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  • Chelsea wins the English Premier League

    Chelsea wins the English Premier League

    Chelsea wins the  Premier League title after defeating West Bromwich Albion in an away match 1-0 at the Hawthorns.

    Late goal from  Michy Batshuayi  gave the Blues the league, which mean they hold an inviolable 10-point advantage over Tottenham.

    It is the sixth time that blues have won EPL title and the fourth time since 2004-05 season that they have claimed the Premier League title.

    Their campaign has been one of virtual unabated excellence since a sticky period in September, when they lost successive matches against Liverpool and Arsenal saw them drop as far as eighth.

    The Chelsea first team manager Antonio Conte, who arrived in the summer to guide the team after a disappointing 2015-16 season, thereafter altered his side to play with three at the back, and that proved the catalyst for a 13-match winning streak that proved to be the decisive run as they claimed the crown.

    Chelsea can yet complete a league and cup double as they face Arsenal on May 27 at Wembley in the FA Cup final.

    Conte’s men have been recognised individually as well as collectively, meanwhile. Summer signing N’Golo Kante won the PFA Player of the Year award and also claimed the Football Writer’s prize, with Eden Hazard finishing as runner-up in both categories.

    Diego Costa has been their top scorer in the Premier League this season, having netted 20 goals for the campaign to date, just four shy of the division’s leading marksman, Romelu Lukaku.

    The long-term aim for Conte must be to maintain the momentum created by this success and ensure that his squad does not fade in the same manner that Mourinho’s did previously.

     

  • Meet the game changers in Chelsea’s squad

    Meet the game changers in Chelsea’s squad

    Chelsea needs just three points from their last 3 League games to secure their sixth EPL title in history; Chelsea has had an astonishing season.

    The club manager Antonio Conte has transfigure the fortunes of the blues who ended 10th in 2015/16 season to put them at the top of the pile in the English top flight.

    Chelsea have been competing with local rivals and a resilient opponent – Tottenham, however, they now look almost assured and confident of becoming champions once again.

    Players like David Luiz, Gary Chaill, Diego Costa, Marcos Alonso, Victor Moses, Willian, Cesc Fabregas and Pedro have all been very necessary condiment in the impressive Chelsea’s potpourri.

    N’Golo Kante, France international, has been Chelsea’s best player this season and he is the Premier League’s best transfer of the season, having made the £32 million move from Leicester City in the summer.

    He has picked up both of this season’s PFA Player of the Year and the FWA Player of the Year awards, despite his defensive role in the team.

    He made 289 tackles since he moved to England at the start of last season more than any other player. He is the most defensive player to with the PFA’s award since Terry and his impact has been huge in allowing his side to control games in a title winning season.

    Kante scored only two goals this season; both goals came against Manchester United, but goals aren’t what he is measured by. Nonetheless, he ranks among the highest in the league for tackles and interceptions.

    Eden Hazard is Chelsea’s most exciting player and has produced several moments that have been vital to his side’s resurgent season. His 19 goals match his haul from the 2014-15 season in which Chelsea claimed the title. He earned individual glory by being awarded the PFA Player of the Year award.

    Conte has got the best out of the Chelsea team especially the Belgian playmaker, Eden Hazard, in the 3-4-3 formation. Hazard plays an integral part in the new formation the blues. The Belgium, being a gold fish have become the darling and envy of most top ranked clubs in Europe.

    Real Madrid have made the blues ‘play maker’ their number one target and are willing to lure him to the santiago bernabeu making him part of los blancos dressing room.

    He is the second most fouled against player in the league this season having been brought down 89 times as he attempts, on average, four dribbles-per-game.

    Lastly, it is important to beam our light on Azpilicueta, who has also shown impressive leadership on the field of play. Ever since John Terry stepped back from his almost default starting role, and Gary Cahill assumed the role of captain, the Chelsea defender has consistently played and defended for his team in a way that is nothing short of commitment and leadership.

    The versatile defender has been utilised in five different positions this season and has excelled in almost every one. He has played as both a wing back and full back on both sides, as well as adapting brilliantly to being a right sided centre-back in Conte’s three man defence.

