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tommy589:
Nations cup 1980,when every Green Eagles match at the Surulere Stadium filled up before noon

Thank you Naptu

ObongIdeas:
Very true!

A secondary classmate who is older than I is currently planning to go for Nigeria under 17! I wrote WAEC in 2010 ooooh! That's the year we left secondary school; so you can imagine........

excel101:
Something is not clear here, Jorghino (midfielder) wins the UEFA player of the year and N'golo Kante who plays same role as Jorghino is adjudged as UEFA best midfielder? Please football lovers, i need clarity here.

perryy:
If Kante is the best midfielder of the year how come Jorginho who is also a midfielder is rated world best . Is Jorginho a goal keeper . If Jorginho is the best player (midfielder) of the year, it means he is the best midfielder. Except u are telling me Jorginho is not a midfeider

Antoeni:
He celebrates sports Official age 69
But in real life he is 76

Happy 76th birthday sir

ObongIdeas:
Real, actual age; no be now wey 40years old go dey claim under 19

I no mention Francis Uzoho

Faber:
The women category is an All Barcelona affair.

Rugaria:
So Ngolo Kanye win The midfielder of the year while Jorginho wins the player of the year. Yet Kante and Jorginho play in the same midfield and in the same team!
How is this remotely possible?

Toskyharis:
So. Who win the award

sirusX:
This would really be helpful, but then how would people take care of damage to property. Shouldn’t there be compensation?

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Race: Rohr lists Musa, Ekong, Ndidi, 27 others for Liberia, Cape Verde

Goalkeepers:

Maduka Okoye

Francis Uzoho

Daniel Akpeyi

Defenders:

William Ekong

Chidozie Awaziem

Jamilu Collins

Leon Balogun

Ola Aina

Kenneth Omeruo

Kevin Akpoguma

Zaidu Sanusi

Shehu Abdullahi


Midfielders:

Wilfred Ndidi

Oghenekaro Etebo

Frank Onyeka

Joseph Aribo


Forwards:

Ahmed Musa

Moses Simon

Alex Iwobi

Samuel Kalu

Victor Osimhen

Kelechi Iheanacho

Paul Onuachu


Players to replace UK players:

Henry Onyekuru

Terem Moffi

Chidera Ejike

Bonke Innocent

Valentine Ozornwafor

Tyrone Egbuehi

Kingsley Michael

LASG REASSURES RESIDENTS OVER FLASH FLOOD ADVISORY FROM NIMET

… Says Measures Are In Place to Contain Heavy Downpour

The Lagos State Government has reassured residents that irrespective of the new advisory issued by the Nigerian Metrological Services (NIMET) on rainfall and flash flooding, adequate measures are in place to contain any eventuality.

Addressing the media in Alausa about the preparedness for heavy rainfalls, which resume in September, and the release of water from the Oyan Dam, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, said the capacity of primary and secondary drains have been enhanced through consistent cleaning and clearing to contain runoffs.

The Commissioner said, "A practical demonstration of our preparedness was the over 10 hours of rainfall experienced in Lagos on July 19, which resulted in flooding that submerged some houses and vehicles, especially in Marina, but which had disappeared the next morning, eight to 10 hours after."

He explained that the same level of preparedness is in place despite the advisory by the management of Ogun-Osun River Basin Authority on the release of water from the Oyan Dam in September.

Bello informed that Lagos State will maintain the long-established synergy and partnership with Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, which has ensured the steady and systematic release of water from Oyan Dam, to prevent flooding of the downstream communities.

His words: “We are stepping up the dredging and cleaning of all our channels and would also use the opportunity to once again urge the residents of low-lying areas to be alert and ready to move when the rain of unusual intensity falls”.

He advised residents of areas along the river banks such as Agiliti, Ajegunle, Isheri North, Owode, Iwaya, Makoko, Badia, Ijora, Isaalu, Pota and Shibiri etc to remain cautious.

The Commissioner said: "All residents of the listed areas must be at alert and relocate to higher grounds to save their lives and property when water is released by Oyan Dam authorities. For such people, they can always return to their abode when the water subsides.”

“Let me give an assurance to all residents that the proactive stance of the Ministry has always been 'Be ready always'. We have always treated the nine months of March to November as peak months of rainfall in our preparations. That is why we can never be caught napping”, Bello assured.

He stated further that one major contributory factors to possible flooding is the rise in sea level due to the coastal nature of the State, adding that this has always posed risks to the State anytime there is high a tidal movement which may “lock-up” the discharge points of the drainage channels until it recedes.

