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&nbsp;Spurs are currently fifth in the Premier League table, two points off leaders, Everton. They could (and should) have been in an even stronger position had they not suffered late lapses in home games against Newcastle United and West Ham United.

&nbsp;Indeed, it is quite ironic that while Tottenham have the maximum nine points from three matches away from home this season, they have managed to pick up just two points from the same number of home matches.

&nbsp;Mourinho's were poor in their opening day loss to Everton, but they should have comfortably beaten Newcastle and particularly West Ham, against whom they let a three-goal lead slip in their subsequent home games.

&nbsp;If they can sort out that dodgy home form and turn the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium into some sort of fortress, they will be very hard to stop.

&nbsp;In fact, <a href="https://mybettingsites.com/ke/">many betting sites in Kenya</a> now have Spurs as third favourites to win the league, behind Manchester City and Liverpool.

&nbsp;Tottenham look like they finally have an identity under Mourinho. Apart from the funny lapse against West Ham, they have generally defended very well this season, and have been irresistible going forward, especially on the counter attack.

They are the league's top scorers with 16 goals, having scored five and six at Southampton and Manchester United respectively. Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son have formed a devilish partnership, while Gareth Bale is still waiting to be fully unleashed.

&nbsp;The midfield also looks super solid, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg providing the base in front of the defence, and acting as the starting point for most of Spurs attacks.

&nbsp;Mourinho is a man on a mission

&nbsp;Jose Mourinho is a very proud man, but that pride has been dented in recent times. Sacked at Chelsea, sacked at Manchester United, and deemed to have passed his prime by pundits and analysts.

&nbsp;Mourinho has never been one to shirk a challenge, and he has definitely come out punching this season, determined to prove the naysayers wrong. He has looked happy, focused and relaxed; bad news for the rest of the Premier League!

&nbsp;The Spurs board clearly believes in Mourinho, as evidenced by the club's transfer activities during the summer window.

&nbsp;Tottenham have been fairly quiet in the transfer market in recent years, but they opened up in the summer, adding significant quality to the squad.

&nbsp;They did not exactly splash the cash, but they made a number of shrewd signings, including the sensational loan deal for Gareth Bale seven years after he left the club for Real Madrid.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Matt Doherty joined from Wolves, Sergio Reguilon arrived from Real Madrid, Hojbjerg from Southampton, and Carlos Vinicius from Benfica,&nbsp;

&nbsp;They look to have assembled a set of players capable of taking Spurs to the next level.

&nbsp;Spurs can profit from open season

&nbsp;It has been a very strange start to the new season, with all the big guns looking very fallible. Champions Liverpool were shockingly destroyed by Aston Villa, and have now lost defensive stalwart, Virgil Van Dijk to a knee injury for a significant portion of the season, while Manchester City have looked very vulnerable.

&nbsp;Pep Guardiola's men have already lost 5-2 at home to Leicester, and haven't been able to get over the line in away matches at Leeds and West Ham.

&nbsp;Chelsea were the biggest spenders during the transfer window, but their new signings are yet to find their feet, while Manchester United continue to flatter to deceive.

&nbsp;Tottenham have not been perfect, but they are not alone in that boat.

&nbsp;If they stick around this title race for long enough (and there's no reason to think that they won't), they have as good a chance as anyone to cross the finish line first.

&nbsp;If you are a betting man, you may want to make an early investment in Tottenham Hotspur winning the Premier League. That option is available at decent odds on <a href="https://mybettingsites.com/ke/betway">betting sites like Betway</a>!

&nbsp;In Jose Mourinho, Spurs have got the master at composing a title challenge.

Why Jose Mourinho can lead Spurs to the Premier League title

It has been almost 60 years since Tottenham Hotspur last won a top flight title, but there is growing belief in North London that the long wait is about to end.

One dancehall artiste Dennis Gakunga Njuguna, who goes by the stage name Machete Boloman, and hails from Nairobi’s Kawangware area has dropped an Odibets banger.

&nbsp;The renowned artist in Kawangware dropped the song dubbed, Odibets. ‘Siwezi bet ka firm sio Odibets. Odibets mambo yote,” part of the lyrics by Machete Boloman.

