NPFL: Kano Pillars Set To Sign 10 New Players

Kano Pillars who finished with 55 points and 8th position in the NPFL has taken a huge decision to reinforce its squad by sacking some players and signing 10 new players.

Glo Premier League side, Kano Pillars, will beef up their squad with 10 new players ahead of the 2015/2016 campaign according to Completesportsnigeria.com.

The Sai Masu Gida, Completesportsnigeria.com further scooped, will retain 20 players from the squad that took part in the recently concluded season.

I Like To Spend Money - Arsene Wenger

Wenger shocked so many people when he said that he likes spending money. Most people in football and fans of Arsenal FC believes Arsene Wenger is always reluctant in signing big names that requires splashing of big cash.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims he likes to spend money as he jokingly invited a reporter to a night out.

The Frenchman's lack of spending has been criticised in the past, having not added a single outfield player to his first-team squad in the off-season.

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Martial, Rooney Fit To Face PSV - Louis Van Gaal

After getting involved in training today, Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial have been confirmed fit to face PSV in the UEFA champions league clash tonight. The news will be a real delight to Manchester United fans.

Louis van Gaal has confirmed Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial are fit to face PSV in Wednesday's Champions League clash.

Boxing Has A Big Problem With Doping - Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury believes that there is doping in boxing. Issues in doping is currently affecting IAAF with Russia has the country pulled out as the scapegoat.

Fury, 27, will fight for the world title against Wladimir Klitschko in Germany on Saturday.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, Fury said: "I can look at a man and tell you if he's full of drugs by one glance at his body with his top off.

Barcelona vs Roma Preview: All The Facts & Statistics You Need To Know

Defending champions Barcelona will look to tie up qualification for the Uefa Champions League last 16 for the 12th season running when they host Roma on matchday five.

Form guide (all competitions, most recent first)
Barcelona: WWWWDW
Roma: DWWLWW

Barcelona will advance as Group E winners with a draw, and will still qualify if they lose and Bayer 04 Leverkusen drop points against FC BATE Borisov in the section's other game.

Pictures: Oma Akatugba Profiles Kenneth Omeruo At Kasimpasa FC In Turkey

Some days back Oma Akatugba told his followers on twitter that he was on is way to Turkey and he spoke about the heavy security presence at the Airport during his trip. Well, it's mission completed has it seems like the African International project by Oma Akatugba is taking shape and progressing day by day.

After interviewing a lot of African football stars it was the turn of Kenneth Omeruo at Kasimpasa FC in Turkey. If Oma doesn't interview you has a new generation Nigerian player it seems like you haven't completed your media assignment.

NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder 111-89 Utah Jazz

Durant had 27 points and six rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 111-89 on Monday night.

It was Durant's first game since he strained his left hamstring in the second quarter of a 125-101 victory at Washington on Nov. 10. The All-Star forward played the whole first quarter against Utah and scored 11 points.

''When I was ready to get back on the court physically, I was there putting my work in making sure my body was ready, my fundamentals were right,'' Durant said. ''I just have the mindset that, no matter what, I just pick up where I left off. I think that is what separates good players from great players, is that mindset.''

Siasia Replaces Isaac Success With Victor Osimhen For AFCON U-23 Championship

Victor Osimhen has finally been invited to join the U-23 team ahead of the AFCON championship. Most pundits are of the opinion that the team needs a real scoring striker.

FIFA U17 goal king Victor Osimhen has been made a late replacement for Granada striker Isaac Success on Nigeria squad to the U23 AFCON in Senegal.

Success was originally listed on the final squad submitted and Nigeria may now have to pay a fine to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for this late change.

There Is A Campaign Against Me - Florentino Perez

Perez has claimed there is a conspiracy against him, fans have been on his neck and calling for his head over the recent woeful performance of the team.

Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez, appeared before the press to confirm his support for Rafa Benítez which has been called into question in the wake of the team's defeat against Barcelona.

"Real Madrid coach, Rafa Benítez, has our full support and trust".

Golden Eaglets: Imo Government Postpones Reception

The hosting of Imo state Golden Eaglets indigenes has been postponed by the state Governor due to an emergency meeting in Abuja.

Victorious Golden Eaglets from Imo State will be hosted by Governor Rochas Okorocha on a later date after the Governor had to leave to Abuja on an emergency.

