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Mutiu Adepoju, a member of the Super Eagle’s squad at the U.S.A. ’94 World Cup, on Wednesday, paid tribute to the legendary Diego Maradona, who died on November 25, describing the Argentine as one of the greatest to have ever played the game.

Adepoju in his tribute in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, said that the late football icon was only able to outwit his teammates during the World Cup showdown when they lost concentration.

Adepoju, who was nicknamed ‘headmaster’ because of his prowess in the air with precise nodding of the ball, was one of the central midfielders that faced Maradona during Nigeria’s second match at the World Cup.

Nigeria lost the match to Argentina after Claudio Caniggia struck twice in quick succession from Maradona’s assists, in the 22nd and 29th minutes of the keenly contested match, to cancel out Samson Siasia’s goal that was scored in the eighth minute.

While reflecting on the life and times of Maradona, Adepoju described him as one with incomparable skills and ingenuity on the field.

“Maradona was a great player no doubt, one of the greatest ever in football, and it is quite unfortunate that we have to lose him at that age.

“I was shocked when I heard about his demise, but as we know we will have to leave this world one day.

“Maradona was one of the legend of all times. He can singlehandedly create havoc for opposing team and win any game on his own. I just wish him eternal rest.

On what transpired during the showdown between Nigeria and Argentina at U.S.A. ’94 when the Eagles lost their second match to the Maradona captained side, after defeating Bulgaria in their opening match; Adepoju said that the loss was due to loss of concentration.

“It’s not that we are scared of Maradona when we faced him at U.S.A. ’94 World Cup, but we respect him as one of the best footballers in the world that can cause havoc to us.

“For me, playing against him, I was being respectful and very much aware of what he can do and we managed that very well if not for the loss of concentration at that moment.

“We are a quality side in our own right, and we really took care of him in the midfield and managed him very well, we cannot be more careful with such a great player.

“We knew that he can create problems for us and not that we were scared of him, but respect for his status as an experienced player and his personality. We had a good game against him,” he said.

pocohantas:
Kondomatic come and see your younger brother with his head like bicycle seat. The shape of his head is enough reason not to pay him sef.

atilla:
Haha
Runs man jam runs girl. They should get married and say this story on wedding day

topcatking:
I like her music & I suspect she will be a very sensual and sensitive person.



#Spec.

topcatking:
Her desires, her life, Her rules.

We move!

dawnomike:
Edo state has become something else

Nigerian singer, Bukola Elemide, popularly known as Asa has revealed that she is still single because she became selfish with herself and her time.

Asa made this known after she was asked why she was still single during an interview with Bolanle Olukanni on Wednesday.

The 36-year-old was also asked if she had future plans of getting married.

In her response, Asa revealed that she was still single because she got too selfish, adding that she wasn’t in a hurry to get married to any man.

According to her, “As I grew older, I discovered that I became selfish with myself. I love being alone from 3 am in the morning but by 8 o’clock, I’m ready to do or be with whoever it is.

“That early morning routine is just about me and myself and it has always been profound because I make the best decisions by that time.

“I really don’t know if anyone who wants to be with me would understand that I really love to be alone by that time.

“I used to date someone. He was a good guy though, but I left because he couldn’t come to terms with the fact that I needed my space early in the morning.

“I also feel like we could have different houses in the same compound or maybe different rooms so I can have my privacy when I need it, but I don’t know if anyone will be okay with that.

“I really don’t have any issues of being alone if the marriage happens, but if it doesn’t happen I’m still very happy with how my life is at the moment,” she said.

saaphiere:
The earlier men understand that their WIVES need more attention and caring than their moms the better for them. Something like 60:40.
If you want to experience hell in your marriage, buy something for your mom first before buying for your wife or give your mom a quality item than your wife.

As for Duncan laying curses on men because the take care of their wives than their mom, I really don't blame him. Anyone is entitled to do or say dumb things to trend. Just of recent a child made a fool out of his parents just to trend by telling them their TV is touch-screen.

Pasima:
I don't know why ladies like coping nonsense lifestyles that are annoying. The one trending now is that you will see a lady wear trouser she will stuck in the back side so that people will see the shape of her bombom even on skirts too there by creating alot of temptations to men. Those girls living such life will not make heaven. Yesterday me and I bike man nearly hit a packed car because he was staring at a fair tall girl with booty flashing her shape. I call his attention immediately. I hate such those styles

bob55dave:
Wait please like am I wrong to tell her what I want?
Is there any crime in what I said?
Please guys clarify me on that...

Dtruthspeaker:
Bigotry is not restricted to any type of regular practices, but runs through all practices eg Employment Bigotry, Promotion Bigotry, Marriage Bigotry as Proven in here by 1 girl who said she wanted to marry only an Igbo man, even in wedding receptions, Bigotry sef dey there.

So the bottom line is, you people are Very Wicked and you love doing your Wickedness, simple!

CulverBerry:
Better get your evidence ready, because they no dey judge ràpe matter for this country (the girl is always right as far as Nigeria is concerned).
Better Get your evidence ready young man!

CulverBerry:
You made a big mistake by telling her your mind.
Unless she is already your GF, don't ask her for it — she won't agree, just make your move without saying a word and she will respond positively.

No girl would agree that she is cheap — even if she is.