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You Won't Win African Player of the Year Without Super Eagles - NFF Warns Victor Moses

Victor Moses The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has told Chelsea wingback, Victor Moses, to be more committed to the national team or miss out on winning the African Footballer of the Year award. Moses reported to the team’s camp ahead of the friendly against Senegal, but returned to the Premier League club, after claiming he was carrying a knock. It is understood that coach Gernot Rohr was visibly angry with the player , who had previously pulled out. In an interview with The Guardian, NFF President Amaju Pinnick, said: “Moses needs to understand that with his current performance with Chelsea, he stands a chance of becoming the next African player of the year, especially if his club should win the EPL title. “But he needs to play regularly for the national team to make such dream come true. To be honest, Moses is one of the best African players at the moment, but as I said, he needs the Super Eagles.” Speaki...

I Could Convince Wenger to Sign Iheanacho from Manchester City – Iwobi

Arsenal forward, Alex Iwobi, has said he could influence a move for his international team-mate Kelechi Iheanacho, from Manchester City to the Emirates. Iwobi however said although he wants the Gunners to go for the “funniest guy I know”, he is not sure a deal can happen soon. “I tell you, you should see us [him and Iheanacho] on Snapchat! Always bantering,” Iwobi said. “We’re roommates right now and he’s just the funniest guy I know. ‘We do get on well off the pitch as well as on the pitch. “Maybe I can try to convince Arsenal to sign him – but I don’t think that’s going to happen.” Iwobi shocked football fans, after a video of him speaking fluent Pidgin English was posted on Twitter by another team-mate Ogenyi Onazi. The 20-year-old who grew up mostly in the UK, explained how he learned the language. “Everyone could speak English, I’d get along fine, but they’d all say, “come on, you need to learn your language”. So yeah, I’ve learned a bit, which helps. “When ...

I am Happy my Son Chose to Play for Super Eagles – Ebuehi’s father

Marvin, the father of ADO Den Haag defender, Tyronne Ebuehi, has expressed his delight over his son’s decision to finally commit his international future to Nigeria. Ebuehi has a Dutch mother, but his father is from the African country. He was named in coach Gernot Rohr’s squad to face Algeria in a 2018 World Cup qualifier last November, but the 21-year-old rejected the call-up explaining the time was not right . Ebuehi was in line for his debut against Burkina Faso in an international friendly on Monday, but the game has been called off. “I must confess to you that I am glad that he has finally committed to Nigeria. I am very proud as a father. The first call-up, there was a misunderstanding and things went the way they did, unfortunately,” the Nigeria Football Federation’s official website quoted Marvin as saying on Sunday. “I apologise for that misunderstanding. I have always said that he would have to play for Nigeria at senior level, because I am proud ...

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Neymar Opens Up on Links with Manchester United

Neymar Barcelona sensation Neymar has talked up a possible move to Manchester United, insisting that every player would like to work with Jose Mourinho. The Brazil international has long been linked with a switch to Old Trafford, with newspaper reports in February suggesting that United were ready to launch a £200 million bid. And Neymar has now opened the door to a possible move to United, insisting that Mourinho's side are one of the teams that he admires and that "any player" would like to work with the Portuguese. He told The Sun: "The Premier League is a championship that amazes me. "I like the playing style and the teams. And who knows, someday, I would like to play at it, yes. "I admire Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool - these are the teams that are always there fighting. "And then you have high-level coaches like Mourinho and Guardiola. These are coaches with whom any player would ...

Goalkeeper Scores Twice to Rescue Club During Confederation Cup Match

Mbongeni Mzimela Goalkeeper, Mbongeni Mzimela was the unexpected two-goal hero as Platinum Stars of South Africa booked an African Confederation Cup play-off place. The 31-year-old converted two penalties in a 3-1 victory over Vipers of Uganda that overturned a 1-0 away defeat in the last-32 tie. Mzimela, who also scored from a spot kick in a midweek South African FA Cup victory, put Stars in front after only two minutes. Ndumiso Mabena doubled the lead from a free-kick before half-time in Rustenburg. Milton Karisa scored for Confederation Cup debutants Vipers on 55 minutes to nudge his club in front on the away goal rule. Mzimela had the final say, however, converting another penalty a minute into stoppage time to rescue the South African club. Stars will now go into the play-off round where the winners of the Confederation Cup first round are drawn against the losers of the Champions League first round, w...

Yaya Toure Eyes Surprise Manchester United Switch

Yaya Toure The Manchester City midfielder, 33, is out of contract at the end of the season. Dimitri Seluk, who represents Toure, admits he’s likely to leave and admits he would be open to joining City’s fierce rivals. He told Sky Sports: "If Manchester United make an offer I will negotiate, no problem. "A move to Manchester United, Liverpool or Arsenal would be considered.” Toure started the season out of City’s first-team plans after his agent had a row with Pep Guardiola. It was eventually patched up after Seluk apologised but Toure’s return to the first-team fray is likely to be a short-term one. That’s despite the former Barcelona man declaring yesterday that he wanted to remain at the Etihad. Toure told Sky Sports: “I definitely want to stay. I love this football club. “To be honest, the manager was the one who tried to get my best. Last year I was overweight, it was a difficult situati...

