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You cannot compare me with Ronaldinho – Jay Jay Okocha
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, has said it is difficult to compare him with Brazil football legend, Ronaldinho.
He also admitted that Ronaldinho is the most skilful player he ever played alongside.
Okocha revealed this during an interview with Clutch 9.
The former midfielder was reacting to comments made by Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, who once played with both men at Paris Saint-Germain, admitting he could not decide who was more skilful between the duo.
Okocha said: “I can’t say that anybody is better than me since I’ve accepted the title of chief flair officer. He [Ronaldinho] was a genius when it comes to football. Straight away we saw his talent.
“He brought something different, and in a way we clicked, because our foundation was the same. We learnt how to play on the street; we were playing because we loved the game, and with smiles on our faces.
“It’s difficult to compare both of us because we had a good career, even though he took it higher.”
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles train behind closed doors in Rabat
The Super Eagles will train behind closed doors on Monday (today) as they intensify preparations for the highly anticipated semi-final encounter against Morocco, DAILY POST reports.
The session will hold at the Complexe Mohammed VI in Rabat.
The training session will commence at 6:00 pm local time.
The players and their officials are expected to arrive Rabat from Fès Monday afternoon.
They will be lodged at Rihab Hotel.
The media will however have assess to the first 15 minutes of the training session on Tuesday.
Morocco and Nigeria will clash at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat, on Wednesday.
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AFCON 2025: CAF opens investigation into Nigeria vs Algeria clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has begun an investigation into the ugly confrontations that happened after Nigeria’s 2–0 win over Algeria during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Marrakech.
Africa Soccer reports that CAF is reviewing reports from referees, security personnel, and media representatives.
Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored in the second half to secure the Super Eagles’ passage into the semis.
However, the Algerians were furious at full time, targeting the match officials for what they perceived as unfair decisions.
The players tried to assault referee Issa Sy and his assistants and the stadium security had to intervene.
There was also disturbance from the Algerian fans in the stands, and they attempted to breach barriers and reportedly vandalized parts of the stadium.
AFCON 2025: CAF opens investigation into Nigeria vs Algeria clash
Ligue 1: Moffi demands termination of contract with French club
Nigeria forward, Terem Moffi has requested the termination of his contract with French club, OGC Nice, DAILY POST reports.
Moffi, and Ivory Coast international Jeremie Boga were assaulted by Nice fans last November following their 3-1 defeat to Lorient.
The 26-year-old has been on sick leave since the incident.
According to the authoritative French news outlet, L’Equipe, the striker’s lawyers have validated the request, referencing articles 51 and 265 of the professional football charter.
The case is expected to be reviewed on Thursday.
Moffi has a contract with Nice until June 2027.
Ligue 1: Moffi demands termination of contract with French club
FULL LIST: Rema bags three awards as Burna Boy, Juma Jux shine at 9th AFRIMA
Nigerian artists dominated the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos on Sunday night, claiming top prizes across several categories.
Leading the accolades was Rema, who bagged three major awards: Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste in RnB and Soul.
Burna Boy also made a strong impression, winning Album of the Year for No Sign of Weakness. He additionally shared Best African Collaboration with Shallipopi, who independently won Song of the Year for Laho.
Yemi Alade received Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentary for her song You Are, featured in the animated series Iyanu.
In the hip-hop category, Phyno was awarded Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop, while Tanzania’s Juma Jux earned Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa.
Among emerging artists, Qing Madi was crowned Most Promising Artiste of the Year, and Chella was named African Fans’ Favourite.
