Firstklasskpakii

Believer, Annang, Wildlife, Coffee Lover, Red Devil.

[Lordemmarc👑🇳🇬🇧🇪 @lordemmarc]

@ruffydfire Can we now say Cameroon ppl are more foolish than Nigerians?

[Bruno Fernandes @B_Fernandes8]

how can I assist you? ☕

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 Michael Carrick will stay at Manchester United as permanent manager, confirmed.

Direction clear for weeks, plan also approved by Sir Jim Ratfliffe and new deal set to be signed soon.

New deal for 2 years plus option to extend or directly 3 years, but no doubts: Carrick says yes and will sign the contract.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

This morning, in Lagos, I met with the U.S. Consul General, Mr Rick Swart, where we discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship. We focused on promoting credible elections in Nigeria, ensuring they are free from interference, and fostering a space where all political parties, especially opposition parties can thrive, and contribute.

We also discussed trade and business opportunities between our countries. Accompanying me to the meeting was Dr Adefolaseye Adebomi Adebayo.

The discussion was very productive, and we are hopeful that, moving forward, Nigeria’s elections will be even more credible and transparent. -PO

[Dex @DexxterUtd]

Juventus had Conte, prime Zidane, etc. and Sir Alex unleashed academy boys to knock them out in the semifinal of the UCL. See how small Scholes was. Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke were two absolute terrorists, how did SAF get them??

[Official AGT⚽🎙️ @Iam_agt]

"When I heard Manchester United were interested in me, that night, I couldn't sleep, I didn't believe it.

...I began to pray, I said I would play for free, for Manchester United, even if it was two minutes"

- Odion Ighalo @ighalojude speaks on his move to Manchester United, and his passion for the club, as a fan.
Via @Brilafm889

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

👑 Inspired by greatness👑 Inspired by greatness.

[Ajoje⚽⚖️ @israel_ajoje]

Did La Croix deserve the red card?

Matheus Cunha got a chance at goal today but felt a desperate tug that sent him tumbling. Referee Chris Kavanagh paused due to a VAR check and he pointed to the spot and brandished a red card for the Palace defender. That was a classic DOGSO moment that flipped the game.

But what is DOGSO?

DOGSO stands for Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity. It is one of the most debated rules in football. And it is governed by IFAB Law 12, Fouls and Misconduct.

Here is how it works. If a player denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity through a foul, they are sent off with a red card. But the key word is "obvious." The referee must consider four factors to decide if it qualifies.

First, the distance between the offense and the goal. He has to determine if the attacker was close enough to score

Second, the general direction of play. He has to determine if the attacker was moving toward the goal

Third, the likelihood of keeping or gaining control of the ball. He has to determine if the attacker could realistically have scored

Fourth, the location and number of defenders. Were there other defenders nearby who could have intervened?

If all four factors point to an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, and the defender commits a foul to stop it, the defender is shown a red card.

But there is an exception. If the foul happens inside the penalty area and the defender makes a genuine attempt to play the ball, the referee can downgrade the red card to a yellow. This is called the "triple punishment" mitigation. The thinking is that giving a penalty, a yellow card, and removing a player is too harsh if the defender was genuinely going for the ball.

In Lacroix's case, he pulled Cunha's shirt. He made no attempt to play the ball. No realistic chance to win the ball. The offense occurred in the penalty area. But Cunha had a clear path to goal. That ticks all the boxes for DOGSO.

However in his case, he was shown card and United won a penalty. It was not downgraded to yellow because there was no genuine attempt to play the ball.

The rule traces back to 1990, when IFAB issued a mandatory instruction before the World Cup to crack down on cynical "professional fouls."

It became formal law in 1991 amendments to Law XII, now Law 12, aiming to protect exciting attacking play and deter last-man cynicism.

Cunha's incident reignited the debate. Does modern VAR apply DOGSO too harshly? Or is it essential justice? Either way, it changed the match. And it reminded us why the rule exists.

DOGSO is not perfect. But it forces defenders to think twice before pulling down an attacker who is clean through on goal. And that is exactly what it is supposed to do.

Let me know what you think.

My name is Ajoje and I am a FIFA Licensed Agent and International Sports Lawyer. I talk about the Law and Business of Football a lot. Repost and Follow me if you want to read more posts like this.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

A Tale of Two Nations: India and Nigeria

Today, Monday, Indians woke up to a tweet from their Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, thanking citizens for standing at the forefront of artificial intelligence, a technology transforming every sector of their society. He expressed confidence that the outcomes of the AI Summit would help shape a future for their children that is progressive, innovative, and opportunity-driven.

