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Ahmed Musa To Get N10m After Carpe Verde Victory

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Wednesday, September 08, 2021

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, will receive the sum of N10million from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), for winning his 100th cap for the country.

This was confirmed by NFF president, Amaju Pinnick.

Musa achieved the milestone during the World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde on Tuesday.

The former Leicester City winger started the game, which the Eagles went on to win 2-1 in Mindelo.

Following the win at the Estádio Municipal Adérito Sena in Mindelo, Pinnick said: “The NFF will give Ahmed Musa N10 million for reaching the 100 caps.

“We will sustain this gesture and honour our players that hit 100 games henceforth.”

Musa made his debut for Nigeria at the age of 17 in August 2010.

He came on to replace John Mikel Obi in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar.

Musa becomes the third player to reach 100 caps for Nigeria after Joseph Yobo and Vincent Enyeama.

Jose Mourinho Said About Ronaldo Joining Man United

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho approves of Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford, while offering his opinions on the effect that move might have on the Serie A title race.

Ronaldo was confirmed as a United player on Friday after leaving Juventus in a move worth an initial €15 million (£13m/$18m).

It is his second spell with the Red Devils, having come to prominence at the club as a youngster before joining Real Madrid in 2009.

“The only thing I say and it seems basic and logical to me, if Juve are happy, if Cristiano is happy and United are happy, then it’s the perfect business,” Mourinho, who worked alongside Ronaldo during his time at Madrid, told reporters in Saturday’s press conference.

“There’s no need to talk about Cristiano. For 20 years he has written history, there’s nothing to comment.”

The loss of Ronaldo may hinder Juventus’ chances of regaining the Serie A title they lost to Inter last season; but Mourinho, now at the helm of Roma, is not tempted to play up his team’s own chances in 2021-22.

“Scudetto? That’s a question for [Inter coach] Simone Inzaghi, not for me,” he added.

We Want To Sign More Players – Chelsea Manager Tuchel

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Saturday, August 28, 2021

Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea are still searching for more signings ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline, with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde the most likely candidate to arrive at Stamford Bridge.

Blues boss Tuchel admitted “all eyes are open” at Stamford Bridge when it comes to new signings, with Kurt Zouma inching towards a £25m West Ham switch.

Zouma’s expected departure is set to open the door for France defender Kounde’s arrival, with Chelsea still determined to strengthen their squad.

Romelu Lukaku’s club-record £97.5m move from Inter Milan will remain the Blues’ marquee signing, but Tuchel has not ruled out further additions with four days left.

Asked if Chelsea could yet make further signings in this window, he said: “Well we are hoping; we still have some ideas and we are trying.

And not all decisions are taken regarding also to our squad. So there are some negotiations going on and we are aware of all the situations.

“Hoping as in meaning that we need something to make the coach happy or to be competitive? Absolutely not.

“Because I’m happy with the squad as it is, and I have a lot of confidence we are absolutely competitive on a high level.

“But still all eyes are open, and we are aware of all situations and you never know in football.

“But in the moment we are focused on the game tomorrow (Saturday) and there are not many days left to take big decisions, so it’s all good so far.”

BREAKING: Ronaldo, Man United in transfer talks, City out

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Friday, August 27, 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes is in talks with Manchester United over a possible return of the superstar to Old Trafford.

This is as reports say that Manchester City are no longer in the running to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo left United for a then-world record £80m to join Real Madrid in 2009 after spending six years with the club, when he won three Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the FA Cup, and the League Cup.

Sky Sports News’ Dharmesh Sheth said, “Jorge Mendes, Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, has approached Man Utd.

“They are in talks over a proposal that could see Ronaldo sensationally return to other clubs.

“Remember, Jorge Mendes is talking to other clubs.

“Man City are apparently out of the equation but there are other European clubs Mendes is talking to.

“But the feeling is now Manchester United are the front runners to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.”

