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ok then.. let's wait and see.

safarigirl:
I beg to differ.

Anyway, there are a lot of people commenting, and since the majority Senegales speak French, you can only make deductions from the posts of those who speak English.

Until there is something solid on ground, not just news articles, there is really no Akon City.

Yes affordability is the issue. Creating enough jobs is yet another challenge. Solving the power problem does not necessarily address that to the full extent. But it all begins with ensuring there is uninterrupted power supply available to many. With competition the prices can go down eventually.

Power is not necessarily cheap here in the States. But there are lots of jobs relatively speaking. Hence, it is affordable.

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Just realized you are speaking about Akon City itself. If you do further research you will realize there can be some positives in a project like this. Think of it like something that can open doors to other business possibilities not necessarily in the real estate category.

safarigirl:
It won't be a freebie.

It will probably go for a ridiculous amount that a sizeable part of the population won't be able to afford, then the wealthy will acquire, and rent to the middle class, so, nothing really changes and no one was really helped.

Still a reuse

No 2 or 3 people cannot, in the context that you wrote it.

safarigirl:
It was one person's tweet, but I'm sure you know people comment under tweets, and those comments were from other Senegalese people.

I think two people at the least, can be referred to as 'Senegalese people', or, can they not?

do more research. It will remain a big challenge. But somebody has to do something. And that doesn't mean it would be a freebie. There are no freebies. Investments are meant to yield profits.

safarigirl:
These are the challenges we speak of with Africa.

Hence, how unrealistic some plans appear

At least there is transparency in the press release with timelines. Hence, we can always do our checks. The report says it has been in the works not that anything has begun. Did the guy who twitted that stuff not see any land, or did not see a sizeable land marked out with the sign Akon City? I'm not sure I understand what he is saying. He claims to be close to the government. But Akon took pictures with what seemed to be government officials in his January tweet. Is it the same government colluding with him that Akon will accuse of shutting down his plans in future. The guy tweets sounds like conspiracy stuff. I'm wary of people like that. I rather do my checks and observe.

And how does one person's tweet represent the Senegalese people's thinking?

safarigirl:
He even said not one proof of land, and others on ground are corroborating.

The news will say what the news wants to say, it is not necessarily proof that anything is on ground.

At least three years after a city has purportedly been put into work, there should be land, especially a city Akon has been using to promote himself as a Messiah for Africa.

We are still watching sha. We will see if anything has changed by next year. To the Senegalese people, it remains a source of laughter and a means of Chinese infiltration.

More on this.

KE International awarded US $6 Billion construction contract for Akon City, Senegal

KE International, a U.S. Based engineering and consulting firm, was awarded the contract to build and Execute US $6 Billion Akon City, Senegal
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The government of President Macky Sall of Senegal has earmarked Akon City as a special tax zone with tax breaks to be given to the City to encourage investment.
AKON CITY, SENEGAL (PRWEB) JUNE 04, 2020

Akon City has awarded the contract for building and executing the city to KE International, a US based Consulting and Engineering firm. The US $6 Billion futuristic-cryptocurrency themed City is founded by Senegalese-American superstar and philanthropist Akon.

With the awarding of the contract, KE International has secured US $4 Billion from investors for the first and second Phases of execution of Akon City, and will have Dubai based Bakri & Associates Development Consultants lead the architectural designs under KE International guidance.

KE International is known for the design and execution of the US $2 billion Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC), a green City based in Western Kenya, which began in 2014 and is expecting completion in December 2020.

MMTC, which is 85% complete, was founded by a US based Kenyan entrepreneur and Investor, Julius Mwale. MMTC is anchored by Hamptons Hospital, a large 5000 bed referral hospital which opened to the public in 2019, and recently partnered with the AKOIN platform for its blockchain based digital transactions.

The entire Hamptons Hospital will be completed by end of 2020 and is currently a reference center for COVID-19 prevention and treatment in the 14 County Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) of Kenya, a region with a population of 16 million.

