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Judging by their performance in the group games, PSG can only win the UCL if there's a tactical change which i don't see happening with Pochie as their manager. Pochie is a brilliant manager in his own way but he is absolutely to naive to handle a star studded club like PSG or maybe with time, he can create a working template that will suit their team play but for now, i don't consider them my top 3 favourite. I will stick to Bayern, City, Liverpool and Madrid.

Numerouno94:
I will b online this evening. Hope u gud bro?

Okay bro

louqas:
Happened to me too
But i guess its just a marketing strategy and if you didnt activate the account nothing will happen.
Im my case i dont even own a gtb account but i use their Atm in my area a lot....with my different bank cards.... so i guess they must have used AI to see me as a potential client that may want to open a gtb account since i use their Atm a lot.
They still send me messages occasionally to remind me i have not activated my account i just ignore the message

if you are using a recycled number, you are bound to experience this or you have a used their USSD code unknowingly to create an account.

fola044:
It happened to me when I dial a GTB account opening account but till date , I no show face for d bank.....i always receive messages from the account

Obembet, this is a typical example of what i was trying to explain to you.

obembet:
Maybe you have fill form from those street marketers before.

Just go and finish your registration and enjoy banking with them.

You are wrong..... The guy may have forgotten he opened an account with USSD cos that's the only time, he will be asked to go for regularization. No GT marketer will open an account if he's documentation is incomplete except tier 1 that requires only passport but can't take more than 300k. Infact, if he's documentation is not complete, it will not even be approved for opening not to talk of uploading.

Numerouno94:
Tanx bro. No vex say i no contact u. Hw the hustle?

Alright................on it!!

Numerouno94:
Fine boss. No vex, I lost my fone on Monday. Hoping to get a new one 2day.

Sorry about that

how u?

Numerouno94:
Boss hw fr?

I'm good bruv. Are you okay??

sent a message on whatsapp yesterday but no response

Its beginning to look like revolution would begin from the north

Aufbauh:
Very pathetic way to end once blossoming career.
It is the right decision for him though!


"When making your choice in life, do not neglect to live". Samuel Jackson

This is deep!

The Argentine forward has decided to hang up his boots after a serious health scare, bringing to an end his illustrious 18-year career

Barcelona and Argentina star Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement due to a heart condition.

Aguero moved to Camp Nou on a free transfer in the summer following his departure from Manchester City, having spent the previous 10 years of his career at Etihad Stadium.

A calf injury saw the 33-year-old miss the start of the season at Barca, and he only ended up making five appearances for the club before a serious health scare ruled him out of action indefinitely.

What's been said?
Aguero confirmed his heartbreaking decision to hang up his boots rather than taking the risk to continue playing in an official press conference at Camp Nou.

"This conference is to announce I have decided to stop playing professional football," he said. "It is a very difficult moment. The decision I have taken is for my health [and relates to] the problem I had a month-and-a-half ago. I have been in good hands with the medical staff.

"I made the decision 10 days ago after doing everything possible to have some hope of playing on. I am very proud of my career. I always dreamed of a professional career since the first time I touched a ball at five.

"I want to thank Atletico Madrid who took a chance on me when I was 18 and Manchester City, everyone knows how I feel about City and how well they treated me there.

"I will leave with my head held high. I don't know what awaits me in the next part of my life. But I know I have people who love me. I will always remember the amazing things."

'Life comes first'
On Wednesday, Aguero took to social media to post an emotional open letter detailing his decision to step away from the game.

Having received feedback from doctors, Aguero came to the decision that "life comes first", saying that his forced retirement is far from a tragedy given the highs he reached during his professional career.

"Life goes on, and there's plenty of it ahead," part of Aguero's statement read. "It will be a new stage, a different one indeed, but I'll keep on just like I've done so far: always positive, with enthusiasm and joy."

Aguero's Heart Condition
Aguero was initially admitted to hospital after suffering from chest pains during Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Alaves in November.

The Argentine, who began his career at Independiente before joining Atletico in 2006, underwent a series of tests before doctors determined an irregular heartbeat to be the root cause of his discomfort.

Had Aguero continued playing, he would have been at risk of a life-threatening episode such as the one suffered by Denmark international Christian Eriksen during Euro 2020.

