Jack Wilshere makes Arsenal squad for UCL clash against Galatasary

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that Jack Wilshere is among the squad for the UCL Clash against Galatasary on Wednesday.

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Wilshere has been a doubt for the match after he sustained an ankle injury in saturday's London debry against Tottenham, but reports have it that the England midfielder trained on Tuesday morning.

Wenger however confirmed that the player may not start but will play some part in the match.

''He is in the squad for tomorrow. Will I start him? I don’t know yet but he’s in the squad.''

Speaking on other injured members of the team, he said ''I left Abou Diaby out as well because he’s not completely there yet. 

Arteta and Ramsey who both sustained injuries during the London derby match, ''To be generous with time, four weeks. If all goes well, three. Arteta is the same, maybe a bit quicker. It will be after the international break," he said.

Theo Walcott who has been out since could also return next week quoting Wenger.

Delta State FA boss Amaju Pinnick is new NFF President (Votes In Numbers)

The votes in numbers:

Pinnick 25 Votes

Ogunjobi 9 votes

Iorfa 6 votes

Amanze 4votes

Umeh 0 votes

Abba Yola 0 votes

No clear winner. 29 votes needed to get two-thirds majority. Vote goes into second round

3:52PM

Second round of voting concluded.

4:00PM

Pinnick: 32 votes

Iorfa: 8 votes

Ogunjobi: 4 votes 

Amaju Pinnick is new NFF President 

As reported by colinudoh.com

Veteran Sports Journalist Godwin Spiff Sagbama is dead

It's been reported that the veteran sports journalist, Godwin Spiff Sagbama has died after suffering from a protracted illness.

(Details later)

Rest on, Master of words.

Former Chelsea defender David Luiz reveals he nearly joined Barcelona

Barcelona will tonight take on Paris Saint German at the Parc des Princes for a UEFA Champions League Group F clash, and David Luiz - who joined PSG from Chelsea for a reported fee of £50million in the close-season - claims he might have been part of the Spanish giants' travelling party.

Speaking to AS ahead of Tuesday's game, the Brazil star said: "It's true they (Barca) tried to tempt me a couple of times and everything looked good.

"But eventually I realised the team that really wanted me was PSG."

PSG seem to be having it tough in the new season, with four 1-1 draws in their last five games increasing the pressure on coach Laurent Blanc.

However, David Luiz is in no doubt that the French champions will get back to top form sooner rather than later.

"We're progressing every week and need to find a better version for our style of play - something similar to Barca," he added.

"We know there is much room for improvement and are aware that is how the big teams think.

"Over the years I've learned that if you think you've reached the top of the ladder then you are heading for a fall. That's not a good mentality to have.

"You must be ambitious, with humility, because you can always improve.

"We are on the right road and PSG will get back to what they were last season." 

Victor Moses and Crouch share a selfie after their win against Newcastle United

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Obviously both guys are excited about their performance in last night's lone goal win over Newcastle United.

Moses who's on loan from Chelsea pulled across the ball for Peter Crouch to nod in and give the home side their first victory at the Britannia Stadium.  

Newcastle midfielder Cheik Tiote marries second wife, has another mistress in a corner who has a child for him

Newcastle midfielder Cheik Tiote recently traveled to his homeland to marry a second wife despite having a wife (Mahda) who lives with him with two kids in Ponteland, and another mistress Nkosiphile Mpofu who has a son for him.

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Reports say that the 28-year old Ivorian is a devout muslim and he's within the bounds of his religion to have though of taking another wife.

The player's agent confirmed to the Chronicles that he had married Laeticia Doukrou.

Jean Musampa said: “I can say that he did get married and that it is his second marriage.

''This is nothing unusual. He is a muslim.''

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The Sun also reported that he had earlier promised to marry his 33-year-old Zimbabwean  mistress who ended her three-year affair with the footballer.

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She reportedly told a friend: ''He met my mum and said he's permitted to have several wives. I was comfortable with that. He's used me like a mop. He's just a pig.''

The 28-year old midfielder joined the club in 2010 for a fee of £3.5mand currently earns £45,000. 

Real Madrid wing master Gareth Bale shows off his Champions League boot

Wow! Isn't this beautiful? The Real Madrid wing master posted a picture of his new Adidas Boots (Adizero f50) on twitter and stated that it was designed by Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto.

Bale will wear the green and blue boots for Wednesday's Champions League match against Ludogorets

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud signs contract extension

Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud has signed a contract extension which keeps him at the London club until 2018.