This journalist reached out to the dancehall artist to understand what motivated and prompted him to unleash the song about the betting firm.

According to Machete, who formerly played football, he wrote a song to appreciate the good work Odibets has been doing in supporting upcoming talent, and asked one of their brand ambassadors in Kawangware, to have the Odibets management listen to the song he had recorded via phone.

Dennis Gakunga Njuguna, aka Machete Boloman

&nbsp;A month later, he received a call that he was needed at the Odibets offices, where they offered to pay for five of his projects, both audio and visual.

&nbsp;In the deal, his song Odibets would be the first project to be worked on. He has worked with producer Magix Enga in producing the first song.

&nbsp;“There are two Odibets brand ambassadors from the hood who are my good friends, so I wrote the song, recorded on phone and I asked them to give to the Odibet management and after a month, I was told they needed me at their office and that was when I was given the deal, and I went to record at Magix Enga’s studio.

&nbsp;“They have paid for five of my projects and Odibet is only the first of the five. They asked me to look for a good producer and I went to Magix Enga. I have 4 other projects which are fully paid for and I’m grateful to Odibets, they are doing a lot for me as a youth. The deal includes audio and video,” said Boloman.

&nbsp;Asked about what his community thinks about the song, the dancehall artiste said that the reception has been good and people have been praising him for singing about Odibets, a company that is making a great impact in the community.

Dancehall artiste releases Odibets banger and it’s worth your time (Courtesy)

Another banger!

Dancehall artiste releases Odibets banger and it’s worth your time

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the economy, with the partial and complete lockdown of some industries. Some companies took extreme measures to survive like conducting layoffs and sending staff home on unpaid leave. As the ill-fated storm of the pandemic ebbs, companies are finding their footing and slowly regaining a semblance of normal operations.

Even amid efforts to return to the workplace, employers and HR professionals know that the workplace has changed. The biggest challenge right now is managing this change and ensure the business thrives.

Various changes in the current workplace landscape:

●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social distancing, precautions and safety in the workplace

●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Task organization

●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New tools and software

●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Digitization

●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Communication and managing customers

●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changing work schedule

●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Team restructuring

●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New rules for accessing the workplace

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BrighterMonday employer Handbook: Advice from experts

BrighterMonday Kenya has been at the forefront playing its part in providing support to the job market ecosystem and its stakeholders. With initiatives like the <a href="https://www.brightermonday.co.ke/blog/unity-in-adversity/">Unity in Adversity</a> campaign providing free listing services to employers looking to hire critical talent, and tools like the <a href="https://www.brightermonday.co.ke/skills-assessments">Skills Assessment Tool</a> that helps employers get the best talent using assessments curated by industry experts.

These initiatives have helped employers get the talent they needed to stay afloat during the most difficult times in this pandemic. Now that times have changed and the workplace is evolving, BrighterMonday is here, yet again providing guidance on managing the post-Covid-19 workplace with the <a href="https://www.brightermonday.co.ke/research">Employer Handbook.</a> This is a handbook filled with best practice tips and advice unpacking the different challenges presently facing workplaces and professional input from leading HR experts in Kenya.

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Political analyst Tony Gachoka on Monday became a trending topic on social media after he launched a campaign accusing his longtime family friend and Jubilee Vice Chairman David Murathe of corruption.

Gachoka sensationally claimed that Murathe was one of the beneficiaries of lucrative tenders that Kemsa floated in the battle against Covid19.

"David Murathe is - in my mind the Biggest liability to Uhuru, the Handshake and Kenya," Gachoka said in one tweet.

The political analyst further claimed that the Jubilee Vice Chairman made the supplies through the financing of former Presidential candidate Peter Kenneth.

"<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Covid19Millionaires?src=hashtag_click">#Covid19Millionaires</a> ARE MY Mt. Kenya fellas NAMELY: David Murathe and Peter Kenneth. TG," the journalist added.

The discussion was promoted through the hashtag #TGExposesMurathe and was for the most of Monday the number one trending topic.

Gachoka admitted his close ties with Murathe saying he willing to sacrifice his own people for the good of the country.

"Am sacrificing our own to defeat corruption. It gives me no pleasure, where are u am willing to say heavy things ... try me," he stated.

