Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder, Alex Song makes shock move to Djibouti club Arta Solar 7 after being sacked by FC Sion (photos)

 

Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder, Alex Song has completed a shock move to Djibouti club Arta Solar 7. 

 

The 33-year-old has been a free agent since March when he and eight other players were sacked by Swiss club FC Sion for refusing a pay-cut amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

However, the midfielder is now back in the sport after signing a two-year deal with Arta Solar 7.

 

 

"I have signed a two year contract with Arta. This is an opportunity to promote Djibouti football", he announced on twitter.
 

Song was unveiled earlier today and has been handed the No.17 shirt by the club. 

 

 

The club said in a statement:

 

Welcome to Djibouti!!!

 

International footballer Alexandre Song arrived yesterday afternoon in Djibouti, where he is engaged in a two-year contract with AS Arta Solar 7. This is the 8th club that this midfielder Franco-Cameroonian , has evolved since his career began. 

 

Here it is for AS Arta Solar 7 president Timoro Nickoss Tommy to not only make this team the flagship formation of the Republic of Djibouti but also raise overall the level of national football.

 

Enhancing the AS Arta Solar 7 game techniques so that this young team becomes unstoppable in international football tournaments is one of the goals that Djibouti's president Tayoro Nickoss Tommy. 

 

To achieve this, he hires Alexandre Song, a footballer who has evolved at the top level in large European stables, at the breast of this team.

 

In any case, Alexander Song represents a real added value for this Djiboutian club. Because with him, the AS Arta Solar 7 has beautiful days ahead of him.

 

Song played for several clubs including Arsenal, Barcelona, Bastia in Charlton Athletic, West Ham United, Rubin Kazan and Sion before his latest move.

 

Arta/Solar 7 are the reigning Djibouti Cup champions which automatically guarantees them a place in next season’s Caf Confederation Cup.

The hate messages Chioma and her parents were getting affected our relationship, we will get married but not now - Davido (video)

 

 

Davido has disclosed why his relationship with Chioma went from public to private in the last few months. 

 

Recounting how good their relationship was before it got to public space after the "Assurance" music video, the superstar singer disclosed that the hate messages Chioma and her parents were getting from faceless people affected their relationship. 

 

Also narrating how the pressure from outsiders affected their marriage plans, Davido stated that they will get married but not now as they've realized that their relationship is only between them. 

 

 

Also recalling how crazy it was after Chioma got pregnant, Davido disclosed that he was romantically involved with the mothers of his children and didn't just have a one night stand with them. 

 

The singer who also recounted how the fight between him and his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu ensued, Davido said he felt at that time that her Uncle Dele Momodu was intruding in their relationship. He also disclosed that they were able to patch things up for the sake of their daughter, Imade. 

 

Actor Jigan reveals he's tired of playing gateman roles

 

Jigan Baba Oja has revealed he's tired of being cast as a gateman in movies.

 

The comedian took to Twitter to ask movie producers to help his career by giving him other roles.

 

He wrote: "If truly want to help my career , stop giving me only gate man role ! I can play any role my dear brother ! E ma baiye mi je."

 

Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, sworn-in for a second term in office (photos)

 

Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, have been sworn-in for a second term in office. Their swearing-in ceremony took place at the Samuel Ogbemudia township stadium today November 12.

 

Obaseki was re-elected after polling the highest number of votes in the keenly-contested governorship election conducted on Saturday, September 20.

 

Dignitaries in attendance include governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State; among others.