Although the Gunners have not officially confirmed the news, the UK Mirror reports that the French striker will now earn around £80,000-a-week.

Giroud, who is out till next year following surgery on his broken left tibia, which he suffered against Everton last month. He has gotten rid of his crutches now and is wearing a protective boot, as he continues his recovery process.

However, Manager Arsene Wenger has brought on Danny Welbeck from Manchester United as a cover but still rates Giroud highly and has proved that by handing him a new contract.

Giroud joined Arsenal two years ago from Montpellier.

Diego Costa to lead Chelsea attack against Sporting - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has made it clear that Diego Costa will be the man to lead the attack when Chelsea confront Sporting in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday in Portugal.

According to Dailymail UK, The Blues boss confirmed that he prefers to start with the eight-goal striker after ahead of Loic Remy after leaving Didier Drogba behind due to an ankle injury.

''In this moment, if Diego can play, I play Diego,'' said MOU. ''The team had a pre-season with him. The team worked with him a lot of times. He's playing with us every match in the Premier League. So the team at this moment is more made to play with Diego.

''I think Remy is learning how to play with us. His pace is good, his movement is good, he can get behind defenders, he's not bad in the air. He has some similarities with Diego and if he has to play, no problem. But I prefer to play Diego.

''There is a risk, yes. But we assume the risk and he plays. I don't rest people. I make decisions. I don't think about Arsenal on Sunday. I think about Sporting. I'm going to start with the team I think is the best team.''

For the Special One, Sporting was where it all started for him in the early 90's.

Man Utd Captain Wayne Rooney admits wrong, says Ref was right for showing him Red

Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney has apologised to his colleagues and admitted that the Ref was right to have sent him off after the awful challenge on Steward Downing in a game which ended 2-1 in favour of the Reds at the home.

The England forward told reporters that he has apologised to his team mates and appreciated their efforts by ensuring they held on to the lead despite the West Ham onslaught.

"It was probably the right decision," declared Rooney, who also confirmed he will not be appealing the dismissal. "I saw the West Ham player making a counter-attack and I tried to break up the play, but I just misjudged it.

"I didn't absolutely volley the lad. I tried to trip him up and, to be fair to him, he got further away from me and that's why my leg is straighter than it should have been. As he pushed the ball away, my leg straightened out and that is obviously why the referee deemed it as a red card."

On his apologies to the team, he said - "Of course I did. I think everyone knew [I was in the wrong]. It’s always tough against 11 men when you are a man down, especially when they are throwing a lot of balls into the box as West Ham were doing, so I am grateful that we held out."

Nasri undergoes successful surgery

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Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has successfully undergone a surgery on a groin injury and expected to be out for about a month.

The 27-year old posted a picture on his twitter account accompanied by a caption 'Thanks for the support! Surgery went well! Now time for the recovery!'

Hazard rules out PSG moves, says he's fine with Chelsea

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has insisted he wants to remain at the Stamford Bridge with the Blues despite several reports of a potential PSG move.

The Belgium international who joined Chelsea in 2012 from Lille of France for £32m says he's not thinking about a return to the Lig 1.

''PSG are in the same world than Chelsea,'' Hazard told Canal+ ''But, to be a top club they need to win the Champions League. I'm fine with Chelsea and this is where I want to continue to grow. PSG are not in my head.

''Move back to Ligue 1? Maybe one day. But only for Lille. Ligue 1 is a great league in Europe but not the best. It's a league for youngsters.''

Eaglets whip Gabon 5-0 to qualify for U-17 African Championship

Nigerian Golden Eaglets defeated Gabon 5-0 on Saturday at the U.J Esuene Stadium, Calabar to qualify for the 2015 Confederation of African Football (CAF) U-17 Championship holding in Niger Republic.

The match was the second leg qualifying match, as Nigeria lost 1-2 in the first leg played in Libreville a fortnight ago.

Hence the team Eaglets qualified on 6-2 aggregate score line.

EPL: Nervey win for 10-man United, Derbies end in stalemate, Chelsea trash West Ham

Despite having their captain Wayne Rooney sent off, Manchester United secured the much needed three points against West Ham United as they won  2-1 at Old Trafford. 

Rooney opened scoring earlier in the game while Robin Van Persie doubled the lead, but Hammers pulled one back through Diafra Skaho.

The two derbies played on Saturday, saw Phil Jagielka dagger Liverpool in the heart as he pulled a shocker in the 90th minute to deny the Reds victory, after Steven Gerrard’s free-kick appeared to have won Merseyside Derby.

