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While growing up there were a lot of fun games but this was really mind blowing. All the enthusiasm and vigour we applied to it made it more interesting. You will see guys around a single locker then waiting for their respective turns. Some even went to the extent of making bets. There were others but this particular one was my favourite. Your Childhood was really awful if you never played this game. True or False

The ties are out, and there's further chances of
upsets ahead...

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool/Bolton

Derby vs Reading

Arsenal vs. Middlesbrough

Aston Villa vs Leicester city

West Brom vs West Ham

Bradford vs Sunderland or Fulham

Blackburn vs Stoke or Rochdale

Preston or Sheffield United vs. Manchester
United or Cambridge

The Premier League teams left are so few. Please make your predictions

Just like Wizkid’s claim that he is responsible for making Saeon’s ‘Boogie down’ a hit, Davido has made a similar controversial statement that is causing ripples online.

The BET award-winning pop star was featured by label mate, B-Red on his new single titled ‘Twerk’ and in the song, Davido says: ‘…she dey dance ooo, but she forget say na me make Shoki blow oooo.’

Before the release of B-Red’s ‘Twerk’ song, Davido was featured on the remix of Lil Kesh’s ‘Shoki’ alongside Olamide which dropped in July 2014 while the original version of the song dropped in March 2014.

For 2014, ‘Shoki’ has been one of the stand-out songs with
singers, Orezi and Dre San also producing their own versions
of the song.

At the moment none of the different ‘Shoki’ singers including Lil Kesh has responded to Davido’s claim of making ‘Shoki’ a hit.

DanielBlanc:
like serious I am not a fan of Buhari in any way or am I in a position to criticise him, becos looking at my profile u would see that I didn't witness his regime of rule, but his turnout is alarming, and thus what will be will always be, but I stand firmly to support GEJ believing he has an ace in his sleeve in his second tenure, so I feel he should be heard and be giving the opportunity.

GEJ till 2019

DanielBlanc:
Really?

yea bro

1. Buhari killed Ben ogedengbe by a death penalty for a crime that didn't carry death penalty when he committed it.

2. Buhari doesn't attend the Federal Council meetings yet collects his allowances. Mr. Integrity indeed.

3. Buhari canceled former Governor Jakande's metroline and forfeited the $50 million paid for it by the then Lagos State Government

4 Buhari used Violence to stop the September 1985 National Conference of the National Association of Nigeria Students.

5. Buhari jailed Tai Solarin and denied him his asthma drugs simply because he campaigned against military rule and for democracy.

6. Buhari Jailed Nduka irabor and Tunde Thompson for writing a truthful report which embarrassed his Government

7. Buhari raided respected Papa Awolowo's house and seized his passport so he couldn't travel out of the country. Was he also corrupt?

8.Buhari threw Former vice President Alex Ekweme in jail even though it was proven that Ekweme never stole any money.

9. He jailed honest and respected pa Adekunle Ajasin.

10. He jailed Fela Kuti in I984 for singing against the dictatorial tendencies of his Military Government

11 Doctors, remember that Buhari banned the Nigeria medical Association (NMA)

12. Buhari stopped Ooni of Ife for traveling abroad simply because he visited the holy land of Israel in 1984

13. He broke up press conference of ASUU in 1984 and detained four of their executives

14 He jailed Beko Ransome Kuti who only demanded for the release of his brother.

Nigerians must be careful what they wish for!

Keep sharing to keep Nigeria democratic and free from oppression.

if OP have actually watched all these movies and still have them in his archive, I don't mind having them. please let me know so we can talk on aw u will send them

Oahray:
If I don't want something, I wouldn't take it in the first place. It stupid pride tossing it away like it's an entitlement.

I wouldn't sit at home waiting for 'adeiu papa' rice or 'Evelyn weds John' rice, then get upset that I found shirts instead of food. What am I? A glutton?

That's the word brother

A LOW SELF ESTEEMED GLUTTON HIGHLY INFLUENCED BY FRIENDS OR EXTERNAL AFFAIR

Guess he was just looking for an excuse to go see the other Lady

imagine waiting for party rice and u no fit wear the cloth that came with it

it is like begging God in private and denying him in public

SMH ID**T FELLOW

if u read this stuff wella , u would know she didn't give him The stupid guy collected her bag to look for "party rice" I mean the rice from the party only to find party shirt. He then asked where she got it from she said the gift from the party. So out of hunger, disapointment and frustration he acted stupidly. The guy and those of you supporting him all of u be EWU .



