January transfer, the reshuffling begins

 
The 2014/2015 league season is virtually half way as the year runs to an end and in exactly four days the winter transfer window will be officially thrown open giving teams who have been struggling in their respective Leagues a chance to recruit and savage their faith.

UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw: City face Barcelona, PSG host Chelsea

The draw for the round of sixteen stage of the UEFA Champions League has drawn some mouth watering fixtures pitching Premier League Champions, Manchester City against European power house, Barcelona.

AFCON 2015: Morocco set to withdraw as hosts

Morocco is set to withdraw as host of the African Cup of Nations next year due to fears of the Ebola Virus Disease; which has ravaged a number of African nations over the last few months, spreading to their country.

AFCON 2015: CAF Rejects Morocco's Plea For Postponement

The Confederation African Football (CAF) has rejected Morocco's plea to postpone the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to a later date amid the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease.

Roma Opens Talk For Possible Petr Cech Move

Italian Serie A side, Roma, has opened negotiations with Chelsea of a possible move for their enstranged former number one shot stopper, Petr Cech come January.

Arsenal Look To £37m Julian Draxler As Ozil's Replacement

Arsenal will match Julian Draxler's £37million Schalke release clause after growing frustrated with club-record signing Mesut Ozil.

Wesley Sneijder Open To Manchester United Move In January

Manchester Unites will now have the opportunity to finally live their dream of signing Dutch midfielder, Wesley Sneijder onto the team at the Old Trafford.

Dortmund 2-0 Arsenal: Gunners kicked-off with a loss

Arsenal's Champions’ League Group D campaign got off to a poor start as Borussia Dortmund scored either side of half-time to secure a deserved victory in the group D opening encounter.

DIego Costa scores trice to gift Chelsea 100% wIn

 
Diego Costa hit a superb hat-trick as Chelsea came from behind to beat Swansea City 4-2 at Stamford Bridge, Saturday afternoon and make it four wins in four EPL games this season.

Arsenal 2-2 Manchester City: Demichelis' Late Goal Earn City A Point At Emirate

Arsenal were denied victory by Martin Demichelis's late equaliser as they fought out an entertaining draw with Manchester City at Emirates Stadium.

Euro Qualifier: Diego Costa Out Of Macedonia Match

Chelsea striker, Diego Costa has been ruled out of Spain's Euro 2016 qualifying opener with Macedonia on Monday with a hamstring injury.

Giuseppe Rossi Ruled Out For Five Months

Fiorentina have confirmed that Giuseppe Rossi will miss between four and five of action after undergoing knee surgery.

FIFA Ban And The Future of Nigeria Football

The crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is fast becoming a national disgrace and a cause for concern for this great nation. It is becoming a trend that each time election is to be held to replace the outgoing executive board there will be one ranchor or the other.

Chelsea putoff rampaigning Everton in nine goals thriller

Diego Costa scored twice as Chelsea clinched a thrilling victory over Everton to keep up their 100% start to the new Premier League season.

Stoke City stun Manchester City 1-0 at Ethihad

Stoke City registered their first Premier League victory in Manchester as Mame Biram Diouf's fine solo effort stunned the champions.

Xabi Alonso in Bayern Munich for medicals

 
Xabi Alonso has arrived in Munich, Germany for a medical ahead of his £5million move from Real Madrid to Bayern Munich.

UEFA Champions League Draw: CIty handed Bayern test as Liverpool gets Real Madrid

Manchester City were handed a tough Champions League test as they were drawn against German champions Bayern Munich during the ceremony held in Monaco France

Capital One Cup Draw: Arsenal pitched against Southampton as Swansea host Everton

The draw for the third round of the 2014/2015 Capital one Cup will see Arsenal host Southampton at the Emirate stadium in what is expected to be a thrilling encounter.

Arsenal overcome Besiktas 1-0, qualifies for group stage

Alexis Sanchez opened his Arsenal goal account on Wednesday when he scored deep into the first half, and hand the Gunners a 1-0 win over Besiktas, taking them into the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.

Xabi Alonso retires from Spanish national team

Spain midfielder, Xabier Alonso Olano simply known as "Xabi" Alonso  has announced his retirement from international football after 11 years, earning 114 caps for the La Roja.

Angel Di Maria joins Manchester United in a British transfer record

Manchester United have signed Argentina midfielder Angel di Maria from Real Madrid for a British record transfer fee of £59.7 million, the English Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

Man Utd agrees record fee of £59.7m for Di Maria

Manchester United have agreed a British record transfer fee of £59.7m to sign Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria.

Jovetic's double sinks Liverpool at Ethihad

Manchester City flexed their muscle on Liverpool, defeating them by three goals to one Monday night courtesy of a double by Stevan Jovetic and another by Sergio Kun Aguero.