Below is the full list of winners:
Best Male Artiste – Central Africa
- C4 Pedro (Angola)
- Eboloko (Gabon)
- Gims (DRC)
- Gerilson Insrael (Angola)
- Kocee (Cameroon)
- L’Oiseau Rare (Gabon)
- Fally Ipupa (DRC)
- Magasco (Cameroon)
- Singuila (The Congo) – Winner
- Werrason (DRC)
Best Female Artiste – Central Africa
- Anna Joyce (Angola)
- Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)
- Charlotte Dipanda (Cameroon)
- Cindy Le Coeur (DRC) – Winner
- Deborah Lukalu (DRC)
- Emma’a (Gabon)
- Jessy B (The Congo)
- Krys M (Cameroon)
- Liriany (Angola)
- Rebo (DRC)
Best Male Artiste – Eastern Africa
- Bien (Kenya)
- Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
- Element Eleéh (Rwanda)
- Joshua Baraka (Uganda)
- Jux (Tanzania) – Winner
- Marioo (Tanzania)
- Mbosso (Tanzania)
- Bruce Melodie (Rwanda)
- Sat-B (Burundi)
- Yared Negu (Ethiopia)
Best Female Artiste – Eastern Africa
- Abigail Chams (Tanzania)
- Bridget Blue (Kenya)
- Denise (Madagascar) – Winner
- Haleluya Tekletsadik (Ethiopia)
- Lady Jaydee (Tanzania)
- Mahlet Wendimu (Ethiopia)
- Salemia (Ethiopia)
- Weeha (Ethiopia)
- Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)
- Zuchu (Tanzania)
Best Male Artiste – Northern Africa
- A.L.A. (Tunisia)
- Adviser (Mauritania) – Winner
- Amr Diab (Egypt)
- Cheb Momo (Algeria)
- El Grande Toto (Morocco)
- Hamza Namira (Egypt)
- Lbenj (Morocco)
- Mohamed Ramadan (Egypt)
- Stormy (Morocco)
- Wegz (Egypt)
Best Female Artiste – Northern Africa
- Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)
- Inez (Morocco)
- Jannat (Egypt)
- Jaylann (Morocco)
- Manal (Morocco)
- Meryem Aboulouafa (Morocco)
- Sherine (Egypt) – Winner
- Zina Daoudia (Morocco)
Best Male Artiste – Southern Africa
- Anderson Mário (Mozambique)
- Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)
- Manana (Eswatini)
- Nasty C (South Africa)
- Teddy Makadi (Malawi)
- Tyler ICU (South Africa)
- Wanitwamos (South Africa)
- Yo Maps (Zambia) – Winner
- Zeze Kingston (Malawi)
- Kazba De Small (South Africa)
Best Female Artiste – Southern Africa
- Babalwa M (South Africa)
- Hanna (Zimbabwe)
- Makhadzi (South Africa)
- Nkosazana Daughter (South Africa)
- Nontokozo Mkhize (South Africa) – Winner
- Sha Sha (Zimbabwe)
- Temwah (Malawi)
- Tyla (South Africa)
- Uncle Waffles (Eswatini)
- Zee Nxumalo (South Africa)
Best Male Artiste – Western Africa
- Asake (Nigeria)
- Axel Merryl (Benin)
- Black Sherif (Ghana)
- Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- Davido (Nigeria)
- Didi B (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Djodje (Cape Verde)
- Rema (Nigeria) – Winner
- VJ (Senegal)
- Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Female Artiste – Western Africa
- Amaarae (Ghana)
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- Djelykaba Bintou (Guinea)
- Josey (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Mariam Ba Lagaré (Mali)
- Mia Guissé (Senegal)
- Moliy (Ghana)
- Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
- Viviane Chidid (Senegal)
- Wendy Shay (Ghana) – Winner
Continental Categories
Best Male Artiste – African Inspirational Music
- Christian Mukuna (DRC)
- Djunny Beatz (Mozambique)
- Gaise Baba (Nigeria)
- Israel Mbonyi (Rwanda)
- Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)
- Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)
- Kocee (Cameroon)
- Lawrence Oyor (Nigeria)
- Milo (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
- Sjava (South Africa)
