Mr Mosengo-Omba was particularly involved in supporting the 54 African MAs in their FIFA Forward projects, in the development of youth and women’s football throughout the continent
ZURICH, Switzerland, March 13, 2021/ — FIFA confirms that Véron Mosengo-Omba will leave his role as Chief Officer of the FIFA member associations (MAs) division with immediate effect to take on the position of CAF General Secretary.
Mr Mosengo-Omba initially joined FIFA in 2016 as Chief Member Associations Officer with responsibility for Africa and the Caribbean, and subsequently spent the past two years supporting all FIFA 211 MAs to implement the FIFA Forward development programme, as well as managing relationships with all FIFA MAs and continental confederations in his role as Chief Officer of the division.
A native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mr Mosengo-Omba was particularly involved in supporting the 54 African MAs in their FIFA Forward projects, in the development of youth and women’s football throughout the continent, and in the recent implementation of the FIFA Covid-19 Relief Plan.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura issued a joint statement expressing their gratitude for the work that Mr Mosengo-Omba has overseen at FIFA.
“On behalf of all of FIFA, we would like to thank Véron Mosengo-Omba for his excellent work and wish him the very best of luck in his next challenge as CAF General Secretary,” it read. “FIFA also looks forward to working with him on future projects in helping to project African football to the summit of world football.”
It is a position fully endorsed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino
ZURICH, Switzerland, March 13, 2021/ — The task of projecting African football onto the global stage has begun following the election of Patrice Motsepe as CAF President by acclamation during the 43rd CAF Congress, which has taken place in Rabat, Morocco. Mr Motsepe will not only lead a revised African confederation, but an organisation that will see substantial change at CAF Executive Committee and FIFA Council level following various elections which have also been held.
Mathurin de Chacus (Benin), Isha Johansen (Sierra Leone), Fouzi Lekjaa (Morocco), Amaju Pinnick (Nigeria) and Mamoutou Touré (Mali) will all join Hany Abo Rida (Egypt) on FIFA’s Council, while Kanizat Ibrahim (Comoros) and Mbombo Njoya (Cameroon) were elected to the CAF Executive Committee. Other regional appointments were also made with Wadie Jary (Tunisia) elected to the northern zone and Elvis Raja Chetty (Seychelles) and Maclean Letshwiti (Botswana) both elected to represented southern zone.
“Africa needs collective wisdom, but also the exceptional talent and work of every (national football association) president and every member nation,” new CAF President Patrice Motsepe said. “When we all work together, football in Africa will experience success and growth that it has not enjoyed in the past.”
It is a position fully endorsed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who also took the opportunity to congratulate all the presidential election candidates on their collective vision and team spirit.
“I would like to congratulate Patrice Motsepe for his wisdom, his engagement, for his passion,” the FIFA President said. “I want to wish all the very best for the next four years, to the new leading team of CAF, of African football, and to Patrice Motsepe, to all those who have been involved, to Augustin Senghor, Ahmed Yahya, Jacques Anouma, who will now have important roles in CAF’s administration. You all want a strong and united Africa, projecting itself forward. It is thanks to you, it is your decision, your wish, your hope and your ambition. I want to assure you that FIFA is not at your side, FIFA is together with you.”
The match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur is commonly known as the North London Derby. The two clubs consider each other as their main rivals.
Due to their rivalry, very few players have swapped between the North London clubs. Laurie Brown became the first player to have played for both the clubs in the North London Derby.
So here we take a look at the top 10 football players who have played for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur:
Realme’s own flagship Realme GT has been launched recently and Realme 8 series are about to launch pretty soon. AT the time of the launch of Realme GT, we’ve expected a Neo version of this phone, probably a toned-down version, named Realme GT Neo. In the meantime, a Realme smartphone with model number RMX3116 has been listed on TENAA’s certification website and there is a strong chance that it could launch as Realme GT Neo in the future.
However, a renowned India tipster has shared some live shots of a smartphone and mentioned that those are of the RMX3116 and the retail name is likely to be the Realme X9 Pro.
As per WHYLAB, the Realme RMX3116 will be dubbed the Realme X9 Pro. Alleged live shots of its Master Edition have surfaced. Will feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED curved panel, 90Hz refresh rate, 4500mAh battery with 65W fast charging, plastic frame, 7.8mm thickness#Realme#RealmeX9Propic.twitter.com/3u3i9yEHCG
From the TENAA listing, we’ve come to know the overall design and some of the key specs of this phone. The very first thing we can look out for is its curved display. As of now, Realme hasn’t produced a smartphone with a curved display, So, this could be the first one to have a curved display from Realme. Moreover, the ‘DARE TO LEAP’ branding is there as well on the Rear panel.
