Chelsea has been dealt a transfer blow by AS Monaco in the pursuit for Russian star Aleksandr Golovin; the clearest indication it is better to have Michael Emenalo as an ally rather than an adversary.
Super Eagles and Wolves Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has made the decision to retire from football after winning a battle against Cancer on medical advice.
Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukaemia a year ago. After a prolonged treatment, he recently revealed he was in remission.
Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi said: “Having been at the club since the age of 14, Carl is far more than just a player in our eyes – he is our brother and an important part of our family.
“When Carl came to tell us his news, yes there was sadness, but also great happiness to see him so healthy and hungry for the opportunities that lay ahead of him.
“Carl is strong, a fighter, something he has proven in his playing career and also during what has been a very challenging time for him, so I have no doubt he will be a success in whatever he does next.
“We wish Carl all the very best for the future, but remind him he will always remain a part of the Wolves family.”
World Cup star Luka Modric will lead the challenge against a decade-long dominance of Fifa’s best player award by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Modric, the Croatia captain who was named the tournament’s best player, joined five-time winners Ronaldo and Messi among 10 candidates announced by Fifa on Tuesday (Wednesday NZT).
For the first time, Fifa has opened voting within days of the World Cup, where Ronaldo and Messi both exited in the round of 16.
Varane is the only defender selected by a Fifa expert panel which did not pick Brazil star Neymar. The 13-man panel included three Brazilians – former Fifa award winners Ronaldo and Kaka, and 1994 World Cup-winning coach Carlos Alberto Parreira.
Belgium, which lost to France in the semifinals, has Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard on the shortlist.
It is completed by World Cup golden boot winner Harry Kane of England and Mohamed Salah, the Egypt forward who was inspirational in Liverpool’s run to the Champions League final.
The winners announced in London on September 24 are voted by national coaches and captains, plus media from Fifa’s 211 member countries, and fans voting online.
Three finalists will be announced before the ceremony.
Who do you think should win the prestigious award? Tell us in the comment section
Super Eagles and Kano Pillars Forward Junior Lokosa has once again failed to secure a deal with after undergoing trials for the second time in Europe.
Lokosa reportedly impressed in training with the Norwegian league side SK Brann, but today it was announced he will not be offered a contract.
According to a Norway Media outfit, aftenposten.no Lokosa’s agent, Abiodun Tella claimed that his client was traveling for a routine medical before signing a straight contract but in reality, SK Brann wanted to see how the striker fitted into the squad, in terms of his personality and abilities.
”Maybe the manager wants someone who can make an impact immediately, who is used to the playing system,” the player’s agent, Tella told aftenposten.no.
The 24-year-old forward has scored 19 goals this season in the NPFL, also failed to secure a deal at Bulgarian club PFC Ludogorets before the World Cup in Russia.
Super Falconets Chief Coach Chris Danjuma has revealed his plans on how to stop tournaments favourite and Group opponents, Germany.
Danjuma in a brief chat with brila.net after releasing his 21-man final squad for the FIFA Mundial disclose his plans on how to stop the Germans also known as European Powerhouse.
The Nigerian tactician said after watching the German ladies thrash their Dutch counterpart 5-1 in a pre-world cup friendly match, he will not give them space to run & to launch balls forward.
Danjuma stressed that blocking every possible space to run is the only way to curtail the German’s from running down at you.
Falconets will take on Germany in their Group opener when the FIFA U-20 women’s world cup gets underway in France.
Goalkeepers [3]: Okeke Onyinyechukwu [Edo Queens]; Nnadozie Chiamaka [Rivers Angels]; Akarekor Rita [Sunshine Queens]
Defenders [6]: Ogbonna Glory (Ibom Angels]; Famuditi Oluwakemi Confluence Queens]; Duru Joy [Nasarawa Amazons]; Ologbosere Mary [Rivers Angels]; Sunday Opeyemi [Sunshine Queens]; Ezekiel Blessing [Rivers Angels];
Midfielders [7]: Saiki Mary [Rivers Angels]; Ucheibe Christy [Nasarawa Amazons]; Efih Peace [Edo Queens]; Saheed Adebisi [Bayelsa Queens]; Amoo Bashirat [Confluence Queens]; Igboamalu Grace [Nasarawa Amozons]; Odueke Taibat [Edo Queens];
Forwards[5]: Monday Gift [FC Robo]; Ajibade Rasheedat [FC Robo]; Imo Anam [Nasarawa Amazons]; Okeke Chidinma [FC Robo]; Bello Aishat [Nasarawa Amazons].
Falconets and Bayelsa Queens attacking Midfielder Saheed Adebisi has called for more support for the team ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup taking place in France.
