Author: Brila

Southampton have announced the appointment of Mauricio Pellegrino as Claude Puel’s successor after the Argentinian agreed a three-year contract with the Saints. Pellegrino who will officially link up with them next week, in time for the start of pre-season training stated that he was delighted to take the job when on his arrival at Southampton. Pellegrino said: “I am really happy to become the new coach of Southampton Football Club. “The club has a great reputation for having a strong and stable structure, competing in the Premier League and playing attractive football. “I think my philosophy and the culture of…

Victor Anichebe has left Sunderland to join Chinese club Beijing Enterprises following their relegation from the Premier League. Anichebe agrees a one year deal with the Chinese second division after the Black Cats released the former Nigerian striker and is set to be available as soon as he regains his match fitness. The 29 year old striker scored three goals in 18 Premier League appearances for English club side Sunderland but missed plenty of playing time last season due to a knee injury. The former Everton forward will now partner Nigerian striker Leke James in attack as Beijing Enterprises aim…

Scouting chief Javier Ribalta has left the Turin club to join Manchester United – in a move that will further the Red Devils’ pursuit of Alvaro Morata. Ribalta has worked for five years with the Italian champions, playing a key role in their off-field recruitment as they have risen to the top of the Italian game with six successive Serie A titles. Ribalta, who previously spent time with Milan and Novara, was responsible – in conjunction with sporting director Fabio Paratici – for a number of the club’s most intelligent recent transfer successes, including the free transfer signings of Sami Khedira,…

3SC Technical Adviser Fatai Amoo believes his team is blending really well and can upset Rivers United when they meet the Port Harcourt based side on Saturday. Fatai Amoo expects an intriguingly-poised Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash in Port Harcourt, knowing that Rivers United’s confident has increased after they defeated KCCA club of Uganda in CAF Confederation Cup. Amoo’s 3SC who won 2-0 at home over ABS of Ilorin in their last NPFL game against will be looking forward to build on that as they face Rivers United. But 3SC have not recorded back to back wins this season…

Jose Mourinho is set to strip Wayne Rooney as Manchester United captain – and already has Micheal Carrick, Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba as replacement prospects. Rooney will be out of contract next summer and Manchester United are happy for him to leave in this transfer window having spent the majority of last season on the bench. The 31 year old’s future has been under huge speculation and has been linked with moves away from Old trafford, including a return to Everton and a switch to the Chinese Super League. Portuguese born manager Jose Mourinho has already began to deliberate over…

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr is not giving up on Ola Aina even if he joins any club in the English Championship. According to an inside source close to the coach of the Nigeria National team Gernot Rohr, Chelsea man Ola Aina will still be in the frame for a call up to Nigeria’s senior national team, whether he joins an English Championship team or not. It appears Rohr isn’t keen on maintaining the rule set by former Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh, that does not allow players from a League’s lower division to feature in the senior National team.…

Chelsea are battling to keep Nemanja Matic as the Serbian midfielder pushes for move to Manchester United. Matic came close to leaving Stamford Bridge last summer only for manager Antonio Conte to block his exit. The defensive midfielder has a strong mentality, which is hugely admired by Mourinho. And According to ManchesterEveningNews, the 28 year old has reportedly agreed terms with Manchester United, and keen on a reunion with Mourinho after their previous two-year spell together at Stamford Bridge. Mourinho was the man who brought Matic to the Premier League, after signing him from Benfica in 2014. The 28-year-old has…

Floyd Mayweather seems to be back in his element and looking abtastic ahead of his £500million mega-fight with Conor McGregor. Mayweather’s last fight was in September 2015 were he beat Andre Berto. And judging by the physique he has been showing off in training, he seems to be looking forward to the fight against McGregor in Las Vegas on August 26. However, the 40-year-old who is a strong favourite to beat McGregor has fired off some choice words whilst pouring sweat during a training session. According to Will Griffee for DailyMail, Mayweather said: ‘You name them, I’ll beat them, while…

Leicester City star Demarai Gray scored the opener in the sixth minute as England U21s defeat Poland U21s to qualify for the semi-finals of European Under-21 tournament. Goals from Demarai Gray, Jacob Murphy and a late penalty from Lewis Baker showed that England are real contenders to win a second international tournament of the summer after an impressive performance against the host Poland. This Under-21s are not showing any sign of complacency and are now 180 minutes from potentially conquering Europe. Calm, confident and clinical, they deserve the chance to dream. It was not supposed to be an easy task…

Liverpool have completed the £36.9m signing of Mohamed Salah from Roma. The 25-year-old has been a long-term target, with Liverpool missing out on his signature three years ago when he joined Chelsea before embarking on an underwhelming spell in the Premier League. However, after impressing in Serie A with 29 goals in 65 appearances for Roma, the Liverpool manager, Jürgen Klopp, believes the winger has developed a more rounded game and his “incredible” pace will add depth to a squad which will be further tested this season with the challenge of a Champions League campaign. Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com, Salah said:…