Ronaldo seals victory for Real Madrid over Cordoba

Real Madrid bounced back from their Supercopa de Espana lose to Atletico Madrid and kickstart their 2014/2015 La Liga season with a solid 2-0 victory over newly promoted Cordoba.

Eto'o poised for Everton medicals

Former Chelsea striker, Samuel Eto'o is due to have a medical with Everton on Tuesday after discussion over a possible deal.

Balotelli completes Liverpool move

Liverpool has completed the £16 million signing of Italy international, Mario Balotelli from AC Milan, the Premier League club confirmed.

Giroud Scores To Save Arsenal’s Blushes

Two Late goals from Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud saved Arsenal from an embarrassing defeat and earned them a 2-2 draw with Everton at Goodison Park, Saturday afternoon.

Chelsea 2 v 0 Leicester: Costa, Hazard makes it two of two

Chelsea made it two in two and continued their solid start to the Premier League season with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Leicester City at the Bridge.

Libya Loose Right To Host Nations Cup

Libya have been stripped of their hosting right for the 2017 African Nations Cup compettion, CAF has said.

Where is the EPL title heading to

The English Premier League has finally kicked off after a long wait with both fans and pundits looking forward to every match day with anxiousness and hope their teams perform to expectations.

Liverpoll off to winning start with Sturridge's goal

Daniel Sturridge scored the third goal of the match. second for Liverpool to hand Brendon Rodgers' side a 2-1 victory over a relentless Southampton at Anfield on Sunday.

Ramsey Scores late to see-off Crystal Palace

Aaron Ramsey pounce on a loose ball late in the game to score Arsenal's second goal and secure a 2-1 victory over hard fighting Crystal Palace during their opening match of 2014/2015 EPL season.

Moreno completes £12m move to Liverpool

Liverpool have completed the signing of Spain left-back Alberto Moreno from Sevilla for a £12m transfer fee.

Victor Moses Joins Stoke City On Loan

Nigeria international, Victor Moses has joined English Premier League side, Stoke City on a season-long loan from Chelsea football club.

Adidas cut ties with NFF

Nigeria national teams official kitting outfit, Adidas, has notified the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that it won't renew it's contract with the nation's football governing body when it expires.

Oscar handed Lampard's shirt as Chelsea announces squad number

 

Chelsea have announced their squad numbers for the upcoming 2014/2015 English Premier League season, with Oscar taking the No.8 shirt vacated by club legend, Frank Lampard.

Antonio Conte named as new Italy coach

Former Juventus boss Antonio Conte has been named the new coach of Italy on Thursday on a two-year contract, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced.

Sergio Aguero extends Man City contract

Argentina international, Sergio Aguero has signed a new five-year contract extention to his current, keeping him at the club until 2019.

Nigeria rises to 33rd in the world

The super Eagles of Nigeria moved a place up to the 33rd position in the Fifa rankings released on Thursday, courtesy of their second round finish at the World Cup in Brazil.

Tony Pulis quits role at Palace

Tony Pulis has left Crystal Palace by mutual consent less than 48 hours before the club's opening game of the English Premier League fixture against Arsenal.

FIFA orders Maigari's reinstatement as NFF boss

The world football governing body, FIFA, has told the Nigeria Football Federation [NFF] that Aminu Maigari "must preside over the NFF Congress on 26 August."

Luke Shaw ruled out for one month

Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw will miss the first month of the Premier League season after suffering a hamstring injury in training on Tuesday.

Diego Lopez completes AC MIlan Move

Spain international goalkeeper, Diego Lopez, has completed his move from Real Madrid to AC Milan until 2018.

Januzaj handed Giggs shirt as Manchester United announce 2014/15 squad numbers

Manchester United have announced the team's squad numbers ahead of the 2014/2015 English Premier League season with Belgium international, Adjan Januzaj inheriting the No.11 shirt worn by legendary Ryan Giggs after the former retired from the game in the summer.

Frank Ribery quits France national team

France international, Franck Ribery has announced his retirement from international football

Tottenham put 11 players on transfer list

Tottenham have put 11 first-team players up for sale as new manager looks to slim down his bloated squad and raise money for other deals.

Southampton agrees £12m for Long

Southampton have agreed a fee, reported to be £12m, with Hull City for Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long.

Van Gaal names Wayne Rooney as Manchester United's captain

Wanye Rooney has been saddled with the responsibility of leading the United team as he has been appointed the captain of the team by new coach Louis Van Gaal.

Arsenal 'prepare £8m bid for Cheick Tiote'

Arsene Wenger has reportedly turned his attention to landing tough-tackling holding midfielder, Cheick Tiote.

Drogba announces retirment from international football

Didier Drogba has announced his retirement from international football. Drogba returned to Stamford Bridge last month, signing a one-year deal after leaving Turkish side Galatasaray.