Details later…

Jorginho crowned UEFA's Player of the Year after winning the Champions League with Chelsea and helping Italy to Euro 2020 glory

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Friday, August 27, 2021

Jorginho has been crowned UEFA's Player of the Year following his double European triumph.

The 29-year-old Italian midfielder won the Champions League final with Chelsea before helping Italy to Euro glory as they became Euro 2020 champions.

And on Thursday, August 26, he completed a hat-trick of accolades as he was crowned UEFA's best player of last season.

The midfielder beat Chelsea team-mate N'Golo Kante and Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne to the top prize.

Chelsea's No 5's big moment was officially announced during Thursday's Champions League group-stage draw.

Jorginho said: 'I've very sorry I can't be there at his important moment due to the restrictions but I wanted to say that I'm very happy with this award.

'I would like to say thank to you all the people who made their contribution to making this happen, a big thanks from the heart to all the people who helped me on this journey, from family to friends, to the supporters and my teammates and to people who didn't believe in me.

'They motivated me to work even more so thanks to them as well. I've very happy, a hug to everybody.'

Jorginho, Kante, and De Bruyne had made the final three-man shortlist ahead of the likes of Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski.

Tottenham striker, Harry Kane accuses Daniel Levy of broken promises as Spurs block Man City's £125m bid

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Tottenham striker, Harry Kane has accused the club's chairman, Daniel Levy of breaking his promise to let him leave the London club this summer.

Sources close to the England captain insist he will continue to give everything to Spurs, despite feeling that the club have not matched his ambitions.

Kane's camp claim it was agreed he would be permitted to leave if Spurs didn't win a trophy or qualify for the Champions League last season. The England captain still has his heart set on a transfer to Manchester City before the August 31 deadline.

However, Kane, 28, wants to regain the trust and faith of Spurs supporters and already vowed to give 100 per cent if he is called upon.

According to Sportsmail, Kane was dropped for the trip to Portugal for Wednesday's Europa Conference League play-off tie against Pacos de Ferreira.

Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo decided to leave him behind so he can continue working on his fitness ahead of Sunday's trip to Wolves.

Sources close to Kane claim that during a meeting at the start of last season, Levy agreed to let the striker leave if Spurs failed to qualify for the Champions League or win silverware.

During the summit, it is said Kane was told by the chairman that Spurs, then coached by Jose Mourinho, would compete for trophies and for the top four.

The Kane camp believe there has been communication between Spurs and City over the past year, which is why he expected to join the champions this summer.

City's latest offer is worth £125m, though Spurs' minimum valuation is £150m.

Former Chelsea striker, Diego Costa signs for Atletico Mineiro on free transfer

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Monday, August 16, 2021

Former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea striker, Diego Costa has signed for Brazilian Serie A side Atletico Mineiro after eight months without a club.

Costa, 32, has been a free agent since Atletico Madrid terminated his contract six months before its expiration date last December, with the Spaniards citing 'personal reasons' for the move.

Following the termination of his contract, Costa was allowed to join any side as a free agent and was linked with several clubs.

On Sunday, Atletico Mineiro confirmed the striker's arrival in an official statement on their website, which reads: "Diego Costa is a Galo player.

"The athletic board and the player reached an agreement today. Galo will be his first club as a professional athlete in Brazil."

The Spain International rejoined Atletico Madrid from Chelsea on a permanent three-and-a-half-year contract in January 2018, but left Wanda Metropolitano six months before the end of the agreement.

Photos from Lionel Messi's first training at PSG

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Friday, August 13, 2021

Lionel Messi has had his first training with his new teammates at PSG after moving to the club from Barcelona.

On Thursday, August 12, the Argentine superstar trained with his teammates, and also met with Kylian Mbappe having been hotly anticipated by the media. He also met a long-time rival in Sergio Ramos.

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner joined Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year contract with PSG on Tuesday, just days after Barcelona announced he was leaving the club he joined 21 years ago.

