Keshi not among the Candidate for Elephant Job NFF Confirms

The Cote d’Ivoire Football Federation (FIF), has released a list of five coaches, that are in the running to replace Herve Renard, as their national team manager.

Google Image: Stephen Keshi

It was reported that FIF received 60 applications from interested candidates with Nigerian Stephen Keshi, who currently handles the Super Eagles appearing on the list.

The Ivorian Federation the final shortlist on its official website www.fedivoir.com/fifci, Portuguese coach, Paulo Duarte, Polish manager, Henryk Kasperczak, French trio of Patrice Neveu, Frédéric Antonetti and Michel Dussuyer.

Last three will be announce before one of them is given the job.

Renard left The Elephants to join French club Lille, after helping them win their first Africa Cup of Nations trophy in 23 years.

Gatlin becomes fifth fastest 200m Sprinter ever after winning 19.57 seconds

Justin Gatlin becomes fifth fastest 200m runner of all time, at the age of 33    
   
Justin Gatlin broke the track record and recorded a personal best as he sprinted over the line first in the 200 metres at the USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday.

The 33-year-old Olympic gold medalist and world champion from Orlando crossed the line in 19.57 seconds to record the fifth fastest finish in history at Hayward Field.

Those faster are Usain Bolt (19.19), Yohan Blake (19.26), Michael Johnson (19.32) and Walter Dix (19.53).

Gatlin, who has four Olympic medals to his name - the last won when he came third at London 2012, beat training partner Isiah Young, who clocked 19.93, and two-time Olympian Wallace Spearmon, who finished in 20.10, with the trio all heading to the World Championships in Beijing in August.

 

Oliseh Advises NFF' Bring Super Eagles matches to Lagos

Ex-Super Eagles midfielder, Sunday Oliseh has advised that the nations senior national team will perform better playing inside the National Stadium Lagos.

       

Oliseh in an interview with Brila FM noted that the pressure from Lagos fans would suffice to spur the Eagles to giving their best in any match.

He further stated that it was more difficult during his days to represent the country that present time.

“It’s a lot easier now to play for Nigeria and I guess that is one of the reasons we are not doing so well now. In those days, you go to the National Stadium, Lagos in front 100, 000 fans. After 20 minutes, you have not scored, the fans go crazy and your family lives in Lagos; that is pressure. When you go to the Africa Cup of Nations or the World Cup and you know that second

is not enough; that is pressure. When you have to play and the future of your family is at stake; that is pressure.

“I’m overtly telling them that if we want to go back to the top; we need to bring the Super Eagles back to Lagos.

"If England have an important match to play, they play you at Wembley because that is where they have the greatest number of fans and that is where it becomes emotional for the players. The National Stadium is our own Wembley. I played for Nigeria for 10 years and we never lost at the National Stadium. That shows you how mythical it was to play there. The players need that kind of atmosphere to perform.”

Liverpool Breaks Bank for Firmino has he Signs Five-year-Deal with the Reds

The Brazil international has agreed a five-year contract, worth more than a £100,000 per week.

He requires a work permit and will complete the formalities of a medical at Anfield once the Copa America is over.

    

Firmino, who had been linked with Manchester United, has been Liverpool’s top target for the summer window and completing the transfer is a statement of intent.

The Reds will pay £22m up front as part of the transfer. 

nly Andy Carroll, at £35m in January 2011, has cost more than Firmino, the 23-year-old, who should have little trouble settling into the Liverpool dressing room, given he will meet compatriots Lucas Leiva and Philippe Coutinho.

It is also a statement of support from manager Brendan Rodgers, who will start the season under scrutiny following the dismal end to the last campaign.

Liverpool had sent a delegation to the Copa America and Ian Ayre, the club’s chief executive, wrapped up the deal in Santiago – where Brazil are based ahead of their quarter-final with Paraguay on Saturday – during the early hours of Wenesday morning.

It has been a hectic start to the summer window for Liverpool, who have set the pace in terms of signings.

They have completed three Bosman moves for James Milner, Danny Ings and Adam Bogdan and also secured the £3.5million addition of Charlton youngster Joe Gomez.

