Chizika na Joni Woka

Chizika na Joni Woka

JK ACHUKUA FOMU ZA KUGOMBEA URAIS LEO

MWENYEKITI WA CCM NA RAIS WA JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO WA TANZANIA DK. JAKAYA MRISHO KIKWETE LEO ANAPIGA RASMI KIPYENGA CHA CHAMA HICHO TAWALA CHA MBIO ZA UCHAGUZI MKUU WA RAIS NA WABUNGE KWA KUCHUKUA FOMU ZA KUGOMBEA KATIKA MAKAO MAKUU YA CCM MJINI DODOMA AMBAKO SHAMRASHAMRA YA TUKIO HILO LIMEANZA MAPEMA ASUBUHI HII.

Well Now It’s Getting Exciting: Luis Fabiano’s Double Handball

Luis Fabiano of Brazil scores the opening goal against Ivory Coast

Do you suppose FIFA purposefully told all the referees to turn rubbish after such a brilliant but largely boring opening week? Because the referee has suddenly turned diabolical, with the clear beneficiaries the neutral fans. The games have been largely exciting since, even if infuriating to the victim(s).

Luis Fabiano netted his Brazilian brace with some patented Brazilian flair, with the aid of a handball. Or more accurately: two handballs, which would make it a Thierry Special. The quality of refereeing is just nosediving by the day. Who’s up for Diego Forlan throwing the ball into the net for a legitimate goal by the knockouts? Odds, anyone?

Update: Apparently the ref was laughing about it whilst tapping his arm? Video after the jump.

This is not good. Not good at all, especially since Drogba pulled one back…

Waka Waka Girl Shakira To Sing For Bollywood

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is still fresh in the minds of the people who had seen the pop singer Shakira rocking the stage with the song “Waka Waka. This pop star from Columbia is set to rock Bollywood with her voice.

Shakira may soon make debut in Bollywood with the music composer Salim-Sulaiman for an upcoming Bollywood film. It seems Sulaiman’s stint with Shakira during the “Waka Waka” song in the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony has finally shown its colours.

This is not the first time that Bollywood is bringing in international singers. Pop star Kyle Minogue had also done her debut in the movie Blue staring Akshay Kumar last year.

It is reported that Shakira is very keen about the project and is willing to do it. If things work out well then Shakira and Sulaiman would be recording the song in one months time. The song is said to be a Cabaret with a Latin influence.

Prakash Chadda, who directed Aap Ka Suroor staring Himesh Reshammiya, will be directing the film and will be casting the debutant Sachin Joshi, who is also the producing of the film.

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Dads are usually seen as rule-breakers, risk-takers: Shah Rukh

Shah Rukh khan

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) He plays a perfect lover on-screen and off screen he is the best dad. Describing a father's role, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says dads are usually seen as rule-breakers and risk-takers with their kids.

'Someone rightly said, 'Any man can be a father, but it takes time to be a dad'. And that someone was just right,' said Shah Rukh who has two children - son Aryan and daughter Suhana.

'Who is dad? He's the mess-maker, rule-breaker, risk-taker and the opposite of mom who is usually seen as the creator and nurturer. But for all his mischief, dads are doing something quite right,' the actor said in a statement on the occasion of Father's Day.

Known as Bollywood's favourite romantic hero, Shah Rukh donned the role of a modern, loving dad in movies like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' and 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'.

'Father's Day is our day, to celebrate 'being dad'. This day gives us the opportunity to show and express our love and care. It's an appropriate platform to look at our children and credit them for bringing joy and happiness. After all, a child gives birth to a father as well. But even though it's celebrated once a year, it's the ever after effect of being a father that will keep us connected.

'A father's role means different to different people so I cannot do justice by trying to define it. But in the traditional way, we hold the role of being the head of the family, protector and role models to our children. We are definitely the more unpredictable lot with our kids.

'At times we may have rocked our kids more than their moms have and rolled on the floor foolishly to play. So moms and dads are indeed different. And we know we cannot be like the mothers, but we do know that we can make all the difference by being right there.

'I understand it's not easy, but I appreciate the effort that's being put in by all fathers, as more and more fathers are becoming aware and taking their role and responsibility seriously and turning into great dads.'

