Samson Siasia Invites Leon Balogun Ahead Of Egypt Clash

Stand by coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Samson Siasia has extended an invitation to Germany-based defender Leon Balogun for AFCON 2017 qualifiers against Egypt later this month.

According to the NFF official site, Mainz 05 defender Balogun will join a 42-man squad list announced by Siasia for matches against Egypt.

There has been a clamour for Balogun’s invitation on the back of his performances in the Bundesliga this season.

Chisom Chikatara Joins Wydad Casablanca Of Morocco

CHAN Eagles forward Chisom Chikatara has expressed his delight after he teamed up with Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca.

The former Abia Warriors forward was unveiled by the club on Wednesday in presence of the club president Said Nazareth and coach John Toshack.

'Kolanut boy' Chikatara told the press and club’s fans present at the unveiling that he will contribute his quota to help the team achieve results.

Manchester United Have Concluded Mourinho's Deal - Harry Redknapp

Speculations are flying around Manchester and has the hours fly pass daily it seems Mr Mourinho coming to Manchester United is fast becoming a reality as former coach and analyst Harry Redknapp as confirmed that the deal is done.

Manchester United have concluded negotiations that will see Jose Mourinho take over as the next manager of the club, according to Harry Redknapp.

With Louis van Gaal under pressure due to a lack of consistency with results and conservative playing style, the Portuguese has been widely touted as the Dutchman's replacement.

Perpetua Nkwocha To Take Over Super Falcons Coaching Job

Coach of Clemensnäs IF from Swedish Women's Football Division 2, Perpetua Nkwocha who is a former Nigerian international has been rumoured to take over the coaching job of the Super Falcons. 

Former international Perpetua Nkwocha will soon be named coach of Nigeria women’s team, the Super Falcons, to be assisted by another ex-international Ann Chiejine.

One of Nigeria's all-time greats, Nkwocha has bagged her coaching badges at her base of Sweden, while former international goalkeeper Chiejine has been assistant coach at Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingoes.

Ronaldo To Press: Name One Player Who Has Scored More Than Me

Ronaldo walked out on the press in Roma but his responses before he left are certainly admirable. "Who else has scored more goals away from home than me since I arrived in Spain", "name one player who has scored more than me" and all the journalists were unable to respond.. lol

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was riled by comments about Barcelona's forwards and reacted angrily when asked at a news conference on Tuesday about his away goals drought ahead of the Champions League tie at AS Roma.

NFF Demotes Manu Garba To U-17 Promotes Amuneke To Flying Eagles

Anything can happen in Nigeria's football house, we have seen coaches been promoted and demoted and its not new again in the country.

Let us put the records straight, Amuneke was Garba's assistant when he won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2013 before Garba was promoted to handle the flying Eagles. Now that the former assistant has achieved the same height, Manu Garba has been demoted back to coach the Eaglets while his former assistant Emmanuel Amuneke has been promoted to now coach the Flying Eagles.... what a decision, amazing decision!!!

Obafemi Martins To Earn Bumper Pay In China

Obagoal will earn a bumper pay when his deal at Shanghai Shenhua is completed. The Nigerian international is keen for the big pay and sources say his former pay at Seattle has been doubled.

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins will enjoy one of his biggest pay days when he joins Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua as he will pocket twice what he was on at MLS side Seattle Sounders.

The 31-year-old Martins was on $3 million at Seattle Sounders, making him the second highest earner at the MLS club behind US international Clint Dempsey.

Mikel's Goal Good For Chelsea - Hiddink

Mikel caused a free kick 21m to Chelsea's goal post and deflected the kick into his net but the Nigerian international scored a goal back in added time in an unusual manner.

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink said he believes Mikel Obi's away goal in a 2-1 defeat against PSG in France could be key in determining the team progress to the quarterfinal of UEFA Champions League.

Mikel cancelled out Zlatan Ibrahimovic's opener before substitute Edinson Cavani earned a 2-1 first-leg win for the hosts at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

True Or False? Diego Simeone Accepts Chelsea Coaching Job

For a very long time Coach Diego Simeone has been tipped and linked to the hot seat at Stamford Bridge and reports confirm that the action filled gaffer has accepted the offer but can he escape the ruthless sacking approach of Abrahimovic when the ups are down?

Diego Simeone has informed Atletico Madrid that he will leave the club at the end of the season to take over at Chelsea, according to OK Diario.

Champions League: Benfica vs Zenith - Macth Facts, Statistics & All You Need To Know

Benfica finished second in Group C behind Atletico Madrid to reach the knockout stages while Zenit finished top in Group H ahead of Gent to reach the knockout stages.

This is the first time Benfica have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League since 2011/12. That season, they were eliminated by eventual winners Chelsea in the quarter-finals.

Zenit have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the third time in the last five seasons (2011/12, 2013/14, 2015/16). However, they have never made it past the Last 16.

