Mourinho blasts ‘not human’ United schedule

 

Jose Mourinho described Manchester United’s jammed-packed schedule as “not human” after a growing injury list threatened to wreck hopes of a place in next season’s Champions League. Mourinho A 1-1 draw with Swansea on Sunday was a sixth stalemate in eight games at Old Trafford and harmed hopes of finishing in the top four. To make matters worse for United, Luke Shaw and Eric Bailly also suffered game-ending injuries, leaving Mourinho with a major personnel crisis ahead of Thursday’s Europa League first leg semi-final visit to Celta Vigo.

Ihenacho's Goal Secures Champions League Spot for City

Kelechi Ihenacho secured next season's Champions  League spot for Manchester City today in the final match of the 2015/2016 EPL season by scoring City's only goal against Swansea City thereby making his goal tally in the Premier League 8.

Although his goal which he scored in the 5th minute into the match was canceled by fellow African compatriot, Andre Ayew, it was enough to secure the one point they needed to qualify for participation in next season's Champions League.

We Celebrate The Foxes

We celebrate with Leicester City FC of England for winning the 2015/2016 EPL title against all odds. This is an historical achievement for the club whose manager, Claudio Ranieri, just won his top flight league title in his 30 years management career.

Winning the title qualifies the foxes for next season's European Champions League.

The trophy will be lifted by Captain Wes Morgan following the clash with Everton at
the King Power Stadium on Saturday.

Emenike, Moses Set New Record With West Ham United

The Nigerian duo of Emmanuel Emenike and
Victor Moses as well as their West Ham
teammates have set a new record with their
club after their big win over West Brom on
Saturday.

Enyeama Rated Europe’s 6th Best Goalkeeper

Former Super Eagles captain and Lille OSC goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has been rated the sixth best goalkeeper in Europe for the 2015/16 season by the Swiss-based CIES Football Observatory.

The former Super Eagles goalkeeper is the only African on the top 10 list, making him the best on the continent.

He was however behind the likes of Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid), Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Kevin Trapp (PSG), and Claudio Bravo (Barcelona).

ODION IGHALO LOSES DAD

The Nigerian international and Watford FC striker, Odion Ighalo, broke the sad new of the demise of his father this morning through his Twitter account.

The tweet:

May papa's soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

England and Man U legend Sir Bobby Charlton moved to tears as Old Trafford stand is named after him

Yesterday marked the 60th anniversary since Sir Bobby Charlton first played for Manchester United and it was a very emotional one for the 78th year old who had a stand in the Old Trafford stadium named after him as a mark of honour. Sir Bobby Charlton, who is still Man U's highest goalscorer of all time, 40 years after retiring and is England's second highest goalscorer behind Wayne Rooney couldn't hide his emotions as he headed onto the pitch to a raucous applause and stunning setting of flags spelling out his name in a giant mosaic.

Kanu Nwankwo visits Uganda Heart hospital, plays football with kids on muddy field

The legendary footballer visited Uganda Heart Hospital on Wednesday March 30th and donated wheel chairs and Spiro Meters to the hospital. Kanu Heart Foundation is assisting the less privileged there. He was later seen playing football with kids at a ghetto in Uganda.

Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas reportedly marries sports reporter Sara Carbonero in secret wedding

Real Madrid legend and Spain goalkeeper has secretly married his girlfriend and mother of his child Sara Carbonero, according to reports from Hola! magazine. Sara, who is currently expecting her second child for the FC Porto goalkeeper made marital vows in a secret wedding on March 20th which didn't have any invited guests or friends. The ceremony which was a simple civil affair using a notary took place in the Madrid suburban town of Boadilla del Monte.

Uganda doesn't joke with security...see how women were being 'checked' before a sports event

And they couldn't get a female security officer to do this? Abi, is that a woman? Ugandan security officers were pictured 'checking' women for dangerous devices before the match between Uganda cranes vz Burkina Faso at Namboole stadium Kampala. View more pictures.......  

My son should be a footballer, just like his dad - Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he wishes his son becomes a professional top footballer just like himself, but said he wouldn't force his son to take up football as a career.