The two are longtime family friends and even Gachoka's show, Point Blank, was produced by Murathe's niece Paloma Gatabaki.

Tony Gachoka lights up Twitter with corruption claims against family friend David Murathe

Tony Gachoka and Murathe are longtime family friends

It is ok to admit it – when you think about getting yourself or your children a pet, the last thing that comes to mind is fish or a fish tank. Fish aquariums seem like something you only see in a fancy restaurant or at a big aquarium that features marine life from all over the globe.

But, believe it or not, fish are excellent starter pets and studies have even been conducted that show that owning an aquarium can actually have health benefits for the owner. That’s right, owning an aquarium can be good for your health. The presence of a fish tank in the home and the owner spending time watching the fish swim throughout the day has a soothing effect on not only the mind but also the body (which we will discuss further down in the post).

Still not convinced as why or how fish can make good pets? Then you want to keep reading!

<h2>10 Reasons Why Fish Make Good Pets</h2>

<h3>1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fish are low maintenance when compared to other pets</h3>

Fish are extremely low maintenance when compared to pets such as cats and dogs, hamsters, reptiles, etc. They are self-sufficient in the sense that as long as they have clean water, light during the right times, and food supply – they are happy and content. Installing a secure water filtration system will help maintain the aquarium as well as the water is continuously filtered to remove impurities and contaminants.<a href="https://www.tankarium.com/best-canister-filter-media-reviews/"> Cascade is a good choice</a>!

The most maintenance you will have to do with your fish is the cleaning of their aquarium on a scheduled basis. Once that is done, you are free to enjoy your day and your fish are free to do the same.

<h3>2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Content while alone or as part of a community</h3>

When it comes to other types of pets, they can get lonely if they are the only ones in the home during the day and their humans are at work or school. This can sometimes manifest itself into<a href="https://www.aspca.org/news/can-pets-suffer-anxiety#:~:text=Breaking%20Down%20Anxiety%20in%20Pets&amp;text=But%20anxiety%20can%20occur%20in,people%20they're%20attached%20to."> anxiety issues</a> which is never a good thing for the pet or the owners. Fish, however, are perfectly content being alone or certain species of fish are excellent community members. That means you could have multiple fish in your tank if you chose!

<h3>3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fish aquariums don’t smell like most people think</h3>

People have a misconceived notion that fish aquariums and tanks must carry a stench that will travel through the air of the home. This is incorrect because only a dirty, unmaintained fish tank will have a stench and that’s usually accompanied by green, murky water which is caused by an algae and waste buildup. As long you clean your tank as per the instructions, then you won’t have this problem!

<h3>4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fish are great for teaching younger children responsibility</h3>

Having to feed the fish the same time every day, clean the tank on a schedule, and manually turning on/off the lighting system are excellent ways to teach a child responsibility for another living being. They will learn how pets come to depend on their owners for everything and they will experience a sense of accomplishment when their fish are thriving and healthy!

<h3>5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fish aquariums have mental health benefits</h3>

Owning a fish tank can have a positive impact on your<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/lifestyle/mens-health/power-up-your-mental-health/khx0z01"> mental health</a>. You will witness firsthand the determination of these little marine creatures and how they will get themselves from point A to point B, regardless of any obstacle. Watching your fish swim around the tank soothes the mind and relaxes the body, allowing for the escape of stress and tension.

<h3>6)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fish have physical health benefits</h3>

Fish owners, especially those with aquariums, tend to have a lower blood pressure than others because of the soothing and relaxing feeling they experience while watching their fish swim around the tank. Studies have shown that those who own aquariums are also at a lower risk for dementia and heart disease for the same reason.

<h3>7)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fish are not expensive to purchase or take care of</h3>

Fish tend to be on the lower end of the price scale when it comes to purchasing them for your tank (unless you are planning to purchase exotic fish that are not typically found in your local pet store). Fish can be purchased in bundles and certain species are safe to live together in the same tank, so you are able to have an array of fish. Except for their food, water filters, and a slight jump in electricity costs (lighting, etc.), they are pretty cheap to take care of!