At the Emirates in the battle of North London, it was Tottenham Hotspur, who took the lead while Oxlade Chamberlain fired in salvage a point for the home team.

Chelsea crushed Aston Villa 3-0 at Stamford Bridge in a game that saw Diego Costa scored again, while Manchester City beat Hull City 4-2.

Other results:

Southampton 2-1 Queens Park Rangers

Sunderland 0-0 Swansea

Crystal 2-0 Leicester City

Coach commends Keshi, says Ugonna Anyora will fly high with the Eagles

Coach of popular Lagos-based grassroots club (Collins Edwin SC), Uche Ugwu has praised Stephen Keshi for handing Ugonna Anyora a chance be a part the Super Eagles that will confront Sudan in the forthcoming AFCON 2015 qualifiers, stating that his inclusion will help the team.

Ugonna Anyora who plies his trade for Norwegian club, FK Haugesund is among the 24-man squad to face Sudan in Khartoum on Saturday, 11th October before trading tackles at the National Stadium, Abuja four days later. 

According to the Mr Uche, Keshi should be commended for giving young players the opportunity of representing the national team.

''Keshi is on the right track, he knows what's best for the team, said Uche.

''He has shown that he wants to work with young talents who can help the present squad triumph and help the team qualify.

On Ayora, he said ''He is a youngman i know well, a product of grassroots who is hardworking.

''His talents are not in doubts, and that's what has prompted the call-up by the national team coach

''Anyora is always ready to learn and down to earth.

''He trains with my team whenever he's around (Nigeria) and that explains his kind of humility

''I believe he will do well, and his creativity will help the team, he has great skill and power. I watched him play for his club when I was in Norway with his team, so i can say much about his talent''.

Coach Uche Ugwu has worked with several talents who have represented the nations at the junior cadre of the national team such as Matthew Edile and Samuel Okon.

Keshi names squad ahead of Sudan clash

Head Coach Stephen Keshi has called 24 players which includes goalkeeper and captain Vincent Enyeama for next month’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

The African champions will be in Khartoum on Saturday, 11th October before trading tackles at the National Stadium, Abuja four days later.

According to SL10.ng, Keshi has also included a handful of new faces, including former junior international RaheemLawal, China –based striker Aaron Samuel and relatively unknown Anyora Ugonna, who plays in Norway.

There are also opportunities for World Cup star-boy Babatunde Michael, back from injury, Reading of England’s Hope Akpan and Austria –based forward Sunday Emmanuel.

African champions Nigeria must win both matches against pointless Sudan next month to have any realistic chance of reaching the finals in Morocco early next year.

THE FULL LIST:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Austin Ejide (HapoelBe’erSheva, Israel); ChigozieAgbim (Gombe United)

Defenders:EldersonEchiejile (Monaco FC, France); Juwon Oshaniwa (Ashdod FC, Israel); Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland); Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Turkey); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves, Nigeria); Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough, England)

Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Nosa Igiebor (Maccabi FC, Israel); Omatsone Aluko (Hull City, England); Hope Akpan (Reading FC, England); Raheem Lawal (Eskisehirspor FC, Turkey); Anyora Ugonna (Haugesund FC, Norway)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Gbolahan Salami (Warri Wolves, Nigeria); Osaguona Ighodaro (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria); Victor Moses (Stoke City, England); Aaron Samuel (Guangzhou R & F, China); Aaron Samuel (SV Scholz Grodig, Austria); Babatunde Michael (Volyn Lutsk, Ukraine.

United to cough out £140m if they must have Cristiano Ronaldo back

Following recent reports of Manchester United wanting to have their former player Cristiano Ronaldo back, it has been revealed that it would cost the English club side over £140m to lure him back.

Dailymail UK reports that Ronaldo’s advisors have been asking for incredible wages of £20m a year, which will see the forward earn up to £385,000 a week.

The Portuguese captain left United for Real Madrid in 2009, for a world record fee of £80m. But it is understood that Ronaldo, who turns 30 next year, no longer enjoying his stay in Spain and want to move back to England.

Madrid president Florentino Perez is expected to demand a transfer fee around 60m for the player who has scored 264 goals for the La Liga giants.

United took a giant step bringing on Angel Di Maria from Madrid this summer in a deal worth more than £120m.

PHOTO: Mario Balotelli gets new hair cut ahead of Merseyside Derby

The English Premier League will see Liverpool take on Everton in a derby match this weekend and striker Mario balotelli seems to be getting set with his new hair cut.