MMTC has 35,000 community residents served with a new supermarket, new and upgraded residences, Mall, Golf, thousands of solar streetlights, and is powered by 100% renewable off-grid energy. A large Artificial Intelligence Cluster to run the hospital is currently under development.

Akon City's Phase 1 is expected to complete by end of 2023, and will see the construction of roads, a Hamptons Hospital campus, a Hamptons Mall, residences, hotels, a police station, a school, a waste facility and a solar power plant.

Akon City Phase 2 will run from 2024 to 2029 and will end with a complete cryptocurrency City running exclusively on AKOIN cryptocurrency.

The initial US $4 billion investment secured by KE International for Akon City, is led by leaders in healthcare and technology infrastructure and include MMTC's Julius Mwale. Mr. Mwale's Hamptons Hospital, Mall, supermarket, solar power group, and data centers will be part of phase 1 of Akon City.

Another Co-development partner is Senegal's state tourism agency SAPCO, which will fit the City into the country's tourism vision. The government of President Macky Sall of Senegal has earmarked Akon City as a special tax zone with tax breaks to be given to the City to encourage investment.

Akon City is located on 2000 acres on the ocean, less than an hour drive South of the new International airport in Dakar.

KE International will build Akon City to be ‘Leader in Energy and Environmental Design’ (LEED)-certified, the second such City in Africa with this certification after MMTC in Kenya.

Akon City will also have parks, universities, schools, a stadium, hotels, and an industrial complex and will be fully completed by 2030.

safarigirl:
So, someone from Senegal claims Akon City is a farce

Sadiq is just reacting to the rumors I think.

andrewbaba44:
Manchester united aint interested in Umar Sadiq

Take it or leave it

no, the formation builder does not have Osimhen on their database, so I just used Victor Moses as Osimhen.

andrewbaba44:
Lol na true sha

But e be like say you like victor moses ooo

I think say na only me

Tell Rohr to give you his best SE XI and u might find a player that he is trying to convince on it. Let people fantasize small abeg. lol

andrewbaba44:
Una for this thread sha ,once player na foreign born na automatic selection

You have your opinion but I just feel you guys should watch ehi play for the eagles before you conclude

This is a tweet from Akon. 6 months later someone is saying there is not city. . Why would there be a city so soon?

safarigirl:
So, someone from Senegal claims Akon City is a farce

Your formation. Osimhen is Moses and that Francis is Uzoho.

chrisooblog:
Uzoho

Aina Ekong Omeruo Collins


Ndidi Azeez

Iwobi


Chukwueze Moses Simon

Osimhen


4-2-1-3 formation

Google, "Inside Akon's Plan To Remake Africa--And Make Money Along The Way" (Forbes), and get the context.
It is an open truth that lots of communities in Africa have power challenges.

safarigirl:
So, someone from Senegal claims Akon City is a farce

I heard the interview on radio Akon spoke specifically on his solar energy project as well. And that the Senegalese government didn't allow him to get a piece of the cake from other big industries they had in their control, but only allowed him in the untapped solar energy industry that was still very new. I don't think he came off as if Senegal/Africa was backward. Many black Americans especially those in the entertainment industry have spoken about the truth about Africa because they have gone and seen for themselves.

Those who think Africa are backward are mainly those who refuse to travel or listen to those that have. As a matter of fact traveling opens your eyes. You will be surprised what comes out of the mouths of lots of Americans who just stay put in their domains. This is not limited to them alone. If you have the chance travel and see. Experience different cultures too.

safarigirl:
So, someone from Senegal claims Akon City is a farce

Schmeichel on Ighalo:

“I think he’s been one of the most positive surprises ever,” he said.

“First of all his personality around the club, he’s been a revelation around the club. Everybody has tagged on and liked him straight away.

“When you have that kind of personality, it changes the whole team. Someone who brings a laugh into the dressing room, rather than coming in grumpy or not saying anything.

“It changes the dynamics. And what he’s done on the pitch, that really has surprised me.

“I was kind of confused…because it was last day and it looked as if they were just needing and looking to bring someone in.