<h3>8)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fish are quiet</h3>

If you live in an apartment building or townhouse, then owning a pet that has a vocal presence can be difficult. Fish don’t have any vocal presence and the only sound you will hear would be the slight murmur and gurgle that comes from the tank itself. You will never have to worry about neighbors complaining about your pets nor will they keep you up at night.

<h3>9)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fish are trainable</h3>

Think fish must be boring and all they do is swim all day? That isn’t correct and you can actually train your fish to complete tricks to amuse their observers. Train your fish to follow your finger along the glass of their tank. You can also train them to come to the surface of the water for their food, train them to seek and find objects, and even train them to enjoy a slight stroking when they come to the surface of the water.

<h3>10)&nbsp;They don’t require a large space</h3>

You won’t have to worry about finding enough space inside and outside the house for your fish. Their world is contained within the glass walls of their tank and that is where they feel the safest.

Fish are the type of pet that is perfect for the first-time pet owner or the type of pet that will suit someone with a busy lifestyle. Granted, the interaction with pets such as cats and dogs is without a doubt livelier; but this constant need for interaction can be a damper to some people who love to travel or have to travel for work and will spend large chunks of time away from home. That is why fish make good pets along with the reasons outlined above.

Because doesn’t the thought of unwinding in front of your aquarium in the evening after a long day at the office, with only the lighting system being the only source of light in the room, a glass of your favorite relaxing beverage in your hand while watching the shimmering flashes of watery light and vivid color of the fish sound appealing?

10 Reasons Fish Make Good Pets (Photo: Courtesy)

Here is why fish make good pets

10 Reasons Fish Make Good Pets

The Most Popular Sports in the World

Sports play a significant role in society and its popularity is growing around the world. There are a variety of sports played in diverse regions and many more are cropping up. Now, ranking the most popular ones is no easy task.&nbsp;

Some of the common denominators in sport ranking include revenue generated, global fan base, TV viewership, social media presence, sponsorship deals, and TV rights deals among others. That said, we have compiled a list featuring the ones that stand a cut above the rest.

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Soccer/Association Football

Soccer comfortably sits at the top of <a href="https://blog.grosvenorcasinos.com/most-popular-sports-world/">some of the most popular</a> sports across a vast majority of continents. Perhaps it is European soccer that has big names in this sport. Soccer is also popular in South America, Africa, and pretty much in every part of the world. Soccer competitions are followed by millions and even billions of fans around the globe.&nbsp;

The 2018 FIFA World Cup, for example, attracted over 3 billion viewers across the world. Some of the popular competitions include the domestic leagues like the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and the FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;

Other soccer leagues and competitions that grab headlines include the La Liga, Bundesliga, and Serie A, MLS, Copa America, Euros, etc. As a result, big brands like Coca Cola, Pepsi, Nike, Adidas, and Qatar Airways have struck deals with several clubs and players in the top leagues. It is estimated that there are over 3.5 billion soccer fans across the globe with most of them coming from Europe, Africa, Asia, and America.&nbsp;

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cricket

Cricket is another most popular sport in the world with an estimated fan base of 2.5 billion. This sport is however common in most parts of Asia, Australia, and Europe. The Cricket World Cup is the most viewed cricket tournament that garners more than 2.5 billion viewers across the globe. The 2019 Cricket World Cup attracted around 2.6 million viewers. Although the sport is male-dominated, the female cricket side is also on the rise.

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basketball

Basketball is another exciting sport that is popular across the U.S, Canada, China, Africa and the Philippines, etc. The fact that basketball harbors some of the most influential sports figures in the world makes it easy to drive social platforms like Twitter into a frenzy. The <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/section/sports/basketball">NBA</a> is the most prestigious basketball league in the world with some of the most influential athletes like Lebron James, Stephen Curry, etc. It is estimated that there are over 2.2 billion basketball fans across the globe.