The Eaglets who hail from Imo State are Ikwu Ejike, Udochukwu Anumudu, Kelechi Nwakali and Christian Ebere.

FIFA Ethics Committee Wants Life Ban For Michel Platini

With days counting it look seems as if Platini will not be allowed to contest for the FIFA presidency as it looks like some powers in FIFA are set to deal with his errors. A life ban from football will certainly make Platini go weird. 

Fifa's ethics watchdog wants Michel Platini to be banned for life over a suspect payment, the European football chief's lawyer declared on Tuesday.

Platini is serving a 90-day suspension on corruption charges over a $2 million payment he received from Fifa president Sepp Blatter who is also suspended.

Boxing: Fury Threatens To Pull Out Of Klitschko Fight If He Can't Wear Preferred Gloves

With just few days to the historic heavyweight fight Fury has threatened to boycott the fight due to the option of the gloves. Fury is 27 years old while Klitschko is 39 years old. Klitschko has had 64 wins in 67 fights while Fury has had 24 fights and 24 wins. Klitschko is the present heavyweight champion and has been reigning for 11 years but Fury has promised to end his dominance.

Tyson Fury will pull the plug on Saturday night's world heavyweight spectacular here if he is denied his preferred boxing gloves.

A dispute over the hand-wear will go to the brink at the pre-fight rules meeting on Friday afternoon with Fury saying: 'If they don't produce the gloves I have picked the fight is off. Simple as that.
'Unless, of course, he wants to fight bare-knuckle, gypsy style!'

Bale's Agent Signs Kelechi Nwakali & Three Other Eaglets

After conquering the world in Chile goodness seems to be following most of the members of the team as a high number of scouts have been running around to sign most of the players.

The 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup MVP Kelechi Nwakali and his Eaglets team mates Samuel Chukwueze, David Enogena and Joel Osikel have joined the stable of Stellar Group, arguably the world's leading football agency who manage the careers of the world's most expensive player Gareth Bale among others.

Others in the Stellar Group are England international stars Joe Hart, Luke Shaw,Connor Wickham and Jonjo Shelvey. They also handle ex- England internationals Ashley Cole, Glen Johnson, Nigerian-born Nedum Onuoha and Carlton Cole and many other big stars in football.

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Real Madrid Crisis: Perez To Address Media Today

Florentino Perez will address the Spanish press this evening in what many believes to be a move to pour out support to Benitez. Facts show that Perez is not to pleased with Benitez but he is opposed to sacking him now though that might happen at the end of the season. Perez has employed 13 coaches within 15 seasons and the fans are already calling for his head.

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has called an urgent press conference to be held in the presidential box at the Bernabéu at 19:30, presumably to address the crisis surrounding the club following the 4-0 'Clásico' shellacking at the hands of Barça. The media event, which was announced through a club statement, will take place after a board meeting.

The first information doing the rounds suggests Pérez will speak out in support of Rafa Benítez, who has come under fire following Saturday's result, which in turn has led to speculation about the coach having lost the dressing room.

Ronaldo Has A Big Personality & Is Too Much In The Limelight - Dani Alves

Cristiano Ronaldo is the most sought after person in football on the social media and even some of his arch enemies now believe the 3 times world footballer of the year has a very big personality and that he over gets media attention.

Dani Alves discussed the thrashing of Real Madrid at the press conference building up to the game against Roma.

"Our spirits are soaring after winning the 'Clásico'. It's always a very tough match. When you win it, you come away with the feeling that you're doing a good job. We played incredibly in every department", the Brazilian full-back noted.

NBA: Lakers Can Top Golden State Warriors - Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant has never lacked confidence. With the Los Angeles Lakers about to face the undefeated Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Bryant told reporters on Sunday that he believes in his team.

From ESPN's Baxter Holmes:

"I've seen stranger things happen," Bryant said Sunday after his team's 107-93 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center here. "We've been playing like s---. We might go up there and we might play like gangbusters up there. You never know. "

Platini, Blatter To Get FIFA Judgement In December

The judgement arm of Fifa's ethics committee on Monday opened a case against the body's suspended president Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, with a verdict in the corruption allegations surrounding both men due next month.

The panel of judges, known as the adjudicatory chamber, received the final report from the ethics committee's investigative branch on Saturday, which called for sanctions to be levelled against both men.

A guilty verdict would almost certainly crush Uefa president Platini's hopes of succeeding Blatter at the top of world football's governing body.