Nigeria’ Folorunsho Alakija Named 9th Richest Woman In The World

American’s website, Wealth X has named Nigeria’s oil mogul, Folunsho Alakija has the 9th richest woman in the world. According to the website the selection was done based on the richest woman in each region of the world. Check out the list below with their estimated net worth;

1. $37.9b Christy Walton North America
2. $31.3b Liliane Bettencourt Europe
3. $14.8b Gina Reinhart Pacific
4. $6.3b Vanessa Paola Slim Latin America
5. $6.3b Soumaya Slem de Romero Latin America
6. $6.3b Johanna Monique Slim Ayub Latin America
7. $.3b Uang Huiyan Asia
8 $4.2b Shari Arison Middle East
9. $1.2b Folorunsho Alakija Africa

Real Madrid To Offer Tempting £20m For Tottenham Hotspur's Best Player

Real Madrid are lining up a £20 million offer for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, reports the Express, as Carlo Ancelotti continues to search for the man who is to step in to the shoes of Iker Casillas for the long term.

Chelsea Will Have Star Striker Available For QPR Clash Claims Jose Mourinho

Diego Costa will be available and is in line for a start against QPR at Stamford Bridge this weekend according to Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho...

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that summer signing Diego Costa is available for the game at Stamford Bridge against QPR this Saturday, according to ESPN.

The Blues striker has been in fantastic form for the London side this season scoring nine goals so far, it was therefore a big blow when they lost him for four games on the trot.

Mourinho has been clashing with Spain boss Vicente del Bosque recently over the handling of the forward, essentially blaming the Spaniard for Costa's injury problems.

The Brazilian-born Spanish ace is set to be called up for the national side again in a week for the next round of the Euro 2016 qualifiers.

Mourinho claims he has no problem with players being called up for international duty as long as they take the same procedures to recover from any problems they may have, but surely most managers would prefer to shield their stars from the hazards and perils of international football.

Man United Ace Radamel Falcao Has Been Ruled Out Of Manchester Derby This Weekend

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao has been ruled out of this weekend's derby day clash with Manchester City, but Louis Van Gaal will be able to welcome Wayne Rooney back into the fold, the Daily Express reports.

Rooney was spotted limping heavily at a sponsorship event at Old Trafofrd on Monday but Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal says it was because his shoes were too tight and he will be able to return from his three-game ban at the etihad Stadium.

"Rooney was not injured, the media was writing that. He was never injured. Maybe his shoes were too tight, that is possible, but he was never injured. He shall play, he is my captain. That is all I can say to you because he is my captain and he shall play. But Falcao is still injured," Van Gaal said.

I have heard that Rooney has scored a lot of goals against Manchester City, the most of any player. I said that to him to stimulate him but he doesn't need that. I am very happy that he can play again and he shall play."

I wish Clarence Peters Is Not My Son- Sir Shina Peters

This morning, popular OAP and Video blogger, Toke Makinwa, hosted legendary music icon, Sir Shina Peters on Hiptv’s ‘Trending’.

The Nigerian Juju musician who was born Oluwashina Akanbi Peters appeared very healthy and lively as he spoke about his life, career and his relationship with his son, Clarence Peters.

‘I would soon be 60, but I believe I am where I’m today by the grace of God. Praying and fasting also helped in sustaining me in the industry. I also owe part of my success to story to Late Fela, for his encouragement and candid advice.

He warned me not to be a one sided musician, but to do something that would be accepted by all- music for all nigerians. That advice helped my acceptability in the whole country and across.”

When asked how he feels about the success of his son, Clarence Peters who has taken nigerian music videos to the next level, the Ogun State born ace musician gushed thus.

“Clearance is from heaven. I call him Yomi. When I look at him, I see myself through him. He is just too much. I’m not saying all these because he is my son. I wish he is not my son, I would have showered him with lot more praises for the great things he has been doing in the music industry.

It was a good combination from Clarion his mother, who’s also a professional in her acting field, and myself. I’m so proud of him.”

Beautiful Anambra State born actress, Clarion Chukwura and Sir Shina Peters were entangled in sweet romance in the 80′s which bore the ace music video director, Clarence Peters.

