As countdown to his African heavyweight title challenge begins, National Wrestling heavyweight champion, Power Lee has appealed to Nigerians especially the Federal and Delta State Governments to extend financial support to him to enable him emerge as the new (Pro) Wrestling Africa heavyweight champion.Power lee will on September, 19th, 2015 at Palais De Sports Yaoundé, Cameroon, meet Cameroonian champion, Michel Noudem “Le Matraqueur” for the African title.In a World Press Conference organized at the Winners Body Fitness Centre, Ajah, Lagos to herald the title fight, he stated that he has what it takes to win the title with an appeal to Governments at all levels and corporate Nigeria to extend financial support to him to enable him write the name of the country in gold.“I am capable of winning the title and that is why I am appealing for support from both the Federal and Delta States Governments including corporate Nigeria and public spirited individuals for financial support to enable me write the name of the country in gold.He noted that as a patriotic Nigerian, he has through his Gym at Ajah; “Winners Body Fitness Gym” produced many weightlifters, body builders, wrestlers and boxers for the country even as he noted that he will continue to use the facility to develop more sports men and women for the country.Promoter of the fight, Sunny Irakpo stated that the wrestler deserves all the support from Nigerians both home and in Diaspora to enable him conquer the continent in the mats man game.
Friday, 28 August 2015
AFCON Qualifers:" Remain Focused" Nwosu
As the Super Eagles prepares to face Tanzania next week in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, former national team player , Henry Nwosu has advised the Sunday Oliseh led team to prepare adequately to enable them pick the maximum points in the East African country. Super Eagles will on September 5 in Dar es Salaam face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania.The match will serve as the first text for Coach Sunday Oliseh since he was handed over the national team job. The Super Eagles will be looking to build on their opening win over Chad when they take on the Taifa Stars, who were beaten 3-0 by group leaders Egypt in Cairo in June.Nigeria defeated Chad 2-0 in Kaduna and only trails the Pharaohs by an inferior goal difference. Nwosu told Saturday Mirror that there is need for the Super Eagles gaffer to use the best players in camp to prosecute the match even as he expressed optimism that the team is capable of beating Tanzania in their home ground.“I have no doubt that Nigeria will pick the maximum point in Tanzania but there is the need for the team to remain focused ahead of the match.“As this is the first match to be handled by Oliseh since his appointment, I expect him to approach it with all seriousness because anything in the contrary will affect the country’s qualification for Gabon 2017”, said the former New Nigeria Bank of Benin player.On the exclusion of Mikel Obi from the encounter, the former New Nigeria Bank of Benin and ACB of Lagos midfielder noted that it is unfortunate that the Chelsea midfielder will not be in action for the country in Tanzania but was quick to advise Oliseh and Mikel to settle their differences in the interest of Nigerian football.
Arsenal Quest to Dominate Newcastle
After a disappointing barren draw against Liverpool at the Emirates on Monday, Arsene Wenger and his Arsenal squad will be gunning for the full points when they visit Newcastle at St. James’ Park in the English Premier League fixture billed to kick off at 12.45 this afternoon.The Gunners have goalkeeper Peter Cech to thank for escaping another defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Monday, as the former Chelsea’s shot-stopper came up with several breath-taking saves against Liverpool in a game that Arsenal struggled for most of the first half against the Christian Benteke-led attack of the Reds.With four points after three matches, Arsenal needs victory to close the gap between it and Manchester City that has taken early lead with nine points from its 100 per cent result so far.Arsenal fans hold the bragging rights going into today’s clash with the Gunners winning in all six of the last meetings involving both sides in the EPL. And while Arsenal has won six out of its last seven away fixtures, Newcastle has failed to win 13 out of 14 of its last EPL fixtures.Arsenal must, however, be wary of Newcastle’s counter attacks and defending set pieces, two aspects where the Magpies draw their strengths. But the inability to keep possession, weakness in aerial duels and poor reaction to attacks down the wings could spell doom for the Steve McClaren’s side considering that the Gunners are reputed for their excellent ball possession and control of the game in the opponent’s half.The Arsene Wenger’s side is also very strong in aerial duels and has a penchant for attacking with ease down the left wing and through the middle.The players that would determine the rhythm of the game today are France international forward, Papiss Cissé, Moussa Sissoko, Aleksandar Mitrović, Massadio Haïdara, Daryl Janmaat, Gabriel Obertan, Fabricio Coloccini and Cheick Tioté while Arsenal will be boosted by the return of the duo of Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker in the defence to give goalkeeper Petr Cech cover, while Mesut Ozil, Santi Cazorla, Alexis Sanchez, Aaron Ramsey, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Oliver Giroud are expected to lead the attack for the Gunners.Arsenal is ninth on the EPL log with four points after three matches while Newcastle is placed a distant 17th with just two points from three games.Later this afternoon, leader, Manchester City would aim at a fourth straight win when it visits EPL newcomer, Watford, at the Etihad Stadium.The Citizens (nickname for Manchester City) are the only side yet to test defeat after only Round 3 fixtures in the new EPL season with the maximum nine points on offer all in their kitty to place them above other teams on the log.Watford is still looking for its first win in the Premier League and do not look convincing enough to post any upset at the Etihad this afternoon against a star-studded City side that is playing at its full potential.With four-time African Footballer of the Year, Yaya Toure’s current form and his partnership with Samir Nasri and Sergio Kun Aguero in City’s attack, Watford would struggle for most of the game against the Manuel Pellegrini’s side that looks certain to extend its early lead in the EPL.
Senate President's House Got Fire
An early morning fire incident occurred in
the residence of the Senate President,
Bukola Saraki, in the Maitama area of
Abuja on Friday, but no casualty was
recorded.
Our correspondent learnt that some
residents of the sprawling edifice raised
the alarm when they noticed a heavy
smoke inside the gymnasium of the senate
president.
A resident told our correspondent that
the attention of the officials of the fire
service were drawn to the incident around
10:05am and that they quickly mobilised
themselves there to put the fire under
control.
Confirming the incident to our
correspondent, the Special Adviser to the
Senate President on Media and Publicity,
Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, said the incident
was caused by an electric spark from one
of the air conditioners in the gymnasium of
his principal.
He explained that Saraki had been duly
informed of the incident, adding that
nobody was injured in the process.
Senate President's House Got Fire
An early morning fire incident occurred in
the residence of the Senate President,
Bukola Saraki, in the Maitama area of
Abuja on Friday, but no casualty was
recorded.
Our correspondent learnt that some
residents of the sprawling edifice raised
the alarm when they noticed a heavy
smoke inside the gymnasium of the senate
president.
A resident told our correspondent that
the attention of the officials of the fire
service were drawn to the incident around
10:05am and that they quickly mobilised
themselves there to put the fire under
control.
Confirming the incident to our
correspondent, the Special Adviser to the
Senate President on Media and Publicity,
Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, said the incident
was caused by an electric spark from one
of the air conditioners in the gymnasium of
his principal.
He explained that Saraki had been duly
informed of the incident, adding that
nobody was injured in the process.