Praktikals:
Lionel Messi is living on past glory.

Show me one player with a better all round stats.

He ticks all the boxes

Lewandoski, Ronaldo, Mbappe & Haaland scores

KDB & Mbappe supplies assists

Neymar dribbles

Messi does everything

His number may have reduced over the years but it changes nothing.

This is more like the first time in over 14years he may not be competing for the Golden boots

Show some respect even if you don't like him

Only those with mental deficiency will ignore this fact!!

Jokerman:
Another trashy award....

Trashy but much better than Dubai D'or

DesChyko:
There was a question I put out in that series which you avoided answering. What stunning PL achievements had not existed before Pep came in?

You don't judge a coach using this yardstick. What did Fergie win that Man united didn't have?? should we now downplay his success and contribution cos Man united had 7 or 8 leagues titles and a European Cup before he joined??

Winning 4 out of 5 PLs isn't new to PL. It has been done before. Most recently, Three different times by Ferguson. by the same manager. The same Ferguson he is being 'casually compared to'. Stop throwing dominance around. We have lived through dominance.

EPL is a much stronger and tougher league compare to the days of Fergie. How many clubs could match the purchasing power of Man United as at then?? Even Arsenal couldn't match Man united financially. Arsene Wenger's tactical prowess was the major reason Arsenal could challenge Man united. The financial strength of Man united didn't start recently. In the past, they smashed numerous British records to sign players like Rooney, Ferdinand and even Roy Keane. So stop sounding like the league has always been tough and every club had money money to spend but couldn't challenge them. Fergie dominated because of the financial weakness of other clubs.

Is it surprising that they did it? Of course not. They've always been close to winning, even in the years they didn't win it. All teams who have managed back-to-back wins have that in common. They've always remained in the top 3 consistently.

If its by staying close, Arsenal should have won the league. Do you even how many years Arsenal spent in the top 4 and how many times they came close to winning the league??

In the first six years under the Sheikh, before Pep, the only time Man City finished outside the top 3 was the season before he was brought in. Before then, they always finished in the top 3, winning 2 out of 5 PLs. In 5 seasons under Pep, they've won 3 out of 5 PLs, remaining in the Top 3 all the while. Man City are more formidable now, but they weren't from ground zero unlike a number of sides who eventually won the PL.

What's your point exactly? You would have acknowledge his dominance and success if he had taken them from ground zero?? Do you remember City finished 4th the previous season and Guardiola had to overhaul and replace some underperforming and ageing players like Demichelis, Sinclair, Milner, Zabaleta, Sagna, Kompany, Clichy, Nasri, Navas, Boyate, kolarov, Joe Hart, Mangala, Fernando and Jovetic??

He scattered and built his own team. The Man City team that won 2 titles didn't dominate 70% of their matches and even the league but this present Man City team dominates 90% of their matches and have successfully won 3 league titles dominating games. You can beat them but definitely can't outplay them.

Only a brilliant coach can make it happen

The purchasing power can be matched, [b]but it was never matched [/b]and Man City certainly have the goods to show for it. It's a lesson for other clubs to pick up their recruitment to get where they want to be. Arsenal don't really spend as they should, and you can't even compare them to Chelsea, whose consistent successes started way way late than Arsenal's.

What do you mean it was never matched?? The difference between Man United and City's expenditure is less than 100 million. Man City can justify their investment but Man united can't. Don't you see the difference is the coach and not the purchasing power??

In Man United's defence, you could take a stroll through their spending a decade before the Sheikh and you'ld see that it has been low compared to the successes they've had. It's what they are paying for until date as they players were allowed to age and burn out to create a new template for the new boss, without the consistent recruitment to go with it. That's a club's poor decision making. In others' favour.

I do not like to talk down Pep so. What he has done is amazing, in just 5 years of being here but come on, this is the PL, where a number of sides, Man City inclusive, have tasted enviable success along the way. It's not a two-way horse or worse. There have been many managers who have done clearly astounding feats in their own rights. There are many clubs who could take their claims to the title. The standards are a bit higher here. The pockets are deep too.

Nobody is disputing the fact that other managers have done well. The point is City's dominance is as a result of Pep's tactical prowess. Attributing their dominance to finance does not hold water cos Man united, Chelsea and even Liverpool can spend as much as Pep's City.

