Author: Brila

Clarence Seedorf has been appointed the head coach of Cameroon’s national football team, the Indomitable Lions, ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Victor Moses may just be settling in to know Chelsea new Manager, Maurizio Sarri, but he might have to speedy things up if he hopes to succeed under the Italian like he did with his predecessor, Antonio Conte.

EFL side West Bromwich Albion are set to lodge a loan bid for Chelsea rising star Ola Aina, Football Insider sources understands. West Brom are desperate to bring in a new right-back and have switched their attentions to the young defender after seeing a move for Yeovil’s Tom James fall through at the last minute. Aina, 21, is well down the pecking order at Chelsea and a well-placed source has told Football Insider the club feel he would benefit from going out on loan again and the Baggies are ready to offer him that opportunity of continuing his development at the Hawthorns. …

Former D’Tigress coach, Sam Vincent has finally responded to his sack by the NBBF, hitting back at the federation and its President for perceived incompetence.

Super Eagles and Benfica’s defender, Tyronne Ebuehi, has expressed disappointment on his injury setback but determined to return from the situation stronger. The Benfica new boy suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the left knee in training early this week and is expected to undergo surgery soonest. “After each disappointment, there will be a blessing. It’s still hard to realize what happened a few days ago, and not being able to play for a long time, but I have to accept it and move on,” reads a tweet attributed to Ebuehi on the official Twitter…

Gabriel Jesus has signed a new long-term contract at Manchester City, with the Brazilian now committed to the Premier League champions until the end of the 2022-23 campaign. Jesus joined City from Palmeiras in August 2016 and has scored 24 times in 53 appearances during his time with the Citizens. “I would like to thank the fans for the welcome and for how well they have treated me. I can say that it was the best decision I’ve made in my life to come to Manchester City because whilst I’m here I’m improving as a professional and as a…

Super Eagles and Arsenal forward, Alex Iwobi has committed his future to the Gunners by signing a new long-term deal to remain in North London. The 22-year-old has been at the club since he was a schoolboy and has progressed to the first team. Iwobi has played 98 times for the north London club and scored nine goals since breaking into the first XI in 2015. He said: “It’s always been my childhood dream to represent Arsenal, from a young age. “To get an extended contract is an amazing feeling.” Arsenal boss Unai Emery added:…

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has appointed Otis Hughley as an immediate replacement for Sam Vincent who was fired as Head Coach of the senior women’s basketball team on Thursday.

Spanish forward Alvaro Morata has decided to change from No. 9 to No. 29 at Chelsea as a tribute to his twins who were born on July 29. Alice Campello, Morata’s wife, gave birth to Alessandro and Leonardo last weekend and the striker travelled to Venice to be with his family ahead of Chelsea’s pre-season clash with Arsenal. However, Morata joined up with his team-mates again in Dublin and started against Maurizio Sarri’s side, missing a host of chances and a first-half penalty at the Aviva Stadium. While the Spaniard was honoured to take over the No.…

Chelsea have reportedly called off Thibaut Courtois’s expected move to Real Madrid after the club failed to sign a replacement. Courtois has been consistently linked with a move to Los Blancos this summer following a string of impressive performances at the World Cup in Russia. The Blues have not been successful in their search for a new number one, losing out on Roma keeper Alisson to rivals Liverpool. According to the Mirror, Chelsea will force their Belgian stopper to see out the final year of his contract, leaving Courtois the option to walk for free next summer. The 26-year-old moved to…