Nathaniel Clyne, the Southampton right back, is also on course to move to Liverpool and a striker is a top priority, though they have not made any progress in terms of moving for Christian Benteke, with the Aston Villa striker having a £32.5million release clause.

LIVERPOOL’S RECORD SIGNINGS

1) Andy Carroll – £35m – January 2011

2) Roberto Firmino – £29m – June 2015

3) Adam Lallana – £25m – July 2014

4) Luis Suarez – £22.8m – January 2011

5) Fernando Torres – £20.2m – July 2007 

Enyeama Turn's down NNF Disciplinary Committee Invitation

Super Eagles Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama failed to honour the invitation of the Nigeria Football Federation Organizing and Disciplinary Committee.

    

The Lille of France number-one was invited by the committee after his "provocative comments" on regarding Kaduna an unsafe venue for the Super Eagles AFCON qualifying game against Chad.

Although he is yet to give a reason why he didn't honour the invitation, Coach of the senior national team Stephen Keshi who was also invited to explain his link with the Ivory Coast job said he has no information on the matter.

“No I am not aware. I only know about my own invitation. You can ask the

NFF officials they should be able to tell you,” he said.

According to how it been reported by Vanguard 

Mayweather Announces Two Candidates For Fight

Barely two weeks since Floyd Mayweather Jr. outpointed Marcos Maidana to unify welterweight world titles, the pound-for-pound king has set his next fight date.

                 

Mayweather will fight an opponent to be determined on Sept. 13, Mayweather Promotions chief executive Leonard Ellerbe told ESPN.com on Monday night.

“Floyd will go on Sept. 13 and we looking at who he’s going to fight and where he is going to fight,” Ellerbe said. “Obviously, Las Vegas is his home and the MGM Grand is always the leading candidate but we will take a look at our other options.”

The Showtime pay-per-view fight will be the fourth of a six-bout deal worth around $200 million that Mayweather (46-0, 26 KOs) signed with Showtime/CBS in early 2013.

Although Mayweather defeated Maidana by majority decision in one of the toughest fights of his career on May 3 at the MGM Grand – where he has fought nine times in a row — he gave strong consideration to accepting an offer to fight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Ellerbe said that Mayweather would again consider fighting in New York for the first time in his career this fall.

“[Barclays Center chief executive] Brett [Yormark] and those guys at the Barclays Center made a tremendous offer for the Maidana fight and I’m sure they’ll be looking to be in the Floyd Mayweather business again come September, but the MGM is Floyd’s home and they are always the leading candidate,” Ellerbe said.

Ellerbe said they have not yet determined Mayweather’s Sept. 13 opponent.

“We’re looking at opponents now,” he said. “In the next two weeks we’ll have that part figured out.”

There was a lot of postfight discussion about a Mayweather-Maidana rematch because of how competitive and entertaining the fight was. Mayweather said immediately afterward that he would consider fighting the Argentine brawler again and Maidana, of course, said he would like another crack at him.

Sokari Signed 3 years Deal with Esperance in Tunisia

Nigeria Flying Eagles Midfielder, Kingsley Sokari has officially signed 3 years deal with the Tunisian side Esperance Tunisia.

The Midfielder who has perform wonderfully well in the On-going FIFA- U20 World Cup with the Flying Eagles will be looking forward to show same performance in his new club.

 The highly rated play maker will now be playing his club career for the next 3 years in Tunisia League after leaving one of the greatest club in Nigerian League Enyimba FC.

Check Out Emmanuel Adebayor's Message to Wife on Her Birthday

Tottenham Hotspurs Striker Emmanuel Seyi Adebayor releases wonderful romantic messages to his beautiful wife on her Birthday. See the garnished message below:

They say always appreciate what you have, it makes sense this way.

      

Seyi Emmanuel Adebayor's message to his wife on her birthday as he shared on his Instagram

"SEA, for me your birthday is just like another day. With you being by my side everyday is a

celebration. Thank you so much for being in my life and making it so meaningful, for me and our daughter. Happy birthday again!"

He's got a beautiful woman. 

Petr Cech Already a Gunner

Chelsea goal keeper Petr Cech has already in a Arsenal kit after it was reported earlier on this
         
 afternoon that Mourinho has allowed his keeper agree a deal to move to Arsenal in the region of £11m

According to report on Footballlive.ng Arsene Wenger is bent on this acquisition isn’t he? But it seems the fever has caught up with the fans as images of Petr Cech keeps popping up here and there and this happens to be the latest.