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hockey

Hockey is also a common sport in the world boasting an estimated 2 billion fans.&nbsp;Field hockey is highly followed in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia while Ice Hockey is popular in America and Canada. Both male and female hockey leagues receive significant attention and it is easy to see why top brands like Gatorade and Reebok sign deals with hockey teams and leagues.&nbsp;

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tennis

Tennis is another massive game in the world with an estimated 1 billion fans. This sport is popular in America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. You might know of the likes of Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and the likes. The biggest events in the Tennis calendar year are the Grand Slam tournaments i.e the French Open, Wimbledon, the US Open &amp; the Australian Open.&nbsp;&nbsp;

6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Volleyball

Volleyball is another exciting and popular sport in the world. It is common in Asia, Europe, America, Australia, and some large parts of Africa. Globally, the game commands an estimated 900 million fans. Although it is not much televised like other sports, it grabs much attention on social media and has a following among loyal fans.&nbsp;&nbsp;

7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Table Tennis

It is estimated that the number of Table Tennis fans have increased to over 900 million since 2003. Most of these fans are drawn from Asia, Europe, Africa, and America. Just like Tennis, this sport is not given the most coverage but it has a good fan base. Some top brands including Autohome and Sports Master are known to sponsor many Table Tennis tournaments.&nbsp;

8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Baseball

Baseball is estimated to have around 500 million fans across the continents. A majority of these fans are from the U.S.A, Japan, Cuba, Canada, and the Dominican Republic. Nevertheless, it’s the U.S <a href="https://vrgal.net/baseball-in-vr/">NFL</a> that takes a lion share of these fans as it is the most widely known baseball league in the world. Top brands like Mastercard and Chevrolet sponsor the sport that’s growing fast.&nbsp;

9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rugby

Rugby is a sport that is rising in fame over the past years. Currently, the sport has over 450 million fans across the world with most of them drawn from Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. The sport is now attracting top brands like Mastercard, Heineken, DHL, Toshiba, and Emirates, etc.

10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Golf

Golf is a popular spot in Europe, Asia, America, and Canada. It receives a lot in TV viewership, no wonder it boosts around 390 million fans across the globe. Its origin dates back to Scotland where it then spread to the UK and thereafter the rest of the world. It has some of the richest athletes in sports like Tiger Woods who has been the biggest name for decades.

(Lionel Messi)The Most Popular Sports in the World

Sports and sporting personalities have grown to be very influential in the society. If you are wondering which are the popular sports in the world, then we have compiled this quick list for you.

The Most Popular Sports in the World

The Best African Soccer Players at the Moment

Africa has always produced some of the best players in football history. Talk of the likes of Didier Drogba, Samuel Etoo, Toure Yaya and many more who have etched their names among the finest players in the world.&nbsp;There are many African stars currently plying their trade in Europe but there are those that stand a cut above the rest. Let us look at the 8 best African soccer players at the moment.&nbsp;

The Egyptian King has taken the world by surprise since joining Liverpool. Before joining Liverpool, Salah had played for Basel, Chelsea, Fiorentina, and Roma. It was in Roma that Salah caught the eye of the Liverpool boss who sanctioned the purchase of the phenomenal Salah. It is a move that has paid off!&nbsp;

His debut season at Liverpool had a lot of free-flowing goals. He made football look so easy and Liverpool fans didn’t take long to start chanting his name. Salah has played a big part in Liverpool rejuvenation all the way back to success. In fact, <a href="https://sports.borgataonline.com/en/sports/football-4">you can put money on him</a> to put in a stellar performance in virtually every game. Salah has helped Liverpool reach the UEFA Champions League finals of the 2018/2019 season where they clinched the trophy. He is also a winner of the 2019/2020 Premier League trophy with Liverpool, the first since 1990!

Sadio Mane is another one of the best African forwards plying his trade for Liverpool alongside Salah. The forward has been instrumental in plenty of goals that Liverpool have scored since he signed from Southampton in 2016. The forward alongside Salah and Roberto Firmino are considered the best trio in EPL. It is that deadly combination that has finally secured them the EPL title. The Senegalese won the African Player of the Year award in 2020. He also helped steer Senegal to the finals of the African Cup of Nations where they narrowly lost to Algeria. He also won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool in 2019.&nbsp;

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1302792/Arsenal-news-Mikel-Arteta-Wout-Weghorst-Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang-latest-updates">Gabonese striker</a> currently playing for the English club Arsenal FC. After years of excellent performances in Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund, several clubs fought for his signature but Arsene Wenger ultimately won that race. He has been the bright spot in what has been a bumpy time for Arsenal in the past few years. He was even named Arsenal captain after Granit Xhaka was stripped of the arm-band. He was named the African Footballer of the Year back in 2015. He was also the top scorer in Bundesliga in the 2016/2017 season. His goal-scoring exploits have also been quite evident in the EPL as well. He is currently competing with the likes of Jamie Vardy for the EPL Golden Boot in 2019/2020 season.