While appealing to residents to report cases of drainage blockages, dumping of waste into canals and other unauthorised places, Bello implored the people to continue to complement efforts of the State Government through the regular clearing of drains in the frontage of their premises.

He urged the public to desist from patronising cart pushers as they are responsible for dumping waste into canals at night after collecting money from residents for services rendered.

The Commissioner averred that the State Government recently commissioned 102 Trucks and 100 Dino Bins so that PSP operators can serve residents in all LGA and LCDAs better, adding that residents are free to report PSP operators in their areas when they perform below expectation.

He disclosed that the Government is working on a "Plastic Waste Policy", to tackle the waste problems caused by plastics and styrofoam.
The Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Lekan Shodeinde, in his contribution, implored the people of Lagos to support the government effort through regular cleaning of the drainages in front of their houses.

#LASG
#ForAGreaterLagos

CAPTIONS:

Pix 1: (L-R) Director Water Resources, Engr. Helen Taiwo; Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello and Permanent Secretary Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Olalekan Shodeinde during the press briefing on resumed September rainfall held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of The Environment and Water Resources on Wednesday, 25th of August, 2021.

Pix 2: (L-R) Director of Water Resources, Engr. Helen Taiwo; Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello; Permanent Secretary Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Olalekan Shodeinde; Director of Drainage Enforcement and Compliance, Engr. Mahmood Adegbite during the press briefing on resumed September rainfall held at the conference room of the Ministry of The Environment and Water Resources on Wednesday 25th of August, 2021.

A Journalist can only ask questions,he or she can’t be held responsible for the answers or the truths or facts contained in the answers.The arrest of the @channelstv presenters Chambalain Usor & Kayode Okikiolu is unconscionable.We can’t solve our problems by muzzling the press.

MALIGNANTGuest:
Can't see OSHOALA....
So what happened with all the hyping?
Hope they won't give her JayJay treatment?

opeyemho:
She’s not even in Barca first eleven. Hermoso is their number 1 striker.

Women's Champions League positional awards nominees announced

Friday 13 August 2021

There are three players nominated for each of the four 2020/21 UEFA Women's Champions League positional awards: best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward.

The nominees have been announced for the second UEFA Women's Champions League positional awards, with the winners to be revealed in Istanbul on 26 August.

Barcelona won the European title for the first time in May and provide seven of the 12 nominees, including all three forwards and two of the midfielders. Runners-up Chelsea have three shortlisted players while the other two nominees were with Paris Saint-Germain last season – though both are at new clubs now: Christiane Endler (Lyon) and Irene Paredes (Barcelona).

None of the four players who claimed the inaugural awards last year – goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi, defender Wendie Renard, midfielder Dzsenifer Marozsán and forward Pernille Harder – are shortlisted this time round, though they all finished in the top ten in the voting for their respective positions.

Positional award nominees for the 2019/20 UEFA Women's Champions League

Goalkeeper: Ann-Katrin Berger (Chelsea), Christiane Endler (Paris Saint-Germain), Sandra Paños (Barcelona)

Defender: Magdalena Eriksson (Chelsea), Mapi Léon (Barcelona), Irene Paredes (Paris Saint-Germain)

Midfielder: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona), Ji So-yun (Chelsea), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Forward: Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona), Jenni Hermoso (Barcelona), Lieke Martens (Barcelona)


What are these awards?

They were introduced in 2019/20, following on from the similar accolades initiated for the UEFA Champions League in 2016/17 to recognise the season's best players in each position in Europe's top men's club competition.

This year's winners will be named – along with the UEFA Women's Player and Coach of the Year, UEFA Men's Player and Coach of the Year and the UEFA Champions League positional awards – during the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage draw in Istanbul, Turkey, on Thursday 26 August. The 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Player of the Season will be announced the following day.

Player rankings (4 to 10)


Goalkeepers

4 Ellie Roebuck (Manchester City) – 8 points
5 Sarah Bouhaddi (Lyon) – 4 points
6 Katarzyna Kiedrzynek (Wolfsburg) – 3 points
7 Pauline Peyraud-Magnin (Atlético) – 1 point


Defenders

4 Ashley Lawrence (Paris Saint-Germain) – 29 points
5 Marina Hegering (Bayern München) – 24 points
6 Wendie Renard (Lyon) – 16 points
7 Marta Torrejón (Barcelona) – 9 points
8 Millie Bright (Chelsea) – 6 points
9= Laia Aleixandri (Barcelona) – 3 points
9= Lucy Bronze (Manchester City) – 3 points