Suppose he the Czech joins the Goners what will he appear odd for any length of time in an Arsenal jersey?

Arsene are believed to have an offer of  £12 million on the table for the 32-year-old but Jose Mourinho is holding out for some add ons. 

Vidal Arrested over driving under influence of Alcohol

Arturo Vidal has been arrested for driving under influence of alcohol and will & likely to be cut from Chile squad. 

       

So basically Chilean star, Arturo Vidal on Tuesday crashed his £230,000-worth Ferrari and the police say he was DUI.

He was driving with his wife after a night out reports claim.

The 28-year-old is currently with host country Chile in the Copa America, remanded in custody but is expected to feature in La Roja’s final group game on Friday.

Some Other cases old and recent include:

Mario Balotelli signed for Man City from Inter Milan this summer, and just a few weeks after arriving in the UK, he crashed his customised £120k Audi R8 into another vehicle in Manchester.

While celebrating his birthday on Reunion Island, Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema raced a Porsche through the streets, and managed to crash his yellow Lamborghini Gallardo as a result, damaging the front right wing of the car.

When heading to training one Sunday morning, Nicklas Bendtner smashed his £150k Aston Martin into a tree, but miraculously escaped unscathed.

Cristiano Ronaldo destroyed his Ferrari 599 GTB on his way to training for the Red Devils. Former team mate Edwin Van Der Sar was driving behind Ronaldo when the crash happened, and kindly gave him a lift to training.

Serious issues to all this footballers, they should all relax and drive safely always    

FULL BARCLAY'S PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR 2015-16 SEASON

It here again the English Premier League 2015/2016 season around the corner again has the fixtures are been released.
       
Day 1 games to kick start on the 8 of August, See below for full fixtures.....