Messi's deal is worth £25m per year after tax - plus bonuses - and includes a £25m signing-on fee, while it also follows the summer arrivals of Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Sergio Ramos and Georginio Wijnaldum at the Parc des Princes.

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Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2025.

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Friday, August 13, 2021

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2025.

The Netherlands captain, 30, joined Liverpool from Southampton for £75m in January 2018 and was due to be out of contract in June 2023.

Van Dijk made his comeback to first-team action in pre-season after nine months out with a serious knee injury sustained in October's Merseyside derby.

"All the hard work we've put in so far continues and I am looking forward to what the future brings together with Liverpool. I'm delighted, very happy and proud," Van Dijk said.

"Since day one when I joined the club, I felt so much appreciation from the fans and from my teammates and the staff, that I could be a very important member of this football club," said van Dijk, who has also won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup with Liverpool.

"It has been going well; unfortunately last season for me personally has been a season to forget, to learn from and take with me, but I have enjoyed my time here and will keep enjoying it in the next couple of years altogether with all of you."

Van Dijk's signing comes after Alisson, Fabinho, and Trent Alexander-Arnold in committing to a new deal at Anfield ahead of the new season.

The centre-back has made 130 appearances in all competitions, scoring 13 goals, for the Reds since his arrival at the club.

Lionel Messi Gets Heroes Welcome In France

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Lionel Messi Gets Heroes Welcome In France

Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi received a hero's welcome after flying to France Tuesday to join Paris Saint Germain (PSG) following his shock departure from Barcelona.

The agreement to sign the 34-year-old Argentine is a major coup for wealthy PSG, who will add one of the best soccer players of all time to an already formidable front line that includes Brazil's Neymar and young Frenchman Kylian Mbappe.

Wearing a T-shirt that read "This is Paris," Messi beamed and waved at scores of fans who had come to greet him at Le Bourget airport on the outskirts of the French capital after his flight from Barcelona.

Chanting "Messi, Messi, Messi," the fans cheered and let off firecrackers.

"It's going to be mad. After all, it's a legend who is arriving," said Florent Chauveau, a PSG fan who has been back and forth daily to the airport since Sunday in the hope of seeing Messi arrive.

Messi gave no details of the deal, which was reached days after Barcelona said it could not afford to keep the midfielder because of Spain's La Liga's fair play rules.

BREAKING!! Lionel Messi Sets To Join New Club, Complete Medical Today

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Monday, August 09, 2021

Departing Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi is set to undergo a medical at Paris Saint-Germain, according to L’Equipe.

Messi, 34, has already said his goodbyes in a final press conference at Camp Nou on Sunday.

The 6-time Ballon d’Or winner is now expected to fly to Paris, French capital, before undergoing a medical either this evening or on Monday morning.

The report added that PSG boss, Mauricio Pochettino spoke to the Argentine superstar directly to convince him to move to France.

Barcelona announced that they would no longer re-sign the 34-year-old after 21 years at Camp Nou.

MUST READ: How Messi’s Transfer To PSG May Affect Mbappe And Pogba Deals

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Saturday, August 07, 2021

The Ligue 1 giants contacted Messi on Thursday, following the shock announcement from Barcelona that he would not be signing a new deal with them.

According to ESPN, Lionel Messi’s imminent move to Paris Saint-Germain, could impact the futures of Kylian Mbappe and Manchester United’s Paul Pogba.

The Ligue 1 giants contacted Messi on Thursday, following the shock announcement from Barcelona that he would not be signing a new deal with them.

PSG sporting Director, Leonardo and chairman, Nasser al Khelaifi have been locked in negotiations with Messi’s father, Jorge.

Messi,joining PSG would increase the likelihood of Mbappe signing a new long-term deal with the club. The 22-year-old is into the final year of his current contract.

This would damage Real Madrid’s hopes of signing Mbappe on a free transfer next summer.

The 34-year-old’s arrival in France, would also mean PSG has end their interest in signing Manchester United midfielder, Pogba, which means he would run down his contract at the Premier League side before becoming a free agent next summer.