Coming to the camera setup, this phone looks to have a vertically designed triple rear camera setup supported by an LED flash. In terms of buttons, this phone looks to have a power key on the right side and two separate volume buttons on the left side.
That’s all from the design section. Now, coming to the specifications, the TENAA listing mentions that this Realme smartphone has a 6.55-inch display and it will run REalme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 OS. This phone is fueled up by a dual-2,200mAH battery, measures 159.9 x 73.4 x 7.8mm (dimension), and most importantly, it is a 5G smartphone.
From some other sources, we’ve come to know that the display of this phone supports a faster refresh rate of 90Hz and it is fueled up by a 4,500mAH battery supported by 65W of fast charging.
Another source claims that this phone will have an FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED single punch-hole display at the top left corner as well as an in-display fingerprint sensor.
As of now, we’ve no idea about the processor of this phone, but it is expected to be the MEdiaTek Dimensity 1200, but it is yet to get confirmed.
Oppo has been very consistent in launching different editions of their smartphones, such as Oppo released the Avengers Edition of the F11 Pro last year, the Diwali edition for the F17 Pro, and so on. Now, Oppo has come up with Marvel Edition of the Oppo Reno5 4G, but only for some selected markets, such as Indonesia and others few. These phones will be available exclusively through Tokopedia.
The Oppo Reno5 4G Marvel edition will be available on March 15 (Monday) at a price tag of IDR 5,700,000 ($395/€320) which is slightly higher than the actual price tag of the phone, IDR 5,000,000. But this is not the end as you need to do something more if you want to grab this Marvel Edition Oppo Reno5 4G. So, without wasting much time, let’s discuss the procedure.
First of all, you need a unique code to buy this edition and the process of getting that code is a bit tricky. You have to follow specific Instagram accounts (including @OppoIndonesia) [we will share the complete list of those Instagram accounts] and each of those accounts will share a limited amount of codes on specific days. From the below table, you can get an idea of such Instagram accounts and codes as well. Now, an important note: If you have one code, you can’t sell your code as well as can’t buy one either, and this whole process will be over by March 31.
This time, the design of the Marvel edition is even more attractive than the previously launched Avengers Edition of the F11 Pro. It has the Avengers logo on the back as well as the protective case has the Marvel logo instead, branded headset, and even the SIM ejector.
Looking for a reliable mechanical keyboard with all the features a gamer needs yet you are not willing to spend much? Then ASUS’s new TUF K3 mechanical keyboard could be a great option for you as it has a price of around Rs. 6k, and if you are lucky, then you can get at its launch price of ₹ 5,499.
I got this budget mechanical keyboard at its asked price, thanks to ASUS, and yes, the experience has been great and obviously smooth as the Red switches used in the keyboard. Obviously, at such a budget, a solid and reliable keyboard is hard to find, and having used it for a month, here’s a complete review of the ASUS TUF K3 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
Specifications
MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD – ASUS TUF K3 features heavy-duty & highly-durable mechanical switches (customizable Blue, Brown, or Red switches) with a lifespan of 50-million keystrokes for responsive & reliable performance during intense gaming sessions
ANTI-GHOSTING – With N-Key rollover response, onboard memory, 8 fully-programmable keys with on-the-fly macro keyboard recordings for uninterrupted video games – itâ€s got it all!
DETACHABLE WRIST-REST – TUF K3 Wired Gaming Keyboard comes with a detachable magnetic wrist rest that provides optimal comfort and a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminum alloy frame that keeps the keyboard in place during intense battles and gaming marathons
DEDICATED KEYBOARD MEDIA CONTROLS – Control your audio with intuitive media keys on this PC gaming keyboard. Includes USB Passthrough for easy connectivity with various devices such as a mouse, flash drive, or for charging smartphones or tablets
DESIGNED FOR COMMITTED GAMERS – TUF K3 Computer gaming Keyboard supports ASUS Aura Sync & the latest Armoury Crate software for centralized controls & customization of audio profiles, colors, lighting effects, recording macros, and more
In the Box
To be frank, the packaging of this simple keyboard is very impressive wrapped around plastic and the box itself looks great. In it you have simply the keyboard that comes with pretty thick dual cables and a superior quality Wrist Rest but with TUF Gaming branding.
Design & Build
The full-size mechanical keyboard comes in dimensions of 45.9 x 19.2 x 6.5 cm and has a standard US English layout which we Indians are pretty used to typing. The keyboard weighs around 1Kg and is pretty heavy, thanks to the aluminum-alloy top cover, but it looks pretty premium at the price offered.