August 8

Bournemouth v Aston Villa

Arsenal v West Ham United

Chelsea v Swansea City

Everton v Watford

Leicester City v Sunderland

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

Newcastle United v Southampton

Norwich City v Crystal Palace

Stoke City v Liverpool

West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City

August 15

Aston Villa v Manchester United

Crystal Palace v Arsenal

Liverpool v Bournemouth

Manchester City v Chelsea

Southampton v Everton

Sunderland v Norwich City

Swansea City v Newcastle United

Tottenham Hotspur v Stoke City

Watford v West Bromwich Albion

West Ham United v Leicester City

August 22

Arsenal v Liverpool

Crystal Palace v Aston Villa

Everton v Manchester City

Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United v Newcastle United

Norwich City v Stoke City

Sunderland v Swansea City

Watford v Southampton

West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea

West Ham United v Bournemouth

August 29

Bournemouth v Leicester City

Aston Villa v Sunderland

Chelsea v Crystal Palace

Liverpool v West Ham United

Manchester City v Watford

Newcastle United v Arsenal

Southampton v Norwich City

Stoke City v West Bromwich Albion

Swansea City v Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur v Everton

September 12

Arsenal v Stoke City

Crystal Palace v Manchester City

Everton v Chelsea

Leicester City v Aston Villa

Manchester United v Liverpool

Norwich City v Bournemouth

Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur

Watford v Swansea City

West Bromwich Albion v Southampton

West Ham United v Newcastle United

September 19

Bournemouth v Sunderland

Aston Villa v West Bromwich Albion

Chelsea v Arsenal

Liverpool v Norwich City

Manchester City v West Ham United

Newcastle United v Watford

Southampton v Manchester United

Stoke City v Leicester City

Swansea City v Everton

Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace

September 26

Leicester City v Arsenal

Liverpool v Aston Villa

Manchester United v Sunderland

Newcastle United v Chelsea

Southampton v Swansea City

Stoke City v Bournemouth

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City

Watford v Crystal Palace

West Bromwich Albion v Everton

West Ham United v Norwich City

October 3

Bournemouth v Watford

Arsenal v Manchester United

Aston Villa v Stoke City

Chelsea v Southampton

Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion

Everton v Liverpool

Manchester City v Newcastle United

Norwich City v Leicester City

Sunderland v West Ham United

Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur

October 17

Chelsea v Aston Villa

Crystal Palace v West Ham United

Everton v Manchester United

Manchester City v Bournemouth

Newcastle United v Norwich City

Southampton v Leicester City

Swansea City v Stoke City

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool

Watford v Arsenal

West Bromwich Albion v Sunderland

October 24

Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal v Everton

Aston Villa v Swansea City

Leicester City v Crystal Palace

Liverpool v Southampton

Manchester United v Manchester City

Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion

Stoke City v Watford

Sunderland v Newcastle United

West Ham United v Chelsea

October 31

Chelsea v Liverpool

Crystal Palace v Manchester United

Everton v Sunderland

Manchester City v Norwich City

Newcastle United v Stoke City

Southampton v Bournemouth

Swansea City v Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa

Watford v West Ham United

West Bromwich Albion v Leicester City

November 7

Bournemouth v Newcastle United

Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur

Aston Villa v Manchester City

Leicester City v Watford

Liverpool v Crystal Palace

Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion

Norwich City v Swansea City

Stoke City v Chelsea

Sunderland v Southampton

West Ham United v Everton

November 21

Chelsea v Norwich City

Crystal Palace v Sunderland

Everton v Aston Villa

Manchester City v Liverpool

Newcastle United v Leicester City

Southampton v Stoke City

Swansea City v Bournemouth

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United

Watford v Manchester United

West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal

November 28

Bournemouth v Everton

Aston Villa v Watford

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United

Leicester City v Manchester United

Liverpool v Swansea City

Manchester City v Southampton

Norwich City v Arsenal

Sunderland v Stoke City

Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea

West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion

December 5

Arsenal v Sunderland

Chelsea v Bournemouth

Everton v Crystal Palace

Manchester United v West Ham United

Newcastle United v Liverpool

Southampton v Aston Villa

Stoke City v Manchester City

Swansea City v Leicester City

Watford v Norwich City

West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur

December 12

Bournemouth v Manchester United

Aston Villa v Arsenal

Crystal Palace v Southampton

Leicester City v Chelsea

Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion

Manchester City v Swansea City

Norwich City v Everton

Sunderland v Watford

Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United

West Ham United v Stoke City

December 19

Arsenal v Manchester City

Chelsea v Sunderland

Everton v Leicester City

Manchester United v Norwich City

Newcastle United v Aston Villa

Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur

Stoke City v Crystal Palace

Swansea City v West Ham United

Watford v Liverpool

West Bromwich Albion v Bournemouth

December 26

A.F.C. Bournemouth v Crystal Palace

Aston Villa v West Ham United

Chelsea v Watford

Liverpool v Leicester City

Manchester City v Sunderland

Newcastle United v Everton

Southampton v Arsenal

Stoke City v Manchester United

Swansea City v West Bromwich Albion

Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City

December 28

Arsenal v Bournemouth

Crystal Palace v Swansea City

Everton v Stoke City

Leicester City v Manchester City

Manchester United v Chelsea

Norwich City v Aston Villa

Sunderland v Liverpool

Watford v Tottenham Hotspur

West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United

