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GERMAN EARTHQUAKE: Klopp Triggers Shockwaves By Unleashing Mega Squad For First-Ever National Assignment!

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For his debut international camp as head coach, Jürgen Klopp has named an expansive 44-man Germany squad, handing 16 players their first-ever call-ups as he kicks off a major structural revamp for the four-time world champions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Announced on Thursday ahead of four upcoming Nations League matches against the Netherlands, Greece, and Serbia, Klopp has split the selection into two distinct groups to manage a hectic fixture schedule.

Key Highlights of Klopp’s Squad Overhaul:

  • Fixture Schedule & Group Split: The first group takes on the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24 before hosting Greece in Augsburg on September 27. The second group plays Serbia in Munich on October 1 and travels to Thessaloniki for a return clash with Greece on October 4.

  • Reasoning for a Mega Squad: Although matchday limits restrict teams to 20 outfield players and three goalkeepers, Klopp explained that a 44-man selection allows him to closely evaluate maximum talent during an unusually busy window featuring four games in two weeks. He stressed that the setup does not feature an “A-team” or “B-team,” but rather balanced units designed for long-term development.

  • Building for the Future: Taking over in July from Julian Nagelsmann following another early World Cup exit, Klopp aims to construct a competitive foundation looking two to three years ahead, pushing back against the narrative that German football lacks talent.

  • Notable Names & Absences: Uncapped talents earning call-ups include Younes Ebnoutalib, Finn Jeltsch, Vitaly Janelt, and Mika Baur. Meanwhile, high-profile omissions include Leroy Sané, Leon Goretzka, Oliver Baumann, and an injured Deniz Undav, alongside veterans Manuel Neuer and Antonio Rudiger who have retired from international duty.

  • Leadership and Goalkeeping: Marc-André ter Stegen takes over as the primary goalkeeper “for the moment,” while Joshua Kimmich retains the captaincy as the team’s most experienced player (114 caps) and is expected to shift back into central midfield.

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I Haven’t Had Sex In Seven Years’ – Lil Kesh Makes Shocking Revelation.

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Nigerian rapper Keshinro Ololade, popularly known as Lil Kesh, has cautioned women whose physical appearance could tempt him as he tries to maintain his decision to abstain from sexual activities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer made this known in a video shared on his Instagram page, where he spoke about his commitment to celibacy and his efforts to remain focused.

In the video, Lil Kesh specifically addressed women who regularly visit the gym, drawing attention to their body shapes and physical features, which he admitted he finds tempting.

He appealed to such women to tone down their seductive appearances and movements around him, explaining that he was determined to maintain his celibate lifestyle.

The rapper also disclosed that he had abstained from sex for seven years.

He said, “Hello, if you know you are a gym girly and your back is looking like this, please, I’m gonna need you to tone it down. I have been celibate for 7 years; I am trying to focus; don’t konjibait me.”

In a related development, Nigerian content creator Adebayo Ridwan, popularly known as Isbae U, has opened up about the difficult period he experienced following the controversy surrounding him in 2022.

During an interview with Morayo Afolabi Brown, Isbae U revealed that the backlash was so severe that he began questioning whether his career had come to an end.

He explained that the situation became particularly difficult because people who had previously supported and praised his work began making negative comments about him.

The skit maker also disclosed that he sought advice from fellow content creator Mr Macaroni during the period.

According to him, he asked whether the controversy marked the end of his career, as he was uncertain about what the future held following the backlash.

Isbae U recalled that the experience taught him how quickly public perception can change when someone becomes embroiled in controversy.

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Atiku Breaks Silence On Fuel Subsidy, Reveals His Position On Restoration.

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has reiterated his commitment to restoring petrol subsidy if elected president in the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The former Vice-President made the pledge in a post shared on his X handle on Monday, alongside a campaign video outlining his position on the policy.

“My position stands! I will restore subsidy to make life easier and more affordable for Nigerians,” Atiku wrote.

The video compared petrol prices in Nigeria with those in other oil-producing countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Libya, Iran and Venezuela, arguing that citizens in those nations pay significantly less for the product.

According to the video, Atiku’s proposed subsidy arrangement would apply only to petrol refined locally, excluding imported products. The policy would also remain in place until domestic refineries become self-sustaining.

Atiku was further quoted in the clip as saying, “My position has not changed and will not change. I will restore it.”

President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of the petrol subsidy during his inauguration speech in May 2023. His administration subsequently promised to channel the savings from the policy into infrastructure development and social services.

Atiku has made the reversal of the subsidy removal a major part of his 2027 campaign agenda. Other promises include reopening Nigeria’s land borders and addressing insecurity.

He reiterated these commitments during the ADC presidential campaign flag-off rally in Sokoto on November 4.

The former Vice-President secured the ADC presidential ticket in May, marking his seventh attempt to become Nigeria’s president.

However, the Federal High Court in Abuja nullified his candidacy on November 5, alongside decisions taken by the party’s David Mark-led leadership.

The ADC has since appealed the judgment and is seeking a stay of execution.

The presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027, while governorship and State House of Assembly elections are slated for February 6, 2027.

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Lagos To Host 2026 CAF Awards As Africa’s Football Stars Prepare For Big Night.

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The 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards will be held in Lagos on Wednesday, December 2, with top footballers, coaches, clubs and national teams from across the continent expected to attend the prestigious annual event.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The ceremony is scheduled to commence at 7 p.m. Nigerian time, 8 p.m. in Cairo and 6 p.m. GMT, at the Professor Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, popularly known as the National Theatre.

The event will mark the return of the CAF Awards to Nigeria’s commercial capital for the first time in 12 years. Lagos last hosted the ceremony in 2014.

CAF disclosed that this year’s edition would blend football with Nigerian culture, with music and entertainment forming key parts of the celebrations.

A total of 18 award categories will be presented at the ceremony, with the CAF Men’s Player of the Year and Women’s Player of the Year awards expected to be among the major highlights.

Other categories will honour outstanding achievements by coaches, goalkeepers, young players, clubs and national teams.

Voting for the awards commenced on November 5 and is expected to close on November 20, covering both the men’s and women’s categories.

CAF Member Associations, clubs, eligible coaches and national team captains are taking part in the voting process to determine the eventual winners.

The continental football governing body said the voting arrangement was designed to ensure broad representation across African football while upholding fairness and transparency.

It added that independent monitoring would be carried out throughout the process to safeguard the credibility of the results.

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