It is very compact and still has all the keys adequately spaced for a good typing experience. The TUF K3 mechanical gaming keyboard features durable switches for responsive and reliable performance. However, it features Red switches but can be customizable with Blue or Brown switches and a lifespan of 50-million keystrokes for responsive & reliable performance during intense gaming sessions.
Thanks to the Dedicated Media Controls, you can control your audio with the media keys on this PC gaming keyboard. The keyboard has two USB cables, including a USB Passthrough for easy connectivity with pen drives, charging other devices, etc. Kudos to ASUS for including this, even though this is a budget mechanical keyboard.
The wrist rest provided with the keyboard is also a good one as you can comfortably keep your rest your palm while typing. However, ASUS could have made the wrist rest a bit less smooth and more grippy to help typing during long hours, and that TUF Gaming branding doesn’t look that good, but some can love it; it’s completely your liking sense.
Typing
Coming to the main typing experience, I think it is one of the most premium mechanical keyboard experiences you can expect from the TUF K3 keyboard. ASUS claims to have used heavy-duty mechanical switches with 50-million-keystroke lifespans.
The Red switches used here have a 4mm travel distance and feels good while typing, not loud like Blue switches but still gives you the clicky feel you expect from a mechanical keyboard. Compared to the 45g actuation force as Cherry MX Red switches, ASUS promises a 50g actuation force which makes the feel almost similar to the Cherry MX Red switches.
ASUS also promises 100% anti-ghosting and n-key rollover (NKRO) technology that ensures each keystroke gets registered, so even if you are typing casually or seriously, each of your keystrokes is indeed accurately reflected on the PC.
The TUF Gaming K3 also features fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording, as well as the onboard memory helps keep your settings even if you switch PCs. The total typing experience on this gaming keyboard is really smooth, and at ₹ 5,499, you can’t ask more.
Gaming
Much like a comfortable typing experience, you obviously have a good gaming experience as well, now you cannot compare with a Blue switch, that is more mushier and tactile during gaming but I like the low noise with the Red switches, which can really be painful at times with blue ones.
The switches are indeed light and easy to press and the keys snapped back quickly, which does help while gaming. So, I do prefer Red switches for that but Blue switches are also loved by many, so the preference is completely yours but the quality of the keys used here is good for a lot of average users who need a good mechanical keyboard.
RGB
Coming to the RGB front, being an ASUS keyboard, you have the Aura Sync RGB lighting that enables you to light up your keyboard as per your wish. Honestly, it puts the entire color spectrum and a range of lighting effects at your fingertips.
The backlighting strength is adequate, and I usually kept it at max also lower it anytime just by using Function and down arrow keys. The RGB rainbow looks damn cool, but you can use other modes if you do not like so many colors. Also, with Aura Sync RGB, you can even synchronize effects with other Aura Sync-supported devices.
Software
I have been using many ASUS products, and to be fair, their software is pretty useful and accurate. In this case, too, the Armoury Crate software detects the keyboard without any hassle, and you can easily customize a lot of things via the software itself.
There are a lot of AURA Sync effects in the software and in an instant, you can change the backlighting effect as well as customize patterns, speeds, etc. If you are still not satisfied, you can make your own effect by using the Aura Creator software that even unlocks the potential to configure per-key RGB lighting as per your preference.
Pros & Cons
This keyboard is too good at its price to talk about cons but still here are things you should know:
Pros –
Premium quality keyboard with no flex & a modern design
Standard US English layout with proper spacing
Comfortable keys to type & game
Great customizable Aura Sync RGB lighting
USB Passthrough and onboard memory
Cons –
Non-detachable cable
The wrist rest could have been more grippy
Verdict
Overall, if I had to suggest the ASUS TUF K3 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, it would be a straightforward job for me. However, the main issue you can face is getting it at its asked price of ₹ 5,499; you can look for various retailers selling at less. On the other hand, Amazon sells the keyboard for ₹ 6,799, and that price still holds its value.
ASUS has really made a great mechanical gaming keyboard at budget with a lot of features, and the typing or gaming experience on it is just superb; if you genuinely need one, then this would be a better choice than the Redragons or Cosmicbytes available for cheap.
If you are planning to upgrade your keyboard or need a mechanical gaming keyboard badly, this is the one you should definitely look upon.
Karim Benzema is again at Real Madrid’s rescue by scoring an incredible half-volley in stoppage time to earn a crucial 3 points over relegation strugglers Elche.
