Saturday 30 August 2014
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.
Thursday 28 August 2014
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.
Wednesday 27 August 2014
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.
Monday 25 August 2014
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.
Saturday 23 August 2014
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.
Sunday 17 August 2014
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.
Saturday 16 August 2014
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.
Friday 15 August 2014
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.
Thursday 14 August 2014
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."
Wednesday 13 August 2014
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.
Friday 8 August 2014
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.
Champions League Playoff: Arsenal face turkish opposition, Napoli plays Bilbao
Arsenal will play Turkish side Besiktas in the Champions League play-off round, while Napoli will play host to Athletic Bilbao in the playoff round of the UEFA champions league stage.
Barcelona agrees £15million Vermaelen deal
Barcelona have agreed a £15million transfer fee with Arsenal to sign Thomas Vermaelen, in what will be a blow to Manchester United. The deal is now pending personal terms between Vermaelen's agent and the
Nou Camp outfit before the deal can be finalised.
Thursday 7 August 2014
NFF to finalise Keshi's appointment next week
The Nigeria Football Federation [NFF] has moved to conclude an agreement with Stephen Keshi to continue as head coach of the Super Eagles.
Reina passes Bayern Munich medical
Pepe Reina has passed his routine Medical check on Thursday and is set to complete his move to Bayern Munich.
Maigari Impeachment: FIFA queries NFF
FIFA, the world football governing body, has requested that the Nigeria Football Federation [NFF] provide "a more detailed report" of its executive committee meeting of July 24.
Barcelona name Xavi as new captain
Barcelona have announced that Xavi Hernandez will captain the team henceforth succeeding the retired Carles Puyol.
Wednesday 6 August 2014
Saphir Taider joins Southampton on loan as Osvaldo joins Inter Milan
Algerian international, Saphir Taider has joined Southampton on a season long loan from Inter Milan with Pablo Daniel Osvaldo going the other way.
Manchester United's Defence, Something to Worry About?
The English Premier League season is just seven days away and the twenty times champion, Manchester United have a huge task ahead of them as they will have to play themselves back into reckoning after a disappointing 7th place finish last season which means they will not be playing in Europe this season.
Benzema signs new 5 year Madrid deal
France striker, Karim Benzema has ended any speculation about his future by signing a new contract with Real Madrid.
English FA introduces new concussion guidelines
The English Football Association has released new guidelines on concussion, following a sizeable number of incidents during the course of the 2013/2014 EPL season and the just concluded World Cup in Brazil.
Bayern Munich Agrees deal for Pepe Reina
German Champion, Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Spain international, Pepe Reina, Chairman, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed.
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