Apart from movies, in the recent Pepsodent's ad 'Pappu and Pappa', Shah Rukh is seen playing a doting father to child artist Keval.

'I am happy to know that most of you have joined me in 'Pappu and Pappa' campaign and have made a move towards being the family man and taken to spending quality time with your kids.

'For this moment, I dedicate a song for our special day... Will Smith's 'Just the Two of Us' which celebrates fatherhood. And... dear dads you can do more...

Sita wajitosa urais Zanzibar, YUMO DK SHEIN, DK BILAL,NAHODHA,KARUME NA SHAMUHUNA

Makamu wa Rais, Dk Ali Mohammed Shein ambaye anatarajia kuwania nafasi ya Urais Zanzibar kwa tiketi ya Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM)

JUMLA wa wagombea sita akiwemo Makamu wa Rais, Dk Ali Mohammed Shein wanatarajiwa kuchukua fomu za kuwania urais wa Zanzibar keshokutwa kupitisha Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM).Kwa mujibu wa taarifa ya Idara ya Uenezi na Itikadi ya CCM Zanzibar iliyosambazwa kwa vyombo vya habari mjini hapa imesema kwamba wagombea hao watachukuwa fomu keshokutwa katika nyakati tofauti. Ratiba inaonyesha kwamba Dk Shein atafika Kisiwandui majira ya saa tisa jioni akifuatiwa na Balozi wa Tanzania nchini Italia, Ali Abeid Karume, Kamishna wa Idara ya Utamaduni Zanzibar, Hamad Bakari Mshindo na Naibu Waziri Kiongozi Ali Juma Shamuhuna. Wagombea watarajiwa hao, watatanguliwa na Waziri Kiongozi Shamsi Vuai Nahodha na Waziri Kiongozi Mstaafu, Dk Mohammed Gharib Bilal wanaotazamiwa kuwa ni watu wa kwanza kuingia katika jengo la Ofisi Kuu Kisiwandui keshokutwa asubuhi kwa ajili ya kukabidhiwa fomu hizo. Hata hivyo, kabla ya kuchukua fomu leo hii Dk Bilal anatarajiwa rasmi kutangaza nia ya kujitosa katika kinyang'anyiro hicho cha kugombea urais wa Zanzibar. Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa, Saleh Ramadhan CCM Zanzibar, Ferouz anatarajiwa kuwepo ofisini kwake nyakati za asubuhi Kisiwandui kwa ajili ya kuwakabidhi viongozi hao fomu za kuwania nafasi hiyo ya rais, wajumbe wote watakaotaka kuingia katika kinyanyanyiro hicho. Kwa mujibu wa taarifa hiyo iliyosainiwa na Katibu Mwenezi wa Idara hiyo, Vuai Ali Vuai inasema kwamba keshokutwa ni siku ambayo wagombea wa CCM wanaotaka kuwania nafasi ya urais wa Zanzibar watachukuwa fomu hadi Julai Mosi mwaka huu kama siku ya mwisho ya kurejesha fomu hizo. Katika hatua nyengine, baadhi ya wanachama CCM kutoka mikoa mitano ya Unguja na Pemba wanatarajiwa kumkabidhi fedha taslim Dk Bilal zilizokusanywa na wanachama hao kama mchango wao kwa ajili ya kumtaka achukue fomu za kuwania nafasi hiyo. Aidha, Dk Bilal anatarajiwa kuzugumza na waandishi wa habari leo katika Ukumbi wa Hoteli ya Ocean View iliopo nje kidogo na Mji Mkongwe wa Zanzibar. Dk Bilal aliwahi kuchukua fomu kumpinga mgombea wa CCM ambaye kwa sasa ni rais wa Zanzibar Amani Abeid Karume katika vipindi viwili vya uongozi wake. Hata hivyo, Dk Bilal alishauriwa kuliondoa jina lake kutokana na utaratibu wa chama hicho ni kumuachia kiongozi aliyepo madarakani kumaliza vipindi vyake viwili vya uongozi, lakini alikataa kuondosha jina lake hadi lilipofika Dodoma kwenye vikao vya juu.

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Is Maradona ‘Messing’ with Messi?