PSG closing in on a deal for Lionel Messi after forward talks to Pochettino

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Saturday, August 07, 2021

Club discussing financial fair play, contract length and salary

Barcelona president explains why Messi deal was impossible

Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on a deal to sign Lionel Messi after making progress in negotiations with the forward’s representatives. The club have been pushing for the Argentina international since Thursday, when Barcelona announced he would be leaving. Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, is expected in Paris to talk directly over a contract that will be valid until June 2023 with an option to extend the agreement. PSG are now confident they can bring the 34-year-old to Paris.

Talks are focused on ensuring any deal stays within the boundaries of financial fair play, and agreeing a contract length and salary. Messi had accepted a substantial pay cut to about €20m a season to stay at Barcelona but his deal was due to run for five years, ending just after he turns 39.

PSG expect discussions to continue at least until the end of Saturday. They hope the presence at the club of an Argentinian manager, Mauricio Pochettino, and Messi’s former Barcelona teammate Neymar will help to smooth a deal. Messi has spoken to Pochettino since he was told by Barcelona that his time there had to end and Neymar is working to convince Messi to come to Paris. The PSG dressing room is now “convinced” that Messi will play for Pochettino’s side.

Messi turned down PSG and Manchester City some months ago, but Barcelona said financial restrictions have prevented them from renewing the contract of a player who has officially been a free agent since the end of June. PSG believe signing Messi – and partnering him with Neymar – would drive up their commercial revenues, and that will be factored into financial fair play considerations.

The prospect of City moving again for Messi was not completely ruled out by Pep Guardiola, despite the club buying Jack Grealish for £100m and wanting Tottenham’s Harry Kane. “Right now it is not in our thoughts, absolutely not,” the manager said. Asked whether he could switch sights to Messi in the event of Kane proving an impossibility, he replied: “I didn’t reflect on it, honestly, because it was yesterday. We have a strategy at the club for a long time and we are going to follow it. What is going to happen, nobody knows … Right now it looks difficult. I don’t know, honestly.”

Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, said Messi did not want to leave but they had failed to agree a contract that would comply with La Liga’s rules on salary limits. Even Messi’s departure would not solve Barcelona’s financial crisis, with Laporta revealing losses of €487m last season – more than double those forecast. “The situation is worse than we thought and it was already bad,” he said.

Laporta said Messi had agreed in principle first to a two-year deal with payments over five years then to a five-year deal – although the expectation was that he would probably play only two. Both times, Laporta said, Barcelona thought they would fit within La Liga’s salary limit.

He admitted he had harboured hopes of “flexibility” from La Liga, but he did not disguise the gravity of the situation nor openly attack the Spanish football authorities, reserving most blame for the board from whom he inherited what he called a “calamitous” situation six months ago.

“Leo wanted to stay,” he said. “We wanted him to stay. Unfortunately we have reached a situation in which we have no room for manoeuvre: 110% of our total income is accounted for by salaries. We have not been able to fit the agreements reached with Messi within the league’s financial controls. We did not want to put the club at more risk.”

Amid the stalemate, with Messi awaiting developments in Ibiza, a solution appeared to have emerged when La Liga announced a €2.7bn deal with the investment fund CVC on Wednesday. That promised an immediate cash injection for clubs in return for a 10% share of the league’s business. The following day, Messi travelled to Barcelona expecting his contract could finally be signed off. Instead, Barcelona announced he would not be staying.

Barcelona had been due €270m, of which they would be allowed to put 15% towards squad costs. That €40.5m would have enabled the club to see through the Messi deal but Laporta refused to accept a deal that he said would “mortgage our TV rights for 50 years”.

The league’s president, Javier Tebas, denied the agreement meant mortgaging the club for 50 years but Laporta said club executives had spoken to CVC and failed to receive the “guarantees” they sought. He also said the amount CVC is paying was “far inferior to the value of 10% of the league”. It is understood, too, the deal would impact on the Super League project to which Barcelona and Real Madrid cling despite its collapse.