    He is the only Chelsea player to have played in every single minute of their league campaign and he has produced more passes than any other player in the Premier League, so far, this season.

    Conte and his coaching staff have improved greatly improved on their teamwork especially when it comes to ball possession; Conte currently ranks seventh for completed balls this year.

  • Kante wins 2017 football writers’ association.

    Kante wins 2017 football writers’ association.

    The Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante takes his second individual prize of the campaign having also won the PFA Player of the Year award. He becomes the 18th player in the history of English football to win both awards in the same season.

    Another Chelsea player, Eden Hazard came second in the voting, with Tottenham’s Dele Alli in third place. Between Kante and Hazard, a winner of the award in 2015, collected more than 65 per cent of the journalists’ votes.

    Kante, who will receive his prize at a Gala Dinner in London on 18 May, said: ‘It is a fantastic honour to win this award. With so many great players in this Chelsea squad and in the Premier League, for the Football Writers’ Association of this country to name me as their Footballer of the Year is a very proud moment in my career.”

    FWA Chairman Patrick Barclay added: ‘N’Golo Kante could not be a more deserving winner of English football’s most prestigious individual award. In the view of some FWA members, he would have been a worthy recipient last season for his contribution to Leicester’s title success, but the almost unbroken excellent form of Chelsea since he changed clubs has left little room for further debate.

    “Considering the competition of Eden Hazard and others from Chelsea in particular, this is a great achievement.”

    Kante played a pivotal role in the team’s success up until this point after moving to Stamford Bridge from Leicester City last summer.

    His high energy levels and ability to win the ball, and distribute it intelligently, in midfield has been integral to the way in which Antonio Conte wants his team to play, and the 26-year-old has also provided a threat in the attacking third, as his brilliant goals in home matches against Manchester United testify.

    In total, five Chelsea players were nominated by FWA members, with defenders David Luiz and Cesar Azpilicueta, as well as striker Diego Costa, also receiving votes.

    N’Golo became the fourth Chelsea player to win the award, joining Hazard (2015), Frank Lampard (2005) and Gianfranco Zola (1997).

  • World’s most expensive champagnes

    World’s most expensive champagnes

    Champagne has always been a large part of human history. Most champagnes are made from blended grapes and it has been the ultimate celebratory drink used to toast newlyweds, applaud achievement and acknowledge milestones.

    A large part of its appeal is due to the bubbles that spill forth when the bottle is uncorked. It is calculated that 65% of people in the world consumes champagne. Presently there are mainly ten types of expensive champagnes in the world:

    1 Goût de Diamants, Taste of Diamonds – $2.07 million

    Goût de Diamants special is not just about the exquisite champagne contained inside, but the exceptionally crafted bottle adorned with an expertly cut Swarovski crystal nestled in a pewter that looks similar to the Superman logo. The bottle is a classic work of Alexander Amosu, and only a few are sold in the world, making it a rare and valuable edition.

     

    2 Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon (Charles & Diana 1961) – $4,309

    A bottle of Dom Perignon Charles and Diana 1961 from the house of Moet and Chandon warrants a high price of $4,309 and for a good reason. It was released in 1961, the year Princess Diana was born. It was also the official champagne at the royal wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles. A limited number of bottles were released to celebrate the occasion and only a few got their hands on such important part of royal history.

     

    3 Krug Clos d’Ambonnay – $2,701

    Made with Pinor Noir, Krug Clos d’Ambonnay is the only Champagne Blanc de Noirs that is included in this ranking. Perched higher than most champagnes, Krug Clos d’Ambonnay costs around $2,701.

     

    4 Boërl & Kroff Brut – $2,489

    Another entry from Boerl and Kroff, their NV Champagne Brut fetches a heavy price tag of $2,489. However, for those who don’t have any issue with money, a 30-liter bottle is available and costs around $120,000.

     

    5 Moët & Chandon Dom Perignon(White Gold) – $2,467

     

    Moet and Chandon produce high-quality champagnes, that is a given. But what makes the Dom Perignon White Gold limited edition so valuable is not just the bubbly content of the bottle, but its container which is contained in a plated white gold case and features a laser-engraved Dom Perignon label on it. The case makes it a popular item for wine and champagne collectors.

