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Goke7: 7:08pm On Feb 25
TheGoodJoe:


Mourinho should learn to leave out idiomatic expressions that have Monkeys in it, due to the racial reference that comes with it.

No human should be referred to as a monkey idiomatically sef, it’s all shades of wrong.

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TheGoodJoe(m): 7:12pm On Feb 25
minfelix:
If Osimhen and Lookman were to be a certain Osimenho and Lookmaninho of Brazil or
Diego Lookman and Rodriguez osimhen of spain…they would most definitely be playing together in one top notch team like Barca,Madrid,Bayern Munich etc

God!! wetin we africans do white man na🤦🏼

With time, most of the corrupt elites will fade away. Then credible people will run Africa. Then you will see rapid growth. I see it coming.

We can build our leagues with the right management and investments. Until then, Europeans will still use us to play kalo kalo.
TheLoneCitizen(m): 7:13pm On Feb 25
codemaniacs:




whyte people's racism is about hatred and violence and is not something that should be downplayed because its as a result hating, mal-treating, disrespecting, killing another person because of skin colour and that they are Africans..

whyte Americans have bombed American cities just because the majority of the people living there were black Americans and the city was built by black Americans.

whyte Americans created integration through a black man named MLK with black Americans just to get access to black americans dollars by given them the option of shopping at whyte owned businesses and since black Americans were not and are not tribal they started patronizing whyte owned businesses while ignoring their own black American businesses which led to the black American businesses closing down and going out of business and indirectly killing the black American economy..

years later before he was killed, MLK said he has led his people into a burning building... which means he was regretting integration..

after that, whyte Americans and whyte people in general realized that they could use prominent black people to carry out their racism since the person is black then some black people will the person blindly. or they can create prominent black people since they control the global financial system.

My good man, this ain't 1924.
TheLoneCitizen(m): 7:16pm On Feb 25
TheGoodJoe:


It is actually a global powerhouse. We have people all over the world tuning in to watch the AFCON. Heck, I have watched more AFCON games than the EUROS. So Carragher is talking from his perspective. Afcon is African context. Just as the Euros is European context. So Carragher cannot use his spectacle to judge.

The AFCON is major and global. , we have Africans in every nook and cranny of the world.

Brother, if it isn't England playing and if hyped youngsters like Palmer are not starting, I'm not watching no EUROS match.

So we are on the same page. But that doesn't count for much.
Goke7: 7:17pm On Feb 25
TheGoodJoe:


With time, most of the corrupt elites will fade away. Then credible people will run Africa. Then you will see rapid growth. I see it coming.

We can build our leagues with the right management and investments. Until then, Europeans will still use us to play kalo kalo.

You’re very right, nothing remains the same forever. Look at the entertainment industry in Nigeria today. It has become a global phenomenon. The day we stop seeing football or sports as a social service, we will emerge

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codemaniacs: 7:26pm On Feb 25
TheLoneCitizen:


My good man, this ain't 1924.

Nothing has changed..

In 2025, a whyte organisation has built a ₦27m per annum school knowing fully well that it will cause inflation in the country and most people can not afford it.
opes: 7:29pm On Feb 25
I hope the news of Lookman saying he may consider Saudi option is not true. Even Osimhen to Saudi in summer is still open, then Boniface. Hmm..our best 3 strikers presently moving to Saudi league is not cool by me..

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BascoVanVeli(m): 7:34pm On Feb 25
Confluence Queens vs Edo Queens
Easy work for the defending champs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA6YxYIEp8w

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comodo: 7:35pm On Feb 25
TheGoodJoe:


With time, most of the corrupt elites will fade away. Then credible people will run Africa. Then you will see rapid growth. I see it coming.

We can build our leagues with the right management and investments. Until then, Europeans will still use us to play kalo kalo.
Corrupt elites are building up more corrupt proteges. The cycle will never end my bro
codemaniacs: 7:44pm On Feb 25
TheGoodJoe:


With time, most of the corrupt elites will fade away. Then credible people will run Africa. Then you will see rapid growth. I see it coming.

We can build our leagues with the right management and investments. Until then, Europeans will still use us to play kalo kalo.

Its good that you have a positive outlook..