“I could not accept an agreement like that,” Laporta said. “I had to do what was right for the club. The only way to register Leo was an operation that we have no interest in doing. The only way was to mortgage our TV rights for 50 years and I not prepared to do that for anyone.”

When it was put to him that the CVC deal could go through without Barcelona’s backing and there was little sense in turning down the money, he said: “This question is up in the air at the moment. I don’t know what CVC will do. Real Madrid also don’t agree and they are preparing a case against it. We’re not at all clear [it is a good idea]. We want to talk to CVC. We can oppose the agreement and we cannot accept money now that will affect us in the future. We can still defend ourselves.”

Laporta said that Messi’s departure would see the percentage of income spent on player salaries drop to about 95% – a long way from the recommended 65-70%. Sales remain vital, as do salary cuts, but Laporta said they were proving problematic. He could not confirm all the summer signings would be registered, only that he hoped so, explaining that for every euro of expenditure Barcelona wanted to add they would need to save four.

Laporta said he did not want to “generate false hopes” regarding Messi, with many supporters clinging to the possibility that the situation could be resolved should Barcelona somehow complete sales in the coming days or Messi accept a minimal salary to stay. Laporta avoided saying Messi’s departure was definitive but insisted that “right now” Barcelona must live in “the real world”, describing scenarios of salvation as “hypothetical”. He said Messi had “done all he could” and “we now have to start the post-Messi era”.

‘ Wenger Dropped Sanchez Against Liverpool As Sort Of Punishment ’ - Club Legend Pires Opens Up

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Wednesday, March 08, 2017

Former Arsenal midfielder, Robert Pires, has revealed that Arsene Wenger dropped Alexis Sanchez for their 3-1 loss to Liverpool last Saturday, as punishment for a training ground incident.
Although Wenger insisted after the game at Anfield, that he left Alexis on the bench because he wanted to play a more direct style, Pires says there was more to it.
Pires, who played for Arsenal between 2000 and 2006 and still regularly trains with the first team, confirms Alexis walked out of training.
“I want to be clear regarding the English media,” he told beIN SPORTS, ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League round-of-16 second-leg defeat to Bayern Munich.
“There was no fight or brawl as was written. I was there. I was at the training session and in the dressing room afterwards. Yes, there was an argument on the pitch, a bad tackle on Alexis Sanchez. He decided to leave the pitch, something that he shouldn’t have done.
“After that, certain players, among them Laurent Koscielny because he’s the captain, went to talk. But it was a verbal exchange, there were only words. They didn’t come to blows, because they are adults. They’re professionals and in the same boat.
“Unfortunately, Arsene Wenger took a decision to punish Sanchez for his behaviour by leaving him on the bench against Liverpool. Unfortunately, it didn’t go well. The fans need to understand that if there was that, it’s because something happened. Not something serious, but it was a punishment, quite simply.”

‘ Arsenal Deserved Better ’ - Bayern Boss Ancelotti Reveals by OluwaFemi !!

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Wednesday, March 08, 2017

Bayern Munich Manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said that the 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal in the second leg of the Champions League round-of-16 at the Emirate Stadium on Tuesday night was not the true reflection of what happened on the pitch.
The German Champions progressed to the last-8 after dumping the Gunners 10-2 on aggregate and the Manager said the match was a difficult one for his side.
After Theo Walcott’s first half strike, things turned around after Bayern were awarded a penalty and Koscielny was handed a red card.
Lewandowski converted from the spot, before Robben and Costa scored one each and Vidal scored a brace to put Arsene Wenger and his men to the sword.
And Ancelotti believes Arsenal were on top of things before Koscielny was sent off.
He told post-match news conference, “It was not a crazy game, more difficult. Until the penalty the game was really difficult.
“Arsenal played really well for 50 minutes, putting a lot of pressure in the game.
“We had difficulty defensively and also with the ball. We did mistakes that we are not used to doing.
“This result doesn’t really respect what happened on the pitch because Arsenal played a really good game.
“With 10 men it was really difficult. For us, the penalty took out all the pressure that we had.
“We started to play with one more man and we scored a lot of goals but, honestly, the result does not respect what happened.”