@OP If u think he'll change or maybe because na first time na lie expect more of this when he is hungry .Some guys are just so silly what will it take u to say u are hungry oooo and for a lady u av been fucking for some time now her job is to go into the kitchen and Cook for you.

menabadoo:
APC will always use PDP to cover their flaws, its dishearten to always involve PDP in everything you do. APC are now the noise-makers of the nation.

that's the word bro
true talk

I witnessed this yesterday. But to my surprise the people the NPF captured were innocent souls. majority of them I presume. May God save us in Naija.

APC not a party to join.

Even Akala's thug were still decent a bit.

South Africa head coach Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba has dismissed speculations that he will be fielding a weak starting lineup against Nigeria in Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Even though the Afcon 2013 hosts have booked a place in the championship billed for Equatorial Guinea, the former South Africa U17 tactician insists that his side will be aiming to end the qualifying series without defeat.

"First, we don’t have to break the momentum of the team and I must tell you that the players called up for this game are here on merit,” Mashaba told Goal.

"We will not parade a weak team against Nigeria because we want to continue with our impressive form and we are looking forward to winning this game.

"Though we’ve already booked a place to the Nations Cup, my side will be hoping to end the qualifying series on a high note."

South Africa are yet to secure a competitive win against the Super Eagles since the end of apartheid but Mashaba insists the game billed for the Akwa Ibom Stadium will definitely be a different affair.

"Yesterday, today, and tomorrow will never be the same. What happened yesterday shouldn’t be used as a yardstick to determine what will happen tomorrow.

"You are aware we’re building a new team, that is why you can see these junior players and their achievement tells you where the confidence is coming from.

“We played the Eagles to a goalless draw in Cape Town and all people could say was that my side was fortunate. This time around, we will be hoping to play the best of football and hopefully get a win,” he concluded.

South Africa will be missing the services of Thulani Serero and Lehlohonolo Majoro for this crunch game. The duo have been ruled out due to injury.

The match starts at 6pm in Uyo.

It was 21 months ago when a triumphant Nigeria side lifted the Africa Cup of Nations title in front of a packed Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg.

February 10, 2013 will always be remembered as the day the Super Eagles returned to the pinnacle of the African game, almost two decades since they last tasted victory at senior level.

The fact that Stephen Keshi’s men took their lap of victory in Johannesburg, the city where they were denied the pleasure of defending their title in 1996, made it all the more fulfilling.

Due to the diplomatic differences between the governments of both countries that year, Nigeria decided against defending the title they won in 1994 in Tunisia.

That action left the door open for Bafana Bafana to win their first-ever African title as they trumped all comers in their most glorious period on the international stage.

A largely unknown side led by coach Clive Barker shocked the big names including Ghana and Tunisia to win in front of a cheering crowd inside the FNB Stadium.

As Neil Tovey lifted the trophy with Nelson Mandela beaming, after Mark Williams’s brace gave them victory in the final, many Nigerians could only watch with envy via pirated signals as the military government of Sani Abacha banned all references to the tournament.

Nigeria’s golden generation had been denied the opportunity to defend their crown and the country’s game suffered for 19 years before that triumphant return to Johannesburg.

As the Super Eagles regained fame, Bafana’s fortunes, it seemed, kept going into progressive decline: second place in 1998, third place in 2000, quarter final in 2002, group stages in 2004, 2006, 2008, failed to qualify in 2010 and 2012, and the quarter finals in 2013, when they only qualified as hosts.

A change of hands in 2014 saw coach Gordon Igesund make way for Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba, and Bafana began a resurgence.

They won their first Afcon qualifier away in Sudan and unsurprisingly held Nigeria, who had lost their first game at home to Congo, to a goalless draw.



Meyiwa | Bafana will miss his inspiration

Suddenly, the vibe in the Rainbow nation was all about seeing their team finally qualify for a tournament by field work.

In their next game, away to Congo, they won 2-0 and shot to the top of the table following another goalless draw in the reverse fixture.

By the time they ended the game against Sudan last weekend, despite the tragedy that befell their captain Senzo Meyiwa, South Africa had qualified for the tournament with a game to spare.

It was impressive by any yardstick, considering that reigning champions Nigeria were almost eliminated but for some gruelling second half reawakening in Pointe-Noire against Congo.

