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Famous British-Nigerian professional boxer, Anthony Joshua has disclosed why he still resides with his mother at the age of 34.

Leading Reporters recalls that Anthony Joshua had in 2017 after his £15 million win against Wladimir Klitschko, returned to his mother’s two-bedroom former council apartment.

However, speaking about his tight ties with his family, Joshua in his latest interview with Louis Theroux, noted that it would be difficult for his prospective partner to get him to move out.

“I still live with my mom. In our culture, we grew up in our own family home, we support our parents.

“Why am I going to move out and leave my mom by herself, for some girl? Family is the most important thing. When a girl gets with me, she ain’t just marrying me, she is marrying my family.”

The Chairman CEO Brila Media, Dr Larry Isamoje popularly known as Coachy has had his take on the transfer speculations of Victor Osimen from Napoli to the English Premier League. Either to Chelsea or Manchester United who are both in the race for the services of the hot inform Nigerian Napoli striker.

Speaking on radio, Brila FM on the show, No holds Barred” with Ifeanyi Udeze an ex International of the super eagles who is also one of the OAPs of Brila FM Dr Larry Isamoje said, ” If you want my honest and sincere opinion of where Victor Osimen should go between Chelsea and Manchester United, I would say he should go to Chelsea.

“Chelsea jut signed one of the best midfielders currently in Europe and for a British record transfer fee of £107m, Enzo Fernandez, who is so gifted on the ball that whenever he’s with the ball he looks vertically first which is where Victor Osimen would be positioned.

“He could also look horizontally where Chelsea have also strengthened during the last January transfer window where you have Noni Madueke, Mykhaylo Mudryk and João Felix on loan from Athletico Madrid blistering from the middle.

“Victor Osimen will also look at Chelsea and all former Nigerian and African players that have succeeded in the club to be an extra motivation. Examples are Didier Drogba, John Obi Mikel, Micheal Essien, Solomon Kalou and a host of others.

Even in this current Chelsea team is Noni Madueke, a Nigerian who he can easily relate with and even speak pigin English when necessary. Kai Havertz is Chelsea’s main striker this season and can be easily displaced by Victor Osimen unlike Manchester United where Marcus Rashford is in the form of his life.

“Marcus Rashford is also an English player, whom Osimen would need a miracle to displaced from that position at the moment. Also Manchester United just bought a forward who is from the same country with the manager of Manchester United.

“Let’s be honest, Eric Ten Hag(Manchester United manager) might play politics on who to play among the two knowing fully well his country man is involved”.

Adding his own view, another Nigerian ex International, Victor Agali who was also a guest on the show said, ” He would advise Victor to still remain at Napoli and still enjoying his football than moving but also said Chelsea has the best midfield than can play to Victor Osimen’s strength”.

As the summer transfer window will open in June, it remains to be seen where Victor Osimen would end up playing next season.

Napoli FC would do everything possible to convince him to stay with them perhaps for another season. Give and take, the choice is still down to Victor Osimen’s final decision but one thing is sure, Victor Osimen won’t go for cheap. Whichever club that needs his services must cough out over a £100m for Napoli.

Anyebe Victor, Abuja

Popular Nigerian Billionaire, Dozy Mmuabuosi has boasted he will buy Sheffield United Football Club of England to put his Name, Nigeria and Africa at large on the world map of those who can own an European football club.

The Lagos born Edo University Graduate and CEO of NWASSA, Tingo Remit and Tingo International Holdings alongside many affiliated companies has dared the world big money spenders when it comes to club football to acquiring Sheffield United FC of England Championship.

We can recall when Roman Abramovich, the then owner of Chelsea Football Club was sanctioned due to his affiliations with Russia President during the Ukraine/Russia war.

The sanctions led to his many properties in the UK ceased by the UK government including Chelsea Football Club which led to Roman Abramovich putting up the club for sale on March 2 2022. In his official statement, Roman said,” I would like to address the speculations in the media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC. As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the club’s best interest at heart”

“In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the Club as I believe this is in the best interest of the club, the fans, the employees as well as the club sponsors and partners”.

On May 2022, Chelsea Football Club was bought by the new owners led by Todd Boehly, Clearlake capital, Mark Walter and Hansjoerg Wyss in a deal worth over £3.5bn.

Fast forward to February 2023, Another English Football Club Sheffield United is rumoured to be up for sale amid financial crises. This time favourite person for the purchase of the club is an not American like the owners of Chelsea FC, Manchester United and Liverpool or the oil money bags of Newcastle United, Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain of France but out of no where a NIGERIAN, Who would ever believe that? Well, some will….

He is not one of the famous richest individuals out there but he has taken the bold step in acquiring Sheffield United to save them from their financial mess.

Interesting news coming out of the UK has revealed Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi is close to finalising a deal to buy English championship club Sheffield United

Dozy Mmobuosi’s net worth is rumoured to be about £7bn (N3.3 Trillion) and takeover of the club will reportedly cost around £90million. However the deal will be subject an approval by the English Football League owners & directors.

Sheffield United are currently 2nd in the league and could potentially be playing in the English Premier League next season.

Last year, Dozy’s foundation organised the maiden edition of the Dozy Mmobuosi Super Cup as a preseason tournament for the top Nigerian teams. Shooting Stars of Ibadan were the eventual winners and were handed a cheque of N100 million.

Many Nigerians and Africa at large would be praying and trusting God that this deal goes through as it’ll indeed put Nigeria and Africa on the world map yet again.

An exceptional performance from Lionel Messi handed Argentina their third world against defending champions France.

The thrilling World Cup final produced six goals – the highest ever – as the European side fought back every time they trailed Argentina forcing the match to go into penalties.

Mbappe’s brilliant perfomance counted for nothing at the end as the French side missed two kicks in the penalty shootout

Messi scored a brace and opened the penalty round with a beautiful strike to give his side a much-needed mental advantage.

Subsequently, Emiliano Martinez saved Kingsley Coman’s kick before Aurelien Touchameni played wide to hand Argentina the win on a platter of gold.

Messi had opened the scoring for Argentina with a low footed strike from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute, moments later Angel Di Maria doubled the lead after converting MacAllister’s pass.

However in the 2nd half, the defending champions found their footing as they score two quick goals via Kylian Mbappe.

The PSG forward initially scored a penalty after Nicolas Otamendi brought down Muani in the 18 yard box.

The match which produced a number of brilliant scoring opportunities on both sides went into extra time.

Argentina appeared to have sealed the victory in the 2nd half of extra time after Messi’s beautiful right footed strike went straight to the net. But Mbappe came to the rescue again with a penalty just two minutes to the end of the match forcing the match into penalties.

With the World Cup win, Lionel Messi’s rivalry with Portugal’s Christiano Ronaldo over the ‘greatest footballer of all time’ spot appears to be settled.

Messi has now won all possible titles in top flight football including several league titles, UEFA Champions league, Club World Cup, Copa America and the FIFA World Cup.

The Argentine striker also has seven balon d’or titles against Ronaldo’s five.