Champions League: PSG vs Chelsea - Match Facts, Statistics & All You Need To Know

Meeting for the third consecutive time, pundits now believe that the Paris outfit is now more rated than Chelsea in Europe after the London club has fallen from grace to grass in the EPL.

Paris SG, who finished second in Group A behind Real Madrid, have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the fourth consecutive season, their best ever run. They were eventually knocked out in the quarter finals in the last three campaigns.

Chelsea, who qualified top of Group G ahead of Dynamo Kiev, have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the 12th time in the last 13 seasons.

Laurent Koscielny Is The Toughest Defender I Have Faced - Odion Ighalo

Watford's all time Premier League highest goal scorer Odion Ighalo has stated that his toughest opposing defender in the league so far is Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny.

Arsenal claimed a 3-0 win at Watford when the teams clashed back in October last year and Ighalo remembers getting very little out of the game due to Koscielny’s presence.

"I think I have faced a lot of difficult defenders this season,” the Nigerian told reporters.

Nigeria vs Egypt: Ogenyi Onazi Wants Nigerians To Pray For Super Eagles

Ogenyi Onazi who plays for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and SC Lazio has pleaded to Nigerian football fans to support the Eagles as they host the Pharaohs next month at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna in a must win encounter.

Nigeria need at least four points from the home and away tie with the Pharoahs of Egypt to stand a chance of qualifying for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations slated for Gabon.

However, Onazi has expressed confidence in the ability of coach Sunday Oliseh to come up with a crack side for the clash, claiming that all hands will be on deck to do Nigeria proud.

Oma Akatugba Promises To Name Son "Neymar"

Mr controversial has come out after admiring Neymar to promise his fans that he will name his soon coming son after the talented Brazilian. Only time and chance can tell.

Popular sports anchor Oma Akatugba is known for his love for Barcelona with Neymar being one of his favourite players. Oma posted a vine video of Neymar and promised his fans that he would name his son NEYMAR.

We certainly know that Neymar is a Brazilian and with the trend of Nigerians naming their kids after great names in the world Oma will certainly not be the first.

Charity Shield: NPFL Champions Enyimba Set To Take On Federation Cup Winner Awka United

The League is about to start as NPFL champions Enyimba will on Wednesday face Federation Cup holders Akwa United in the annual Charity Shield match at the Abuja National Stadium. The Charity Cup is just the same with the English Community Shield.

Akwa United are brimming with immense confidence following a run of marvelous results, including beating better–fancied Lobi Stars to win the Federation Cup and conquering fellow continental campaigners (Enyimba FC, Warri Wolves and Nasarawa in two rounds of the Super Four organised by the League Management Company.

Rio 2016: Siasia Planning Brazil Friendly For Dream Team VI

Nigeria's wining coach, Samson Siasia is preparing top friendlies for the African conquering Dream Team VI ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympics in Brazil. Here from Siasia...

“We are working on a friendly against Brazil for next month, we will get more details about this game next week,” said Siasia.

The match was earlier scheduled for last year in London, but was later shelved after the Nigeria Olympic team complained it was too close to the U23 AFCON in Senegal.

Manchester City Can Still Win The Premier League - Kelechi Iheanacho

Premier League's top substitute goal scorer Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his confidence that the Manchester club can still win the title despite being six points below Leicester.

Manchester City are now six points behind leaders Leicester City, but Nigeria youngster Kelechi Iheanacho has insisted  they could still fight back to be EPL champions this season.

On Sunday, Iheanacho came off the bench to score his third EPL goal but it was not enough as City fell 2-1 to title chasers Tottenham Hotspur.

Player Shoots Ref Thrice After He Bagged A Red Card

Oh dear, a referee got killed after issuing a red card to a player, the player left the field, took his gun from a bag and shot the ref three times... one will wonder why he owns a gun and how he got it to the field. 

A football game played between neighbors in Argentina ended in bloodshed. A player shot and killed a referee and wounded another player Sunday in the Campo de la Ribera area of Cordoboa, Argentina, according to The Mirror’s Rita Sobot. Police say referee Cesar Flores, 48, showed the assailant a red card for making a heavy tackle on an opponent. The player, who is at large, then retrieved a gun from his bag and shot Flores three times.

Martins China Move Delayed By Visa

Sources have revealed recently that recalled Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins has made a money move to join Shanghai Shenhua in China. His chances of playing for the Eagles might be cut short due to this move.

A few top players have moved to the Chinese league recently in mega money deals with the likes of Brazil and Chelsea's Ramires, Texeria taking the lead.

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins is waiting for an entry visa to China to complete his move to Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua.

Ex Chelsea Star Florent Malouda Set To Debut Against Zamalek In Egypt

Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda is set to make his debut for Egyptian Premier League side Wadi Degla against Zamalek on Sunday.

Egyptian media reports suggest that the 35-year-old has become the highest profile player to join an Egyptian team in their history.

Malouda joined Degla, who are owned by ambitious businessman Maged Sami, on a six-month deal last month.