Aged 31, Clarence is synonymous with top quality musical videos and he has been responsible for stamping the works of lots of musical artistes deep inside our minds with those great musical videos that we just love to watch.

As significant as his success is however, he is one individual who, though having two entertainment icons as parents, has achieved most of what he has without necessarily climbing on their backs.

Confirmed: Blow For Arsenal And Chelsea As Rabiot Signs New Contract

Midfielder Adrien Rabiot signs a long term deal with Paris Saint Germain.

Arsenal and Chelsea, as well as Serie runners-up AS Roma, have been dealt a significant blow in the transfer market this evening with the news that Paris Saint Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot has extended his contract at the Parc des Princes until 2019.

Rabiot had been expected to leave PSG in the near future, having previously refused to pen an extension to a deal that was due to expire next summer, but PSG have finally found a breakthrough in talks with the player and his representatives, with an extended deal until 2019 now having been agreed with the talented young midfielder.

Le @PSG_inside est très heureux dannoncer la prolongation du contrat d@Adriien_Rabiiot jusqu'en juin 2019. pic.twitter.com/kakDBhl58h— PSG Officiel (@PSG_inside) October 31, 2014
Arsenal, in particularly, were believed to hold a significant interest in the box-to-box star, along with Serie A side AS Roma, but it is the French capital where Rabiot will be playing his football for the next few seasons.

The Three Most In Form Goalkeepers In The Premier League So Far: Impressive Man United Stopper Missing

The Premier League's biggest rocks between the sticks so far this season.

The standard of goalkeeping in the Premier League has taken a boost this season with the arrival of some real class acts adding to the already steady stream of talent that was already there. However, as it stands, three names are already proving to be ahead of the rest, so we have brought you the three names and the corresponding numbers that prove these three are undoubtedly the league's finest custodians.

3. Joe Hart - Manchester City

Games: 8

Goals conceded: 8

Clean sheets: 2

Saves to shots: 69%

The England number one has been in decent form so far this term, but it'll be over the coming weeks where his mettle will really be tested. He has recovered well from a dramatic dip in form last term to highlight exactly why he is one of the best in the country and has risen to the challenge of having a more established deputy pushing for his place behind him.



2. Thibaut Courtois - Chelsea

Games: 9

Goals conceded: 9

Clean sheets: 2

Saves to shots: 71%

The Chelsea youngster is finally back at the club after completing his education with Atletico Madrid. Clearly hungry for more silverware, he has kicked the season off with a bang, displacing the seasoned and decorated veteran Petr Cech to make the Stamford Bridge goalmouth his own. As goalkeepers usually possess tremendous longevity it is exciting to think just how good he could be as he continues to develop.



1. Fraser Forster - Southampton

Games: 9

Goals conceded: 5

Clean sheets: 5

Saves to shots: 76%

The Saints new boy had long been feted to make an impact on the Premier League, and he has done just that already by helping a Southampton side that many thought would struggle to a spot in the top four. He will soon be gunning for Joe Hart's place in the England national team, and stands a good chance of wrestling it off him. With five clear sheets to his name he is the standout goalkeeper of the Premier League so far.

Pep Guardiola To Quit Bayern Munich To Replace Arsene Wenger At Arsenal In 2016

Arsenal could be set to land the ideal successor to current manager Arsene Wenger in 2016, with the London Evening Standard reporting that Pep Guardiola will quit Bayern Munich to move to the Emirates Stadium that year.

The Gunners have recently been linked with a number of potential replacements for their long-serving boss, who took over at the club all the way back in 1996 and may soon be set to retire.

Although Wenger is a popular figure at Arsenal for the success he brought to the north London club in the earlier half of his reign, it is growing accepted among supporters that he is struggling to have the same influence as he used to.

Arsenal won the FA Cup last term, but had gone eight seasons without silverware prior to that, managing only to keep themselves in the running for the top four places in that time.

Guardiola, meanwhile, has won every trophy possible in his short career so far, finding instant success during his time at Barcelona, whom he guided to the treble in his first campaign in charge back in 2008/09.

The Spanish tactician also won the double for Bayern last season, and is expected to quit his post at the Allianz Arena in two years' time, with Arsenal his likely destination after that.