Yet in Nigeria, we wake up thinking about how to rig local government elections, how to exploit and impoverish the poor, and how to use the very children we should be nurturing for the future as tools for manipulation and election malpractice.

Nigeria is rich in talent, resources, and promise, yet we allow bad governance, greed, and selfishness to define our reality. What we are today is far from what we ought to be: a nation where every child can dream freely, every citizen can thrive, and leadership is measured by service and vision, not manipulation and personal gain.

It is time for Nigerians to demand leadership imbued with compassion, commitment, and character — leadership that works not just for a few, but for all, and that transforms promise into progress. -PO

[Firstklasskpakii @fkkwanaman]

@PeterObi Your words reflect the fears of millions. Electoral transparency is non-negotiable. Lead the charge, mobilize Nigerians to reject any electoral manipulation ahead of 2027. The people are ready to stand for democracy. A new Nigeria must be a mission, not a just slogan.

[Fēndī♊ @IamEkene_]

This foreigner is getting a bit of his Nigeria works.

He tried building a market for the Yalewatans but their government refused. Sent him a blueprint of a market costing ₦300m when he knows he can do everything with ₦60m at best.

Nigeria was never created to function properly.

[Firstklasskpakii @fkkwanaman]

@Quillingbee @LAynD7 @AngelMD1103 I think he got the ball first..

[Sevilla FC @SevillaFC_ENG]

Poetry in motion 🥶

[Rep. Riley M. Moore @RepRileyMoore]

Our brothers and sisters in Christ are being persecuted, murdered, and martyred for their faith.

Thank you @POTUS for asking me to lead this investigation in the House.

We are a Christian nation - we must stand up for Christians. This is truly right and just.

More from my interview with @TracySabolDC on @NEWSMAX ⬇️

[Rep. Riley M. Moore @RepRileyMoore]

I just returned from a Congressional delegation to Nigeria with @HouseAppropsGOP. While there, we visited Benue State.

We met with Bishops Anagbe and Dugu and Tor Tiv. We met with suffering IDPs who are all Christians. They are forced to live in camps that are regularly attacked by Fulani Islamic radicals.

We heard heartbreaking stories from survivors of this horrific genocidal campaign committed by the Fulani, including a woman who was forced to watch as five of her children were killed.

I've never seen anything like it. It will stay with me the rest of my life.

I am working on a report to @POTUS that will outline a path forward to work with the Nigerian government in a coordinated and cooperative manner to end the slaughter of innocent Christians in the Middle Belt and stop the ongoing terrorist threat in the Northeast.

We will brief the President soon. More to come.

More of my interview with @HarrisFaulkner on the @FaulknerFocus ⬇️

[Sean Nelson @Sean_ADFIntl]

I’ve never been more hopeful that we can turn the tide against the mass persecution of Christians than I am right now with Nigeria 🇳🇬

My full remarks from today’s Emergency Summit on Crimes Against Christians panel with @forthemartyrs @genuinelygia_. 🙏

@ADFLegal @ADFIntl

[Rep. Riley M. Moore @RepRileyMoore]

It was an honor and deeply moving to meet with his excellency Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, Bishop Isaac Dugu, and his Royal Highness James Ioruza, traditional ruler of the Tiv people, to discuss the ongoing genocidal campaign by the Fulani in Benue State.

Our brothers and sisters in Christ will no longer suffer in silence.

The United States has heard your cries and we are working diligently toward solutions.

[Dr. Akinwole @iamelow]

@RepRileyMoore A foreign govt. official is in our own country, meeting directly with affected citizens to get firsthand information. A worthless, mad dog, power-drunk-drug-baron-mannequin president couldn’t even make it to the city where scores of people were killed.

[Rep. Riley M. Moore @RepRileyMoore]

While in Benue, I met with dozens of Christians who were driven from their homes and subjected to horrific violence and now live in IDP camps.

They told harrowing stories that will remain with me for the rest of my life.

One woman was forced to watch as they killed her husband and five children. She, and her unborn child, barely escaped.

Another woman’s family was murdered in front of her and her baby was ripped from her womb.

One man’s family was hacked to death in front of his eyes and his armed was permanently mangled.

There are more than 600,000 Christians in IDP camps in Benue State alone.

These Christians should be able to live in their ancestral homeland without fear of genocidal Fulani.

[EJANLA🐬 OF GWAGWALADA @EjanlaOfnaija]

@Prince_NedNwoko If I talk u fit use DSS PIK ME… Good morning sir