Messi's and Maradona's 'Hand of God'

Maradona hugs Messi after their win against Korean Republic

The King should be delighted and take pride in his best soldier. But unfortunately this case doesn’t apply for the Argentine squad – where the greatest player in football history and the greatest player of the times come together – Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.

On field, there are many things that unite both – the talent, the agility, instinct, and how they dribble past the defenders; one can draw lots of parallels here. In fact,we can see a carbon copy of Maradona in Messi. Strange it might seem, but there are more things other than their short stature that unites Messi and Maradona. In 2007, with disbelief in its eyes, the world watched Messi replicating Maradona’s ‘Goal of the Century’ against the Spanish club Getafe. Is it mere co-incidence or a miracle that the touches (13), duration (13 seconds), and the number of opponents (6) were identical to that of Maradona’s?

World Cup rankings: Argentina rises to No. 1

Things can change quickly at a World Cup and a spectacular start is no guarantee of continued success. Germany's magnificent opening victory over Australia would seem to be a portent of big things to come, while pre-event favorite Spain's shocking defeat to Switzerland put a severe dent in its title aspirations.

However, there is still a long, long way to go in this tournament, with almost four weeks remaining before a champion is crowned.

Even so, the first-game performance of each of the 32 teams has provided plenty of fodder for discussion and speculation, and it gives us the chance to compile our first rankings since the World Cup began.

It is no surprise that Argentina and Germany come out on top at this early juncture, while the disappointing home nation languishes near the foot of the list.

These rankings were made after the first full week of the tournament – at the end of play on Thursday night.

World Cup rankings

1. Argentina – Burst into life under Diego Maradona with Lionel Messi and Gonzalo Higuain in full flow.

2. Germany – Looked fluid, confident and as efficient as ever in its swashbuckling opening victory over the Aussies.

3. Brazil – Wonderfully skilled, but Brazil could benefit from a more direct approach from now on.

4. Netherlands – Not at its best against Denmark but got the job done comfortably.

5. Ivory Coast – Tough and resilient, the Elephants have a real chance of surviving the Group of Death.

6. England – The Three Lions are hoping for Wayne Rooney to break through after a frustrating night against USA.

7. Switzerland – The Swiss produced a monumental shock by out-dueling the talented Spaniards.

8. Spain – Embarrassed by the Swiss but still capable of going deep in the tournament.

9. Italy – The 2006 champion showed its toughness by fighting back to snatch a draw against Paraguay.

10. Mexico – Came to life against France and sits on the verge of the last 16.

11. Portugal – Cristiano Ronaldo looks sharp but needs better service from the midfield.

12. Uruguay – Diego Forlan hit form in game two and the defense is extremely sturdy.

13. Chile – Plenty of attacking firepower and looking good to qualify from Group H.

14. Paraguay – Should be on course for a spot in Round 2 after a scrappy draw with Italy.

15. United States – Faces a huge showdown with Slovenia that could decide its fate.

16. South Korea – Brilliant start against Greece but found Argentina too strong.

17. Ghana – Fought hard to become the first African team to win at this World Cup.

18. Japan – Big upset against Cameroon showed there is some real flair in the squad.

19. Slovenia – Big and strong but technically limited, the Slovenians currently top Group C.

20. Greece – The Greeks recovered from a dreadful start with a much better display to beat Nigeria.

21. North Korea – The North Koreans put in a strong battling display while losing 2-1 to Brazil.

22. France – After a second straight pathetic display, the French will soon be heading home.

23. Slovakia – Seemed very nervous in its first game and was lacking the form it showed in qualifying.

24. Denmark – Failed to show any spark against the Netherlands and allowed an embarrassing own goal.

25. Cameroon – Biggest letdown of the African teams so far, with Samuel Eto'o unable to lift them.

26. New Zealand – Very limited but came back to show great spirit in carving out a draw that felt like a win.

27. Serbia – Couldn’t cope with Ghana and are already in danger of being dumped out of the tournament.

28. Honduras – Was totally overwhelmed by Chile and failed to mount any meaningful challenge.

29. Algeria – Not terrible defensively but the midfield is painfully disjointed.

30. Nigeria – Two straight defeats has made this campaign a huge disappointment.

31. South Africa – Host country showed little passion in slumping to a heavy defeat to Uruguay.

32. Australia – Was torn apart by the brilliant Germans and will now miss the suspended Tim Cahill.

Spectacular Goals, Anyone?