Riyad Mahrez will be largely remembered for staging one of the best season performances alongside Ngolo Kante and Jamie Vardy to win the first-ever <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/01/sports/soccer/how-leicester-city-went-right-side-up.html">EPL trophy for underdogs Leicester City</a>. He is considered one of the most skillful wingers and defenders often have a nightmare against the Algerian. He has won the EPL title with Leicester City and Manchester City. He also has the FA Cup to his CV and with the EFL in there as well. He also inspired Algeria to the 2019 AFCON title.

The Senegalese center-back has perennially been among the names in the transfer market headlines. He has established himself as a regular in Napoli and has attracted interests from Europe’s giant clubs especially Manchester United. He won Senegal Player of the Year successively in 2017 and 2018 and would have added the AFCON to his name were it not for that narrow defeat to Algeria. He is one of the best defenders African soil has ever produced and many expect him to move to greener pastures soon.

The Ghanaian Midfielder is currently playing for the Spanish club Atletico Madrid who signed him way back in 2011. Partey has risen to be one of the cogs in Simeone’s midfield. He has won league titles in Madrid and was named in the CAF Team of the Year. It is rumored that the likes of Arsenal are keen to secure his services next season.

The Moroccan International is currently playing for the Dutch side Ajax. He is a Pacey and skillful winger whose eye for the goal is amazing. He is remembered for helping the club in that marvelous run to the UCL semi-finals. He won the Best Moroccan Player of the year in 2016, Ajax Player of the Year for 2017/2018 season, and Dutch Footballer of the Year and Golden Boot winner in the 2018/2019 season. He will be playing for Chelsea FC next season after Frank Lampard’s side priced him away from Ajax.&nbsp;

The legendary Sir Alex Furguson signed him for Manchester United before his retirement in 2012. He struggled for minutes under Moyes at the helm and was loaned to Cardiff then Crystal Palace. It is at Crystal Palace where he has regained that spark that made him one of the best young players in the world. He has been crowned the Crystal Palace Player of the Year&nbsp;three times and many expect that top clubs will be coming for him when the transfer market opens.

These are just but a few African players who have risen to the top of the beautiful game. There are other rising African stars including the likes of Nicolas Pepe, Naby Keita, Samuel Chukwueze and many more!

The Best African Soccer Stars at the Moment

Africa has always been known to produce some finest talents in the world of football. We look at the best players who are now taking European leagues by the storm including the likes of Salah, Mane, Mahrez and many more.

At the start of 2020, <a href="https://www.protipster.com/betting-tips/football">football predictions</a> have already ranked which football players will likely rise to be this season’s top players based on their personal talents, performance, and achievements in the last couple of years.

However, since the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, it changed a lot of things. It <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/bi/sports/coronavirus-pandemic-disrupts-football-activities-across-the-world/j5pphw4">disrupted football activities</a>, daily life and most of the people in the word self-quarantined at home to help stem the pandemic.

As the world tries to get back up on its feet, we wonder how some of the best football players are dealing with life during COVID-19.

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

Kevin De Bruyne is a spectacle to watch, known for his ability to play the game with effortless grace but with efficient and devastating effect. With his acute awareness of his surroundings and range of passing, the Belgian star can dictate any game to his tune.

Last April, the Manchester City star midfielder revealed that he and his family might have contracted the coronavirus during the imposed lockdown by the UK government. While De Bruyne and several members of his family recovered, they were not tested to confirm if it was the deadly virus.

Early in June, Manchester City beat Arsenal in Etihad Stadium’s first matchday. For City, it was a show on how good they can be when the game is in their control.

Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool FC)

Without argue, Virgil Van Dijk is one of the best defenders in the Premier League right now. The Dutchman poses an imperious figure in the field and never looks flustered throughout a game.&nbsp;

The 29-year-old made sure to keep active with home workouts while under home quarantine with his family. Just last May, he also participated in Nike’s “Living Room Cup” challenge to inspire people to prioritize their health during the quarantine.