Despite being criticized by some football fans for not fitting into the shoes of Luis Suarez, Mario Balotelli seems unconcerned as he posed with his new look.

The Italian striker moved from AC Milan to Liverpool costing the Reds £16m. 

Floyd Mayweather poses with a stack of Dollars in bed

Even  the undefeated Boxer Floyd Mayweather doesn't have a caption for his pose with the huge amount of money. He shred on his Instagram saying ''Help me out with a caption''

Help him out if you can!

Official: Nigerian Footballer Oshobe Oladele joins Bulgarian Premier League club Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Nigerian midfielder Oladele Oshobe has joined Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Plovdiv. 

Oladele Oshobe in action for his former club (White Jersey)

The 21-year old defensive midfielder signed a one year contract with Lokomotiv Plvdiv after completing a move from Ablanian second tier club FK Partizani where he played for over a year.

In an interview with the former 36 Lions Youngster, he told Sports Talk that he looks forward to a bright future with his new employers.

''I am happy with the move, and i want to give my best to the team'', said the player.

He also confirmed that he will be in action soon ''Everything is fine here and my team is doing their best to see that the paper works are completed so i can start playing''.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv club currently sit 10th on the APF Table.

SLAVERY OR NOT: Nigerian Fans divided over Ogenyi Onazi new €700,000 Lazio deal

Nigerian footballer Ogenyi Onazi recently signed a contract extension with Lazio which will keep him at the club until 2018, and according to reports the new deal will see the Nigerian international earn €700,000 (from €350,000) but some fans feel he should earn higher.

A group of the sport fans on Nairaland a (a popular forum) believes the Super Eagles midfielder is worth more while others feel the deal is just perfect since the Italian Serie A isn't such a high paying league and the young man is smiling to the bank.

Follow this link to see fan's reaction http://www.nairaland.com/1915872/ogenyi-onazi-signs-new-contract

The player is excited with this development having expressed his feeling via his twitter account just a few days back... @OgenyiOnazi,''I say a big thank you to God, my family, my team and my fans as I sign an extension to my contract''

Come to think of it, Onazi's new pay will see him take home around €15,000 per week. Hmm.... Fair enough?

Here are some top African player earning high in Europe:

Yaya Toure (Man City)................ ($15million) 

Asamoah Gyan........................... ($10.9million)

Emmanuel Adebayor (Tottenham)... ($9.5million)

Didier Drogba (Chelsea)..............($6.2million)

Samuel Eto'o  (Everton)..............($5.9million) 

John Mikel Obi (Chelsea)...........($5.8million)

Christopher Samba (Dynamo Moscow) $5.2million)

Kolo Toure (Liverpool).............. ($5.2million)

Drop your comment and lets know how you feel.

Former Chelsea striker FernandoTorres scores on his first AC Milan start, back to heaven?

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Although he struggled to make tremendous impact at Chelsea, Fernando Torres might just have found his ''new heaven'' after he grabbed a goal in the colours of AC Milan on his first start for the club where he is on loan.

The Spaniard made his debut over the weekend against Juventus, seeing the last fifteen minutes of the match, it was his first start for Milan and Empoli was the recieving side in a match that ended in 2-2 draw on Tuesday night.

He scored a total of 20 goals in over 100 games for the Blues, but could this be a revival ground for Torres and his career?

Unbelievable! Nigerian Premier League Club Kaduna United players protest over unpaid one year salary

Clubs owing footballers has become a norm in the Nigerian soccer scene as report says that Kaduna United FC players on Monday staged a protest over the non-payment of their 12 months salary. Imagine! 

The players told newsmen in Kaduna that they had not been paid any salary this year and the outstanding of last year’s salary.

According to Vanguard, One of the players who spoke to journalist on condition of anonymity said the protest was to appeal to the state government to pay their salaries and allowances to enable them survive.

“This protest is an appeal and we are not fighting the government. We have been working without pay, how do they expect us to survive?

“Most of us have families and we are the bread winners of our various families, so, we have to survive.

“We have been in debt for the past 12 months and still we have to keep our lives going,’’ he said.

The players attributed the club’s poor performance in the current league where they are placed at the bottom of the log on lack of motivation.

Read full report on Vanguard

Wenger confirms Nigerian duo Akpom, Ajayi for Southampton Capital One clash

Nigerian youngsters Chuba Akpom and Semi Ajayi are among the Arsenal squad preparing to face Southampton in Capital One encounter billed for Tuesday.

