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Chelsea have confirmed Nigeria international Ola Aina will spend the rest of the season on loan with Serie A club Torino.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he’s more than happy to shift his position on the pitch if the manager decides to incorporate Alex Lacazette in his starting line-up in the future. The Gabon international was charged with leading the line in the opening game of the season against Manchester City, but switched to a wide left role when Unai Emery removed Aaron Ramsey and asked Alex Lacazette to play as a central striker. Drawing attention to their strong relationship both on and off the field, Auba made clear that he’s only interested in doing what’s right for the team. “We…

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Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic announces “I’m saying goodbye to the Croatian national team” after reaching the World Cup final this summer. The Bianconeri man scored in both the semi-final and final, but his side were beaten 4-2 by France in Moscow. “Dear fans, I’ve always preferred to talk on the pitch rather than off it,” Mandzukic said in a statement on the Croatian FA’s website. “Therefore these words come harder to me than sliding in on an opponent or making a sprint after 120 minutes. “Harder because I know how much happiness all the gatherings, matches and wins bring. Harder…

Super Eagles forward Aaron Samuel has ended his stay with Russian Premier League club CSKA Moscow earlier today on mutual consent. CSKA Moscow have reported on their official website and social media that Aaron Samuel left the Army club today by mutual agreement and wished him all the best in his future career. The 24-year-old forward Aaron Samuel made 28 appearances in all competitions for CSKA, scoring 4 goals. He was loaned out to Amkar Perm for the second half of last season but had to leave the club this summer after they stopped being a going concern. More Follows…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent its birthday greetings to former Super Eagles striker and Coach Samson Siasia who clocked 51 years on Tuesday. The NFF took to their Social media platform to send the Goodwill message across to Siaone on Tuesday. The tweet reads: Happy birthday to former @NGSuperEagles forward and Coach, Samson Siasia. Have a good one Siaone! Happy birthday to former @NGSuperEagles forward and Coach, Samson Siasia. Have a good one Siaone! 🍾🍾🍾🍾 pic.twitter.com/HKN68V3FGY — The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) August 14, 2018 Siasia played 51 international matches for Nigeria, in which he scored thirteen…

After struggling badly at Chelsea, French midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has agreed to sign for AC Milan, initially on loan. The France international has been deemed surplus to requirements and the loan deal includes at €35million purchase offer at the end of the season. A £40million signing from Monaco in the summer of 2017, Bakayoko made over 40 appearances during his first season in England but he struggled at times and will be hoping to make a big impact following his move to Serie A. “AC Milan are pleased to announce the signing of French midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko…

The NFF and FIFA have sent out their  Goodwill birthday messages across to former Super Eagles captain and Legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha on his 45th birthday. Both Federations took to their social media handles to send across goodwill messages of birthday the former Footballer and others. Happy birthday to the one and only football magician @IAmOkocha. Thank you for the memories and have a good one. 🎇⚽🎂🎆🎆 pic.twitter.com/N0gZxaYqVF — The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) August 14, 2018 🇺🇸 1994 ✅ 🇫🇷 1998 ✅ 🇰🇷🇯🇵 2002 ✅ Happy birthday, @IAmOkocha 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/iKzu6B4hCx — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) August 14,…

Manchester United are now very optimistic about agreeing on new terms with goalkeeper David De Gea in the wake of Thibaut Courtois’ move to Real Madrid. The 27-year-old’s future has been repeatedly questioned since he came close to joining Real Madrid three years ago and United are desperate to keep hold of the Spain international. Courtois’ move from Chelsea to the Bernabeu last week has taken his most obvious destination out of the equation, boosting United’s hopes of agreeing a new contract with De Gea. The Spaniard’s current deal expires next summer with a further year existing…

Former Super Eagles Captain and Legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha today turn 45. Born 14 August 1973 in Enugu, Okocha is a quick and skillful playmaker, who is widely regarded as the best Nigerian player of his generation and one of the greatest African players of all time. Okocha made his official debut for Nigeria in their 2–1 1994 FIFA World Cup Qualifier away loss against Ivory Coast in May 1993. It was not until his second cap and a home debut that he became a favourite with the Nigerian supporters. The Football icon had represented Eintracht Frankfurt, Fernerbache, Paris Saint-German, Bolton Wanderers, Qatar…