Lionel Messi Is 'More Skilful' Than Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo Claims Ex-England Boss

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is better than arch rival Cristiano Ronaldo claims former England manager...

Former England manager Fabio Capello has claimed that Barcelona's Lionel Messi is a far "more skilful" player than Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo

The current manager of the Russian international team spoke to AS about how he once tried to sign the diminutive Argentine, discussing the differences between the 27-year-old and his La Liga rival Ronaldo.

"Cristiano is a powerful player, with very good technique, but he does not possess the pure technical skill of Messi," Capello said.

"Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi are two extraordinary players but they are different.

"Leo Messi is a very difficult player to play against.

"When I saw Messi play I knew he was special. I could see that he could do things that didn't occur to other players."

He is certainly correct that the Barcelona star is special, with the prolific South American set to break the La Liga all time scoring record if he scores a brace against Celta Viga at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

Currently on 250 goals in 284 appearances, Messi still has plenty of years at the top level left in him. The tricky forward is no doubt well capable of obliterating the current record, held by former Athletic Bilbao star Telmo Zarra in the 1940s and 50s.

Ronaldo is currently tenth on the list with 193 goals, the Portuguese superstar has however played just 173 games.

The 29-year-old's form this season has been unparalleled, scoring 16 goals in La Liga so far. Messi is struggling in comparison with just seven goals, two behind Barcelona teammate Neymar.

Ten Things To Watch Out For This Weekend: Arsenal's Defensive Headache & Unlikely Liverpool Star

1) Mario Balotelli... Again.

Premier League fans just can't stop paying attention to the maverick Italian, who can be as brilliant as he can be awful. Having scored midweek versus Swansea, his manager will be desperate for him to find the back of the net at St. James' Park - but he'll need to seriously up his performance levels.



2) Balotelli's new strike partner...

It looks like the 24-year-old could be paired with the strike partner he so desperately wants at the weekend. Brendan Rodgers has come out in the press praising Fabio Borini for his League Cup performance, and rumours are rife that he could get a chance to start on Saturday from the start.



3) Arsenal's injury ridden back-four...

It doesn't even seem like Arsene Wenger knows which back-four he's going to choose for the clash with Burnley. Mathieu Debuchy and Laurent Koscielny remain long-term injuries, while Kieran Gibbs has been ruled out, too. Will Calum Chambers or Nacho Monreal partner Per Mertesacker at the heart of defence?



4) The Manchester derby...

Of course, all eyes will be on the first Manchester derby of the season on Sunday. For the first time, managerial behemoths Louis van Gaal and Manuel Pellegrini will face each other - and it'll be mightily intriguing to see who comes out on top - especially considering both sides' shaky form right now.



5) QPR's 4-4-2 formation...

Harry Redknapp seems to have found a formulae that could save his QPR side from relegation - fielding an old fashioned 'big man - little man' strike pairing featuring Bobby Zamora and Charlie Austin. While it earned him against Aston Villa, will he have the bravery to use it against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge?



6) The Newcastle fans' reaction to Alan Pardew...

Poor Alan Pardew has been booed and jeered all season by the Toon Army, but their Newcastle side has won its past two matches. If they take an early lead against Liverpool, surely the tirade of abuse will stop?



7) Tottenham on the 'big pitch'...

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino came out last week blaming his side's home woes on the size of the White Hart Lane pitch! Tottenham play Aston Villa away from home at the weekend though, and Paul Lambert's men play on one of the biggest pitches in the country. Three points for  Tottenham then, Mauricio...?



8) Saido Berahino v Leonardo Ulloa

While rangy Argentine Ulloa started the season superbly, his goals have dried up, while Baggies forward Berahino has found some terrific form. Both Leicester and West Brom rely heavily on their two star strikers for goals, but who'll come out on top at the King Power?



9) Phil Jagielka's pace...

Bizarrely, the Everton skipper was recently named the Premier League's fastest player this season by EA Sports player analysis, much to the amusement of the footballing world. All eyes will be on him when he begins his first sprint versus Swansea on Saturday!



10) Tika-taka football at Stoke v West Ham...

A few years back, this fixture would almost guarantee itself to be shown last on Match of the Day because of the agricultural brand of football both sides insisted on playing. Now though, Stoke prefer to keep the ball on the ground under Mark Hughes, while Sam Allardyce's Hammers are one of the top flight's in-form teams, playing an exciting brand of football themselves.

