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Former Super Eagles defence General, Taribo West has once again aired his view on the central defence partnership of William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte downplayed Jose Mourinho’s pursuit of “revenge” after Manchester United’s two losses at Stamford Bridge last season. Mourinho’s two games as United boss at his former stomping ground against Conte ‘s men ended in defeat, 4-0 in the Premier League and 1-0 in the FA Cup. The Portuguese cut a frustrated figure, but then United beat Chelsea 2-0 at Old Trafford in the return league game in April. “Don’t forget that they won 2-0 in the second game at home,” Conte said. “Every coach, every player, every team wants to win. Not for revenge, but because…

Former El Kanemi Warriors coach Ladan Bosso has been named as new coach of NPFL side FC IfeanyiUbah. “FC IfeanyiUbah have reached an agreement for the services of Ladan Bosso,”announced the  club’s spokesman Iyke Nwokedi. “More details will be made public shortly.” Former Nigeria U-20 coach Bosso has been variously linked with several NPFL clubs before the appointment. He takes over from the Ghanaian Yaw Preko, whose one-year contract was not renewed. Preko led the Nnewi club to reach the semi-finals of the Aiteo Cup this past season. The former Wikki Tourist coach who takes over from Yaw Preko, a former…

Rafael Nadal could be fit to feature at the ATP World Tour Finals in London after scans showed no new damage to a long-standing knee injury, his doctor has revealed. The world number one, Nadal,  who has earlier this week sealed his place at the top of the year-end rankings. It is the second time in a few weeks that the Spaniard has withdrawn from a tournament with the ailment, following his decision not to play in the tournament in Basel, and his doctor Angel Ruiz Cotorro says the tendon injury is in no worse state than previously. Cotorro will…

Since losing to St Johnstone on May 11, 2016, Celtic have racked up a staggering 56 wins and seven draws in domestic competition.

Trabzonspor of Turkey midfielder, Eddy Ogenyi Onazi ‘s availability is now a doubt for Nigeria’s upcoming international matches against Algeria and Argentina. Prior to today’s contest against Kayserispor, Trabzonspor medics had worked hard to get Onazi in top-top condition after he picked up a groin injury while on international duty with the Super Eagles on October 7. The former Lazio star, Onazi, however, could not continue after 40 minutes after suffering a relapse and had to make way for José Sosa. In the coming hours, Trabzonspor medics will carry out additional tests, which will determine his availability for the matches…

The battle for the international future of on loan Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham is far from over despite England calling him up to their senior squad for upcoming games later in the month. 20 year old Abraham has scored four goals for his loan side Swansea City, a form which has earned him a rise from the U21s to the senior team of England. He was named by manager Gareth Southgate in the squad to face Germany and Brazil in two high profile friendly games, but even if he plays he can still represent Nigeria who are keen on his…

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has said that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is now his rival as the sides prepare to meet on Sunday. Morata made his professional debut under Mourinho while at Real Madrid in 2010 and won the La Liga title twice in his four-year tenure in the Spanish capital. The striker will meet up with Mourinho again when Chelsea face United this weekend after joining the Blues from Juventus in the summer. “I have a good relationship with Jose [Mourinho],” Morata told reporters. “He was my first coach in professional football and he gave me the chance…

Alex Iwobi believes that Arsenal must focus on their defence if they are to get a result against Manchester City. Arsene Wenger’s side face a trip to the table-toppers on Sunday, with Pep Guardiola’s side five points clear at the top of the Premier League. The Nigeria international is optimistic however that Arsenal have the quality to hurt City, who have won their last 14 games in all competitions. “The attacking players we have will always create chances and should be able to get a couple of goals but we need to tighten up in defence especially against a team…

Hibs’ recent good form has already helped one Easter Road centre-half realise his international ambitions. Now Neil Lennon is hopeful Efe Ambrose can force his way back into Nigeria’s plans ahead of next summer’s World Cup The 29 year-old did not contribute to the Super Eagles’ success in reaching Russia having been dropped because he was not featuring regularly for Celtic. However, the centre-half is reaping the benefits of playing consistently at Hibs after being reunited with Lennon. The Easter Road side could make it four wins in a row when they take on struggling Dundee this afternoon and are…