Author: Adebanjo Ogunseye

Kano Pillars and Lobi Stars both picked up wins on Sunday in the NPFL as the continued their impressive unbeaten runs in five games.

There was a Nigerian Force in the heart of the CD Leganes defence as they battled Espanyol in their La Liga relegation scrap on Sunday at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque.

Udinese bounced back with a win after last weekend’s defeat to Juventus, with a 2-1 victory over 10- men Cagliari on Saturday at the Stadio Friuli.

Alex Iwobi has suffered a hamstring injury in Everton’s home game against Arsenal on Saturday in Goodison Park.

Young forward Joshua Zirkzee came off the Bayern Munich bench again and for the second consecutive game scored a crucial goal for the Bavarians.

Asisat Oshoala scored her eight league goal in 12 appearances for FC Barcelona on Saturday against Granadilla Tenerife.

Ajax midfielder Daley Blind has been diagnosed with inflammation of the heart muscle, the club has announced.

Carlo Ancelotti has joined Everton on a four-and-a-half-year contract the club confirmed on Saturday.

Lille will be open to sell on Victor Osimhen despite the Striker’s impressive form this season, and several Premier League side’s are keen to jump on the chance to acquire the player.

Arsenal has announced the appointment of their former Captain, Mikel Arteta as head Coach of the first team on a three-and-a-half year deal.