News And Rumour Roundup: Steven Gerrard Open To Liverpool Exit, United Track Ghanaian Striker, Gunners Suffer Another Injury Crisis And Silva Ruled Out Of Derby

Friday's news and transfer rumour gossip.



Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has revealed he could join another club if he is not offered a new contract - (BBC)


Manchester United are on the trail of 23-year-old Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris, according to his Turkish club Trabzonspor - (Daily Mail)

Crystal Palace and QPR both want Tottenham defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto, 30, but are not prepared to meet his £40,000-a-week wages - (Daily Mirror)

QPR winger Shaun Wright-Phillips, 33, has rejected opportunities to go on loan and will fight for his place at Loftus Road. The former England international has not made a Premier League appearance this season - (Talksport)

Fulham owner Shahid Khan is prepared to hand newly-appointed manager Kit Symons transfer funds in January as he aims for the club to bounce back into the Premier League at the first attempt -  (Daily Express)



Italian club Napoli have rejected suggestions that they will make a move for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 24, in January - (Daily Mirror)

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has criticised former team-mate Paul Scholes by claiming the midfielder was too lazy to do TV interviews as a player - (Daily Express)

Everton striker Samuel Eto'o, 33, has already earned himself a new Everton contract, after inspiring his team-mates with his winning mentality - (Daily Mirror)

The Football Association has collected about £350,000 in fines from social-media-related offences in the past three years, with the governing body investigating 121 cases - (Guardian)

Police are on red alert at the prospect of drones flying overhead during Sunday's Manchester derby - (Daily Mail)



Spain manager Vicente del Bosque will not back down over picking Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 26, for next month's internationals against Belarus and Germany - (Daily Telegraph)

West Brom manager Alan Irvine has admitted the club are taking steps to ensure the heightened attention on top-scorer Saido Berahino does not go to the 21-year-old England Under-21 striker's head - (Daily Star)

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini, 61, is heading for the sack, according to former Blues forward Rodney Marsh. City are without a win in three games, losing their last two - (Talksport)

West Ham signings Enner Valencia, Cheikhou Kouyate, Mauro Zarate and Diafra Sakho could be handed a Christmas break by manager Sam Allardyce in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the injury crisis that hampered the Hammers last season - (Daily Express)

Arsenal can win the Premier League this season if they sign Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, in January, claims former Gunners winger Perry Groves - (London Evening Standard)



Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will begin a major restructuring of the club's scouting and recruitment procedures after their poor start to the Barclays Premier League season - (Daily Mail)

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is set to leave in-form striker Harry Kane, 21, sweating until the last minute to find out whether he has earned his first Premier League start of the season against Aston Villa on Sunday - (Daily Telegraph)

QPR boss Harry Redknapp will consider involving midfielder Adel Taarabt at Chelsea on Saturday after burying the hatchet with the 25-year-old following their row over his weight - (Sky Sports)

Garry Monk has asked a fan who posted advice on how the Swansea boss can improve to his home address to send any future correspondence directly to the club - (Daily Star)

FIFA has apologised for an embarrassing mistake after its video launching the logo for the 2018 World Cup showed the disputed Crimean peninsula as part of Russia - (Guardian)



Aston Villa assistant manager Roy Keane, 43, is set to make an appearance on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! - (Daily Star)

Arsenal have been left with just THREE senior defenders after Kieran Gibbs added to the clubs growing injury list this week - (Metro)

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Bayer Leverksen defender Omer Toprak - (Daily Star)

Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge is set to miss Real Madrid, Newcastle and Chelsea games - (Daily Mirror)

David Silva is OUT of Sunday's Manchester derby with a knee injury and fears he could be facing three weeks on the sideline - (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea Stars Receive Threat From QPR Hard Man Ahead Of Stamford Bridge Meeting

Combative midfielder issues threat to Chelsea stars ahead of Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge...

QPR midfielder Sandro has issued a warning to his Brazilian teammates at Chelsea, claiming that friendship will mean nothing when the two teams meet this weekend, reports the Standard.