West Ham United v Southampton

January 2

Arsenal v Newcastle United

Crystal Palace v Chelsea

Everton v Tottenham Hotspur

Leicester City v Bournemouth

Manchester United v Swansea City

Norwich City v Southampton

Sunderland v Aston Villa

Watford v Manchester City

West Bromwich Albion v Stoke City

West Ham United v Liverpool

January 12

Bournemouth v West Ham United

Aston Villa v Crystal Palace

Liverpool v Arsenal

Swansea City v Sunderland

January 13

Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion

Manchester City v Everton

Newcastle United v Manchester United

Southampton v Watford

Stoke City v Norwich City

Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City

January 16

Bournemouth v Norwich City

Aston Villa v Leicester City

Chelsea v Everton

Liverpool v Manchester United

Manchester City v Crystal Palace

Newcastle United v West Ham United

Southampton v West Bromwich Albion

Stoke City v Arsenal

Swansea City v Watford

Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland

January 23

Arsenal v Chelsea

Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur

Everton v Swansea City

Leicester City v Stoke City

Manchester United v Southampton

Norwich City v Liverpool

Sunderland v Bournemouth

Watford v Newcastle United

West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa

West Ham United v Manchester City

February 2

Arsenal v Southampton

Crystal Palace v Bournemouth

Leicester City v Liverpool

Manchester United v Stoke City

Norwich City v Tottenham Hotspur

Sunderland v Manchester City

Watford v Chelsea

West Bromwich Albion v Swansea City

West Ham United v Aston Villa

February 3

Everton v Newcastle United

February 6

Bournemouth v Arsenal

Aston Villa v Norwich City

Chelsea v Manchester United

Liverpool v Sunderland

Manchester City v Leicester City

Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion

Southampton v West Ham United

Stoke City v Everton

Swansea City v Crystal Palace

Tottenham Hotspur v Watford

February 13

Bournemouth v Stoke City

Arsenal v Leicester City

Aston Villa v Liverpool

Chelsea v Newcastle United

Crystal Palace v Watford

Everton v West Bromwich Albion

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur

Norwich City v West Ham United

Sunderland v Manchester United

Swansea City v Southampton

February 27

Leicester City v Norwich City

Liverpool v Everton

Manchester United v Arsenal

Newcastle United v Manchester City

Southampton v Chelsea

Stoke City v Aston Villa

Tottenham Hotspur v Swansea City

Watford v Bournemouth

West Bromwich Albion v Crystal Palace

West Ham United v Sunderland

March 1

Bournemouth v Southampton

Arsenal v Swansea City

Aston Villa v Everton

Leicester City v West Bromwich Albion

Liverpool v Manchester City

Manchester United v Watford

Norwich City v Chelsea

Sunderland v Crystal Palace

West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur

March 2

Stoke City v Newcastle United

March 5

Chelsea v Stoke City

Crystal Palace v Liverpool

Everton v West Ham United

Manchester City v Aston Villa

Newcastle United v Bournemouth

Southampton v Sunderland

Swansea City v Norwich City

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

Watford v Leicester City

West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United

March 12

Bournemouth v Swansea City

Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion

Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur

Leicester City v Newcastle United

Liverpool v Chelsea

Manchester United v Crystal Palace

Norwich City v Manchester City

Stoke City v Southampton

Sunderland v Everton

West Ham United v Watford

March 19

Chelsea v West Ham United

Crystal Palace v Leicester City

Everton v Arsenal

Manchester City v Manchester United

Newcastle United v Sunderland

Southampton v Liverpool

Swansea City v Aston Villa

Tottenham Hotspur v Bournemouth

Watford v Stoke City

West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City

April 2

Bournemouth v Manchester City

Arsenal v Watford

Aston Villa v Chelsea

Leicester City v Southampton

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United v Everton

Norwich City v Newcastle United

Stoke City v Swansea City

Sunderland v West Bromwich Albion

West Ham United v Crystal Palace

April 9

Aston Villa v Bournemouth

Crystal Palace v Norwich City

Liverpool v Stoke City

Manchester City v West Bromwich Albion

Southampton v Newcastle United

Sunderland v Leicester City

Swansea City v Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United

Watford v Everton

West Ham United v Arsenal

April 16

Bournemouth v Liverpool

Arsenal v Crystal Palace

Chelsea v Manchester City

Everton v Southampton

Leicester City v West Ham United

Manchester United v Aston Villa

Newcastle United v Swansea City

Norwich City v Sunderland

Stoke City v Tottenham Hotspur

West Bromwich Albion v Watford

April 23

Bournemouth v Chelsea

Aston Villa v Southampton

Crystal Palace v Everton

Leicester City v Swansea City

Liverpool v Newcastle United

Manchester City v Stoke City

Norwich City v Watford

Sunderland v Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur v West Bromwich Albion

West Ham United v Manchester United

April 30

Arsenal v Norwich City

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur

Everton v Bournemouth

Manchester United v Leicester City

Newcastle United v Crystal Palace

Southampton v Manchester City

Stoke City v Sunderland

Swansea City v Liverpool

Watford v Aston Villa

West Bromwich Albion v West Ham United

May 7

Bournemouth v West Bromwich Albion

Aston Villa v Newcastle United

Crystal Palace v Stoke City

Leicester City v Everton

Liverpool v Watford

Manchester City v Arsenal

Norwich City v Manchester United

Sunderland v Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton

West Ham United v Swansea City

May 15

Arsenal v Aston Villa

Chelsea v Leicester City

Everton v Norwich City

Manchester United v Bournemouth

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur

Southampton v Crystal Palace

Stoke City v West Ham United

Swansea City v Manchester City

Watford v Sunderland

West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool

All fixtures subject to change once live TV schedule has been finalised.