Champions League: I’m not a hero, I just do my job – Sergio Ramos

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Wednesday, March 08, 2017

Real Madrid Captain, Sergio Ramos said he was “not a hero” but just “doing his job” after he headed in two goals that helped the Spanish giants see Napoli off in the second-leg of the Champions League round-of-16 in Italy on Tuesday.
Real Madrid went through 6-2 on aggregate to the quarterfinals.

The home side dominated the early stages of the game and deservedly went ahead when Dries Mertens fired low past Keylor Navas.
The Belgium forward also hit a post during a wide open first half, with Cristiano Ronaldo striking the woodwork at the other end.
But Ramos rose to head a Toni Kroos corner to the net immediately after the break and then repeated the feat six minutes later to put his side in full control of the tie, with substitute Alvaro Morata firing in his side’s third in added time.
The centre-back told Spanish TV station MEGA that recently he was being “killed” by his critics so he would not get too carried away with what had happened Tuesday night.

He said, “I am just happy that we achieved our objective, which was to go through.
“It was my 100th game in the competition, and I was able to help the team with goals when we were going through a delicate moment.
“A week ago the critics were killing me. Today I am not a hero for scoring two goals. I try not to get too carried away, I do my job as well as I can.”

LUIS ENRIQUE: I WON’T BE BARCELONA COACH NEXT SEASON

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Thursday, March 02, 2017

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has confirmed that he will not be in charge next season, saying that he ‘needs a rest.’

Enrique has been in charge since 2014, when he replaced Tata Martino, and he has won La Liga twice as well as the Copa del Rey twice and Champions League once.
His first season in charge culminated in a treble when Barca’s attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar took the football world by storm.

WHAT ENRIQUE SAID
“I would like to thank the club for the confidence they have shown in me, it’s been three unforgettable years,” Enrique said.

“In pre-season I had a meeting with (Barca directors) Albert Soler and Robert Fernandez in which I told them about the possibility of not renewing my contract.
“They told me there was no hurry to make a decision, but now that moment has arrived.

” This is a very difficult decision for me which I have thought about for a very long time but I think I have to be loyal and do what I think is right. ”
“In my work I am constantly looking for solutions and that means I get no time to rest, I need to rest and that’s my main motive for leaving,” he added.

“I’d like to show my gratitude to the club for the confidence they have shown in me throughout my career.”

WHAT BARCELONA PRESIDENT JOSEP MARIA BARTOMEU SAID

“We accept Luis Enrique’s decision. He has been a great a coach. Now is it time to end his spell in the best possible way,” said Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
“Enrique has brought us great success and he can still bring us more. The players are motivated to do it.”

Is it a surprise that he has decided to leave? If so, why?
It’s a big surprise. It was clear that there was a chance he would not continue – either due to the tiring nature of coaching Barcelona or the poor results (as in Champions League) that Barca cannot accept.

Why now?
Nobody knows. He did it after a 6-1 win that confirms Barcelona are back in the title race, but shortly before the PSG game in Champions League. The timing is a surprise.

Who are the main contenders to replace him?
It seems clear that the preferred candidate is Jorge Sampaoli of Sevilla. But don’t discount Ernesto Valverde, of Athletic, and even Gerard Lopez, who is coach of Barca B.