“But that’s not the truth. And what he’s done is just fantastic.

“And another thing as well, someone like him, all of his life the only thing he really wanted to achieve was to play for Manchester United.

“Now that has been cut short by circumstances that are out of everybody’s control. And for what he’s done, in the very few games he’s ended up playing, it would have been heartbreaking if that was to stop.

“I think he might not be a starter but he might be somebody you can throw into the mix. You’ve seen him in the Europa League, like Ole himself, he can come on and change a game.

“Nobody, nobody, knows that better than the Manchester United manager. The value of having someone on the bench who can change a game, so I’m really happy about that.”

--Express Sport

This is your team except that I can't upload Osimhen and Uzoho

Tamunotonye22:
GK - Uzoho
RB - Ebuehi
LB - Aina
CB - Ekong
CB - Ajayi
DM - Ndidi
CM - Aribo
CM - Iwobi
LWF - S.Kalu
RWF - Chukwueze
CF - Osimhen

This is your squad except I can't upload Osimhen and Osigwe.

Alfryd:
1. OSIEGWE
2. AINA
3.EBUEHI
4.INDIDI
5.EKONG
6.AJAYI
7.KALU
8.ETEBOH
9OSIEME
10.ARIBO
11.CHUK


MY TEAMS

who for ehis?

andrewbaba44:
Same with me except that ehizibue

charlesemekas85 's best XI

let's pretend that is the other Victor lol and Akpeyi is Uzoho.

charlesemeka85:
Here is my super eagles 1st 11

Gk uzoho
Rb ehizibue
Lb aina
Cb ekong
Cb ajayi
Dm Ndidi
Cm aribo
Rw chukwueze
Lw simon
Am iwobi
Cf oshimeh

preferred formation pls

charlesemeka85:
Here is my super eagles 1st 11

Gk uzoho
Rb ehizibue
Lb aina
Cb ekong
Cb ajayi
Dm Ndidi
Cm aribo
Rw chukwueze
Lw simon
Am iwobi
Cf oshimeh

Let's play this game. Name your best SE XI (and preferred formation) and I will build a best XI based on the players that gets most mentions. For some reason, Osimhen's image cannot be added.

Let's call this scenario C:

Another scenario

Consider the playing style of these forwards and midfielders. Can they strike a good chemistry?

Musa Muhammed extends his allegiance until 2022!
06/16/2020.

I feel great and I am pleased with the contract extension with the Club. This is another step forward in the continuation of our excellent cooperation so far, said Musa after signing a new two-year contract.

The right defender joined the ranks of Gorica in the summer of 2018. So far, he has collected a total of 53 official appearances in the Gorica jersey, three of which in Croatian Football Cup matches. In the previous season, Musa scored one goal and recorded two assists.

--hnk-gorica

Ehizibue start for Cologne away to Leverkusen.
Bazee and Uduokhai start from Augsburg's bench. They host Hoffenheim.

Ahmed Musa Proved Himself As A Passionate Sportsman By Commissioning A 500 Million Naira Sports Facility In Kano
By Pereira Bimpe - June 17, 2020

https://www.sports247.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1533321870_048181_1533322047_noticia_normal-640x360.jpg

Ahmed Musa was born on the 14th day of October 1992 in Jos, Plateau state. He was born to his Father, Alhaji Musa (a polygamist) and his mother, Sarah Moses (second wife of his father).

Being born in Jos, he is best described as a J-town boy (slang used to refer to males born in Jos, Nigeria) by Nigerians especially those who reside in his city of birth.

The Nigerian international who is originally from Borno State, Nigeria (birthplace of his father) was single-handedly raised in Edo State, Nigeria by his mother (pictured below) following the death of his father when he was 7 years old.

Consequently, Sarah Moses bore the full responsibility of Musa’s up-bring and that of his four sisters. The way Sarah Moses recalls, raising Young Musa and her four daughters would have been a piece of cake for Sarah Moses if her late husband were alive.