DareyFortified:
Abi ooo

But why is no one talking about his style of play. They all said tiki taka won't work in premier league and this guy is using this same style to dominate EPL.

Pep is a tactical genius, tbt there is no coach better than him. If you see the way man city plays then you will understand the level pep is.

Com'on I respect Fergie but the man UTD team he coach were not playing fantastic football compare to pep's Mancity.

Just forget those ignorant and highly sentimental folks. All they are good at is downplay Messi & Pep's achievements.

I am very sure their reaction would have been different had another coach dominated like Pep. I understand their anger and frustration cos they all said he can't replicate his success in England. He has not just proven them wrong, he is gradually turning the Almighty EPL to a farmer's league.

in this modern era, how many coach can successfully defend their EPL win?? 3 league in 5years is no joke and people should learn to appreciate success when they see one.

Pep met a team that finished 4th with ageing and some mediocre players. He sold and bought replacement for the old players and those that were sold. he wasn't the only that spent. Mourinho broke world record to sign Pogba. He signed Ibrahimović, Mikhitaryan, Baily, Shaw, and many others but still struggled. Instead of blaming the tactical prowess of their managers, the hypocrites dey claim say Pep bought success with money.

The difference between what Man united and City spent is not even upto one hundred million but what does Man United have to show??

hatred and jealousy no fit allow them appreciate success.

Lionel Messi has won Southern America’s Men’s Best Player Award for International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS).

This is the latest accolade for the former Barcelona ace who now plays for PSG in France.

Messi won the Ballon d’Or for a record extending seventh time a few days ago after shrugging off competition from Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich and Chelsea’s Jorginho among others.

The Argentine skipper is also in the running for FIFA Best Player Award.

Sports journalists from across the world for the best players, coaches and referees in all categories including for the youth and women.

IFFHS was founded in 1984, March 24 in Leipzig, Germany and is today registered in Zurich, Switzerland.

IFFHS CONTINENTAL OTHER WINNERS

CONMEBOL – MEN

BEST GOALKEEPER :

Emiliano MARTINEZ (Argentina/Aston Villa FC)

BEST CLUB COACH :

Renato GAUCHO (Brazil/CR Flamengo)

BEST NATIONAL COACH :

Lionel SCALONI (Argentina)

BEST PLAYMAKER :

Lionel MESSI (Argentina/FC Barcelona/Paris SG)

BEST REFEREE :

Jesus VALENZUELA (Venezuela)

BEST YOUTH PLAYER (U20) :

RODRYGO (Brazil/Real Madrid CF)

https://en.africatopsports.com/2021/12/14/messi-wins-conmebol-best-player-award/

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DesChyko:
The first screenshot is the top spending club on player transfers from when the Sheikh came in, before Pep came in. Man City were top spenders.

The second screenshot is the top spending club from when Pep took over until date. Man City are still top spenders.

Man City is a formidable side now and the consistent spending plays a big role in it.

Pep Guardiola is one of the greats in football. But Man City transformation began and is sustained by the Sheikh's pockets.

What trophy had Man City not won before Pep came in that they have now? What stunning PL achievements had not existed before Pep came in? By what modality is this dominance word being used? It's not like he picked Man City from the gutters.

Its not about what they won and didn't win before Pep. Mancini and Pellegrini both won the league with City but no dominance. Do you know, Should Man City win the league this season, it will be their 4th league title in 5years and you still don't consider it dominance??

Add 4 or 5 leagues to the number of FA cups, Carabao and Community Shield and you will see he has won every available trophy in England more than twice.

See any good coach/ manager like Mancini, Pellegrini, and Conte can win the league but it takes a genius to dominate especially in the Premier League where the purchasing power of a club like Man City can also be matched by Chelsea, Man United and even Liverpool.

Arsenal don even spend much more than Liverpool but check their achievements in the past few years. The major difference here is the brilliancy of their managers.

The screenshots you posted shows Man united is not far behind in terms of expenditure but what do they have to show?? Absolutely nothing.

make we no deceive ourselves, Pep na genius

Lamasta:
You said it all jare they just want to drag Pep down even they know he's a genius who has been consistent for the past 10 years.....