Except for the Germany game, the World Cup so far hasn’t been anywhere close to a celebration of goals. Also, the kind of goals that have been scored (keeper fumbles, deflections, etc.) is not one that’s expected from the world’s best. Where are those bicycle kicks, swirling free-kicks, heel jabs or those thumping headers? Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka, Villa, Rooney, Torres, Robinho, Lampard, Henry– its time to relearn some of that magic.

Here’s a look at some mind-boggling goals scored during the recent past, along with the techniques on how to execute them. So if the stars have forgotten, we might just be able to teach them.

Bicycle (or) Scissor Kick

The ‘bicycle’ or ‘scissor’ kick is arguably one of the most breathtaking kicks of all, visually that is. The legendary Pele was one of the pioneers of this ‘extremely difficult to imitate’ kick.

It’s not just the tough, rugged Africans or Latinos who execute the shot well, even a 6ft 7in Peter Crouch can do it.

How to scissor kick? – With your back to the goal, leap up in the air and extend your kicking foot to meet the ball airborne and fall backwards. Please don’t try this at home, try it on a lush green football field.

Back Heel Jab

The ‘back heel’ kick may not look as spectacular as the ‘bicycle’ one but the result can surprise many including the player himself, i.e. if timed well. Thierry Henry’s back heel jab during his prime at Arsenal is one goal he will cherish forever.

Want to try the back heel? – For this you need to be well-balanced and be on the look for an opportune time to have a go at the ball with your powerful heel.

Be warned, if this kick’s not executed successfully you could look foolish and may even be pulled up for a foul.

Banana (or) Bend-The-Ball kick

There are many players like Ronaldinho, Christiano Ronaldo & Steven Gerrard who excel in bending the ball. But the one who is most popular and even has a flick named of after this kick is David Beckham.

How to bend it like Beckham? – For this particular kick, apart from the direction and the skill of the player concerned, you also need gravitational forces and the wind to plays their part. Also remember to try kicking the ball at an angle off the centre.

This kick, as Beckham would say, can only mastered by continuous practice.

Chip (or) Boom Ball Kick

This kick requires exceptional power, skill, timing and precision – yes, all of these along with some good luck. Many players aimlessly kick the ball the distance but there are very few who score goals with such kicks.

We have a good boom ball kicker in Xabi Alonso, who has time and again proved that his kicks aren’t a flash in the pan but brilliantly executed ones.

What is the ‘boom ball’ kick? – This is a long distance kick (can be as long as 70-80 meters away from the goal). To try the kick, you need to keep an eye on the goal-keeper’s movements and when he’s out-of-position surprise him by lobbing the ball into the goal.

If you’re a physics student, there’s a good chance you might be able to convert this.

Dummying or Fake Kick

When you can fake everything else and still score, why not a ‘fake kick’? A fake kick or dummying in football is one where you trick your opponent into thinking that the ball is going one way but it actually goes the other way.

While one may not see such scoring shots too often, a ‘fake’ kick can be an extremely rewarding goal-scoring shot. Here, the goal-keeper and the defenders are most often sold to the dummy and hence it becomes difficult for them to recover in-time for the next shot.

Let’s go back to soccer school and see how professionals do it. Watch the video closely:

Header Shot

This is among the most common of goal-scoring techniques when the ball’s airborne. Though it looks simple on TV, headers can easily be mistimed or missed totally or it could also result in an injury if the contact’s made on the wrong side of the head.

How to head the ball right? – Focus to ensure you hit the centre on the ball with the front part of your forehead (above the eyeline and below the hairline, i.e. with a typical hairline & not a receding one

Other points to be kept in mind while heading include: keeping the eyes open, having the arms out along with a foot forward for balance.

An offensive header needs power, will need one to stand-up tall & timed to perfection for a goal. Christiano Ronaldo gets it right on most occasions – here’s a compilation:

The 6 mentioned are only some of the more glamorous goal-scoring methods. You also have the half-volley kick, sliding kick and the use of the chest to push the ball into the net. And if all these don’t work, we still have the hands to score (warning: not a legal way of scoring).

Now back to the game to see if any of these happen in the remaining matches.