Every bold step you take toward growth is a declaration of self-belief.

When you start a business, you're not just chasing an opportunity—you’re putting faith in your vision, your resilience, and your ability to create value where none existed.

When you begin a new project, you're trusting in your skills, your creativity, and your power to bring ideas to life, even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed.

When you choose to eat healthier, you’re choosing long-term well-being over short-term comfort. You’re investing in your future energy, focus, and vitality.

When you commit to a workout, you're prioritizing your strength—both mental and physical. You’re telling yourself you’re worth the effort, even when it's tough.

When you make something—whether it's art, a product, a plan, or a solution—you’re affirming that your thoughts matter and that your contributions have purpose.

And when you simply show up—on hard days, in unfamiliar rooms, or for your goals—you’re proving that you believe in your potential, even when it feels uncertain.

Every action that favors growth over ease, discipline over distraction, and vision over fear is a vote of confidence in yourself.

In all these moments, big or small, you’re placing a powerful bet on your own future.

Two Players Are Not Nigerians: Morocco Drag Super Falcons To CAF After Defeat .

Morocco have filed a petition to CAF questioning the eligibility of two players who played for the women’s team of Nigeria in the final of the WAFCON, which Nigeria won 3-2 on Saturday.

The host were two goals up going into the half time break , but a second half rally by the Nigerian team helped them to a 3-2 win, and also the title for the tenth time in their history.

Before the game, there was a protest lodged by Morocco on the eligibility of two of the Nigerian players in Ashleigh Plumptre and Michelle Alozie. Both players were born outside Nigeria but made the decision to play for Nigeria at senior level.

In their protest, Morocco say the manner of their switch of nationality is faulty citing some irregularities in their claims to be Nigerians. They expressly want Nigeria to lose the title by virtue of fielding both players in the tournament.

Plumptre was granted approval by FIFA to play for Nigeria in 2021 after it was established that her paternal grandfather is a Nigerian. Alozie’s case is more straightforward as she was born in the USA to immigrant parents from Nigeria.

Nigeria is however not losing sleep over the protest with a top member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) terming it as dead on arrival.

This generation doesn't understand.
Most men in this generation doesn't understand its not about giving her the world, but it's actually about making her feel like she's a priority in yours.
It's about surprising her with a sweet text throughout the day to remind her you're thinking about her.
It's about coming home from work and asking about her day because you genuinely care about the answer.
It's about going to the refrigerator to get yourself a drink, and you get her one without even asking.
It's about driving down a backroad and you pull off to the side to pick her some beautiful wild flowers.
It's about cuddling on the couch in sweatpants and binge watching your favorite show on Netflix together.
It's about taking her to her favorite restaurant unannounced.
It's about slow dancing with her in the rain to a song that was written by George Strait.
It's about calling her randomly and asking how she is doing because you care about her mental health.
It's about laying her favorite dress on the bed with a note that says "put this on and be ready by 7pm".
It's about knowing the smallest details about her, like the way she likes her coffee in the morning, or her favorite smell, or what movies make her cry.
It's about going to a local ice cream parlor on a Saturday afternoon to talk about your life goals together over a couple hot fudge sundaes.
Take my advice and remember...... it doesn't always have to cost much money, it just needs to catch her off guard.
~ Cody Bret

Cristiano Ronaldo: "I have to thank my friend Albert Fantrau for my success. We played together for a youth club. When people from Sporting arrived, they told us that whoever scored more goals would be accepted to their Academy".

"We won that game 3-0, I scored the first goal, then Albert scored a header, and the third was a goal that impressed everyone. Albert went on one on one with the goal keeper.

I was running next to him, he went round the keeper, all he needed to do was just to get the ball into the empty net. But, he passed it to me and I scored.
I was accepted to the Academy. After the match, I approached him and asked him "why" and he answered; "You're better than me".

Several years after, journalist went to Albert's house, and asked whether the story was true. He confirmed it. Albert also said that his career as a football player ended after that match and he is now unemployed.

Sometimes you need to sacrifice for your destiny helpers to locate you 👌🏾

#declanfosisports

Okoronkwo Named Super Falcons’ WAFCON Fans’ Best

By Wilson Adekumola

Esther Okoronkwo has been named the Fans’ Player of the Tournament for Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The dynamic 27-year-old forward played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s title-winning campaign, registering two goals and six assists across six games.

Her stellar performances earned her two Woman of the Match honours and the admiration of fans nationwide.

Currently playing for AFC Toronto, Okoronkwo’s consistency and calm under pressure made her a standout in a squad filled with talent.

The recognition was confirmed on the Super Falcons’ official X account, which posted, “Presenting your #WAFCON2024 Fans’ Player of the Tournament… Esther Okoronkwo, OON. Clutch. Composed. Crowned by the people.”