Best Female Artiste – African Inspirational Music
- Ada Ehi (Nigeria)
- Choisie Basolua (DRC)
- Krys M (Cameroon)
- Martha Mwaipaja (Tanzania)
- Mercy Chinwo (Nigeria)
- Morijah (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
- Nontokozo Mkhize (South Africa)
- Roseline Layo (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Vestine & Dorcas (Rwanda)
Best African Artiste, Duo or Group – African Jazz
- Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad (Ghana)
- Haddinqo (Ethiopia) – Winner
- Mádé Kuti (Nigeria)
- Rorisang Sechele (South Africa)
- Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane (South Africa)
- The Cavemen (Nigeria)
- Alune Wade (Senegal)
- Nomfundo Xaluva (South Africa)
- Kyle Shepherd Trio (South Africa)
Best Artiste, Duo or Group – African Contemporary
- Fireboy DML (Nigeria)
- Axel Merryl (Benin) – Winner
- Espe Bass (Congo B)
- Bien (Kenya)
- Jaylann (Morocco)
- Kizz Daniel, Angélique Kidjo & Johnny Drille (Nigeria)
- Mbosso (Tanzania)
- Ferre Gola & Rayvanny (DRC)
- Didine Canon 16 (Algeria)
- Wendy Shay (Ghana)
Best Soundtrack – Movie, Series or Documentary
- Igho’le Trap Mix Version (To Kill a Monkey: Series) – Oscar Heman-Ackah (Ghana)
- El Ma2as (The Start: Film) – Tamer Hosny, Reda Elbahrawy (Egypt)
- You Are (Iyanu: Animated Series) – Yemi Alade (Nigeria) – Winner
- Timpi Tampa (Timpi Tampa: Film) – Ismaël Lo (Senegal)
- Tori Ife (Seven Doors: Series) – Tolu Obanro (Nigeria)
- Saatte Ragouj (The Last of the Mohicans: Film) – Kafon (Tunisia)
Songwriter of the Year
- Bakhaw Dioum – Choix (Mia Guissé ft. Wally B. Seck) (Senegal) – Winner
- Emel, Jehanny Beth & Camille Berthomier – Fall in the Light (Tunisia)
- Emma’a – Trop d’amour (Gabon)
- Emmanuel Ayobami Alli-Hakeem – Za (Anendlessocean) (Nigeria)
- Ferre Gola – Amour Illusoire (DRC)
- Mohammed Ismail Sharrif – Rebel Music (Black Sherif) (Ghana)
- Mugisha Fred Robinson – Tombé (Element Eleéh) (Rwanda)
- Olamide Adedeji – Hassibunallah (Olamide) (Nigeria)
- Prince Omoferi & Nwamu Francis Chukwudubem – It Hurts (Johnny Drille & Don Jazzy) (Nigeria)
- Victor Ngatuvese Kaune – Oputuri ‘Queens’ (One Blood Namibia) (Namibia)
African Fans’ Favourite
- Ali Jita (Nigeria)
- Barnaba (Tanzania)
- BNXN & Rema (Nigeria)
- Chella (Nigeria) – Winner
- Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)
- Innoss’b (DRC)
- Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)
- Parazar (Algeria)
- Faceless (Nigeria)
- Tul8te (Egypt)
Best African DJ
- DJ Malvado (Angola)
- DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)
- DJ Moh Green (Algeria) – Winner
- DJ Mombochi (The Congo)
- DJ Tunez (Nigeria)
- DJ YK Mule (Nigeria)
- Kelvin Momo (South Africa)
- Oscar Mbo (South Africa)
- Uncle Waffles (Eswatini)
- Woodblock Djs (South Africa)
Producer of the Year
- Beneth Seraphin Akatché Koffi (Senegal)
- Butternut, Xolani Majoz (South Africa)
- Dina One (Mali)
- Element Eleéh & Mugisha Fred Robinson (Rwanda) – Winners
- Jazzworx (South Africa)
- Progrex (Nigeria)
- DaVinci (Angola)
- Tempoe (Nigeria)
- Themba Sekowe, Gomolemo Joy Gumede, Kabelo Motha (South Africa)
Album of the Year
- Ebtadena – Amr Diab (Egypt)
- No Sign of Weakness – Burna Boy (Nigeria) – Winner
- 5ive – Davido (Nigeria)
- Diyilem & Bazarhoff: Genius – Didi B (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Ngomoya – DJ Maphorisa & XDuppy (South Africa)
- Salgoat – El Grande Toto (Morocco)