Ronaldo frequently uploads pictures of himself and his son in the gym or playing football and says his son's athletic characteristics and love for football at 5 years of age is a sign his son might go into the football world.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will miss AFCON 2017 after 2nd Leg Egypt Loss

The Super Eagles are now doomed in their aspirations to qualify for next year's AFCON tournament in Gabon after losing 0-1 to Egypt in Alexandria tonight. The task before the Eagles became tougher after Friday’s 1-1 draw with Egypt in Kaduna and the withdrawal of Chad from the AFCON race.

Nigeria missed out on the 2015 edition in Equatorial Guinea and were desperate for a return. The first half ended goalless with the Super Eagles keeping to coach Samson Siasia's tactical master plan to keep proceedings neat and tidy and then attack the Egyptians on the counter.

Siasia: My “Brand New Eagles” Will Beat Egypt

Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has promised Nigerians to expect a 'brand new team' when they take on Egypt in Friday's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Siasia who spoke to the media ahead of the game in Kaduna admitted the game will not be easy but he is confident in the attitude of his players ahead of the game.

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Ahmed Musa announces Mikel as Eagles captain

CSKA Moscow star, Ahmed Musa, has announced Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, as the new captain of the Super Eagles. “I’m no longer the Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi is the Super Eagles captain,” Musa said to ovation from the media. Mikel made his Nigeria debut 10 years ago described Musa as a “wonderful professional”.

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Manchester United worth $1billion less than when Louis van Gaal took over as manager

Manchester United has suffered a spectacular financial decline in the last one year. It's been revealed that over $1billion has been wiped off the club's share price value from July 2014 to March 2016.

Dutch coach Louis van Gaal took over management reins at the club in the summer of 2014, after leading Holland to third place at the World Cup. Since he joined Man U, the club's share price has dropped by $6.25. It went from $19.58 to $13.33, on the close of the New York Stock Exchange on March 23 2016. 

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Petr Cech Named Czech Republic Player Of The Year

Arsenal goalkeeper, Petr Cech, has been named Czech player of the year for the eighth time.

The award was announced on Monday after votes by coaches, players and club officials. Football federation officials and journalists also participated in the poll.
Sparta Prague striker David Lafata, finished second while Hertha Berlin midfielder Vladimir Darida came third.

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Oman's top female tennis player breaks barriers

The Gulf’s ace women's tennis player is putting the region on the world tennis map and eyeing an historic Olympic spot.

Doha, Qatar - As Oman's top female tennis player, Fatma Al Nabhani has sailed into uncharted territory throughout her career. 

The 24-year-old Muscat native is now on the verge of becoming the first women's tennis player from the Gulf to go to the Olympics.

Her eyes light up when asked what it would mean to her to make the long trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "Everything," she says, mid-question, with a smile. 

Still, three months and some 60 ranking places separate her from that feat. But Nabhani is familiar with writing tennis history in the Gulf. 

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Nigeria's Flamingos Vs South-african Bantwana : 6 - 0

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Flamingos humiliate their South African counterparts

The Nigerian women’s team defeated the opposition 6 – 0 in Abuja

Nigeria’s Flamingos were ruthless in the first leg of their Fifa Women’s World Cup qualifier as they humiliated the Bantwana Bantwana of South Africa 6 – 0 at the main bowl of the Abuja national stadium on Saturday March 12.

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David Beckham shows off his £200,000 watch

The 40 year old football star was spotted looking dapper as he attended a charity exhibition of some of his most iconic portraits, which held at Phillips Gallery in London.
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Nigeria’s biggest football stars turn up for Joseph Yobo’s big centenary game launch

Former Super Eagles and Everton FC Captain, Joseph Yobo gathered Nigeria’s football legends as he officially announced his retirement from football after being capped 100 times for the country and playing top flight football for over a decade. He announced his upcoming testimonial march billed for the Portharcourt stadium on the 27th of May, 2016 which will attract former Everton and Manchester United manager, David Moyes; Manchester United Forward, Wayne Rooney; Manchester City midfielder, Kolo Toure and three times African Footballer of the year, Didier Drogba among other top footballers. Read more.....