In June, the star defender expressed that he’s “happy to be back” after Liverpool’s first game after months of being quarantined due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. (Paris Saint Germain)

The once-heir to Messi’s throne didn’t have a good 2019. With transfer rumours buzzing, dealing with injuries, suspensions, and off-field problems made it a challenging year for his career.

However, even with the rough 2019, Neymar is still a talented football player, with the seemingly effortless ability to change a game to his team’s advantage.

The 28-year-old was among the Brazilian stars that also donated $1 million USD between the United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and a charity fund launched by the Brazilian television host, Luciano Huck, to help families that were facing economic hardships cause by the pandemic.

While Neymar stayed active with the help of his physical trainer, Ricardo Rosa, he expressed his anxiety towards the effects of the pandemic. Namely, the fact that he misses the sport, the competition, and his PSG teammates.

In the latter half of June, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were among the PSG stars to undergo medical check-ups, including COVID-19 tests and reported back at the club’s training grounds.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus)

The Portuguese cyborg, Cristiano Ronaldo, is the definitive clutch player of Juventus. Who’s proven the time and time again, in crucial moments, he will claim victory even in any circumstance.

Last March, the 35-year-old was under home isolation, after his teammate, Daniele Rugani, tested positive for the coronavirus. Prior to the news, Ronaldo and his teammates played in a close-door game without fans present.

During his quarantine in his hometown of Madeira, Ronaldo kept busy by staying active with home workouts. He also shares informative videos on his Instagram stories, showing himself teaching his kids how to properly wash their hands.

In June, multiple sources have reported that Ronaldo is struggling to regain his former explosiveness after the 3-month break. While his physical condition showed that he trained a lot, his numbers (in terms of acceleration and top speed) aren’t near his best.

Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona)

Anything every other football player does gets automatically compared to Lionel Messi. He runs with the ball like nobody’s business, passes the ball better than anyone else, and he scores the most goals. It’s the reason why he remains at the top of the list.

During the COVID-19 quarantine, FC Barcelona’s ace striker has been keeping himself busy. On Instagram, he shares posts of himself with his two children while reminding his fans that it’s important to remain indoors and stressing that health comes first.

Last March, the 33-year-old showed his support by donating €1 million to the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona to help with fighting the pandemic including treatments and research.

In the first half of June, he’s back in Barcelona training again with his teammates in preparation for their La Liga return against Mallorca. Like the other football players, Messi also experienced minor tightness of the muscles after months of being home-quarantined.

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Celebrated K24 news ancor Betty Kyallo has opened up on her pursuit of love and her desire to have a second child.

Betty opened up up during the shooting of her show which follows her daily activities and she offers information on topics that matter.

On Sunday evening's episode, she said her first child Ivanna is the engine that pushes her to work hard, adding that she would want to have a second child.

"I don't hustle so much for myself because I have lived a tough life. Ivanna is the one who drives me to hustle. Actually, I'm hoping to have a second child so if there are potential bachelors, mhhhmhh," she said.

Betty added that she was confounded on the type of man she would wish to father her second child, but admitted that she had a bias for divorced men.

"I'm not sure if I would want a divorced, a single, or a widower. I'm always pulling towards that direction of divorced guys coz I think we get each other. I have been there and I think divorced guys always know things can go wrong so they are extra careful," she added.

The K24 beauty was previously wedded to fellow journalist Dennis Okari who is also Ivanna's father,

Their union, however, did not last long and ended up with a highly publicized divorce and subsequent squabbles relating to child support and infidelity.

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Africa’s leading innovative media company Pulse has launched its digital and social media offering in Senegal, under the brand <a href="http://www.pulse.sn/">Pulse.sn</a>/<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pulsesenegal/">Pulse Senegal</a>. This is part of its efforts to further extend its media reach to the Francophone audience on the continent, with a fully local offering.

In the current unprecedented global situation, digitally available, trusted media is especially crucial - to ensure equal access to helpful information, guidelines, as well as engagement on key topics. Pulse is doing its part in this.

The company had already offered its marketing and production services in the region for the past three years from its Dakar office under the RDM-brand. With the launch, the company in Senegal will from now on also be trading as Pulse Senegal.