But the corrupt elites can never ever fade away because they are funded by whyte people.

You can say that for other parts of Africa but for west Africa and other black majority countries in Africa it is terrorism, wars, inflation that you will see in west Africa.

Since Nigeria has a weak currency then building our leagues is a pipe dream unless FG or a private firm can give the league winners the naira equivalent $20m and others get compensated between $1m and $10m based on their final league position then another compensation before the start of a new season.

West Africa is built to self destruct.
TheGoodJoe(m): 7:45pm On Feb 25
comodo:

Corrupt elites are building up more corrupt proteges. The cycle will never end my bro

It will end.

Because evil multiplies exponentially until it is fought back and destroyed.
TheGoodJoe(m): 7:49pm On Feb 25
codemaniacs:


Its good that you have a positive outlook..

But the corrupt elites can never ever fade away because they are funded by whyte people.

You can say that for other parts of Africa but for west Africa and other black majority countries in Africa it is terrorism, wars, inflation that you will see in west Africa.

Since Nigeria has a weak currency then building our leagues is a pipe dream unless FG or a private firm can give the league winners the naira equivalent $20m and others get compensated between $1m and $10m based on their final league position then another compensation before the start of a new season.

West Africa is built to self destruct.

Despite the negativity from the unitary level of the government, did you not see academies springing up in the country? Look at how Nollywood thrived in a chaotic environment. Look at how we have influencers growing. Look at Music. Look at tech.

These changes will continue until it eclipses those having a strong hold.
codemaniacs: 7:58pm On Feb 25
TheGoodJoe:


Despite the negativity from the unitary level of the government, did you not see academies springing up in the country? Look at how Nollywood thrived in a chaotic environment. Look at how we have influencers growing. Look at Music. Look at tech.

These changes will continue until it eclipses those having a strong hold.

most of the things you mention are successful only in southern Nigeria..

All the regions in Nigeria can never have the same level of success and progress at the same time so if you mean only a section of Nigeria will experience rapid growth then you are correct..

if you want the league to be successful today then break it up into regions.
jihday(m): 8:30pm On Feb 25
TheLoneCitizen:


It's true blacks are discriminated against but we are also very insecure.

The way we weaponise racism is just sad.

Black Americans insult whites with "shut up, white boy" but whites can't even call you black.
Ashamed of your own skin?
errrmmm, Sam Kerr recently called a police ‘white’ and he sued her, the only reason why she escaped punishment is that he took almost a year before he sued
jihday(m): 8:31pm On Feb 25
zicky:
i get you Euros definitely on top for viewership. But I'll need a credible stat to decide between copa American and Afcon cos the last Afcon was something else.
Copa is rubbish, take out Brazil and Argentina and nobody cares about it.

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charlesemeka85(m): 8:32pm On Feb 25
🚨 Liverpool think Ademola Lookman to compensate for the possible departure of Mohamed Salah! 🇪🇬

The Nigerian has planned to leave Atalanta at the end of the season.

🗞️ Sky Sport

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jihday(m): 8:37pm On Feb 25
TheLoneCitizen:


Exactly my point.

World Cup was held in Southern hemisphere because it is their coolest period, meaning a compromise is possible.

So why can't you just continue this, AFCON in southern hemisphere until the Northern hemisphere is rich enough to afford AC stadium like Qatar?

No? AFCON must be held in northern hemisphere because that's where all the footballing nations are. Isn't that stubbornness?

"which actually favoured the Europeans" my good man, it favoured the whole world. Even Africans cannot play in that heat.

Qatar cannot host in summer, but they hosted in a period (November) which is the same as West Africa's hottest.


"The tournament is for Africans", but you think holding it in a period where you're worried about winning league title and progressing from your Afcon group in the same month favours the player.

That you always have to choose between country and club. That you always have to give 50% for country so you don't return injured?

"Has that stopped European clubs?"

Fergie, one of the most dominant managers in history refused Africans just for this reason.
Pep likely same.
Mourinho who loves Africans fought Mikel over AFCON.
Klopp called it a small tournament over this reason.