The former Tottenham star is close friends with the likes of Oscar, Willian, Filipe Luis, and Ramires, but he is desperate to clinch the win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and will do whatever it takes to ensure his side comes away with all three points.

"We know Chelsea are a big team but Liverpool came to Loftus Road and we did very well against them, so I think we can play that way against Chelsea, too," he said

When asked about his friend's at the club, he said, "I have told them we are coming for them."

Sandro has been suffering with a serious knee injury recently, but finally seems to be recovering and getting some game time under his belt. He was the victim of cruciate ligament damage back in 2013 during his time at White Hart Lane, and a number of niggling injuries since then have somewhat hampered his recovery.

He will be hoping to stay injury free and get a run of games for his new club QPR, with the Brazilian having the potential to be a season changer for Harry Redknapp's side.

Unwanted Chelsea Star Set For Contract Extension With Everton

Former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o could be set for a contract extension with Everton following his goalscoring exploits at Goodison Park...

Despite only having joined the club a couple of months ago, the superb form of former Chelsea star Samuel Eto'o may already have earned the Cameroon international a contract extension with Everton, reports the Metro.

Eto'o signed for Everton for free on a one year deal this summer after his contract with Chelsea expired. Having already bagged four goals in his nine games for the club however, the 33-year-old is looking like being rewarded with a further year added to his current deal.

The ex-Barcelona striker currently has a clause in his contract which states a further year could be added if he makes the required number of appearances for the club. With the form he has been showing so far it may only be a matter of time before the clause is triggered .

His nine goal return for Chelsea last year was not enough to convince Jose Mourinho that he should be kept on, but Roberto Martinez believes he is more than capable of competing at the highest level over the next two seasons.

"I think it's just natural he'll get another year. The option for a second year is based on number of games played so it will come automatically," the Toffees boss said.

"I always thought his period at Everton would be a minimum of two years, because the option reflects that.

"He could trigger the clause very soon, the way he's playing. But the clause is not in my mind, his mind, hes happy playing for Everton, enjoying his day to day work."

Arsenal Injury Crisis Worsens With Defender A Doubt For Game vs Burnley This Weekend

Arsenal could be set to field a highly makeshift defence for their Premier League game against Burnley this weekend after Arsene Wenger admitted that left-back Kieran Gibbs is a doubt for the game, the Daily Mirror reports.

The England international damaged his hip in last weekend's win away to Sunderland, joining Mathieu Debuchy and Laurent Koscielny on the sidelines as the club's back four is dealt another major blow.

There are no further additions to a long injury list, while key midfielder Jack Wilshere is also set to return from suspension in a small boost for the Gunners as they look to build on last weekend's win.

Still, the absence of Gibbs could mean another star for Spanish youngster Hector Bellerin, who has made a few unexpected appearances in the first-team this season as a host of big names have been out of key fixtures.

Bellerin would likely play at right-back, meaning Calum Chambers can move centrally to fill in for the absent Koscielny alongside Per Mertesacker, moving Nacho Monreal back to his favoured left-sided position to replace Gibbs after a few unsuccessful games in the middle for Wenger's side.

On the state of his squad, Wenger said: "There are a few uncertainties, like Kieran Gibbs. Apart from that, everyone should be available.

"Wilshere is back from suspension. Gibbs is a hip problem. He is a doubt but we'll know more tomorrow."

Trabzonspor Confirm That Manchester United Are Watching Prolific Striker

Turkish Super League club Trabzonspor have confirmed that Premier League giants Manchester United have scouted their in-form striker Abdul Majeed Waris, report the Mail, seeming to confirm suggestions that the Red Devils had representatives at the club's Europa League victory over Lokeren last week.

Ghanaian international Waris has been in fine form for Trabzonspor this summer since joining from Russian outfit Spartak Moscow, continuing his form from Valenciennes, where Waris spent a successful loan season despite failing to keep the club in the French top flight.

It had been suggested that United had sent assistant manager Ryan Giggs to Turkey last week to scout Waris during the Europa League tie against Belgian outfit Lokeren, and comments from Trabzonspor now seem to confirmed that representatives from United have been watching their player in recent weeks:

"We have not have any direct offers however, we know Manchester United are scouting Waris and keeping close tabs on him."