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Chelsea, Liverpool To Play In 2023-2024 Carabao Cup Final

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4 months ago

January 25, 2024

Chelsea and Liverpool will face each other in the Carabao Cup final on February 25, 2024, which will be a repeat of the 2022 Carabao Cup final.
Recall that two seasons ago, Chelsea and Liverpool met at Wembley Stadium for the Carabao Cup final, and it was the Red that went home with the trophy via penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw.

Both sides played an unprecedented 21 penalty kicks before a winner could emerge with an 11-10 scoreline in favour of Liverpool.

It will be interesting to see how this season’s Carabao Cup final will end especially because most of the Chelsea players that faced Liverpool then are no longer at the club.

Unlike Liverpool, which still have Jurgen Klopp at the helm of affairs with at least 80 per cent of his 2021-2022 squad intact, Chelsea has changed over five coaches since then, and their current squad is made up of over 90 per cent of new faces.

How Chelsea and Liverpool Qualified for 2023-2024 Carabao Cup Final

Chelsea qualified for the Carabao semi-finals by beating Newcastle United in a one-legged quarter-final. They both played a 1-1 draw before the Blues settled the scores via a penalty shootout.

In the semi-finals, the Stamford Bridge-based club met with Championship club, Middlesbrough in a two-legged affair. In the first leg, the Championship side stunned Chelsea at the Riverside Stadium with a 1-0 victory on January 9.

While in the second leg, Middlesbrough needed just a draw to scale through but couldn’t withstand the Blues at Stamford Bridge as they suffered a massive 6-1 defeat on January 23.

They knocked out Middlesbrough 6-2 on aggregate to book a Carabao Cup final clash with Liverpool, which will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on February 25.

As for Liverpool, they humbled West Ham United 5-1 in their one-legged Carabao Cup quarter-final clash on December 20, 2023.

They met Fulham in the 2-legged semi-final round and beat them 2-1 in the first leg at Anfield on January 10. In the second leg, Fulham were able to hold them to a 1-1 draw, but that wasn’t enough to stop Liverpool from booking a date with Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.

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Iko Iko – still besties after 50 years #shorts.mp4

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3 months ago

February 19, 2024

Eze Chukwubuikem

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Absu Lecturer Confessing His Undying Love To A Student On Valentines Day

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3 months ago

February 15, 2024

Eze Chukwubuikem

The Valentine’s Day celebrations at Abia State University (ABSU) took an unexpected turn when a viral video surfaced, capturing the moment a lecturer proposed to his student in class. The heartwarming yet controversial gesture stirred a range of reactions, reflecting the complexity of relationships within academic settings.

For some, witnessing the romantic proposal served as a reminder of the enduring power of love and the potential for new beginnings. The exchange of vows symbolized a significant milestone for the couple, marking the start of a journey towards a shared future.

However, amidst the joyous occasion, concerns were raised regarding the appropriateness of the relationship between a lecturer and a student. Questions regarding the legality and ethical implications of such a union surfaced, prompting debate and scrutiny from various quarters.

Social media platforms became ablaze with comments and opinions, with users expressing a mix of amusement, skepticism, and outright condemnation. Some questioned the legality of a lecturer dating a student, while others called for swift action from university authorities to address the situation.

Critics argued that the power dynamics inherent in the lecturer-student relationship create a potential imbalance and raise ethical concerns. They emphasized the importance of maintaining boundaries and upholding professional standards within academic institutions.

In contrast, supporters of the couple celebrated their love and dismissed criticisms, highlighting the autonomy of individuals to make their own relationship choices. They emphasized the significance of consent and mutual respect in romantic partnerships, regardless of the circumstances.

As the debate rages on, one thing remains clear – the ABSU lecturer’s proposal to his student has sparked a broader conversation about the intricacies of relationships within educational settings. It serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance, ethical awareness, and accountability in navigating the complexities of love and academia.

An ABSU Lecturer proposed to his student today 😍 pic.twitter.com/ZmtL6BnEi9

— Akpraise (@AkpraiseMedia) February 14, 2024

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Five Grammy Records Broken At 66th Annual Awards Ceremony

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3 months ago

February 6, 2024

Eze Chukwubuikem

The 66th Grammy Awards took place on February 4th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA.
This year’s ceremony witnessed several notable achievements, including Nigerian artist Burna Boy, who made history as the first African performer to grace the Grammy stage.

GistViral outlined five record-breaking achievements that unfolded during the 66th Grammy Awards:

1. Burna Boy made Recording Academy history. The African giant was joined by both Brandy and 21 Savage during the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday, where he became the first-ever Afrobeats artist to perform at the annual ceremony.

2. Kacey Musgraves emerged as the first artist to ever win all four country awards at the Grammys after winning for “I Remember Everything”.

3. Kirk Franklin extended his record as the most awarded artist in the Best Gospel Performance / Song category – he won his 5th trophy for “All Things”.

4. Billie Eilish became only the second woman to ever win two Song of the Year trophies, winning for “What Was I Made For”.

5. Taylor Swift became the first artist to win Album of the Year for a fourth time, bagging the award for “Midnights”.