Real Madrid made a sensational comeback to win earn a crucial 2-1 win. The visitors took the lead in the 61st minute. Elche defender Dani Calvo put them into the lead from a thumping header. They shocked Real Madrid after breaking the deadlock from a corner.
But they failed to defend their lead as Karim Benzema scored the equalizer for Real Madrid in the 73rd minute. In the injury time, he scored his second to secure all 3 points for the Galacticos.
Zinedine Zidane welcomed back Sergio Ramos to the team after 10 matches as the Real Madrid captain was out for injury. After the match, Real Madrid’s boss appreciates the effort of Elche. He said, “Elche is a team that defends very well and works very hard.”
He was also delighted with his players’ attitude throughout the match. He said, “When a rival closes you down like that it’s tough for every team. We’re the ones who have to find solutions. At the end of the first half we had chances, and when we get into the rhythm and have patience, good things come. We have to believe in ourselves more, without going crazy.”
Real Madrid is now second in the table, 5 points behind the league leaders Atletico Madrid. However, this was surely a mental boost for Zinedine Zidane’s team before midweek’s UEFA Champions League clash against Atalanta.
Real Madrid loanee Brahim Diaz was once a Manchester City player, and the Spaniard joined Real Madrid when his contract at City was set to expire in six months time. Since then, however, things have not gone as positively as Diaz might have hoped them to be and he has been sent out on loan to AC Milan.
While he didn’t break into the first team at Real Madrid, he is enjoying a good loan spell at the San Siro. So much so that the Rossoneri are looking to enter negotiations to make the transfer permanent.
In the deal that Manchester City made with Real Madrid, they included a clause that would discourage Los Blancos from selling the player to their city rivals Manchester United. The deal basically states that if Madrid sell Diaz to United then they will have to pay as much as 40% of the transfer fee to Manchester City. However, looking at the way that things are shaping up, that will not happen.
Manchester United and Real Madrid are both spoilt for options in midfield and attack and don’t require another promising young talent amidst their players. Hence, a permanent deal to AC Milan looks most likely for the player. Most importantly, he is getting regular game time with Stefano Pioli’s team and while he isn’t scoring as often as he’d like to, we are seeing flashes of his abilities and true potential.
But the fact that City were vigilant enough to recognise Diaz’s quality shows that he actually has something worth having in him.
Liverpool has been having a difficult season ever since Virgil Van Dijk sustained the season-ending injury at Goodison Park at the hands of Jordan Pickford. Since then, almost all of their first team center-backs have been out with injuries sustained throughout the campaign.
However, the threat to Liverpool’s season has extended to a place in the Champions League. The reds are currently eight points behind Chelsea, but with a game in hand, and are in 8th place right now.
Should they finish outside the top four this season, they could be looking at a financial loss worth £50 million for sure. While their sponsorship deal with Nike does not include any penalty or reduction for not making it to the Champions League, a second consecutive season outside the top flight of Europe will cause Nike to ask for reductions.
Additionally, Liverpool will be missing out on certain bonuses that Nike has in their contract with the Merseyside club. The contract is meant to be worth £30 million and will be a big blow considering the current financial climate due to the pandemic.
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The club has been careful enough to include financial reductions in the contracts of players and coaching staff should they fail to qualify for the Champions League. And considering the scary drop inform that they have had to endure over their games since the turn of the year, it looks ever so unlikely that they will manage to end the season in the top four.
Manchester City is emerging as the frontrunners in the race to sign Erling Haaland this summer. Their rivals, United, are also interested in signing the player. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s relations with the striker are excellent. While he could convince the player to join him at Old Trafford, it is unlikely that Mino Raiola will deal with United again and that his father, Alfie Haaland, will entertain bids from the Reds.
Premier League clubs Chelsea and Liverpool are the only other clubs apart from City and United who are willing to spend the money to bring in the Norway international. However, it must be remembered that Dortmund has a €75 million release clause in the player’s contract that comes into effect from 2022.
The release clause states that the entirety of the €75 million must be paid in one go, which is not something that many clubs in the world will be able to afford, given the current financial climate.
Mino Raiola has had a strained relation with Pep Guardiola regarding the falling out between himself and Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Barcelona. However, the super-agent is willing to bury the hatchet and move on to better and more important business pieces that will be beneficial for everyone.
The arrival of Haaland at City will mean a permanent replacement for Sergio Aguero, who is yet to agree on a new contract with the club since his current deal expires at the end of the season.
Haaland’s only condition that will get transferred; this summer is if Dortmund fails to qualify for the Champions League. Otherwise, we will have to wait till 2022 to see the transfer saga unfold.
