JummieGist: 2017-11-19

Friday, 24 November 2017

ARSENAL WENGER INSISTS MESUT OZIL HAS NOT AGREED TO JOIN BARCELONA NEXT SUMMER

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has denied Mesut Ozil has already agreed to move to Barcelona when his contract expires at the Emirates.

Prince Odi Okojie, husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has officially resigned from the People Democratic Party, PDP.

OZIL GETS STICK BECAUSE OF TALENT

Mesut Ozil gets criticism for indifferent form because he can be one of the best in the Premier League, says Paul Merson

Paul Merson says Mesut Ozil receives criticism for his inconsistent form because he can be one of the best players in the Premier League.

The Arsenal midfielder picked up the man-of-the-match award in the impressive 2-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday, but has been criticised for below-par showings in previous big games since joining from Real Madrid in 2013.

Ozil's contract at Arsenal runs out at the end of the season, but his future, alongside that of Alexis Sanchez, is unknown, and former Arsenal player Merson believes that having seen the World Cup winner's potential, the criticism is often warranted.

"Against Spurs he was unbelievable. Different class. He's a Rolls Royce player, and that's why we all get the hump. You know that on his day he is one of the best players in the Premier League. That's why he gets so much stick.

"A player from other mid-table teams won't get stick for underperforming because they're not world class players. But Ozil can be a world class player.

"This is a World Cup winner, a player that strolls into Germany's team, who are one of the favourites to win the World Cup.
Highlights: Arsenal 2-0 Tottenham

"I'd go as far as saying he's one of the first names on the team sheet for Germany. How can he not turn up and be eight out of 10 in the Premier League every week?"

Ozil's inconsistency has mirrored Arsenal's over previous seasons, with the win over Tottenham coming after mixed bag of results throughout October and November.

Arsenal now go to Burnley on Sunday, and Merson hopes the win over Tottenham has instilled desire in players to repeat their efforts against mid-table sides.

"If Arsenal match Burnley's enthusiasm early on, I can see them winning," said Merson. "These are the type of games where Arsenal prove themselves. Man City go and wipe the floor with these teams, but you just don't know what will happen with Arsenal.

"If Arsene Wenger's side don't turn up, they won't grind out a 1-0 win. It's all about consistency with Arsenal, the magic one.

"The win over Spurs should change the attitude of some of players, you'd like to think so, but you can't find two games that are more chalk and cheese; home to Tottenham and away at Burnley.

"The fans were up for it, under pressure to perform, they rub their faces in it. Now it's Burnley, who won't leave anything on that pitch. Spurs did, big players didn't turn up."
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Jose Mourinho refused to blame his Manchester United players for their surprising 1-0 away defeat at Basel on Wednesday night.

Michael Lang's late winner ended United's 100 per cent record in the group stages, meaning United still need to get a point in their final group game against CSKA Moscow.

Anthony Martial and Marcos Rojo hit the frame of the goal for United but Lang's strike gave the Swiss side a deserved win.

Mourinho was left confused by the permutations for the group, but they only need to avoid defeat against the Russians at Old Trafford in order to progress.

A draw in Basel would have secured top spot, but United appeared to be caught in two minds about whether to stick and secure a point or twist in a bid to win.
Nemanja Matic, Ander Herrera and Chris Smalling show their disappointment after Basel's goal
Nemanja Matic, Ander Herrera and Chris Smalling show their disappointment after Basel's goal

"We played against a team that played with five defenders," Mourinho said. "We knew that.

"We tried to play with three attacking players and that worked in the first half because they couldn't handle us.

"We didn't score in the second half probably [because of] the fact that we know one point is enough.

"Probably [when] at 75 minutes, 80 minutes we didn't score, so it is not time to try to win, it is now time to try control and in the end we lost.

"So it's hard for me to be upset with the players. The first half the attitude was good, the football was good.

ENGLAND CHECKED AFTER VINCE KNOCK

James Vince hit his maiden Test fifty as England made steady progress on day one

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday declared that the party would follow the normal democratic process in choosing its flagbearer in the 2019 Presidential Election.

Sheridan Larkman, 23, from Victoria, Australia says she can no longer stand the physical and mental strain they have caused.

A Pentecostal pastor has reportedly died during an alleged sex romp with a 19-year-old-girl in a hotel room in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta.

The Police have filed criminal charges against Maryam Sanda who allegedly stabbed her husband, Bilyamin Bello, to death last Saturday.

How my father gave me condom at sixteen – Singer, CDQ

By Shittu Jimmie

Nigerian rapper, CDQ, has revealed how his father called him and handed him a condom at the age of sixteen.

Black Diamond Music act, Wande Coal has allegedly tied knot with his heartthrob, simply identified as Chinemerem, Nation reports.