Speaking in an interview with brila.net, Adebisi emphasized on the need for more support from fans and the Football Federation in order to ensure the success of the team in France.
On Thursday Night, Coach Chris Danjuma released his final 21-woman list for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup billed for August 5-24 in France.
Goalkeepers [3]: Okeke Onyinyechukwu [Edo Queens]; Nnadozie Chiamaka [Rivers Angels]; Akarekor Rita [Sunshine Queens]
Defenders [6]: Ogbonna Glory (Ibom Angels]; Famuditi Oluwakemi Confluence Queens]; Duru Joy [Nasarawa Amazons]; Ologbosere Mary [Rivers Angels]; Sunday Opeyemi [Sunshine Queens]; Ezekiel Blessing [Rivers Angels];
Midfielders [7]: Saiki Mary [Rivers Angels]; Ucheibe Christy [Nasarawa Amazons]; Efih Peace [Edo Queens]; Saheed Adebisi [Bayelsa Queens]; Amoo Bashirat [Confluence Queens]; Igboamalu Grace [Nasarawa Amozons]; Odueke Taibat [Edo Queens];
Forwards[5]: Monday Gift [FC Robo]; Ajibade Rasheedat [FC Robo]; Imo Anam [Nasarawa Amazons]; Okeke Chidinma [FC Robo]; Bello Aishat [Nasarawa Amazons]
Coach of Lobi stars, Solomon Ogbeide has revealed the most relevant reason the League ‘s top scorer Junior Lokosa went for trials in Norway.
The Veteran tactician said Lokosa going for trial in Norway debase the league and shows the desperation of local players when he could have simply been sought after by the same or even bigger clubs.
Lokosa left Nigeria for Norway a few days ago and reports have it that the NPFL top scorer has impressed during the training sessions in Norway.
However, Ogbeide revealed that the focus and priority on foreign-based players in the National team is partly responsible for the desperation from domestic league players quest to play abroad.
Former Super Eagles and WBA defender, Ifeanyi Udeze has criticized Kano Pillars forward Junior Lokosa over his decision to go on trial with a Norwegian Clubside.
Speaking on Brila FM‘s Sports Machine, Udeze describe the trial move as an act of desperacy from both the player and his representatives/Agents.
“I don’t understand why a top scorer in the NPFL will have to go on trial in Norway”
“I see it as an act of desperacy”
“Our boys are too eager to leave this country and we can’t blame them”
“During my time, back in 1997, there were no social media and the League was not properly Televised, most of us went on trials”
“Right now, your clips are everywhere, why go on trial? the former player asked.
Udeze suggested that he wouldn’t be bordered if the trial had been with either Barcelona or Real Madrid, He feels Lokosa will not get the respect he deserves having entered the team through trials.
Lokosa was named by Coach Gernot Rohr as a member of the Super Eagles 30-man preliminary squad but was left out of the final 23.
Falconets head coach Christopher Danjuma on Thursday released the final 21-woman list for the 2018 U-20 Women’s World Cup in France.
Top stars in the team are Rasheedat Ajibade, Saheed Adebisi, Monday Gift and Ucheibe as the side prepare to do battle in Group D of the competition with Haiti, China, and Germany.
The squad is made up of three goalkeepers, six defenders, seven midfielders and five strikers.
They are presently in Austria for a 12-day training exercise ahead of the tournament and would leave for France, August 2nd.
FULL TEAM LIST:
Goalkeepers
Okeke Onyinyechukwu [Edo Queens]; Nnadozie Chiamaka [Rivers Angels]; Akarekor Rita [Sunshine Queens]
Defenders: Ogbonna Glory (Ibom Angels]; Famuditi Oluwakemi Confluence Queens]; Duru Joy [Nasarawa Amazons]; Ologbosere Mary [Rivers Angels]; Sunday Opeyemi [Sunshine Queens]; Ezekiel Blessing [Rivers Angels];
Midfielders
Saiki Mary [Rivers Angels]; Ucheibe Christy [Nasarawa Amazons]; Efih Peace [Edo Queens]; Saheed Adebisi [Bayelsa Queens]; Amoo Bashirat [Confluence Queens]; Igboamalu Grace [Nasarawa Amozons]; Odueke Taibat [Edo Queens];
Forwards
Monday Gift [FC Robo]; Ajibade Rasheedat [FC Robo]; Imo Anam [Nasarawa Amazons]; Okeke Chidinma [FC Robo]; Bello Aishat [Nasarawa Amazons]
Nigeria will play their opening game against Germany on the 6th of August before squaring off with Haiti and China on 9th and 13th August in that order.
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