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AFCON 2024: Cote d’Ivoire Beats DR Congo, Heads To Finals

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5 months ago

February 8, 2024

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Shortly after the intense game between Nigeria and South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire battled it out with DR Congo at Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, and emerged successful.

The hosts secured their place in the ongoing AFCON tournament with a narrow 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo. This win is a remarkable turnaround for the host nation, whose journey has been one of resilience and dramatic comebacks. After a shaky group stage that saw them nearly eliminated, Cote d’Ivoire entered the knockout rounds with a renewed sense of purpose. They defied the odds, overcoming Senegal in a penalty shootout and producing a last-gasp equaliser and extra-time win against Mali in the quarterfinals.

DR Congo also played some impressive football throughout the tournament, notably coming from behind to win 3-1 against Guinea and secure a place in the semi-finals. However, they were unable to unlock the Ivorian defence and will have to settle for a third-place playoff.

The encounter between Cote d’Ivoire and DR Congo proved equally tense. Both sides displayed moments of brilliance. However, chances were few and far between in the opening half, with neither side able to truly test the goalkeepers. It was in the 35th minute that the game became more intense. Cote d’Ivoire found spaces in the DR Congo defence, and the match gained more acceleration. They became more dangerous and even reached the sixth shot in the first half.

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It was an intense match in midfield, and the duel remained goalless at the start of the second half. However, as the second half proceeded, there was a shift in momentum as Cote d’Ivoire began to press forward with more urgency.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 65th minute when Sebastian Haller rose to meet a pinpoint cross and head the ball past the goalkeeper and into the DR Congo goalpost. Haller received a pass from Gradel inside the small area and jumped the bomb to open the scoring for the home team.

Despite late pressure from DR Congo, the Ivorians held firm, their defence marshalled by the experienced Serge Aurier, to secure a hard-fought victory.

Cote d’Ivoire’s journey to the final has been captivating. Now, they will face their opponents, Nigeria, in the grand finale on Sunday, February 11th.

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I Broke My Neck In 2013 – Jason Derulo Recounts Gym Accident

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14 hours ago

July 5, 2024

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Singer Jason Derulo got candid about a shocking past injury during a recent appearance on Paris Hilton’s podcast “I Am Paris.” Derulo revealed that he actually broke his neck in 2013 while training in the gym in preparation for his “Future History World Tour.”

The incident sounded horrific. Derulo described experiencing a fall that left him fearing the worst. The severity of the injury was so significant that it ultimately forced him to cancel his entire world tour.

Despite the gravity of the situation, Derulo persevered. He shared with Hilton that his recovery process took roughly seven months. This experience undoubtedly served as a major challenge, but Derulo’s determination to heal and get back on his feet is surely an inspiring story for many.

He said,

“I broke my neck in 2013. I was getting ready for my world tour and working with this trainer. He was like, ‘Today, we’re going to work on endurance, so I need you to do these back tucks back-to-back.’ I slipped during one of the back tucks, and I landed on my head, breaking my C-2 vertebrae. As soon as it happened, I heard a big crack, and I was like, ‘Holy s**t, is this it? Is this how it all ends?'”

“All the thoughts you could imagine are going through my head at the time, and I remember thinking to myself, ‘S–t, my mom is in the car waiting for me outside.’ I didn’t want to scare her.”

Jason Derulo was only 22 years old at the time of the accident. Even though the injury sounds serious, he tried to downplay it. While holding his neck in pain, he simply told his mom he was hurt.

“I think I just hurt myself a little bit,” before asking to take him to the hospital “just to check it out.”

“The doctor was like, ‘Well, I have some good news and some bad news,’ Jason noted of his X-rays. “‘You’re still here with us and can move all your limbs. The bad news is you’re going to be out for seven months,'” he added.

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Banky W Returns To School For Master’s Degree In Policy

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16 hours ago

July 5, 2024

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Nigerian singer Banky W surprised fans with some exciting news. It turns out he’s going back to school. On July 4th, 2024, the dad of one announced on Instagram that he’s pursuing a Master’s degree in policy at an American university.

In his post, Banky W shared a video that gives a glimpse of his student life so far. He included moments in the classroom with his teachers and classmates. He even mentioned that he’s traded in his CEO title for the role of a student again!

His caption read,

“Gave up being a CEO to become a student… because sometimes you have to let go of what’s impressive to gain what’s important. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Policy at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. The journey of faith continues. Please wish me well 🙏🏽🫶🏽🙌🏽😊.”

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It seems like Banky W is excited about this new academic challenge.

Banky W’s decision to return to school wasn’t met with surprise alone. His fans, followers, and most importantly, his wife Adesua Etomi-Wellington, showered him with support. The comment section of his Instagram post overflowed with messages of encouragement and congratulations. You can say this shows how much people respect his commitment to learning and self-improvement.

Adesua proudly wrote, “I just want everyone to know that my husband is a true efiko and has gotten A’s so far. I’m soooo proud.”

She also commented, “I just came back to say I am DEEPLY INSPIRED by you, and I’m not saying this cause I’m your wife. If I weren’t your wife, I’d be jealous of your wife. You are the exact kind of man that impresses me. My honourable.”

One fan wrote, “It’s never too late to make your goals happen. Here is a reminder to anyone seeking to pick up on an endeavour 🙏. Congratulations.”

Another follower wrote, “I no even hear anything but just watching you gesticulate, I don learn a lot. A true inspiration fr.”

“May God bless your efforts. May your hard work yield abundant success, leading to personal growth, professional advancement, and a greater impact on society,” yet another follower prayed.

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Guinness World Records Deactivates Its ‘Cookathon’ Category

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3 days ago

July 3, 2024

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After an earlier attempt by Chef Failatu Abdul Razak fell short, they launched a second attempt at a Guinness World Records ‘cookathon’ record on February 1st. This time, Chef Ebenezer Smith took centre stage. He set up his cooking station in Spintex and spent the next 35 days, a total of 820 hours, continuously creating culinary delights.

Chef Smith’s impressive feat sparked excitement in Ghana, with hopes of setting a new West African record. This comes on the heels of another record-breaking attempt by Afua Asantewaa for a singing marathon. Ghana seems to be on a roll when it comes to attempting Guinness World Records!

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However, things took a turn. GHone TV, a Ghanaian television station, contacted Guinness World Records. In an email response, Guinness World Records cleared the air about Chef Smith’s claim.

The email stated,

“No, this is not true at all. He does not hold the GWR title and that is not our certificate. The current and true record holder is: The longest cooking marathon (individual) is 119 hr 57 min 16 sec and was achieved by Alan Fisher (Ireland) in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, from 28 September to 3 October 2023.”

Guinness World Records (GWR) also revealed that the cookathon record category is no longer active.

They explained that GWR sometimes deactivates records for various reasons. For example, they stopped judging the “fastest violinist” record in 2017 because they couldn’t ensure the quality of the violin playing.

“As a good rule of thumb—if you can’t measure, weigh, or count it—then it’s probably not a record!” is GWR’s mantra for discontinuing records and applications.

Guinness World Records deactivates its “cookathon” category after it seems to have inspired an unstoppable frenzy in certain parts of the world. In Ghana, one contender, displaying a certificate as the new record holder, claims to have cooked for more than 30 days. pic.twitter.com/jM6QjL1usX

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Things got messy after Chef Smith, also known as Millennium Chef, held a press conference to announce himself as the record holder for the longest cooking marathon. Reports say security personnel in police and military uniforms arrived and chased him out.

Apparently, Nana Boroo, who might have sponsored the event, brought them due to a possible disagreement with Chef Smith, possibly a broken contract.

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