Manchester City Lists Kelechi Iheanacho In Champions League Squad

Nigeria's wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho has been listed by Pellegrini to join City's UEFA Champions League squad. The club has previously over looked him but recent performances have helped him earn a space.

Iheanacho, who netted a treble weekend in a cup game against Aston Villa at the Villa Park, has replaced recuperating Samir Nasri in a 25-man squad submitted by Manuel Pellegrini.

"Yes, he (Iheanacho) will be in the squad,” said Pellegrini on Kelechi's inclusion in the Champions League squad.

Super 4: Abdulaziz Awakan Scores Late Goal To Defeat Nasarawa

Super substitute Abdulaziz Awakan was the stoppage time match winner for Akwa United as they stopped Nasarawa United in the opening game of the Uyo leg of the pre-season Super 4.

Akwa United moved to the top of the standings with seven points from four matches, while Nasarawa remain on five points.

Three minutes into stoppage time, Kufre Ebong drove through the Nasarawa defence, before he picked out Awaken inside the box to stab home for the only goal of the game.

NBA: Cavs Hold Players Meeting To Call Off Grievances

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the best mess in the NBA for some time. Despite their gaudy record and nearly assured path to the NBA Finals, the team has expressed concerning body language and worrisome quotes, well before the blowout loss to the Warriors and the firing of David Blatt.

However, after a faceplant loss to the Chicago Bulls in their first game after firing Blatt, the Cavs have rattled off four straight, including their most impressive win over the Spurs Saturday night. Now ESPN reports that in the aftermath of Blatt's firing, the team held a players-only meeting, spearheaded by their three stars LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, and not only cleared the air, but established a measure of accountability ... for everyone. From ESPN:

Nigeria's Abiola Dauda Signs Loan Deal With Heart Of Midlothian In Scotland

Nigerian striker, Abiola Dauda has left Dutch Eredivisie club, Vitesse Arnhem and has teamed up with Scottish Premiership club, Heart of Midlothian.

Dauda arrives on a loan deal which is subject to to an international clearance.

The 27-year-old has previously played for Red Star Belgrade and Kalmar and won league titles during his stay in Serbia and Sweden.

Egypt Set For Super Eagles Clash - Hector Cuper

Coach Oliseh has failed in his first major test after Nigeria's poor exit at CHAN 2016. His second major test is to unseat Egypt in a double leg encounter in a bid to qualify Nigeria for the next nations cup. Can Oliseh do the magic over the Pharoahs?

Egypt coach Hector Cuper has revealed that he knows his lineup that will face Nigeria in March when both sides meet in a crucial 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Cuper revealed this to the Egyptian Football Association official website after the Pharaohs finished their two friendly games against Jordan and Libya last week.

Tennis: Britain's Johanna Konta Breaks Into ATP Top 30 For First Time

Johanna Konta has broken into the world's top 30 for the first time ever after having an unexpected outing in the Australian Open.

Konta, 24, jumped from 47 to 28 in the WTA world rankings after reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open, where she was beaten by Angelique Kerber.

The German, who stunned world number one Serena Williams in the final at the weekend, moves up to second.

Odion Ighalo Is Irreplaceable - Adlene Guedioura

Odion Ighalo's team mate Guedioura has said that free scoring Ighalo can't be replaced at Watford. Ighalo has scored over a dozen goals for the club and he is the all time leading EPL goal scorer for Watford.

Watford midfielder Adlene Guedioura has labeled Nigeria international Odion Ighalo 'irreplaceable' after the netted the winner for Watford in a FA Cup fourth round game.

The Nigeria international now has 15 goals and three assists this season, giving him a key role in 62 per cent of his team’s 29 goals.

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Australian Open 2016: Djokovic Nails Federer To Qualify For Final

One game -- that's how long it took for all the buzz surrounding the 45th rendition of Federer-Djokovic to completely disappear. That's how ridiculously good No. 1 Novak Djokovic was from the start of his Australian Open semifinal match against No. 3 Roger Federer.

In the early going, Federer simply had no answers for Djokovic's overpowering groundstrokes, dropping the first two sets in less than an hour. Federer battled back to win the third set and get back into the match, but Djokovic dismissed that challenge. Eventually, Djokovic secured a 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win, booking his spot in the finals -- his sixth appearance -- which will give him a chance to secure Grand Slam No. 11. Djokovic will battle either No. 2 Andy Murray or No. 13 Milos Raonic.

Isaac Promise Signs For Karabukspor In Turkey

Former Nigeria U-21 star Isaac Promise has moved to Turkish divison two side Karabukspor in an undisclosed transfer deal.

Isaac Promise has joined the Blue Flame on a one and a half year contract after seeing off his deal with Balıkesirspor

Promise joins compatriot Simeon Zenke at Yenişehir Stadium and they will hoping to help Yılmaz Vural’s team return to the Turkish topflight at the end of the season.

Australian Open 2016: Super Serena Defeats Radwanska To Head Into Final

Serena Williams didn't even give Agnieszka Radwanska a chance. In their semifinal match at the Australian Open, No. 1 Williams predictably jumped all over No. 4 Radwanska, winning the first set in 20 minutes. Forty-four minutes later, Williams was already walking to meet Radwanska at the net.