- Big Aka 4 Aka Kai – Himra (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Thato Ya Modimo – Kelvin Momo (South Africa)
- Idrache (Traces of the Past) – Tinariwen (Mali)
Best African Video of the Year
- “Rebel” – Black Sherif (Ghana)
- “Meta” – Nomcebo Zikode & Sofiya Nzau (South Africa)
- “Ki Lo Wa Wa” – Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
- “Timpi Tampa” – Ismaël Lo (Senegal)
- “Tori Ife” – Tolu Obanro (Nigeria)
- “Ova” – Mbosso (Tanzania) – Winner
- “Ololufe” – Juma Jux & Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
- “Shaolin” – Seyi Vibez (Nigeria)
- “Stk Stk” – Dizzy Dros, Kekra & Norfafrica (Morocco)
Song of the Year
- “Isaka (6AM)” – Ciza, Jazzworx & Thukuthela (South Africa)
- “Bengicela” – Mawhoo Gl Ceejay & Thukuthela (South Africa)
- “Choix” – Mia Guissé (Senegal)
- “Diplomatico” – El Grande Toto (Morocco)
- “Kaay Waay” – VJ (Senegal)
- “Laho” – Shallipopi (Nigeria) – Winner
- “Ololufe Mi” – Jux & Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
- “Push 2 Start” – Tyla (South Africa)
- “Shake it to the Max” – Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng & Silent Addy (Ghana)
- “With You” – Davido (Nigeria)
Best African Dance/Choreography
- Jaylann – “Ha Wlidi” (Morocco)
- Lady Ponce – “Je veux danser” (Cameroon)
- Rebo – “Mobambo” (DRC)
- Serge Beynaud – “Taper Dedans” (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Toofan – “Deodorant” (Togo)
- Tyla – “Push 2 Start” (South Africa)
- Uncle Waffles & Royal Musiq – “Zenzele” (Eswatini)
- Weeha – “Dimama” (Ethiopia) – Winner
- Werrason – “Tout se paie ici bas” (DRC)
- Wizkid – “Kese” (Nigeria)
Best African Act – Reggae, Ragga & Dancehall
- Magasco – “Dirty Whine” (Cameroon)
- Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng & Silent Addy – “Shake it to the Max” (Ghana)
- Ruger & Kranium – “Dudu” (Nigeria)
- Sean Morgan – “Vuu” (Malawi)
- Black Sherif – “Rebel Music” (Ghana)
- Takana Zion – “On My Eyes” (Guinea) – Winner
- Tiwa Savage – “Forgiveness” (Nigeria)
- Wakadinli – “Kum Baba” (Kenya)
- Yemi Alade – “Baddie” (Nigeria)
- Iyani, Mwanaa & Cedo – “Kifo cha Mende” (Kenya)
Best African Collaboration
- Blanche Bailly & Lady Ponce – “Lève toi” (Cameroon)
- Goon Flavour, Master Kg & Eemoh – “Ngishutheni” (South Africa)
- Mia Guissé ft. Wally Seck – “Choix” (Senegal)
- Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – “Shake It to the Max” (Ghana)
- Paki Chenzu ft. Himra – “Assaut” (Togo/Côte d’Ivoire)
- Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy – “Laho” (Nigeria) – Winner
- Uncle Waffles ft. Cowboii, Royal Musiq, Uncool MC & Xduppy – “Zenzele” (Eswatini)
- Davido ft. Omah Lay – “With You” (Nigeria)
- Mawhoo, GL Ceejay & Thukuthela ft. Jazzworx – “Bengicela” (South Africa)
- Benny Adam & Khadija El Warzazia – “Mok Ya Mok” (Morocco)
Most Promising Artiste of the Year
- Cysoul (Cameroon)
- Joshua Baraka (Uganda)
- King Luca (Cameroon)
- L’Oiseau Rare (Gabon)
- Lwah Ndlunkulu (South Africa)
- Massamba Amadeus (Senegal)
- Qing Madi, Valorant (Nigeria) – Winner
- Rym (Morocco)
- Kunmie (Nigeria)
- Fola (Nigeria)
Artiste of the Year
- Amr Diab (Egypt)
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- Davido (Nigeria)
- DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)
- El Grande Toto (Morocco)
- Fally Ipupa (DRC)
- Jux (Tanzania)
- Rema (Nigeria) – Winner
- Shallipopi (Nigeria)
- Tyla (South Africa)
Breakout Artiste of the Year
- Blaq Major (South Africa)
- Ciza (South Africa) – Winner