FA CUP: IHEANACHO SCORES AS MAN CITY WALLOP HUDDERSFIELD 5-1

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Thursday, March 02, 2017

Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho on Wednesday scored the fifth and last goal of the match as Manchester City whipped Huddersfield 5-1 in a last 16 replay at the Etihad Stadium. Substitute Iheanacho who came in for Sergio Aguero in the 79th minute completed City’s 5-1 rout in the 90th minute.
The goal was indeed the final act of an impressive display from Man City, who came from behind to seal a handsome win.
Manchester City cruised into the FA Cup quarter-finals after fighting back to beat much-changed Championship promotion hopefuls Huddersfield in their fifth-round replay.
After a 0-0 draw in the original tie, the visitors led when Harry Bunn’s shot went through Claudio Bravo’s legs.
But tap-ins from Leroy Sane and Pablo Zabaleta, with Sergio Aguero’s clinical penalty in between, turned the replay in City’s favour before half-time.
Aguero swept in Raheem Sterling’s cross at the near post for City’s fourth, before substitute Kelechi Iheanacho poked in with the last kick of the game.
NAN also reports that with the victory City have moved into the last eight of the FA Cup for the first time in four seasons. City last won the FA Cup in 2011. They lost to Wigan in the final two years later.

CAF ELECTIONS: MORE COUNTRIES QUEUE BEHIND AHMAD AS NIGERIA DECIDES

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Tuesday, February 28, 2017

As Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung and members of the executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, meet today in a bid to overturn Amaju Pinnick’s preference to back Ahmad of Madagascar against incumbent, Issa Hayatou in the March 16 CAF Presidential election, more countries have queued behind Ahmad to further raise the blood pressure of Hayatou and his followers. With 54 countries in CAF, a candidate who polls 28 votes automatically becomes winner of the election.
Already, 21 member countries and more have pledged their votes and loyalty to Ahmad with more countries weighing their options. North Africans have not indicated where their votes would go but feelers show that Ahmad would divide their votes because of a recent face-off with the 71-year-old Hayatou who became President of CAF in Casablanca, Morocco in 1988.
“As you know the whole of COSAFA, which has 15 members are for Ahmad. Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, the Gambia, Sierra Leone are openly supporting the man from Antananarivo. Also, the closeness of FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and Secretary General, Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura to the ‘’New Generation’’ who wants to topple the ‘’Old’’ order would be another blow to the Hayatou camp. A reliable source said yesterday that those in Hayatou’s camp have seen the handwriting on the wall and are determined to turn the table, little wonder, therefore, they want to upturn NFF’s decision to follow Ahmad.
One of the Hayatou loyalists said that if they could succeed in turning the tide for Nigeria to support Hayatou, other countries would also make a U-turn to go with Nigeria. As at yesterday, there were consultations in high places outside sports to support Ahmad or Hayatou. As for the Nigerian members of CAF who have thrown their weight behind Hayatou, a source said that they were only interested in solidifying their positions in CAF and not necessarily because of Nigeria’s interest

Leicester City shut out Ahmed Musa

Olufemi David OLUFEMI DAVID - Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Ahmed Musa was not listed by Leicester City for their 3-1 victory over Liverpool on Monday night.
Jamie Vardy (twice) and Danny Drinkwater scored for the hosts, before Phillipe Coutinho pulled one back for the Reds.
Musa was not included for their first game since Claudio Ranieri was sacked as manager.
The Super Eagles winger, who is the Premier League champions’ record buy, has been criticized recently as a big-money flop by the club’s fans.
The supporters have been campaigning for Demarai Gray to take Musa’s spot in the team.
Gray has made 19 appearances and scored one goal in the league this season, while Musa has played 18 games and scored two goals. Gray was named on the bench for the encounter at the King Power Stadium.
Another Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi, however started the game.

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Former Chelsea striker, Diego Costa signs for Atletico Mineiro on free transfer

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Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2025.

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Leicester City shut out Ahmed Musa

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, will receive the sum of N10million from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), for winning his 100th cap for the country.

Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho approves of Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford, while offering his opinions on the effect that move might have on the Serie A title race.

Departing Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi is set to undergo a medical at Paris Saint-Germain, according to L’Equipe.