     

    6 Boërl & Kroff Brut Rose – $2,198

    Boerl and Kroff is a brand that stemmed from Champagne House Drappier when Michael Drappier decided to vinify one acre of his land with the best of select berries. Boerl and Kroff Brut Rose is an exotic blend of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir and can fetch a price starting from $2,198.

     

     

    7 Krug Private Cuvée – $1,989

    Anything that bears the name Krug is expected to be pricey. That is clearly the case with the Krug Private Curee. The Krug House saw its rise back in 1843 when Joseph Krug started the champagne business. Today, the Krug name is owned by the multinational conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton S.A.

     

    8 Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon by Karl Lagerfeld – $1,955

    Released in 1998, this limited edition creation of Moet and Chandon was crafted by the iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld of Germany. Such artist significantly amplified the worth of this Dom Perignon Champagne Brut. Today, Lagerfeld now works for legendary fashion houses Chanel and Fendi aside from his own label.

     

    9 Engraved Krug Brut David Sugar – $1,806

    Priced at $1,806, a bottle of this limited edition champagne gets its value from its place of origin in Northern France. But what adds to its worth is the engraved “Quail Design in Flowering Tree”, a masterpiece only found in select Krug Brut champagnes.

     

    10 Moët & Chandon Bicentenary Cuvée Dry Imperial 1943 – $1,392

    Moet and Chandon has a rich history, which greatly adds to the value of its bubbly champagnes. The company owns more than 1,000 hectares of vineyards and produces more than 26,000,000 bottles of champagne annually. To top it all off, Moet and Chandon holds a Royal Warrant, a document stating their status as a supplier to Queen Elizabeth II.

    Its most expensive creation, the Moët & Chandon Bi-Centenary Cuvée Dry Imperial 1943, was released in 1943 in honour of the house’s 200th anniversary. Moet and Chandon was founded in 1743

    Nigeria is said to be 23rd largest champagne importer, the top ten importers of champagne are

    UK, USA, Germany, Japan, Belgium, Australia, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Sweden. These drinks are consumed by the high and mighty across the world, average individuals may not even have the opportunity of seeing their bottles except they are given as gifts due to its expensive price tags.

  • Who is a Mother?

    Who is a Mother?

    A lot of people believe that a mother is any woman who gives birth to a Child. However, it is important to note that Mothers come in different form.

    They can be Mother by birth, Stepmother and a mother by adoption.

    Having said that, a real Mother is someone who shelter, guide and care for a child. She’s a patient and virtuous woman who is always ready to do everything for her children.

    She is supportive and always ready to accept her Children’s flaws and weaknesses and knows how to correct them.

    Every lady as the tendency to become a mother, yet only a Mother knows the biological Father of her Children.

    Furthermore, it is important to note that the actions of a Mother influence her children in diverse ways. When the society expects her to influence her children morally, academically, spiritually and in every area of life, she has to be careful not to influence them wrongly.

    Some Mothers train their children with tight fists.

    A Mother should be her Child’s first love and best friend, anything a Child learns from his Mother cannot be separated from him.A mother should instil in her child the accepted norms and values of the society and ensure that the socialisation process at the family level is effective and qualitative.

    As a mother, ask yourself these questions
    1.When last did I pray for my children?
    2  When last did I correct them?
    3. When last did I sit them down and let them understand how life works?
    4. How did I interact with my children? Am I harsh or too jovial?
    5. In what way do I show them love?
    6. How often do I pay attention to them?

    A Mother’s Impact on a child’s life cannot be overemphasised, as she plays the lead role in constructing the child’s future. Train up your child in the way he should go and when he grows older he will never depart from it.

    God bless all the virtuous women who have not been found wanting in their duties. Who have done all they can to see their children succeed, who have hawk under the hot sun to buy their children a pair of shoe, who have received insult from their husbands and families just because of their children, who have cut their sleeping time short just to ensure their children sleeps well, who never get tired of loving their children, who has made praying for their children a lifestyle. Only God can reward you!