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Lithiumite:
The name even sounds Cameroonian,what tribe is he?

Oga forget about the tribe and talk about the boy....okay his name RIO BASS CHIMA NGUMOHA ADIGUN...in Wikipedia NGUMOHA but in transfer market ADIGUN so make una rest about tribe

Veste:
Rio Chima Ngomuha, his bio is on Wikipedia.

Do your research on him before shouting left to right

Yes that's his bio on Wikipedia with Ngumoha but on his profile in transfer market he added ADIGUN to it,well he is joining his other brothers Saka and Eze in English color,make we rest.

pman06:
Rio Chima Ngumoha is his name

The boy name get as e....Rio Bass Chima Ngumoha Adigun

seunmsg:
His name doesn’t sound Yoruba. So, what’s the link to the great Yoruba race of western Nigeria?

Get it the boy name is RIO BASS CHIMA NGUMOHA ADIGUN but how he got that Adigun must be investigated

I do not know why people always taking someone like Olawepo Kashim serious,a political scammer

Meliforme:
Ekong is actually a good player.
But if the emphasis is on ball playing, he won't make Super Eagles starting eleven.

Thank you my brother.Teliing me Ekong is a ball playing defender with good feet on the ball look somehow....the ball playing CB in new list released by Chelle are Benjamin Frederick and Chiedozie Awaziem

Clobisman:
This has been in the offing right from when buhari was president. It didn't just happen now. There is alo nigeria to Jamaica and isreal direct flights.

No be so Una dey give Abacha credit for GSM instead of Obasanjo now it's Buhari on top direct flight from Brazil to Nigeria vice versa....always gives credit to government that did it

charlesemeka85:
19-year-old Clinton Ezekiel was the difference in Bayelsa United's away win over Shooting Stars yesterday. He made five saves, including double saves inside the 18-yard box.

The future is safe 👏

The boy come resemble foreign born😄 and for him to bear Clinton meaning he was born during Clinton era or after,well he is 19 and good that Clinton left office in 2001,meaning 24 years ago..the boy still in a very good age range.

CC:BascoVanVeli

TheGoodJoe:
I used the term effective.

This ties to the speed, fitness and tactical acumen. When it comes to these, KDB rules.

Zidane was more skillful, gracious and his one on one play was just out of this planet. KDB can't come close.

However, for today's football, I won't hesitate to pick KDB over Zidane because of the current demands for intensity and fast decision making.

There is a context.try to understand it.

Sir goodjoe,going by your context Arteta was wrong signing Ebere Eze due what's demanding from today midfielders.

JohnBullMySon:
Today’s players are fitter and more tactical than the 2000s. That’s not even an argument considering all the advancements that have been made in sports science and analytics. The fact that they even felt like vomiting shows they were not dieting the way players do today.

However, today’s players are NOT more technical. Technique determined by player physical and mental skill while tactics are determined by the current system. If Ronaldinho and Kaka were much younger players playing now in the current football era, they would still be considered world class, but here’s the catch, they would be playing somewhat different than they did in their time.

Many people don’t realize that adaptability marked Ronaldo and Messi out and gave them a long run at the top. Their game shifted a lot from what it was in their early days. Messi for example, grew from just taking out defenders to create space, to skilled hold up play. Technically he was still a dribbler but tactically he was changing.

Good write up...big question,would Ronaldo and Messi had it so good in the olden era of football compare to what they achieved in this era

BankyGee:
Ahhh. Ekong is not classy and shiny with the ball at his feet, but he's not as bad with the ball at his feet the way you're portraying sir.

Taribo was poor and Ekong is poor,if we want to talk about good ball playing defender,Ekong should not be use to downgrade Taribo.

TheGoodJoe:
Football tactics have changed a lot since Taribo West's time. The role of a central defender has evolved from being just a physical, no-nonsense tackler to a player who is also a key part of the team's offense.

Taribo West's Era (Old-School Defending):

Focus: Taribo West was a classic "stopper." His main job was to aggressively man-mark a specific opposing striker, winning duels, and clearing the ball away from danger.
Tactics: The game was more individualistic in defense. You focused on your opponent and your primary mission was to prevent them from scoring, often with physical force. Ball skills and passing from the back were not a priority.

