President of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Issa Hayatou, has been named the new leader of FIFA. However, Hayatou will occupy the exalted position in an acting capacity. Sepp Blatter was suspended from office after the world football governing body told the Swiss that he has been “relieved of his duties” due to his…
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has announced his retirement from international football for Nigeria. The Akwa Ibom State-born footballer took to his Instagram page to announce his decision to leave the Eagles. He thanked his numerous fans around the world for their support in the past 13 years he has represented the country. “I have…
There was tension in the Belgium camp of the Super Eagles when the team coach, Sunday Oliseh and the Eagles captain, Vincent Enyeama, exchanged hot words. Trouble started when Oliseh informed the goalkeeper that Ahmed Musa will not lead the team, which Enyeama was not happy about. He was told to share a room with…
Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers, has been sacked by the club. His removal as the Merseyside coach came after a 1-1 draw against their city rival, Everton on Sunday in an EPL match. The Reds said their manager’s sack is with immediate effect, just like that of Dick Advocaat, who was earlier relieved of his job…
Under-pressure manager of Sunderland Football Club of England, Dick Advocaat, has left the club as the head coach. Sunderland confirmed the exit of the Dutch manager on Sunday “with immediate effect.” “Sunderland can confirm that Dick Advocaat has left his position as head coach with immediate effect,” the club said on Sunday afternoon. Advocaat’s side…
Barcelona suffered a 2-1 defeat at Sevilla on Saturday in a La Liga match. The Catalan giants were without their mercurial player, Lionel Messi, who is out injured for about eight weeks. Tenth-placed Sevilla went two goals up in the second half, but Neymar pulled one back for the European Champions from a spot kick.…
Jose Mourinho says if Chelsea decide to remove him as manager, especially now they are passing through fire, they would have sacked the best manager in the club history. The Portuguese, in his post-match interview, said he will not walk away from his responsibilities and urged the club and players to also take responsibilities for…
Jose Mourinho’s side lost to a tactical Southampton team in a late-Saturday EPL fixture that ended 3-1. The Blues went ahead in the 10th minute through a Willian free-kick, but Steven Davis levelled for the Saints one minute before half time. Sadio Mane and Graziano Pelle gave Southampton the needed advantage in the 60th and…
Sergio Aguero scored five times against a troubled Newcastle on Saturday in an EPL game that ended 6-1. Newcastle scored first in the first part of the game, but a rejuvenated Manchester City bounced back in the second half to claim the win. City’s win has now lifted them to the number one spot on…
Coca-Cola, Visa and McDonalds, three leading sponsors of the FIFA World Cup have called for the immediate resignation of FIFA president, Sepp Blatter. The sponsors made this known on Friday, saying their call is for the “benefit of the game.” Blatter’s reign has been plunged in corruption allegation, though he has not been personally linked…