Read also: https://www.sports247.ng/indeed-the-dream-of-every-good-child-is-to-make-their-parent-happy-tammy-abraham/

“My late husband ‘Musa’, the father of Ahmed was a kind and caring man. He was a very generous man who took care of all his wives before he died.” She revealed to Sporting Life

Fortunately, it didn’t take too long before Ahmed Musa (who is also the last born of his mother) stepped into his later father’s shoe and assumed the role of breadwinner for not just his immediate family but extended as well. A fact his mother can attest to her delight:

“My son has been the breadwinner of the family and even our extended family members. He is taking good care of all of us.”

Ahmed proved himself as a passionate sportsman by commissioning a 500 Million Naira sports facility in Kano on the 15th of June 2017. According to Ahmed, the facility is meant to bring standard state of the art training facilities to fellow passionate sports lovers.

“People like football in Kano and they pay money to train in different places, so I thought that it would be good to have a standard place where all these people could have a good place to train, play football and relax.”

In addition to promoting sports and ensuring youth support, Ahmed Musa is extremely involved in charity. Photos and Videos posted on his social media handle captures the Leicester Forward giving back (distributing money) to the community in the spirit of Ramadan.

He has also helped secure freedom for no fewer than 40 children including young adults that were remanded in at the Taurey, Goron Dutse Prison Yard, Remands Home for Children and Kurmawa Prison all in Kano state. Not to mention distributing bag of rice to the needy.

--sports247ng

Rangers flop Umar Sadiq flattered by Manchester United interest – but says it’s not accidental
Steve Goodman
17 Jun 2020, 12:15

RANGERS flop Umar Sadiq has revealed his joy at being scouted by Manchester United - and insisted he merits the Red Devils' interest.

The Nigerian striker played at Ibrox during a loan spell in 2018, and was sent back to Roma after just four goalless appearances.

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/06/NINTCHDBPICT000423767912-1-e1592392017643.jpg
Sadiq was on loan at Rangers but the agreement was brought to an early end
Credit: Willie Vass - The Sun Glasgow

Sadiq has since revived his career with Partizan Belgrade, scoring 17 goals in 38 games this season.
And a United scout watched him last week, when he set up Partizan's goal in a 1-0 Serbian Cup win over Red Star.
Sadiq, 23, played in Partizan's two Europa League ties against United last autumn.
He told Belgrade daily Republika: "Manchester United's interest is a big compliment for me as a player.
"But, believe me, nothing is accidental.
"Partizan have helped me a lot in my career. I found my way, and now I just follow what they ask of me.
"I think this is just the beginning of my success, and the motivation is there.
"We work thoroughly before every game. We don't only talk about tactics and video analysis, but also human relationships.

"Whether it's the manager, Savo Milosevic, or someone else from the coaching staff, they are always there for us.

"As for United, I think they were surprised by how we played against them in Belgrade.

"They put out their best team, which tells you how much respect they had."

I didn't watch the game, but you appear to have watched it. lol

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welcome to hypeville!

barackodam:
Na wa o.

I see people saying Dozie played well yesterday.

Lol, Dozie that persistently kept fouling Fati. He fouled Puig when he was brought in.

Referee got tired and eventually gave him yellow after he fouled Messi later on

Man couldn't keep up with any of the players he marked.


Chidozie didn't do well biko.

Ansu even nutmegged him. And thereafter, he started fouling Ansu

Only in Nigeria!!!

komekn:
Old war horse.

How old is Ronaldo, Messi, Vardy, Aguero, Aubmeyang, Immobile, Benzema, Perez, Suarez Lewandoski etc ❓

across the top three leagues of Europe, All of the vast majority of strikers are over 30.

What you are saying does it make any sense to you, please reconsider what you are saying.

Samu with a beastly assist.

no problem bro

andrewbaba44:
Sorry for including you jare

I've not insulted any player. Sadiq and Nwakaeme -- different circumstances I've highlighted.

andrewbaba44:
Sadiq umar should be called up from the backwater league right ?

But Na una go insult player wey dey play for turkey

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