Where Bafana have always been the whipping boys for the Super Eagles, they now stand monster-like in the way of the three-time champions and a place at Equatorial Guinea 2015.

How the tables have turned.

While this is just a football game, one cannot fail to see that South Africa have come to Nigeria bearing many burdens.

Having recently lost the title of Africa’s biggest economy to their west African rivals, perhaps Bafana will see this as an opportunity to effectively take the football title from Nigeria.

There has also been the recent diplomatic issues that arose after the deaths of about 84 South African worshippers at a Lagos megachurch. Talk among Bafana fans back home is revenge for the deaths of their compatriots.

Defeat to the Super Eagles would see Congo go through if they get at least a point in Khartoum. Dean Furman and his team mates, without the injured Thulani Serero, would fancy themselves causing havoc to Nigeria’s Afcon dreams and putting their names in the history books as the first South African side to beat the Eagles in a competitive game.

Despite losing Hope Akpan and Godfrey Oboabona, Nigeria go into this game with confidence from their 2-0 away win in Pointe-Noire where they survived attack by angry fans.

Champions are made of sterner stuff and if the Super Eagles are to defend their crown in President Obiang’s country in January, then they must first slay the Bafana threat in Uyo.

thelegalpundit:
This is definitely not good news for Nigeria. With the price of oil slowly taking a nosedive, its only a short while before we run into serious problems. I think the FG should do more than just applying austerity measures (e.g Placing special tax on luxury goods... etc). They should concentrate on making other sectors of the economy work. As big a country as Nigeria, we cannot rely on just oil as the mainstay of our economy.
The question is, what will become the fate of the "common" Nigeriian when the Govt goes ahead with its many austerity measures?

Hmmm Just hope we get out of this

The Akwa Ibom International Stadium will play host to the 11th meeting between Nigeria and South Africa. The local support will hope it follows the trend of the majority of the others: only once has Bafana Bafana beaten the Super Eagles in the previous ten encounters. Not that anyone can afford to take a win for granted though.

Stephen Keshi had a straightforward task coming into this international week: beat Congo by (at least) two goals and equal the Red Devils’ result on the final matchday against Sudan. Half the job is done, it was nervy and heart-stopping at numerous points, but the African champions seized their moments and made important switches to turn the game.

Once the relief and euphoria of that result dissipated, focus turned quickly to the unbeaten group leaders. Shakes Mashaba’s side have looked impressive in qualifying, 11 points out of 15 available and just the one goal conceded.

Any suggestion that Bafana Bafana might take their foot off the gas is quickly dispelled by the determination Mashaba has to end South Africa’s risible record against the Super Eagles. The 64-year-old is well aware that a win over Nigeria will conclusively win over the few critics that remain, and legitimize his long-term project.

“I know people will think it is going to be a walkover; no we are going to put our best team,” said the former U-23 gaffer to Kick Off, “it is more than three points that is at stake when we go to Nigeria.”

His ‘best team’ will likely be the same 11 that overcame a stubborn Sudan in Durban, skippered by the impressive Dean Furman, who surely will not be turning out for Doncaster Rovers much longer. His partnership with Andile Jali at the base of midfield has been key to South Africa’s defensive excellence so far.

Oupa Manyisa came into the side on Saturday and was brilliant, threatening with his ball skills and movement. In him and Thulani Serero, Bafana Bafana have enough creativity and flair to cause Nigeria problems between the lines.



Mashaba | Realises the importance of victory over Nigeria

There is a long-standing lack of compactness in the Super Eagles midfield. Keshi is already without Hope Akpan, who injured his shoulder in the win over Congo, and may be forced to hand a debut to Sharks midfielder Joseph Nathaniel.

Eskisehirspor midfielder Raheem Lawal, also a fitness doubt, is an option but, like Ogenyi Onazi, is better at covering ground than being disciplined positionally.

In defence, Keshi also has worries. Godfrey Oboabona is suspended for the game, meaning Kenneth Omeruo will go straight into the centre of defence alongside Azubuike Egwuekwe, having recovered from his knock. In terms of style, these two should complement each other better: the Warri Wolves’ man is often reckless, and would do better with a calmer player alongside.