Midfielders

4 Sam Mewis (Manchester City) – 14 points
5 Sara Däbritz (Paris Saint-Germain) – 12 points
6= Patri Guijarro (Barcelona) – 11 points
6= Sophie Ingle (Chelsea) – 11 points
8 Kheira Hamraoui (Barcelona) – 9 points
9 Grace Geyoro (Paris Saint-Germain) – 7 points
10 Dzsenifer Marozsán (Lyon) – 6 points


Forwards

4 Fran Kirby (Chelsea) – 34 points
5 Pernille Harder (Chelsea) – 25 points
6 Sam Kerr (Chelsea) – 21 points
7 Lauren Hemp (Manchester City) – 10 points
8 Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Paris Saint-Germain) – 6 points
9= Kadidiatou Diani (Paris Saint-Germain) – 3 points
9= Asisat Oshoala (Barcelona) – 3 points

Clubs listed those for who players took the pitch during the 2020/21 UEFA Women's Champions League (i.e. not including as unused substitute). Where players took the pitch for more than one club during the competition, the later team is listed first.

How the players were shortlisted

For the women’s positional awards, the shortlist of three players was selected by a jury composed of the coaches of the clubs that participated in the 2020/21 UEFA Women’s Champions League round of 16. Twenty journalists specialising in women’s football and selected by the ESM group were also part of the jury.

Coaches and journalists were requested to select a shortlist of three players by allocating respectively five points, three points and one point to each of them. The final result was based on the total number of votes cast by the coaches and the journalists. The coaches were not allowed to vote for players from their own team.

Champions League positional award nominees announced
Friday 13 August 2021

There are three players nominated for each of the four 2020/21 UEFA Champions League positional awards: best goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward.

Winners Chelsea and runners-up Manchester City dominate the positional award shortlists for the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League season.

Five Chelsea players make the cut, while three Man. City men take the Premier League contingent to eight. Real Madrid, Dortmund, Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain are also represented.

Positional award nominees for the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Ederson (Manchester City), Edouard Mendy (Chelsea)

Defenders: César Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Rúben Dias (Manchester City), Antonio Rüdiger (Chelsea)

Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Jorginho (Chelsea), N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea)

Forwards: Erling Haaland (Dortmund), Robert Lewandowski (Bayern), Kylian Mbappé (Paris)

What are these awards?

These accolades were introduced in 2016/17 to recognise the season's best player in each position in Europe's premier club competition. This year's winners will be named – along with the UEFA Men's Player of the Year and UEFA Women's Player of the Year – during the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage draw in Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday 26 August. The 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Player of the Season will be announced the following day.

Player rankings (4 to 10)

Goalkeepers

4 Keylor Navas (Paris) – 50 points
5 Manuel Neuer (Bayern) – 36 points
6 Jan Oblak (Atlético) – 35 points
7 Gianluigi Donnarumma (Milan, now at Paris) – 20 points
8 Marc-André ter Stegen (Barcelona) – 13 points
9 Agustín Marchesín (Porto) – 4 points
= Alisson Becker (Liverpool) – 4 points


Defenders

4 Marquinhos (Paris) – 78 points
5 Thiago Silva (Chelsea) – 59 points
6 Kyle Walker (Man. City) – 35 points
7 Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus) – 18 points
8 John Stones (Man. City) – 15 points
9 David Alaba (Bayern, now at Real Madrid) – 14 points
= Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus) – 14 points

Midfielders

4 Ilkay Gündogan (Man. City) – 15 points
= Mason Mount (Chelsea) – 15 points
6 Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona) – 9 points
= Luka Modrić (Real Madrid) – 9 points
8 Pedri (Barcelona) – 6 points
9 Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool, now at Paris) – 5 points
= Kai Havertz (Chelsea) – 5 points

Forwards

4 Lionel Messi (Barcelona, now at Paris) – 76 points
5 Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) – 70 points
6 Neymar (Paris) – 23 points
7 Kai Havertz (Chelsea) – 16 points
= Raheem Sterling (Man. City) – 16 points
9 Mason Mount (Chelsea) – 6 points
= Romelu Lukaku (Inter) – 6 points


How the players were shortlisted

The jury comprised the coaches of the 32 clubs in the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League group stage, together with 55 journalists selected by the European Sports Media (ESM) group, one from every UEFA member association. Coaches were not allowed to vote for players from their own teams.

Jury members chose their top three players per position, with the first receiving five points, the second three and the third one. The three players who got the most points in each category made up the final shortlist.