Sports:Enyeama may face sanction

SUPER Eagles captain, Vincent Enyeama may have played his last game for the team following his refusal to honor tomorrow’s AF- CON 2017 Nations Cup qualifier against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam. There are reports that officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are considering blacklisting him from the team. NFF President Amaju Pinnick and other top officials of the soccer federation met into the late hours of the night on arrival in Dar es Salaam, obviously to decide what to do about the France based keeper.

Enyeama pulls out of Nations Cup qualifier clash with Tanzania

Super Eagkes goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has pulled out of this Saturday's 2017 Nations Cup qualifier match against Tanzania billed for Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh confirmed the recent development at a press conference today and said Enyeama's withdrawal has complicated things for the team. Enyeama reportedly pulled out for personal reasons. Femi Thomas of Enyimba Football club is being tipped to replace Enyeama.

TOP STORY: United turn to Adebayor and Martial, 'Chicharito' to Leverkusen

Monaco's Anthony Martial has beengranted permission to travel to England to sign for Manchester United, according to a statement from the France Football Federation.

Nigeria's Basketball team, D'Tigers win first continental title (photos)

Nigeria basketball team, D'Tigers won its first continental title at the 2015 African Basketball Championship which held in Tunisia yesterday August 30th. The basketball team beat defending champions Angola by 74 points to 65.

Their victory at yesterday's match gave them automatic qualification to participate in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil.

Hotbed of Champions! Kenya finishes on top for the first time at the IAAF World Championship in Beijing

History was made yesterday, August 30 when Kenya topped the world at the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing with 7 Gold, 6 Silver and 3 Bronze. 26-year-old Asbel Kiprop crossed the line in 3:34.40. to win the Men's 1500m gold medal which ensured Kenya finished top.

Ronaldo named world most charitable sports star

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world’s most charitable sports star after donating million of pounds to causes across the globe. Ronaldo topped DoSomething.org’s  Athletes Gone Good 2015  list and beat the likes of John Cena, Serena Williams and Barcelona star Neymar. The former Manchester United winger has been recognised for his generosity – where he has raised money for various causes and used his global status as a spokesperson for charities.

Check out Sunday Oliseh's brand new Nissan Altima official car

The Nigerian Football Federation just shared photos of this Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 2015 Model Car bought for Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh as his official car. The car was delivered to the NFF Secretariat in Abuja this afternoon...

Shirtless Cristiano Ronaldo and son strike matching pose

How cute is this? The Real Madrid player yesterday uploaded this cute pic of himself and his 5 year old son striking matching poses as they tensed their muscles wearing nothing but towels.

Chelsea doctors Carneiro, Fearn to be absent vs. Man City- Mourinho

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that club doctor Eva Carneiro and first-team physiotherapist Jon Fearn will not be on the bench for Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Sources had told ESPN FC earlier in the week that Carneiro has had her role with the club reduced in the wake of criticism by Mourinho.

David De Gea to miss Aston Villa trip - Man United Boss Louis Van Gaal

The ESPN FC panel looks at the David De Gea situation at Manchester United and speculate what manager Louis van Gaal is planning to do with the Spanish goalkeeper.

Louis van Gaal has indicated that David De Gea will miss Friday's trip to Aston Villa as he remains distracted by transfer speculation.

De Gea, a target for Real Madrid this summer, was left out of the squad for Saturday's Premier League opener against Tottenham due to concerns over his focus.

New signing Sergio Romero played that game, with Sam Johnstone on the bench, and Van Gaal told MUTV that he had not changed his position on De Gea.

"There's no difference," he said. "The transfer period is still open and he [De Gea] has still the same problem."

De Gea has entered the final year of his contract but he could yet remain at United for the rest of the season.

More to follow...

FIFA: NFF may not endorse Kalu to contest for Presidency

It was obvious last night that the Nigeria Football Federation may not endorse the candidature of former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu for FIFA Presidency. Former Wimbledon star John Fashanu among many others have been campaigning for Kalu to contest the election to replace Sepp Blatter

However, Kalu has to be endorsed first by the Nigeria Football Federation before he can contest for the position. The federation also has to consider section one of article 13 of the FIFA statutes of the section which specifies conditions a candidate running for the office of FIFA President must meet.

MANCHESTER UNITED TARGET PEDRO SAYS FUTURE AT BARCELONA UNCERTAIN

Barcelona forward Pedro says he does not know if the UEFA Super Cup will end up being his last match for the club amid interest from Manchester United.

Pedro came off the bench to score the match-winning goal on Tuesday night as Barcelona saw off Primera Division rivals Sevilla 5-4 after extra time in a thrilling Super Cup clash in Tbilisi.