Okoronkwo triumphed in the fan vote ahead of fellow nominees Rasheedat Ajibade, Folashade Ijamilusi, Ashleigh Plumptre, Chiwendu Ihezuo, and Jennifer Echegini.

The Super Falcons claimed their record-extending WAFCON title with a dramatic 3-2 win over host nation Morocco in the final, adding yet another historic chapter to Nigeria’s rich football legacy.

[31/07, 01:36] null: Nigeria Super Falcons Team alone have swept away almost a STATE budget...

150million × 24 player = 3.6billion

75million × 11 officials = 825million

3.6billion + 825million = 4.4billion

Mind blowing...

Among the whole football trophies in the world which one worth 4.4billion NAIRA ....

Because 4.4billion can ba a takeover for a whole team...

JUST SAYING.....
[31/07, One thing that made Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United a true powerhouse was his ability to strengthen the team by signing players who were already proven in the Premier League. It was never just about adding quality, it was also about weakening direct rivals in the process.

Think back to when United signed Eric Cantona from Leeds. That transfer completely changed our attacking identity and inspired a new era of dominance. Or when we brought in a young Wayne Rooney from Everton, already tearing up the league as a teenager, and watched him grow into one of the club’s all‑time greats. And who can forget Robin van Persie from Arsenal, whose goals fired us to that unforgettable 20th title.

Fast forward to now and it feels like we are seeing a return to that winning formula, going for players who have already shown they can handle the intensity of the Premier League. Moves like this do not just make United stronger, they take key weapons away from our rivals. It is a double win.

This is the kind of ambition that builds champions. Let us keep going back to what made us great.

*DREAMS Become Reality When Thoughts Become ACTIONS *

Everyone has dreams, but only the disciplined turn those dreams into reality.
Wishing is easy. Planning is smart. But action is *what makes it real.*

> *FACT:* 92% of people never achieve their goals—not because they don’t dream big, but because they never take *consistent* steps toward them.

Your ideas mean nothing without execution.
Your goals remain fiction until you put in the *work.*

*Here’s what separates dreamers from doers:*

- *Clarity of vision* – Know what you want, and why it matters.
- *Daily action* – Small, steady steps are better than random sprints.
- *Resilience* – Action invites failure—but it also breeds strength.
- *Accountability* – Track your progress, adjust, and keep moving forward.

The gap between “someday” and “success” is *action.*
Don’t just visualize your dream, *build it.*

Start now. Start small. Just start.

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."

*Olusegun Ogundipe*'s answer to Dele Farotimi's post concerning changing of Charly boy bus stop on face book.
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Whoever cares can drag the entire Yoruba and summon our ancestors to join in the dragging. We remain indifferent. They have called us cowards, tribalists, and lazy, and we have kept silent. Now, they claim to have developed our states and territories. They boast that they have bought every piece of land because we are loafers. My brother, your kind of liberalism has expired in Nigeria's march toward nationhood. The Yoruba have distanced themselves and reevaluated our roles in the Nigerian project. The time has come when we must establish clear principles and relationships within the federation.

"Answer the fool according to his folly," as the Bible advises. We are Yoruba, and the weapons of our warfare are not limited to guns and cutlasses. There are two types of Yoruba: Omo Alade and Omo Ekun. We are either from royal families or descendants of warriors. No one should feed us; we know how to feed ourselves. If Yoruba has tolerated all the nonsense and arrogance of the Igbo, in particular, it is not out of fear of war or violence. It is because we understand that the cost of peace is cheaper than the cost of war.

This is one of the reasons we open our doors for friendship, love, and freedom. We believe the Nigeria project is possible, and we have demonstrated our willingness to cooperate and achieve those goals. However, the irritant race thought our simplicity equated to stupidity. Now, we intend to show them otherwise.

Changing street names is just the beginning. Next, all non-Yoruba employees in the civil and teaching services in the Southwest must return to their states of origin. All Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) held by non-Yoruba in all Southwest states must be converted to certificates of leasing. We want to prove some points, and we are serious about it.

Other ethnic nationalities are at liberty to reciprocate and send non indigenes away from their civil or teaching services. That is ok and should be the beginning of a comprehensive restructuring we all anticipated. There is no statute book that mandates only the Yoruba to be reasonable and tolerant. Let all of us adopt the attitude of if-it-will-scatter-let-it-be.

Tolerance is not a substitute for the destruction of our collective identity. Those who want Project Nigeria to succeed must submit to the rules of the game. We cannot sacrifice our identity for Nigeria and other ethnic groups turn around to make mockery of our children tomorrow.

*Olusegun Ogundipe*