WHY I USE TO MARRY MEN, SMOKING CONSISTENTLY AND MASTURBATING : NICHOLE BANNA

By Shittu Jimmie

Popular Nollywood actress, Nichole Banna, has made some shocking revelations about herself.

Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has reacted to reports that she is pregnant and currently

expecting her second child.

A couple of weeks ago Nollywood actress Faithia Williams, formerly Faithia Balogun, deleted all photos from her social media page and removed her ex-husband’s surname from her bio.

The Senate has condemned the spate of insecurity across the Nigeria, blaming it on the collapse of the country’s security structure.

In preparation for their wedding scheduled to take place this weekend, Nigeria’s favourite celebrity couple, Banky W and Adesua went sightseeing with their team in South Africa.

Nigerian musician,Peter okoye who broke up with his brother,Paul Okoye,and their manager, Jude Okoye has hired a new manager,Vzhun.

Chelsea secured their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League as they cruised to a 4-0 victory against 10-man Qarabag on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi started on the bench as Barcelona qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League despite their second successive 0-0 draw in the group stage.

Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a goal down to secure an emphatic 7-1 victory over Celtic and break a Champions League goalscoring record in the process.

Juventus were left frustrated by Barcelona as they played out an engrossing 0-0 draw in Turin on Wednesday night.

Manchester United were denied passage into the Champions League knockout phase as Michael Lang's 89th-minute strike snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory for Basel at St. Jakob-Park.

United dominated the first half of their penultimate group game, with Marouane Fellaini and Marcos Rojo hitting the woodwork.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, inaugurated an audit committee on recovered assets and loots.

RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has revealed how Liverpool beat Barcelona to the signing of midfielder Naby Keita.

The France forward is out of form and was whistled by his own fans in the Madrid derby on Saturday, but he remains a transfer target for the Blaugrana

The 50-man shortlist is selected by UEFA's journalists for the best performers in European club competition, domestic competitions and international tournaments, and now UEFA.com users can vote for their favourite team online.

The lady who called out Actor Yomi Fabiyi for harassment,intimidation and threat to life has Petitioned Him at Lagos State Ministry Of Women Affairs.

Contestants of the Miss University Africa 2017 are pictured being taken on a tour of the Rivers State Government House by Governor Nyesom Wike. The contestants from 54 countries are in Rivers State for the Miss University pageant holding in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on the 2nd of December…

According to report Nigeria’s leading female pop star, Tiwa Savage is pregnant again with baby number 2.

I FEEL GOOD TO BE BACK PLAYING - ONAZI

Trabzonspor midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, is delighted to be back in action from an injury-induced layoff after he featured in the entire duration of his team’s 4-3 home win over Osmanlispor in the Turkish Super Lig over the weekend, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.‎

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has expressed his displeasure over questions on Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s exclusion from the side that defeated Newcastle 4-1 in the Premier League at Old Trafford at the weekend.

Real Madrid have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after they recorded the needed victory over APOEL Nicosia on match day 5 on Tuesday.

Governor of Ogun state, Ibikunle Amosun, has presented the N345.42 billion 2018 appropriation bill to the State House of Assembly in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state capital.

Peter Okoye, former member of Nigerian music group, Psquare, has revealed why he no longer carries on business activities with his siblings.

Miss Nigeria, Chioma Obadi has revealed the type of man she would love to marry.

The West Africa Examinations Council on Tuesday released the results of the 2017 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination for private candidates.

FIFA’s ethics watchdogs have banned three former football officials from Guam, Nicaragua, and Venezuela for life as part of efforts to address widespread corruption in the sport, the world football governing body said on Tuesday.

Former vice president has reacted to the resignation of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.

Nigerian dancehall star, Burna Boy has denied involvement in robbery attack on Mr 2kay. Tunmise Omotore, gang leader of the suspected robbers, had opened up on how they disguised as room service to rob their victim at Eko Hotel and Suites.

Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law has dished out advice to artistes, Davido and Wizkid over reported beef between them

Nigerian Music star, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, AKA Wizkid has confirmed the birth of his third child with his International manager,
Jada Pollock.

- Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has resigned, the speaker of the country's Parliament said, bringing an end to his 37 years of rule.

Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, on Wednesday dished out advice to latest couple, Banky W and Adesua Wellington on their marriage.

European giants FC Barcelona and Manchester United are monitoring Nigerian forward Henry Onyekuru performance at Belgian side, Anderlecht, reports in Belgium claim.

World football governing body FIFA have announced an array of stars who will participate in the Final Draw for the 2018 World Cup in Moscow on 1 December.

Even till the time of filing this report, the people of Okinni In Egbedore local government area of Osun state are yet to recover from the loss of a man identified as Gafar who committed suicide on Monday.

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