But yes, it doesn't play on the minds of clubs.
Ferguson not buying Africans because of Afcon is a myth, the Asians do theirs too in January did he not buy Kagawa and JS Park? Ferguson just doesn’t rate Africans.
TheGoodJoe(m): 8:49pm On Feb 25
codemaniacs:


most of the things you mention are successful only in southern Nigeria..

All the regions in Nigeria can never have the same level of success and progress at the same time so if you mean only a section of Nigeria will experience rapid growth then you are correct..

if you want the league to be successful today then break it up into regions.

Even the other regions will pick up. Enlightenment will come. Avenues for wealth will keep growing. With time, right choices will come.
TheGoodJoe(m): 8:50pm On Feb 25
jihday:
Ferguson not buying Africans because of Afcon is a myth, the Asians do theirs too in January did he not buy Kagawa and JS Park? Ferguson just doesn’t rate Africans.

Ferguson bought Djemba Djemba and Quinton Fortune too.
junnyjake(m): 8:53pm On Feb 25
jihday:
Ferguson not buying Africans because of Afcon is a myth, the Asians do theirs too in January did he not buy Kagawa and JS Park? Ferguson just doesn’t rate Africans.

Yet, he went the extra mile trying to sign a young Mikel Obi.

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Amedino99(m): 8:59pm On Feb 25
jihday:
Copa is rubbish, take out Brazil and Argentina and nobody cares about it.
that tournament that Brazil were once reported to be sending their b team to play

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codemaniacs: 9:00pm On Feb 25
TheGoodJoe:


Even the other regions will pick up. Enlightenment will come. Avenues for wealth will keep growing. With time, right choices will come.

TheGoodJoe:


Look at how we have influencers growing. Look at Music. Look at tech.

These changes will continue until it eclipses those having a strong hold.

if the leagues can't be switched into regions then billionaires from southern Nigeria can create clubs and work the clubs to the NPFL and let private southern Nigerian clubs be dominant in the NPFL...

there are 7 clubs from London in the EPL.
there are 5 clubs from Madrid in La Liga

this can motivate billionaires or investment companies from other regions to invest in creating their own football clubs and lead to the indirect privatization of the league..
zicky(m): 9:05pm On Feb 25
TheLoneCitizen:


Exactly my point.

World Cup was held in Southern hemisphere because it is their coolest period, meaning a compromise is possible.

So why can't you just continue this, AFCON in southern hemisphere until the Northern hemisphere is rich enough to afford AC stadium like Qatar?

No? AFCON must be held in northern hemisphere because that's where all the footballing nations are. Isn't that stubbornness?

"which actually favoured the Europeans" my good man, it favoured the whole world. Even Africans cannot play in that heat.

Qatar cannot host in summer, but they hosted in a period (November) which is the same as West Africa's hottest.


"The tournament is for Africans", but you think holding it in a period where you're worried about winning league title and progressing from your Afcon group in the same month favours the player.

That you always have to choose between country and club. That you always have to give 50% for country so you don't return injured?

"Has that stopped European clubs?"

Fergie, one of the most dominant managers in history refused Africans just for this reason.
Pep likely same.
Mourinho who loves Africans fought Mikel over AFCON.
Klopp called it a small tournament over this reason.

But yes, it doesn't play on the minds of clubs.
We should adjust timing of Afcon because of EPL that's exactly what you're saying without shame. A whole continent should adjust prestige tournament so deer to them because of EPL. Cos other European league go on a short Christmas break so doesn't affect Afcon timing that much like the EPL. And that's where the major complain is coming from. Shame.

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zicky(m): 9:11pm On Feb 25
Goke7:


No human should be referred to as a monkey idiomatically sef, it’s all shades of wrong.
what about referring human to Goat or Dog in an expression. What are we saying
Okezie5Regs: 9:37pm On Feb 25
Victor Osimhen transfer: What fans can expect in Nigerian striker move to United

As of February 25, 2025, reports indicate that Manchester United is on the verge of securing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, with the transfer described as “95% complete.” This potential acquisition has generated significant excitement among fans and analysts, given Osimhen’s impressive track record and the dynamic qualities he could bring to Old Trafford.

