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[color=#990000][/color] England forward Harry Kane on Tuesday said he was delighted to be mentioned in the same breath as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Tottenham Hotspur player said this after scoring a hat-trick in the London clib’s 5-2 win over Southampton, which sent three prestigious records tumbling.

Kane will end 2017 on 56 goals for club and country, the first player outside of Ronaldo and Messi to finish the year top scorer in Europe since 2009.

He also toppled Alan Shearer’s 22-year-old record for the most Premier League goals in a calendar year and became the first player to score six Premier League hat-tricks in a year.





“I‘m very proud of it. Messi and Ronaldo have dominated football for so long. They’re two of the world’s greatest players ever,” Kane said.

“To even be compared to them, to be up there with those sort of stats is a great feeling. All I can do is use that as confidence going into the new year.”

Kane headed in Christian Eriksen’s freekick in the 22nd minute to overtake Shearer’s 36 goals in 1995 with Blackburn Rovers.

It was a tally he had equaled by scoring three times in Spurs’ 3-0 win at Burnley on Saturday.

Kane slid on his knees on the Wembley pitch after netting the milestone goal, while the home fans chanted “Harry Kane: he’s one of our own”.

“It was hard not to think about it, being level going into the game,” Kane added.

“I wanted to win the game but, of course, I wanted to score as a striker. Getting that record was a great feeling.

“It has been a fantastic year. To get compared to those players — the Messis and Shearers — is what it is all about.”

The double Premier League Golden Boot holder increased Tottenham’s advantage by finishing off a sweeping team move with a tap in from close range in the 39th minute.

He later hit his second treble in as many games to make it 5-1 with a classy chipped finish over Fraser Forster.

Kane rounds off the year with 39 Premier League goals and 56 strikes in all competitions for Spurs and England.

He pledged to try and better his tally in the new year and gave details on how he managed to remain sharp during the busy Premier League winter schedule.

“I’ve improved physically — recovery for games, getting ready for each game, eating right and ice baths. I feel good and sharp and at my best at this busy period,” the striker added.

“It is always about improving every year. That’s what I always have done throughout my career and it is what I will continue to do.”

Kane was immediately congratulated by Shearer after his milestone first goal of the day.

“You’ve had a magnificent 2017 @HKane. You deserve to hold the record of most Premier League goals in a calendar year. Well done and keep up the good work,” the former England and Newcastle United great wrote on Twitter.

Former England and Tottenham forward Gary Lineker joined in praising Kane with a post on Twitter.

He wrote: “He’s only gone and done it. First Shearer’s record and now Messi’s total is surpassed. Well played @HKane. Absolutely magnificent achievement.”

(Source: Reuters/NAN)

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The Federal Government has declared Friday as public holiday to mark the Eid-El-Maulud celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), made the declaration on behalf of the FG in a statement on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Abubakar Magaji.

He admonished all Muslim faithful and Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, progress and unity of the nation.

He further urged all Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration towards building the nation.

“The minister wishes Nigerians a happy Eid-El-Maulud celebration,”

Source :punchonline@punchng.com

[color=#006600][/color] Manchester United are being tipped to make a surprise January raid on Everton for striker Henry Onyekuru.
The Nigeria striker joined the Toffees over the summer from KAS Eupen, but was sent back to Belgium on loan with Anderlecht after Everton failed to land a work permit for the striker.
Since returning to the Belgian leagues, however, Onyekuru has been in brilliant form and has been watched a number of times by both United and Barcelona, according to claims in the Belgium media.
Now both ESPN and Het Laatste Nieuws claim the striker will be the subject of a January enquiry from Manchester United, who want to cash in on the uncertainty surrounding his future by making a firm move.
Everton are understandably wanting to bring the striker back to Goodison, but United’s interest could yet spark a surprise January move for Onyekuru, who has already struck eight times this season.


Source:Manchester United are being tipped to make a surprise January raid on Everton for striker Henry Onyekuru.
The Nigeria striker joined the Toffees over the summer from KAS Eupen, but was sent back to Belgium on loan with Anderlecht after Everton failed to land a work permit for the striker.
Since returning to the Belgian leagues, however, Onyekuru has been in brilliant form and has been watched a number of times by both United and Barcelona, according to claims in the Belgium media.
Now both ESPN and Het Laatste Nieuws claim the striker will be the subject of a January enquiry from Manchester United, who want to cash in on the uncertainty surrounding his future by making a firm move.
Everton are understandably wanting to bring the striker back to Goodison, but United’s interest could yet spark a surprise January move for Onyekuru, who has already struck eight times this season.
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Troops have captured Boko Haram terrorist in Borno state

- They also recovered weapons and rescued 30 persons

- The suspected terrorist was said to have been handed over to the relevant authorities for further interrogation, while the rescued civilian captives are being attended to

Nigerian army has said that the troops of 202 Battalion of 21 Brigade in conjunction with elements of Mobile Strike Teams (MSTs) on operations LAFIYA DOLE, in furtherance of clearance and blockade operation DEEP PUNCH 2, have cleared Boko Haram terrorists’ enclave in Borno state.

NAIJ.com gathered that the operation was carried out on Saturday, November 25, in Abusuriwa, Newchina, Bonzon, Usmanari, Goyayeri, Shitimari, Gashimari, Awaram amongst other villages in Bama Local Government Area of Borno state. A statement signed by director army public relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, revealed that, “the troops whose continuous resolve in routing out the remnants of the suspected terrorists hibernating within the Brigade’s Area of responsibility ensured that their superior fire power made the terrorists to flee in disarray leading to the capture of one suspected terrorist, while 8 of the Boko Haram terrorists were neutralized. A Boko Haram terrorist arrested by the Troops. Photo credit: Facebook, SK Usman

“The gallant troops were also able to recover 4 AK-47 Rifles, 3 Magazines, 7 dane guns and machetes, amongst other items.


Weapons recovered from Boko Haram terrorists i Borno by the Troops. Photo credit: Facebook, SK Usman

“In addition, the troops also rescued 3 men, 12 women as well as 15 Children, among whom were an aged man and a woman held captives by the Boko Haram terrorists.


Weapons recovered from Boko Haram terrorists i Borno by the Troops. Photo credit: Facebook, SK Usman

“The suspected terrorist has been handed over to the relevant authorities for further interrogation, while the rescued civilian captives are being attended to.


Weapons recovered from Boko Haram terrorists i Borno by the Troops. Photo credit: Facebook, SK Usman
Source: Naija.ng

Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo, sure knows how to attract attention whenever she steps out and she does not fail in maintaining that atmosphere till the end of the event.

Recently the actress stepped out for an event and fortunately for her she met controversial senator, Dino Melaye, who could not resist her beauty and curves.

The Senator is known for having strong feelings for fair pretty female celebs and he could not resist the beauty that walked up to him for photograph.

Spaxon:
I feel like getting sick........

Abi

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