<a href="http://pulse.africa/">Pulse</a> has with this extension an established, dedicated content presence across six major Sub-Saharan countries and their wider region: Senegal in Francophone West Africa, also aimed to cover information and content from and for Cote d’Ivoire; Nigeria and Ghana in Anglophone West Africa; and Kenya in East Africa, also aimed to cover information and content from and for Uganda.

With a monthly reach of over 100 million unique visitors across its different channels and platforms, Pulse is the leading media company focused on informing and engaging Africa’s young audience. Pulse’s offering is complemented by video, marketing and creative services through its Pulse TV, Pulse Marketing and Pulse Studio brands.

“I'm very excited to join Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana in their media experience. We are ready to offer a new platform to engage and inform African young audiences. Our first aim will be to take our 10 years experience in editorial from the other countries and build our position as the leading innovative media company in Africa.” Caroline Mbodj, Managing Director of Pulse Senegal stressed on the launch…

Also speaking on the launch, Leonard Stiegeler, Founder of Pulse emphasized:&nbsp;

"With Pulse we want to provide a platform to accurately inform and consistently engage the young, mobile population in Sub-Saharan Africa. I am glad and proud our team in Senegal can launch a local offering during this crucial time’’.

Pulse is confident this move to strengthen its editorial capacity in French-speaking Africa is a significant step in line with its mission to be the leading innovative media company in Africa and is committed to engaging Senegal’s digital users with the most qualitative and extensive online content, ranging from local and international news to business, entertainment, sports and lifestyle.

As a news platform, <a href="http://pulse.sn/">Pulse.sn</a> is committed to being the number one source for credible news stories and informative content in Sub-Saharan Africa and continues to demonstrate timely and insightful reportage during the current COVID-19 outbreak with dedicated ‘Corona-Virus’ news pages (Nigeria: <a href="http://pulse.ng/coronavirus">pulse.ng</a>, Ghana: <a href="http://pulse.com.gh/coronavirus">pulse.com.gh</a>, Kenya: <a href="http://pulselive.co.ke/coronavirus">pulselive.co.ke</a>, Senegal: <a href="https://www.pulse.sn/coronavirus">pulse.sn</a> ) across all markets to inform and educate Africa’s mass mobile audience with the latest updates on the pandemic.

Pulse Senegal is accessible to users on <a href="http://www.pulse.sn/">Pulse.sn</a> and through its social media platform (@PulseSenegal on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pulsesenegal">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/pulsesenegal">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/pulsesenegal">Twitter</a>), with a rich mix of content formats including exclusive celebrity news, engaging social videos, special features, and original Pulse TV Series published 24/7.

<a href="https://pulse.africa/">Pulse </a>is Africa’s leading innovative media company with publications, video formats and marketing and production services across Africa&nbsp;- reaching over 100 million people on the continent on a monthly basis. Pan-African brands and licenses in the group include &nbsp;digital content publishing brands <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/">Pulse.ng</a>, <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/">Pulse.com.gh</a>, <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/">Pulselive.co.ke</a>, <a href="http://pulse.sn/">Pulse.sn</a>, Business Insider, Men's Health/Health and The New York Times. Additionally, Pulse is parent to a video studio (Pulse TV), a 360 degree digital marketing &nbsp;arm (Pulse Marketing) and a creative brand &amp; content studio (Pulse Studio) to offer its partners compelling and integrated marketing and creative services.

<ol><li>Senegal - <a href="http://pulse.sn/">Pulse.sn</a></li><li>Nigeria - <a href="http://pulse.ng/">Pulse.ng</a></li><li>Ghana - <a href="http://pulse.com.gh/">Pulse.com.gh</a></li><li>Kenya - <a href="http://pulselive.co.ke/">Pulselive.co.ke</a></li></ol>

You can follow Pulse on:

LinkedIn (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pulsenigeria">http://bit.ly/36MEXYo</a>)

Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pulseafrica/">http://bit.ly/2s5WbkO</a>)

Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PulseAfrica247/">http://bit.ly/2Z6BbXp</a>)

Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/_pulseafrica">http://bit.ly/2Z5qwfv</a>)

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