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Over the years Arsene Wenger has proven to be a manager who gives youngsters with prospects the chance to prove their mettle and these Nigerians have made the fold.

''You might see Hector Bellerin, Francis Coquelin and Isaac Hayden,''  Wenger told the club website when asked the complexion of the team to face the Saints at the Emirates.

''In the squad, we also have Chuba Akpom and Semi Ajayi as well. These are the players that are the closest. The Gunners’ boss added. 

Wenger said on Akpom, ''I'm happy that he has developed as a goalscorer, because when he was a younger kid, his problem was finishing. 

''That has gone now.''

Semi on the other hand is a defender 

Onazi puts pen to paper, confirms his €700,000 deal with Lazio

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Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi who plies his trade for Lazio in Italy on Monday shared a picture of himself signing the documents on his new deal with the club.

He shared on his instagram ''Deal done, new season more goals more deals to come. The best is yet to come''

According to reports, Onazi will be with the Biancocelesti until 2018 and as a result, earn around €700,000 per campaign, with a €10 million release clause set to be inserted.

All the best @ogenyionazi

Arsenal defender Debuchy undergoes surgery, to be out for three months

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that defender Mathiue Debuchy will be out for about three months having had a surgery on his ankle.

The French international injured his ankle during 2-2 against Manchester City at the Emirates and has since then been sidelined.

Gunners manager told the club website on Monday, ''He has had surgery and will be out for three months,'' Wenger said ''A reasonable delay is three months.

''It all went well, but it can be a week or two earlier or a week or two later, but it will be around three months.

''It is a blow of course, how big it will be we will only know afterwards because it will be down to how well we replace him. We bought [Calum] Chambers for that.''

Ahmed Musa lone goal decides Moscow Derby

Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa grabbed the winner for CSKA Moscow in 1-0 win over city rivals Locomotiv Moscow Sunday.

Russian champions CSKA Moscow are now second on the league table with 18 points after eight games. Musa's 33rd minute strike was enough to separate both sides and send CSKA fans on rampage.

 “I am so happy and delighted to have scored the goal that gave us victory in the match. It was a derby and it was tough,”  Musa said. 

According to Vanguard, He dedicated the goal to his mother for her support. 

“The goal is for my sweet mother. She has always been there for me. She encouraged me a lot in my choice of career,” he said.

On his present form which has seen him score four goals in his last four games in all competitions, the Jos-born star attributed it to hard work.

“I have no secret other than hard work and dedication to job,” he said.

Drogba salutes former teammate Frank Lampard

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Ivorian Didier Drogba has showered praises on former teammate at Chelsea, Frank Lampard for his professionalism after he came on to grab the equalizer for Manchseter City in Super Sunday English Premier League encounter.

Drogba shared and posted on his instagram: 

''This man... Showed again why he's my idol!!! True gentleman true leader true professional true scorer true blue!!! Good luck to you Legend!!!!!''

Despite savaging the situation for his new employers, he didn't celebrate the goal, which means a sign of respect to the fans and his former club.

LAMPARD THE SPOILER: Frankie hurts former Club Chelsea in sky Blue Colour

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Former Chelsea star Frank Lampard became the man of the moment after he was brought on by his new employers to hurt his former side as he scored to help Manchester City savage the situation on the day.

Chelsea had earlier gone ahead through substitute Andre Schurrle after Publo Zabaletta was handed a Red card coming off a second Yellow.

MOU's men were almost coasting to victory until Lampard was introduced in the 78th minutes, scored five minutes later and he became the hero for his new side.

However, Chelsea's 100% record of victory so far has been dented by this draw against City but still atop the log.

Mario Balotelli LOL on United as the Red devils lose 5-3 to Leicester City

Call it one of those bad days for United and you're absolutely correct. 

Mario Balotelli sent a tweet after the Red devils were beaten by new boys Leicester City. His Tweet tells it all....

It was a dramatic day at the King Power Stadium where the newly promoted side came from behind to beat Manchester United 5-3 in the English Premier League.

United took the lead through Angel Di Maria, Van persie doubled the lead but Leonardo Ulloa pulled one back before Ander Herrera's restored United two-goal cushion, but David Nugent scored from the spot after a needless foul by Rafael on Jamie Vardy.

Esteban Cambiasso restored parity with a goal on his full debut, Incredibly, Vardy increased the tally 11 minutes from time and then United's day got worse when Tyler Blackett was sent-off for bringing down the dangerous Vardy in the box.

Ulloa stepped up to convert for his fifth goal of the season to lift Nigel Pearson's side into sixth spot.