Congo’s forward play caused problems on Saturday, but they were undone by poor finishing. In this sense, perhaps it was good preparation for what to expect come Wednesday; Tokelo Rantie and Bongani Ndulula are willing runners and grafters, but not particularly efficient finishers. That said, the Bournemouth striker took his goal against Sudan with delightful ease.

On the other hand, the Super Eagles frontline is brimming with goal threat, and it is here that Keshi has his biggest headache. The only shoo-in is Ahmed Musa, whose brace vanquished Sudan in Abuja. The CSKA man can frustrate on occasion, but his pace and calm finishing is invaluable in attack, and he was the brightest player when both teams met in September.

Ikechukwu Uche made an immediate impact on his return to the national team, scoring from the penalty spot and showing inventiveness in tight spaces; he should start. This leaves one spot open. Usually, we would have Emmanuel Emenike down as first pick in attack, but the Fenerbahce man has been in poor form and left a lot to be desired in Pointe-Noire.

Goal Nigeria's James Ezimoha is just one commentator to have argued for the striker's exclusion against Bafana Bafana.



Emenike | Is he contributing enough for the Super Eagles?

He was brought down to win the penalty which put the Super Eagles ahead, but whether that is enough to balance the fact that he was poor in possession and listless without it is up for debate. An incident in the second half was worrying: Emenike gave the ball away needlessly, forcing Onazi to halt the resulting attack with a foul. Keshi berated him from the technical area, to which the striker appeared to angrily gesticulate he could be substituted.

The Big Boss duly obliged.

There may be nothing to it, but if that was an accurate representation of what transpired, then one can understand why it would be counterproductive to start Emenike. This may see goal-hero Aaron Samuel, who is hitting a goal a game in the green and white, trusted with a starting position.

Whoever starts, the Super Eagles are condemned to win in Uyo. The new stadium will host only its second international, having opened to fanfare earlier this month. There is always the temptation to dismiss the threat of South Africa, and have grown accustomed to putting them 'in their place', often with surprising ease.

Nigerians will hope their national side once more serve up a reason to celebrate, preferably without the heartache that came with the Congo game

alphaconde:
A repacement is required for emenike

nice talk bro

MadCow1:
MIKEL SLOWBI...



We all know that the Through pass Mikel played towards Emenike that led to the Penalty can be liken to an Eclipse.. The last time Mikel played a forward through pass, Lionel Messi had no World player trophy..


Drop Mikel..

hmm
Mikel Mikel Mikel!!!! everywhere

he made an assist against Sudan, made an incisive through ball to emenike . In the last two games Nigeria played Mikel has been effective . I think with the introduction of hope akpan, Mikel hatred in the heart of Nigerians will be reduced.

The falling price of oil is an omen of
discomfort for many countries, particularly
the oil-dependent countries. And with about
80 percent of its earnings from oil, the
Nigerian Government has started to unveil
policies that will help to cushion the effect of
the global oil crises.
Are the measures announced by the FG
enough to ensure that the common man
does not feel the impact of the price
decline?
What are your thoughts?

CallmeKola:
•If you never saw Kali and Tewa.
•if you never tried to balance a switch at the middle.
•if you never played police and thief.

lolzzz

if u never closed the freezer to see when the light will off.

tbaba1234:
Egwuekwe was one of the best players in the last game and since Oboabana is out, we do not have a choice.

Ambrose is the one, i'd axe... Can we get a right back please?

Agreed Ambrose is an issue.

I think Egwekwe's major problem is his inability to think fast and make quick decisions

Anyi3:
Emenike doesn't score but he helps our attack, disturbs defenders and creates space for other attackers.

Your assessment of Onazi though is spot on, that guy is a walking red card. He makes so many untimely tackles. I've noticed that since world cup, when his leg was broken against France I was silently happy knowing at least we won't get a red card. That dude needs to improve his tackling.

the main job of a Centre Forward is to score goals not to make assist for mid fielders or defenders. is he Giroud, even if I'm not mistaken, Giroud's goals for arsenal alone surpasses that of Emenike for both Club and Country.

Goke7:
if emenike is dropped, will you guys not chop keshi's head off? keshi himself is in a dilemma concerning emenike, may be inviting martins back to the national team like he has done with uche may make emenike become either become a bench warmer or sit back in turkey, emenike should sit up or he will go the way of Ideye. If the aaron guy should score again in the next match, i pity emenike o

that is why he is misbehaving, I'm sure if he is dropped for once he will fasten his sit belt