Fixture curled according to how dailymail.com reports

AC Milan: Sinisa Mihajlovic replaces Filippo Inzaghi as coach

AC Milan have appointed former Serbia boss Sinisa Mihajlovic as their new coach after sacking Filippo Inzaghi.

Source BBC

Former Yugoslavia defender Mihajlovic, 46, has signed a two-year deal after leaving Sampdoria earlier this month.

Inzaghi, 41, who played for Milan from 2001 until his retirement in 2012, replaced former team-mate Clarence Seedorf as Milan coach last June.

Milan finished in 10th place in Serie A, 35 points behind champions Juventus, after only 13 wins in 2014-15.

Mihajlovic played for Roma, Sampdoria, Lazio and Inter Milan during a 20-year senior career in which he won 63 international caps.

Having retired while at Inter, he began his coaching career there as assistant to Roberto Mancini.

He had brief spells in charge at Bologna, Catania and Fiorentina before he was appointed coach of 

Serbia in April 2012, winning seven and losing eight of his 19 matches in charge.

Mihajlovic joined Sampdoria in November 2013 and took them to 12th place that season, improving to seventh place last term.

Inzaghi, meanwhile, became Milan youth-team coach after retiring as a player before succeeding Seedorf, who only lasted five months in the role.

AC Milan have won 18 Serie A titles and seven European Cups. 

Reported by BBC

AC Milan sack Coach Fillippo Inzaghi

AC Milan coach Fillippo Inzaghi has been sacked as manager of AC Milan after only one year in charge.

Source BBC

The former Juventus and Milan striker had a tough time at the San Siro with the seven time European champions only finishing 10th last season.

Nigerian footballer David Faramola Oniya collapse and died in Malaysia

This is sad! I understand the fact that David Faramola Oniya is not the first player to have collapsed while playing (hunting for his daily bread) and eventually pass on. To mention a few similar incidence, Marc-Vivien Foe of Cameroun during a Confederations Cup game in 2003, and recently Belgium lost two players in similar fashion this year.

       

The death of this Nigerian footballer who plies his trade for T-Team, a club in Malaysia during a friendly game against Kelantan on Saturday 13th June 2015 came as a rude shock to many including his friends and Nigerians at large especially those who understand the ''hustle'' and the search for greener pasture.

I visited his Facebook page and realized that many who were sending in their condolences do not know David from Adam. Nigerians, colleagues and many others he had had contact with during his days on earth could not hold back but drop a line.

According to reports, he had barely had contact with the ball, in fact he had not played five minutes before he slumped and was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The essence of this write-up is not to join in the blame game, however, we won't delve into the blame game by his club Chief Executive CEO Syahrizan Mohd Zain who felt the player would have survived if only he had received adequate and prompt attention.

All that would not wake the dead! We can only send our prayers and that is what many of David's ''friends'' at large are doing now.

The Nigerian Football Federation via twitter ''RIP David Faramola Oniya''

                   

Posted by @Thenff via twitter

''Our thoughts are with the family of Late David Faramola Oniya a Nigerian footballer who was with Malaysia Premier League club T-Team F.C.'' - @Thenff

Manchester United Malaysian Twitter Fan page Condolences to the family of T-Team kapten, Farmula David Aniya who died during a friendly match vs Kelantan in KB. - @MUFC_Malaysia

Nigerian defender David Oniya has died after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match between his Malaysian club T-Team and Kelantan.  ‏@NigeriaNewsdesk via Twitter

On the deceased facebook account , here are some of the heartfelt messages:

 Faith Eagle Oniya on Facebook - ''Just lost my brother, the captain of the German team, David Faramola Oniyain Germany some few minutes ago. I have not recovered from the shock.

Had a dream this morning I didn't understand... But GOD does!

