social media pages amplified this, with some claiming Uba had walked miles back to Damboa unharmed.

However, this narrative unraveled quickly. Insiders told FIJ that the Army's denial was "hasty," based solely on the unverified video without on-ground confirmation. Uba never reached the rendezvous point. In the dense, booby-trapped Sambisa Forest—where visibility is near zero and ISWAP maintains hidden trails—he and his men **lost orientation**. Exhausted, injured, and low on supplies, they became vulnerable.

The turning point came from an abduction rumors proliferated online (despite the Army's debunking), ISWAP's intelligence networks—known for monitoring Nigerian platforms—picked up on Uba's high-profile status. He became a "high-value target," symbolizing a potential propaganda victory for the group, which has long sought to demoralize the military by targeting officers.

While attempting to link up with rescuers, Uba was **recaptured by ISWAP fighters** sometime between late November 15 and early November 16. The exact moment remains unclear due to the remote location, but sources indicate it occurred during a second sweep by the terrorists, who used the leaked rumors to track his likely path.

On Monday, November 17, 2025, ISWAP escalated the crisis by leaking a photograph of Uba in captivity. The image, verified by HumAngle through frame analysis, geolocation, and cross-checks with security experts, shows the general alive but battered: seated on the ground, surrounded by armed ISWAP militants in camouflage, with a visible leg wound and an expression of fatigue. The photo was timestamped shortly after the ambush, confirming his initial abduction during the firefight. (HumAngle and FIJ chose not to publish it out of respect for operational sensitivities and victim dignity.)

In the same leak, ISWAP claimed they executed Uba shortly after the photo was taken, framing it as retribution for military incursions into their territory. This marked Uba as the highest-ranking Nigerian officer killed or captured by ISWAP since the group's formation in 2016.
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izzou:
Chief, there's no report that said he was in Sambisa Forest.

I read a report that said exactly that

izzou:
Uba was not in the forest.

He was

He was ambushed on the road adjoining the forest

After the first hit, him and 3 or 4 of his men who survived the hit went deeper in the forest so as not to be in the open while he waited for rescue, and they tracked him in there

Unlimited22:
I'm inclined to agree that Penders needs more time

Like I was saying today àbí yesterday, Sanchez has been on a different level since the CWC and there are rumours that we're still in for Maignan (Jorgensen may leave)

Make Penders continue development outside this pressure pot.

They shouldn't even bother with Maignan

Cos I'm sure Maignan is not expecting to be no2

Everything Sanchez has done before should be forgiven cos no goalkeeper is messing with him this year

Unlimited22:
What do you make of Mike Penders?

He's good but make I no lie you. I will not swap any goalkeeper in the world for Sanchez at present. Last 10 months he's been the best goalie in the world to me. Make Penders dey go on loan dey go cos Sanchez is the man.

Unlimited22:
Two of them are joining next year. Emegha and Sarr.

BTW if Hato doesn't work out, can we try to convert Diego Moreira to a backup LB?

I also like Valentin Barco but he's been playing more in midfield lately, and tbh as a backup I'd have taken Julio Enciso over Facundo Buonanotte.

Barco will need one more year playing regular senior football after this season to fill out his body and become stronger (or sharper which can make lack of strength a non factor)

Every single one of these players can fill in the no12 to 23 position in our squad while Sarr and Emegha can challenge the first 11

Nah, Strasbourg dey ball

If Maresca waka, this Rosenoir Sabi ball

Strasbourg are very good

Almost any of these players could be squad players for Chelsea

Strasbourg Vs Crystal Palace tonight represents the best opportunity to assess Strasbourg players against strong opposition. I will be there

afrodoc2:
There are 2 types of fashion stores one has to think twice about before entering.

1) The one that has few customers inside and none of the display items has a price tag

2) This one is very crucial. The one that has someone at the door serving complimentary champagne to customers as they go in……and no one is going in.

Only a top mentor can walk with full chest into Boutique when Amazon and Temu haven't gone into administration

This Konate who has gone to sleep in hope of Madrid free transfer next summer, na Pafos go sign am oh

When I say Air, you say Mark

Those trolling Madueke won't sleep tonight

Godx:
Nico was actually the only one in that midfield with a good game. Playing with Rico and Reijnders in midfield is like playing with two traffic cones. Your Reijnders plays football like a fairy. Everything he does, he does wrong. He’s either invisible or a complete f**ck up. Can't believe I fell for the hype.

Now blaming his teammates but took the glory for Doku dismantling Liverpool that everyone is dismantling and became the next Xavi/Busquet off that single game

A40:


TAT was Burna's last epic album. There has been a steady dip since then. Love Daamini was ok but the I Told them album was just blaahh

Music has dipped in general. And they keep pumping us with mid instead of taking 2-5 year breaks to drop quality material

AI in particular has exposed the fallacy in all auto tune genres of which Afrobeats is one. If you are going to sing through computer, we might as well cut the chase and let computer sing the whole thing