Osimhen’s performance and statistics
During the 2024/25 season, Osimhen has been on loan at Galatasaray, where he has continued to demonstrate his goal-scoring ability. In the Turkish Super Lig, he has made 18 appearances, netting 14 goals and providing 4 assists. His performance in the UEFA Europa League has been equally commendable, with 6 goals and 1 assist in 7 matches, averaging 0.86 goals per game. These statistics shows his consistency and effectiveness in front of goal across different competitions.

READ MORE: https://crispng.com/victor-osimhen-transfer-what-fans-can-expect-in-nigerian-striker-move-to-united/
TheLoneCitizen(m): 9:41pm On Feb 25
jihday:
Ferguson not buying Africans because of Afcon is a myth, the Asians do theirs too in January did he not buy Kagawa and JS Park? Ferguson just doesn’t rate Africans.

Get your facts right big man.

In seven years, Park never dared leave United mid season except in one tournament. The 2011 Cup where he retired internationally.

Kagawa didn't even try it.

And what other reason would Fergie not buy Africans? He signed blacks like confetti so it's not racism.
TheLoneCitizen(m): 9:43pm On Feb 25
zicky:
We should adjust timing of Afcon because of EPL that's exactly what you're saying without shame. A whole continent should adjust prestige tournament so deer to them because of EPL. Cos other European league go on a short Christmas break so doesn't affect Afcon timing that much like the EPL. And that's where the major complain is coming from. Shame.

You see shame in my opinion. I see arrogance in yours.

We will be alright, my good man.
Bannedlargejr: 9:46pm On Feb 25
TheLoneCitizen:


Get your facts right big man.

In seven years, Park never dared leave United mid season except in one tournament. The 2011 Cup where he retired internationally.

Kagawa didn't even try it.

And what other reason would Fergie not buy Africans? He signed blacks like confetti so it's not racism.

I’m not going to lie, if I was a coach of a major european team and have to lose my key players during the pivotal time of the season in a major league, African players will be 2nd or 3rd priorities to sign. Also, knowing fergie and his hot temper, he avoided African players due to this exact reason.

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TheLoneCitizen(m): 10:02pm On Feb 25
Bannedlargejr:


I’m not going to lie, if I was a coach of a major european team and have to lose my key players during the pivotal time of the season in a major league, African players will be 2nd or 3rd priorities to sign. Also, knowing fergie and his hot temper, he avoided African players due to this exact reason.

Like It's not brain surgery.

Move this to summer and it improves the quality of the players, quality of the tournament, appeal of the tournament.


"Like how are you a major tournament if other tournaments refuse to stop for you?
Don't they stop for other continental tournaments?"

Unbeknownst to the person that actually it's the other way round every single other tournament stops for domestic football to conclude first.

But father Africa, playing a game invented by the white man, is too big to stop for the white man.
Bannedlargejr: 10:11pm On Feb 25
TheLoneCitizen:


Like It's not brain surgery.

Move this to summer and it improves the quality of the players, quality of the tournament, appeal of the tournament.


"Like how are you a major tournament if other tournaments refuse to stop for you?
Don't they stop for other continental tournaments?"

Unbeknownst to the person that actually it's the other way round every single other tournament stops for domestic football to conclude first.

But father Africa, playing a game invented by the white man, is too big to stop for the white man.

In life, whoever has the leverage has the power and that’s one of the saddest thing of life. Unfortunately, the European clubs has more leverage than our African players when means that, we have to unfortunately play to their tune or probably be blacklisted. Aside of fergie, I’m pretty certain that other big clubs placed African players on 2nd and 3rd priorities due to this exact reason but they can not openly it it

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Goke7: 11:09pm On Feb 25
zicky:
what about referring human to Goat or Dog in an expression. What are we saying

With goat you could mean Greatest of all time. referring human to a Dog I don’t think it’s acceptable.
Goke7: 11:13pm On Feb 25
Bannedlargejr:


In life, whoever has the leverage has the power and that’s one of the saddest thing of life. Unfortunately, the European clubs has more leverage than our African players when means that, we have to unfortunately play to their tune or probably be blacklisted. Aside of fergie, I’m pretty certain that other big clubs placed African players on 2nd and 3rd priorities due to this exact reason but they can not openly it it

Despite that has it reduced the number of African players in Europe? We are over analysing these things abeg. What about players who get injured and are ruled out for months you want to blame Afcon for that too?

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