Paul Pogba Ruled Out of France Games

Paul Pogba Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba will miss Sunday’s Premier League match at Middlesbrough’ with a hamstring injury. The France international pulled up in the second half of United’s Europa League win over FC Rostov on Thursday and had to be replaced by Marouane Fellaini. The 24-year-old is also expected to miss France’s matches against Luxembourg and Spain later this month. United boss, Jose Mourinho could not say how much longer Pogba would be out. Asked whether he would be out for around three weeks, Mourinho replied: “Yeah. I don’t know for sure, but for sure, no Middlesbrough and no national team.” Pogba, the world’s most expensive player, has provided seven goals and five assists in 41 matches for United this season, but has been criticised for his recent performances. Before the match, Mourinho defended his player by saying: “I feel that the world is losing values and I am s...

Why I Gave Rojo a Banana to Eat on the Pitch During Rostov Match - Mourinho (Photos+Video)

Jose Mourinho prepares to hand out the banana Argentine defender, Marcos Rojo provided one of the major talking points of Manchester United's Europa League tie with Rostov - by eating a banana on the pitch on Thursday night. Jose Mourinho 's side progressed to the quarter-finals of the competition with a 2-1 aggregate thanks to Juan Mata's second half strike. Fans were left mystified when Ashley Young was seen handing Rojo a peeled banana for him to eat while on the field of play. Speaking afterwards, the manager admitted that the unusual sight was down to fatigue, a factor which is likely to play an increasing role between now and the end of the season. Mourinho told BT Sport : "I was tired many times. I know about the body needing anything, and the player asked for a banana. The banana situation isn't funny at all, we have to respect a player's physical situation. He gives it to Ashley Young to pa...

Jose Mourinho has Dismissed Concerns that Paul Pogba is Struggling By AlBany jr

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has dismissed concerns that Paul Pogba is struggling to find a role in his tactical system and told Sky Sports he was signed "for the next seven or eight years. " Pogba, who returned to United from Juventus for a world-record fee in the summer, has not produced his best form since his return and questions have been raised as to his role. Mourinho has recently pushed Pogba into a No. 10 position and former United captain Gary Neville said after a poor showing in Sunday's 4-0 defeat at Chelsea that the France international appears "confused." However, former Inter Milan boss Mourinho argued that Pogba was still adapting after four years in Serie A, saying: "He can play in so many positions. The problem is not the position. The problem is not the tactical system. "The problem is, in my opinion, somebody that comes from a different style of football and needs this time to be at his best level in ...

Goodnews! Osaze Odemwingie Signs for a New Club

Nigerian international, Osaze Odemwingie Rotherham United have completed the signing of striker Peter Odemwingie on a deal until January, subject to FA and EFL ratification, SkySports reports. 35-year-old Odemwingie became a free agent after he was released by Stoke in the summer. He becomes new manager Kenny Jackett’s first signing, just days after taking charge The former Nigerian international was delighted after the signing and said: “Rotherham and Bolton showed interest over the weekend. Time is not on my side at my age and the Championship is a bit closer to where I wish to be." “Thanks to Bolton for their interest in me but I’m really pleased to join Rotherham. Kenny showed some interest in me a few months ago and we have been in touch since then. I am pleased he got a job and he offered me a contract. “My intuition said I’d be fine and that something would come along eventually. Playing well in the Premier League is still helping me now. Class is p...

Mourinho Shocks Manchester United Players with 'Strange Behaviour'

Jose Mourinho The Portuguese coach, Jose Mourinho has apparently shocked his players by not leading training himself, preferring to sit in his office and watch from a distance Manchester United's stars are shocked at Jose Mourinho's "cold" and "distant" approach in training following their 4-0 loss at Chelsea, according to The Times. The Portuguese suffered his heaviest-ever Premier League defeat on Sunday at Stamford Bridge and blasted his side's "incredible defensive mistakes" after the result. Mourinho kept up his line of accusation ahead of their EFL Cup fourth round clash against Manchester City in midweek, calling the players "boys", and it appears his approach in training reflects his attitude towards his squad at the moment. It is claimed that it is Rui Faria, Mourinho's assistant, who is leading training at the club's Carrington complex. Mourinho, meanwhile, is alleged to watch from a distance or work...

Footballer Gets Yellow Card Immediately After Scoring a Goal (Video)

Kei Ansu Kamara Kei Ansu Kamara is a Sierra Leonean footballer who currently plays for the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer as a striker. The footballer who recently scored in New England’s 3 – 0 win over Montreal Impact on Sunday was so ecstatic that he celebrated his goal in a funny way. The man actually got down and began to twerk on the pitch, giving the fans something different from what they've been seeing on the pitch before. However, this got him a yellow card as the referee was not pleased with it. Watch the funny video below:

Former Super Eagles Player and His Brothers Charged with Fraud