THE BIBLE TELLS ME TO GIVE THANKS IN EVERYTHING...but two requests Lord,...

Give us all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss....

Lord, may this STOP from now on.

Thank you

Father   

''Its very sad to see him passed away like this.. A very discipline and committed player on and off the pitch.. As a person who greet him the first day he's in training and until his last breath.. You'll be missed my brother and my captain'' -  Mohd Hazwan Zikri said on David's Facebook account.

''RIP bro, still find it difficult to belief, we love you but God love you more.'' - Akintola Olayinka via facebook.

''You were like a brother to me....Our days in Azerbaijan was filled with inspiring memories..We love you,but God loves you more....Still can't believe you are gone Brother!!! - Bello Abayomi

And from me, I say ''death! Thou hath cruel. Rest in Peace Brother.

The center back had played football for more than 10 years as a professional. He played in played in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan before moving to Malaysian this season.  

Martins fires Sounders to the top of MLS Log

Obafemi Martins came off the bench in the 61st minute and 12 minutes later doubled his team’s lead as the Seattle Sounders beat Dallas 3-0 to regain the overall Major League Soccer points lead.

      

Late in the 55th minute, Neagle took a pass from Brad Evans, ghosted towards the left side of the penalty area and drilled a 20-yard shot into the far right corner past goalkeeper Dan Kennedy.

Martins, wearing a mask to protect a surgically repaired broken nose, made it 2-0 in the 73rd minute with his seventh of the season before Gonzalez scored in second-half stoppage time to secure a comfortable win and move Seattle to 29 points, one point ahead of D.C. United atop the table. United play at Orlando City on Sunday.

Elsewhere, New England Revolution got goals two minutes apart to start the second half as they defeated Chicago Fire 2-0.

After playing a goalless first half, the Revolution won a corner kick in the 48th minute. Chris Tierney sent the ball to the front edge of the six-yard box, but Andy Dorman's header floated high towards an unmarked Diego Fagundez. His drilled shot went inside the far post to open the scoring.

Two minutes later, Fagundez played a free-kick to Teal Bunbury at the edge of the 18-yard box. Bunbury fired wide toward the far post and Charlie Davies got his head on the shot to redirect it in.

The victory moves New England to within four points of Eastern Conference leader DC United. 

Liverpool Complete their third Signing as Bodgan move to Anfield

Liverpool Foot ball club have completed the signing of Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Adam Bodgan.
      
The 27-year-old Hungary international has been with Bolton since 2007, and has impressed in recent seasons. He joins on a free transfer

He will fully become a Liverpool player on July 1 when the Transfer windows officially open.

The Reds has earlier on Announce the signing of two players as well Manchester City Midfielder James Milner and Burnley Striker Danny Ings, Bodgan signing makes it their third new recruit to the club.

World Cup U-20: Nigeria flying eagles crash out to Germany as Brazil survive

Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been send parking in the on-going FIFA U-20 World Cup by Germany after the lost 1-0.
      
The German side went ahead in the 19th minute through a fine finish shot beautiful executed by Levin Oztunali, was enough to see them through to the quarter final stage of the competition.

The Nigeria try coming back in the second half but they were not able to create enough chance and the few created was not converted by their forwards.

Germany will now face another Africa counterpart Mail in the round of last eight.

Meanwhile at the other end, Brazil who where in the same group together with the Nigeria Flying Eagles survive the scare of Uruguay after playing a goalless draw throughout the entire game but was able to progressed 5-4 after penalty shootout.

FIFA U20WC: Senegal keeper Saves 3 Penalties to put his side into Q/Finals

Ibrahima Sy saved three penalties as Senegal won a dramatic shootout against Ukraine to reach the last eight at New Zealand 2015.

     

This memorable climax came about after the sides were locked at 1-1 by the end of normal and extra time, with Artem Biesiedin’s well-worked opener in Auckland having been cancelled out by a late Sidy Sarr leveller. 

Enyeama says Goodbye to Super Eagles of Nigeria

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, says he will retire from the Super Eagles after the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2017.

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He said he had been on the scene since 2002, adding that there was every reason for him to give way for others to take over.

Interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday, Enyeama, who is also the Super Eagles captain, explained that the desire to give younger goalkeepers the opportunity to develop themselves informed his decision to retire from the national team.