Ekong's Era (Modern Defending):
Focus: A modern defender like Ekong must be a "ball-playing defender." His role is not just to defend, but to also start attacks from the back.
Tactics: Modern football emphasizes building play from defense. Ekong is expected to:
Start attacks: He needs to be comfortable with the ball at his feet, make accurate short passes to midfielders, and even hit long, diagonal passes to wingers.
Positional awareness: Instead of just man-marking, he operates within a defensive "zone," understanding where to be to cut off passin[
g lanes and cover for his teammates.
High press: He must be able to push up the field with the team to "press" the opponent and win the ball back high up the pitch, a tactic that was less common in West's time.
In short, while Taribo West was a master of the "defensive warrior" role, Ekong operates in a more complex and demanding tactical system that requires a wider range of skills, particularly with the ball at his feet.

Ekong ball playing defender?if Ekong have all these attributes he will not failed in Gent and Watford, Ekong only had it so good with ordinary Udinese but really surprised you are trying to downplay a local Taribo who moved from NPFL to starting XI in ligue 1,from there to start studded Inter Milan.

Talking about defenders good with ball on their feet even in Super eagles,no one will mention Ekong,so really surprised seeing you telling us how great Ekong is with his feet on the ball.

Big question, will you pick Ekong over Keshi in modern day football of focus,start attacks,positional awareness,high pressing

TheGoodJoe:
I used the term effective.

This ties to the speed, fitness and tactical acumen. When it comes to these, KDB rules.

Zidane was more skillful, gracious and his one on one play was just out of this planet. KDB can't come close.

However, for today's football, I won't hesitate to pick KDB over Zidane because of the current demands for intensity and fast decision making.

There is a context.try to understand it.

Today football or PEP football,even Pep will never bench old Zidane for any of his players including KDB,well historically football fans will continue to remember Zidane than KDB who would always be remembered as Man City all time best.

This man speaks Yoruba fluently.I think he should be up there with RMD but underrated,very top notch actor.

lbrichman2:
Felix Agu, Igoh Ogbu and Benjamin played themselves into reckoning..
That's how you grab opportunity when it's presented to you..
Great to see Adebayo back
Though I don't think he will make the final list

Adebayo Adeleye will make it,not getting call up initially was due to Nwabali good form and Maduka great form...I don't see him losing out to Amas Obasogie and Harcourt ....am seeing Benjamin Frederick breaking into eagles starting eleven

Procashtips:
France rejects bid to stop puppet ancestor from contesting for the 12th time.

France is officially the owner of Cameroon.

Says who?

Cameroonians are making a mistake thinking the Courts will give them justice over a matter like this. Only Civil Disobedience will suffice on this matter.

The Youths of Cameroon should stand up and do the needful.

OP you too dey lie...Tokunbo Ajai die in her sleep and not suicide,also no robbery in her house,pls why brought beer parlour tales to front page.I don dey tire here o..moderator should bring this fake news down.. imagine remembering someone that was and still added unverified news to rubbish her death.

yemmit90:
From the book of history, Alaafin of Oyo empire is the real son of Oduduwa with first hand access to his dynasty. Oranmiyan being the last son of Okanbi, after his other six brothers has left Ile-ife, appointed Adimula as a place holder when he was about to leave.

Oranmiyan eventually settle at present Oyo empire and became first Alaafin. It was learnt that all Yoruba King's were used to pay homages to only Alaafin as supreme king in Yoruba land. The Ooni title/ rulling houses in Ile-Ife Town of today are lineage of Placeholder Adimula.

If we are to judge by history, Ile-Ife is ancestral home of Yoruba, and Alaafin of Oyo is the head of Oduduwa (the founder of Yoruba ethnic) dynasty. Therefore, he is the one in right position to appoint Yoruba cultural leaders.

But in another instance, if Oranmiyan 6 other brothers could not return to claim their father's throne, Alaafin too should not be poking noses on what is going on in his ancestral home. If he is to claim right, he should simply fight for his father throne and become Ooni, even in far away Oyo empire.

Maybe someone who know better can enlighten me on this.

Oga why are you disturbing yourself with fake Obas we are having,they are all jokes

iwaeda:
It is funny that NCCA didn't invite onigberaga of Nigeria to fe fo owo da balu duro.

Dey there,KWAM 1 na biggie biggie so nothing do him...if you know you know

DiamondsAreFore:
https://leadership.ng/worlds-nicest-judge-frank-caprio-dies-at-88/

May his humble Soul rest in PEACE. I love this man.

DeLaRue:
I don't think it was public.

What is more unprofessional though is for a Commissioner to be disclosing a Governor's private moment in public.

Adults must be able to keep their mouths shut about certain things.

Exactly, there are so many illiterates being appointed to sensitive post these days.

Eteka1:
So that's why he wants to go to APC? He should be a man please.