To put it simply, Serena was typical Serena in the semifinals. She was dominant, in total command, and breezed through the match, winning 6-0, 6-4. In the process, Serena racked up 42 winners while Radwanska landed just four. She also took advantage of her opportunities to break Radwanska, winning five of six break points.

Serena is one win away from acquiring her 22nd Grand Slam and her seventh Australian Open title. If the Australian Open wants a new champion, either No. 7 Angelique Kerber or Johanna Konta will have to slow down Serena.

CSKA Moscow Tells Leicester City To Pay £19 Million For Ahmed Musa

Premier League leader Leicester City are in a big money move for Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa who plays for CSKA Moscow. The big question is if the recent goal shy Musa can help Leicester push for the EPL Trophy and is the Nigerian worth up to £19 million?

Leicester are continuing to pursue a deal for CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa amid concerns Sampdoria centre-forward Eder wishes to stay in Italy.

Claudio Ranieri is determined to add a striker to his squad this window and is keeping his options open on a number of targets.

Ex-Super Eagles Star Bartholomew Ogbeche Signs For Willem II Tilburg

Ogbeche might appear old with Nigerian fans but the couple of goals the ex international has scored in recent times has helped the former Super Eagles star seal another move to a dutch side.

Ex-Nigeria international striker Bartholomew Ogbeche has joined Willem II Tilburg from another Dutch club on a two and a half year contract.

The contract will be official after a routine medical and it also has an option for an additional year.

Kobe Bryant Punched Me Over $100 Bet - Samaki Walker

Ex Lakers Samaki Walker has accused super rich Kobe Bryant and ex team mate of punching him over $100 bet in 2002. Would you just believe this? Rich Kobe causing a feud over $100! That was way back though....

Back in 2002, a story was sort of swept under the rug involving the Los Angeles Lakers. There was an altercation between Kobe Bryant and teammate Samaki Walker that left Walker with a black eye. In an age before Twitter and social media, those types of stories just weren't as big as they are now, especially when it involved just one star instead of two stars like the Kobe and Shaquille O'Neal feud.

Nigerian Striker Asisat Oshoala Set To Join Arsenal Ladies

Liverpool and Nigerian award wining striker Asisat Oshoala is set to move to Arsenal from Liverpool FC. The young Nigerian recently had a tough season after suffering injury setbacks.

The Gunners’ have activated a release clause in the 21-year-old’s contract and she will now discuss personal terms with the North London club.

Oshoala joined the club in 2015 and was named BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year in May last year.

Australian Open 2016: Britains Johanna Konta Progresses To Semi-Finals

British's number one Johanna Konta has moved beyond all odds to qualify for the semi-finals of the Australian opens. This progress may help push the young beautiful Briton up in the ATP ranking.

The unseeded 24-year-old won 6-4 6-1 to become the first British woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final since Jo Durie made the US Open last four in 1983.

Konta, ranked 47th, will next face German seventh seed Angelique Kerber.

Capital One Cup: I Couldn't Watch The Penalty Against Stoke - Jurgen Klopp

Dr Klopp could not afford to watch Liverpool take on Stoke City in a penalty shoot out in the Capital One Cup semi-finals in which the Reds saw their advantage equaled by a provoking Stoke.

Jurgen Klopp revealed only the the first five penalty takers were decided for Liverpool in the shootout against Stoke so Joe Allen took the initiative in sudden death to seal Liverpool’s place in the League Cup final.

An offside Marko Arnautovic goal put the visitors level on aggregate at Anfield following Jordon Ibe’s winner in the reverse fixture. Penalties were needed to settle the encounter and the Reds edged matters from the spot 6-5 with Simon Mignolet saving efforts from Mark Muniesa and Peter Crouch before Allen converted the decisive kick.

CHAN: Dejected Home Eagles To Return Back To Nigeria On Thursday

Guinea stunned Nigeria in a one goal encounter to dump Oliseh's Eagles out of the CHAN tournament in the group stage of the ongoing tournament in Rwanda.

The Super Eagles ‘B’ team will return to Nigeria from Rwanda Thursday night after they were sent packing from this year’s CHAN, officials have announced.

According to the team’s programme, they will fly out of Kigali direct to Lagos by 2pm local time.

Rwanda 2016: Super Eagles Gunning For Three Points Against Guinea - Chris Madaki

Giwa FC and Super Eagles defender Chris Madaki has insisted that the Super Eagles will not play for a draw in their final Group C match against Guinea at the 2016 African Nations Championship.

Nigeria need only a point against their fellow West Africans at the Umuganda Stadium in Gisenyi on Tuesday to secure progression into the quarterfinals.

However, Madaki says his side want to secure the win and ensure they finish at the top of the log.

CHAN 2016: Nigeria Needs A Point To Reach Quarter-Final

The Super Eagles of need at least a draw against Guinea in the final Group C clash in Rubavu on Tuesday.

Nigeria are top of the group with four points from two matches, but the first round section is still very much wide open with all four teams still in with a mathematical chance of reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament.

Both Tunisia and Guinea are on two points after they drew their first two matches, while Niger are bottom of the standings on a point.