The same people that called Fergie that coached man u for 26years GREAT still dey criticize Pep wey don tour 3 countries.

After all the hype that he can't dominate EPL like he dominated La liga, now wey e don monopolize the almighty English league, they don set new standard say e must win UCL with a different team before they acknowledge his greatness.

They are all hypocrites..... They should measure Fergie and Pep using same standard let's see the result.

SUPERPACK:
He dominated the small teams, bro. He also had an extensive squad to play each game even when other clubs players are down due to injury. This is not La liga were he was beating Atletico, Madrid and Valencia with no challenge. It took him two years to get an Epl win against Man utd which was this November.

Check the chart below and see how he dominated La liga top sides, in Epl every match is not sure.

Did his reign in England start 2 years ago??

Ole didn't lose to Pep in 2years is different from, "it took him two years to get an EPL win against Man utd which was this November".

And do you also know last season was the first time he lost 2 Man u at old trafford in the league??

Lamasta:
Do you know how much Tuchel spent In PSG without winning the UCL? You talk asive UCL is won with money.....
Head to head Pep and Tuchel who is better as a manager answer me?

Most of these guys no know football. their comments dey make me laugh and vex at the same time. Most of them think say football start and end in England thats why them dey underrate the achievements of players, managers and clubs outside England.

No be only Pep spend money?? Klopp broke world record to sign VVD, they did same for Alisson, signed Fabinho, Salah, Mane, Keita but na only Pep own dem dey see.

One thing is to spend big another thing na to make the players click. See Man united for example..... they've been spending big but nothing to show. i remember how they beat Pep to sign Fred and Sanchez. i dey very sure say Fred, Sanchez and even Jorginho for play better at City cos Pep for bring out the best but Mourinho think say signing wetin Pep dey go for go bring same success for am but e no work cos he couldn't maximize their potentials

Most of them forget say Pep needed to overhaul the squad when he joined cos age no dey Yaya Toure, Silva, Kompany, Zabaleta....... he replaced Nasri, Wilfred Boni, Sagna, Joe Hart, and many others with better players abi coach wey sell no sopos get replacement??

Any manager can win the league but only a genius can dominate afterwards.......... They should learn to respect that man.

The days Man u dominated the league under Fergie, many people forget say most clubs no get money to compete with Man U financially and the competition was much lesser unlike now. it was only Wenger that posed stiff competition otherwise Man u would have turned EPL to farmers league back then.

Abi no be so Paulolee??

i get the highest respect for Klopp and Guardiola

Timekeeper:
Na me u see for ur dream..... Ojeemah ooo, triplechoice badaatum make una save me ooo..

The psycho just dey mention me upandan..

ignore him

Timekeeper:
Triple choice ojeemah pls come help me beg ur guy Christino to stop mentioning me....

He did Dt since yesterday and don continue this morning... Abeg make una beg am

You've haven't seen anything yet..... How did you even get involved in this mess??

My advice is for you to ignore him.

Timekeeper:
U later help this guy? Did he insulted u guys?

I remember a front page where u said u don't intend to help him anymore

Yes I did but that was before I found out he's a fraudster.

He declared war on Triplechoice and I and he's been insulting and calling us out ever since.

Respect to the best player in football history

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when they were praying for the draw, they suppose remember say Maguire dey back against Messi, Mbappe and Neymar

Messi fit no dey form but anytime e jam Man Utd, e must score

paulolee:
I jus tire o...united av d edge bcox dey av mr. UCL, cr7 always perfom in big games like dis unlike messi na..
I bin fire prayer for dis draws n i happy die....united go hear am

UEFA no get conscience walai. people wey never cry for Balon D'or finish, they still carry PSG give them to face the same person wey cause their tears

body just dey sweet me here

paulolee:
anything can happen, united gat mr ucl in dier squad n dnt forget dt cr7 have d most ucl goals n do always deliver in big games..

Maguire vs Messi, Mbappe and Neymar/Di Maria

Fred & McTominay vs Verrati led soldiers

Yungdav:
This draw is not fair for my team man u

But some man u fans been wan PSG draw nau

They never play match cry don start

kenzysmith:
i dey pray make he happen that time all of una go bury una head in shame

E don happen...... Another round of cry loading

See as God take answer our prayer.