He should be a Man and do what? It's so sad that many of you that make comments have little understanding about how Nigerian Politics works? Do you think Osun State can survive without Federal Allocation? Please, be objective with your comments abeg.

Morally this man is a failed father,going by what his daughter displayed on his social media pages but truth be told Ibom Air lacked professionalism

ChrisKels:
Wetin the guy do me?

He has not been a dependable back up to Osimhen because he has not been lucky with injuries which has also caused him to have limited opportunities at his club side.

What else do you want to hear?

Yes injuries woe,really surprised he got contract extension meaning Nottingham believe in him but if he can get good minutes in half of the season better to go on loan cuz Woods is not stopping now.... sincerely AWO would have been a good assistant for Osimhen but injuries.

Kai this girl and nudes na 5&6 but surprisingly she is complaining of her body being exposed...well Ibom Air no do well o

Fiscus105:
Abi the money not flowing as expected, we read several of your colleagues that Japa to obodo oyinbo, to do odd jobs. And many more who came out publicly to lament hardships and how they are homeless. In movies industry, while you might be popular, it's not necessarily translate to be wealthy.

Urs is not the first and definitely won't be the last.

Do you really know Bolanle Ninalowo from rich Ninalowo family.He schooled in the states and before ventured into acting he already made cool money

jihday:
I disagree, U-20 should be for young professionals, players who have spent a year or two playing top level football

NPFL players and tiata football dey give person headache

ChrisKels:
This is a big fat lie. After getting minutes against Saudi Arabia and Egypt for the Nigeria U20s, Sammy Ameobi realized England has listed him on a list for their U21s and he automatically made a U-turn on us and honored the call up from England U21s. I don't know why some of you like telling cheap lies just to exhonorate these craps from England.

In years to come, we would also hear someone saying same thing to make the likes of Tammy Abraham, Eze, Ibe etc blameless.

Just recently, we had the Dele Bashiru brothers; while Tom was selected, Fisayo (the younger one) was rightly dropped, but who among the two is a mainstay in the super eagles now?

Well am hearing this for the first time.I thought he didn't make it with our under 20

Offpoint2020:
This is the third term this particular station we got burned,, the owner should be investigated., I think is for ritual to renew his money. Moreover I don't know what he's singing that had radio stations in all Yoruba land.... Very suspicious

Yes this is the third incidents? meaning technical hitch causing it should be investigated and how did ritual come into this?simple logic you guys turned it to spiritual......I have a friend who has a radio station and is not that rich,not even richer than Ayefele.

Pls,having radio station not a big deal.

Daninya33:
Breaking 🚨🇳🇬

16 years old scoring sensation and Chelsea FC prodigy, Chizzy Ezenwata 🇳🇬, has officially received his first call-up to the Nigeria Flying Eagles U20 national team. He will join the squad in camp next week as preparations intensify for the FIFA U20 World Cup kicking off next month in Chile 🇨🇱.

Ezenwata previously represented England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 at the UEFA 🇪🇺 U17 European Championship qualifiers last year, where he scored twice on his debut for the Young Lions. Now, he has chosen to honour his Nigerian roots and dreams of proudly wearing the green badge at this year’s World Cup.

Eligible to represent Nigeria 🇳🇬 through his father and Cameroon 🇨🇲 through his mother, Chizzy has been in electric form. Last season, he recorded 16 goal contributions** in the U18 Premier League, and this pre-season he’s been shining for both Chelsea’s U21s and U18s netting twice against Stoke City U21s and adding another goal in a 3–0 win over Watford U18s.

The future looks bright for this remarkable young talent. Watchout 👀 for CHIZZY EZENWATA 💚🧨

Written by Ojo David

The issue now this true age boy will slug it out with him bro bro for Under 20 camp and do not be surprised he would be dropped.It happened to Sammy Ameobi....fact,our under age teams should be purely academical players,enough of NPFL players......if am Chelle I will give the boy 90 minutes subbed in cuz nobody knows tomorrow.

GanagiBitrus:
As public figures, their intent is mainly to prove to doubters that they were actually pregnant & not faked pregnancy.

But perhaps they should have waited until after successful delivery...

Fake pregnancy at what age....when she no be Toke Makinwa and Rita Dominic.One thing is sure her mum is behind all these cuz Iyabo Ojo can't be rated as A list actress,she became popular bullying people and some fell for it.

lildush:
Ambassador on an agbero level... This can only happen wen the head is also an agbero... Birds of same feathers.... U gerit 🤣🤣🤣

Sorry too much pain