- Eboloko (Gabon)
- Himra (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Marioo (Tanzania)
- Mawhoo (South Africa)
- Moliy (Ghana)
- Shallipopi (Nigeria)
- Trap King (Algeria)
- VJ (Senegal)
Best African Lyricist Rapper
- ALA (Tunisia)
- Didi B (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
- Jessy B (Congo B)
- Klassafan le Melangeur (Guinea)
- Nasty C & Usimamane (South Africa)
- Nyashinski (Kenya)
- Reminisce (Nigeria)
- Sarkodie (Ghana)
- Switch (Libya)
- Yacou B OG (Mali)
Best African Artiste, Duo or Group – African Hip-Hop
- ALA ft. Mootjeyek (Tunisia)
- Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
- Eboloko (Gabon)
- El Grande Toto (Morocco)
- Himra (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Phyno (Nigeria) – Winner
- Nasty C & Usimamane (South Africa)
- Odumodublvck (Nigeria)
- Sarkodie (Ghana)
- Suspect 95 (Côte d’Ivoire)
Best African Artiste, Duo or Group – RnB & Soul
- Bensoul & V- Be (Kenya)
- Big Zulu ft. Malungelo (South Africa)
- Braye (Nigeria)
- Calema (Sao Tome)
- Emma’a (Gabon)
- Kunmie (Nigeria)
- Manal (Morocco)
- Naledi Aphiwe & Mawelele (South Africa)
- Rema (Nigeria) – Winner
- Wegz ft. Tayc (Egypt)
Best African Duo, Group or Band
- Babylone (Algeria)
- Blaq Diamond (South Africa)
- Celema (Sao Tome & Principe)
- Team Paiya (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
- The Cavemen (Nigeria)
- Tinariwen (Mali)
- Toofan (Togo)
- Vestine & Dorcas (Rwanda)
- Wapendwa Muziki (Kenya)
- We Are Nubia (Kenya)
FULL LIST: Rema bags three awards as Burna Boy, Juma Jux shine at 9th AFRIMA
‘I’ve never dated a woman who ever asked me for money’ – Chude Jideonwo
Popular Nigerian media personality, Chude Jideonwo has claimed that he has never dated a woman who made financial demands from him.
The 40-year-old further explained that his relationship with women has never been about financial benefits.
He added that his first girlfriend, who was a single mother, was even the one who assisted him financially rather than demanding from him.
Jideonwo make the claims during a recent interview with TVC News.
“I have never ever dated a woman who ever asked me for money. I have never! In fact, at some point, my first girlfriend who was a single mother and was already making more money than me, was the one assisting me financially instead of demanding from me,” he said.
Jideonwo’s revelation sparked mixed reactions after a clip of the interview went viral on social media, with many doubting his claims.
His claim has sparked fresh conversations about dating for financial reasons and the responsibilities of men in relationships.
‘I’ve never dated a woman who ever asked me for money’ – Chude Jideonwo
Lizzy Anjorin breaks silence amid her alleged arrest
Controversial Nigerian actress, has broken her silence over her rumoured arrest for defamation of character.
DAILY POST reports that Lizzy was reportedly arrested a few days ago following an alleged petition by some Nollywood stars, Toyin Abraham, Iyabo Ojo, and Dayo Amusa.
A popular Nigerian influencer and Iyabo Ojo’s associate, Esabod announced the arrest in a post on Instagram.
Esabod wrote: “Lizzy Anjorin has been arrested by ??? has been remanded in Alagbon police station in Lagos. Lizzy bail condition will be reviewed from Monday For defamation of character.”
Reacting to the viral report, Lizzy in a post on her Instagram page on Sunday evening, wrote “Believe Esabod and Iyabo Ojo at your own risk.”