That came after Barca technical secretary Robert Fernandez was quoted as saying before the match that Pedro had told him he wanted to leave the Camp Nou.

The Spain winger has been heavily linked with a move to United as they look to replace Angel Di Maria, who joined Paris St Germain for £44.3 million last week.

However, speaking afterwards, Pedro said he is happy at Barca but suggested he may well be set to leave the club.

Asked if he wanted to go or not, the long-serving forward was quoted as saying by AS: “The answer is no, but it’s complicated for many things.

“It’s not for money, as has been said — which is another lack of respect. It’s a question of continuity, of minutes. I’m an ambitious player. Stay or go, I will always be of this team.

“I don’t know if it will be my last game for Barcelona. I only want to enjoy this title.”

Regarding Fernandez’s claims, Pedro said: “There are many pros and cons about my situation. The comments of Robert Fernandez are unfair. He’s made some very unfortunate declarations.

“I’ve crossed two words with him and he doesn’t know what I’ve been through at the club to talk like that of me.

“I know who I am and I will always be of Barca. Such people shouldn’t speak in this way.”

RAFAEL CLAIMS MAN UTD BOSS LOUIS VAN GAAL ‘DID NOT LIKE ME’

Rafael da Silva has claimed Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal “did not like” him.

Rafael completed his move to Ligue 1 side Lyon last week for a fee of around £2.5m and the 25-year-old has lifted the lid on his seven-year spell at Old Trafford, where he played under three different managers.

When asked about Van Gaal’s reported dislike of Brazilian players, Rafael, in an interview in Globo Esporte was quoted as saying: “I don’t know, sincerely. I don’t know what to say about that, because I was the only one, since Anderson left before.

I know that he didn’t like me, but if that’s because I’m Brazilian, I don’t know. Rafael da Silva on Louis van Gaal

DAVID DE GEA INCLUDED IN MAN UNITED’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SQUAD

David De Gea has been included in Manchester United’s Champions League squad in a sign they are confident of keeping him but Louis van Gaal signalled there is no reprieve for Victor Valdes by omitting him.

Van Gaal chose not to pick De Gea for the United’s Premier League opener against Tottenham because of his concerns about the Real Madrid target’s state of mind.

But he gave himself the option of fielding the Spaniard in the two-legged playoff against Club Brugge, where the winner will earn a place in the group stages.

Van Gaal has told Real that if they want to sign De Gea, they have to pay his market value and United want a world record fee for a goalkeeper if they are to let the 24-year-old go.

If not, United are willing to keep their double player of the year and will run the risk of losing him on a free transfer next summer.

Amokachi assures Ifeanyi Uba of continental ticket

New Technical Adviser of Ieanyi Uba FC, Daniel Amokachi has assured that the technical crew will strive to pick a continental ticket at the end of the ongoing Glo Premier League season.

Speaking during his unveiling at the Rojenny stadium in Oba, Anambra state , Amokachi said he was confident that the good times would start rolling in for the club, adding that he was happy to be deemed worthy of the job by the Chairman of the club, Ifeanyi Uba of Capital Oil and Gas.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter sprayed with fake dollar bills during press conference

Disgraced FIFA president Sepp Blatter was sensationally sprayed with fake dollar notes by British comedian Simon Brodkin who gatecrashed his press conference in Zurich this afternoon.

Simon, who also goes by the name, Jason Bent & Lee Nelson, who is a well known prankster, walked up to Blatter's position behind a table at the front of the stage and placed a sum of money on the table and said: ‘This is for North Korea 2026’, before throwing the money into the air, which rained down on Blatter.Simon was later taken away by Swiss police. See the photos after the cut...

Lionel Messi shares cute photo with his son

The Barcelona star shared this cute photo of himself with his son, Thiago. Messi and his family are enjoying some family time in the Caribbean.

You can’t play for Super Eagles anymore if you are not in first division - Oliseh

Coach Sunday Oliseh has fired a warning, stating that he will only consider players who feature in top leagues both home and abroad.

Stephen Keshi, however was known to call up players from the lower leagues overseas.

Sunday Oliseh said he wants to make changes and not do the same thing Stephen Keshi did. He said:

Photos: Sunday Oliseh signs contract as new Super Eagles coach

He signed the contract moments ago.Our expectations are rising,to whom much is given,more is expected.Congrats to him all the same. More photos after the cut..

Photos: Sunday Oliseh arrives Nigeria ahead of his swearing-in as new Super Eagles coach

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh arriived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, this afternoon ahead of his swearing-in as head coach of the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) tomorrow Wednesday July 15th. See another photo after the cut...