Did the Super Eagles miss Mikel John Obi against Senegal?

Did the young Nigeria squad hold their own against the Teranga Lions in the absence of their talismanic skipper?

When Gernot Rohr announced his Super Eagles squad for the friendly games against Senegal and Burkina Faso, there was a glaring omission that sent shockwaves through the nation.

Captain Mikel John Obi was left out of the squad, and considering the influential leader had been a vital cog hitherto under the German tactician, his absence had the potential to expose weaknesses in the Nigeria midfield.

The decision was questioned in many quarters, yet, following the midfielder’s move to Chinese side Tianjin Teda in January, the general consensus was that the call was made to allow him properly settle in the East Asian country.

Rohr elected to start the game with Onazi and Ndidi in the pivot, with the duo tasked with containing the physical Lions’ midfield. However, after an erratic half hour in which the Nigeria midfield failed to control proceedings, the former Burkina Faso coach might have wished he included Mikel in the squad, and who would have blamed him for thinking that?

The veteran is blessed with a plethora of abilities, not to mention his knack for creating time—for himself and his teammates— when in possession of the ball irrespective of the nature of opponents pressing.

Here were the Super Eagles struggling for fluency in midfield, incessantly being caught in possession, struggling to create chances and crying out for Mikel.

The pairing of Onazi and Ndidi—who has been in good form for resurgent Leicester City recently—was struggling against the physical Senegalese in the freezing cold conditions at the Hive Stadium, and it was clear that something had to change.

“I Remarried Just To Gain Access To You” – Yomi Fabiyi Yearns For Son

Nollywood actor and producer, Yomi Fabiyi who recently separated from his British wife of 4 years,  has called on anybody that knows the whereabouts of his first son,  Metomi, whom his mother has denied him access, to reach out to him.

Fabiyi shared the photos above and wrote; “You survived yet another year, you shall survive more.
I wait for the day you are going to call me, introduce yourself or walk up to me and call me daddy. My son I can hear you crying from a million miles away, calling daddy but there is no answer. I know why, u have my blood running in your veins

I did all I can to have access to you. I married your step mum among other things so I can have civil means to gain access. I cried on every birthday of yours and I pray I don’t have to do this next year. Hopefully, your mum will separate her anger towards me and your innocence. I never wronged you and if I ever did, this is no reason to block me off completely 6yrs plus now.”

Funke Akindele Enjoys ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ As She Honeymoons In Seychelles Island

Actress, Funke Akindele and husband, ‘JJC Skillz’ who got married in a private ceremony in London, back in August 2016 have now gone on a honeymoon to Seychelles Islands.

The actress shared a photo of the book she’s reading, Fifty Shades Of Grey  which is an erotic romance novel.

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“I Am Proud Of Flavor, Tekno & Psquare” – Sunny Nneji

Nigerian veteran singer, Sunny Nneji has disclosed that he is quite proud of Flavor, Tekno and Psquare because they were singing his style of music.

The ‘Oruka’ crooner stated this in an interview with Saturday beats; “When I see what Flavour, P-Square, Tekno and others are doing, it makes me feel proud. It makes me feel like I was not wasting my time all this while because they are following in my footsteps. It also shows how important our indigenous music is. You can run around and do other forms of music because sometimes my music is eclectic but predominantly, I need to connect with my immediate audience. I am happy with the fact that the younger generation have embraced hip-life music. It makes me feel proud because I have been a pioneer of it,” he said

The artiste who recently released a new song, ‘Aeroplane Turner,’ addressed the hardship Nigerians are currently facing and proffered some solutions through the song. He further hinted that his album was near completion and he has collaborations with artistes like CDQ and Phyno.

“The song is new so I don’t want to blow my own trumpet but I just want the song to connect the way I have seen it in my mind and it should connect with people. I leave everything in the hands of God. I have done my bit. I had a vision that I had to do something to inspire my people through these trying times. The perfection of the song would come from God and he is the one that would position my new song,” he said.

Tinsel Actor, Victor Olaitan Reportedly Faces Possible Amputation Of Both Legs After Car Crash

Veteran actor, Victor Olaotan popularly known for his role in Tinsel was involved in a car crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway on October 31, 2016. 

The actor reportedly faces amputation of both legs to save his life.

According to TheNet; ”We can confirm that veteran actor Victor Olaotan faces having both legs amputated as a result of the car crash he was involved in back in October 2016.

A reliable source close to the family confirmed to us that his health status is being closely guarded and is the reason that no explanation has been given for his extended stay away from the public.

‘Only family members, few friends and colleagues are aware of this development,’the source further said.

The accident was so severe that the 65-year-old Olaotan had to be placed on immediate medically induced coma.

Although his family gave a nonspecific statement that he was recuperating and ‘in stable condition’, the truth is his legs may have to be cut off to allow him any chance of recovery”

Adesua Etomi Shows Off Her Yoruba Side As She Fights The Good Fight For ‘Yoruba Angels’

Award-winning actress, Adesua Etomi whose mother is from Yoruba while her dad is from Esan in Edo State showed  off her Yoruba side on Instagram as she stunned in a well tailored black and white agbada.
The role interpreter shared a photo and wrote; ‘Yoruba Angel
This Is For The ‘Half Yoruba’ Side Of Me.
Fighting The Good Fight For Yoruba Angels 😂😂😂’

Davido Refuses To ‘Shine’ Alone As He Buys Mayorkun An Expensive Birthday Gift

Nigerian artiste, Davido who was recently accused of having a third baby mama is quite generous as he gifted one of the guys on his record label with a Rolex on his birthday.

Mayorkun who signed on to Davido’s record label, DMW after he resigned from his banking job adds a year today, March 24.

Davido shared a photo of the Rolex and wrote; ‘Happy B DAY @iammayorkun .. welcome to rolly gang!!! “Your not winning if your the only one in your team shinning” ❤️’