“I can’t keep doing the same thing forever; there is going to be a time I have to stop and give it up to some other persons. I am the only face here since 2002, but 2017 Nations Cup finals will be my last game. I just said my target, anything can happen after,” he added.

The Eagles goal tender explained that the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, prevented him from retiring from the team after it failed to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

Enyeama told the NAN that his wife and pastor also prevailed on him to drop the plan.

He further stated “I actually wanted to stop, it wasn’t a rumour. Nigeria is blessed with great goalkeepers, just that we need to give them confidence. Nobody gave me a chance when I started, I was a rookie also; I belt it up, I worked hard for it and became the big person that nobody wants to lose. What changed my mind was the passion of Nigerians. I had a lot of calls, my governor, Akpabio.

Alot of people talked with me. These things, you don’t just ignore and my wife also talked with me. My wife didn’t want me to leave yet. I talked with my pastor and he said if everybody said stay, why not. So, I decided to continue, but then, there is going to be a time to call it quits.” 

Khedira exit Real Madrid' Pen four-year deal with Juventus

Germany and Real Madrid Midfielder Sami Khedira has join Juventus, agreeing a four-year contract with the club.

Source on tweeter @juventusfcen

The 28-year-old, who will officially join from Real Madrid on a free transfer on 1 July 2015, has agreed terms on a four-year contract which expires on 30 June 2019.

Full Details Here Juventus

Community Shield: Chelsea vs Arsenal

The English Premier League season is about to re-open soon has the Community Shield date is set

Premier League Winner vs Fa Cup Winner

Chelsea Vs Arsenal

Date: Sunday, 2nd August

Kick off: 15:00, 3pm

Venue: Wembley Stadium

Womens World Cup: Nigeria came from behind to secure a 3-3 draw against Sweden

Super Falcons of Nigeria played out a 3-3 draw against Sweden in their opening group match at the ongoing FIFA Womens World Cup in Canada.

        

Sweden took the lead though Desire Oparanozie's unfortunate own goal after 20' of play before long, they also netted from a poor clearance to finish the first 45 minutes 2-0.

                                                              

The Falcons came out firing with some brilliance in the second half which paid off as Ngozi Okobi and Asisat Oshoala scored to level up with the Europeans.

A good build up from the Swedes saw them secure a third goal but Francisca Ordega salvaged it for the Africans as she fired home with just three minutes in the match.

NNL UPDATE : Nigeria National League Week 4 Results

Nigeria National League Week 4 Results

Adamawa 2-0 Kogi United

Yobe Stars 2-1 Spotlight

Plateau Utd 3-0 Jigawa Stars

MFM 4-2 Nembe City

Atiba United 1-0 Gateway

Ekiti Utd 2-1 Crown FC

Akwa Starlets 1-0 First Bank

B. Insurance 1-0 J. Atete

Mighty Jets 1-1 Gombe United

Abia Comets 1-0 Go Round

ABS FC 2-0 FRSC FC

Ikorodu United 4-0 Bussdor FC

Remo Stars 3-1 Prime FC 

Mikel having holiday in Dubai accompanying by Girl friend Diyachenko

Super Eagles of Nigeria Midfielder John Obi Mikel has been spotted in Dubai with his Russian Girl friend Olga Diyachenko during vacation.
           
Below are more pictures of them hanging out in a swimming pool .

       

      
     
It a good thing to relax after a long football season, Mikel is also rumored been linked out of Chelsea to a Qatar Club would this vacation in Dubai means it is true his on his way out of Stamford Bridge, Time will tell.

Liverpool Announce Danny Ings Signing

Liverpool Football Club are delighted to announce that a deal has been agreed to sign striker Danny Ings from Burnley subjects to medical.
         
The 22-year-old will now join full on July 1 after his contract with Burnley has expired.

Welcome home the goal banger, we hope you will come and help us to deliver the EPL Title and more....

Barcelona beat the Old lady Juventus' 3-1 to claim 2014/2015 UEFA Champions League

Barcelona defeated Juventus 3-1 to win the 2014/2015 UEFA champions league on Saturday night.

        

Goals from Ivan Rakitic, Luis Suarez and last minute goal from Neymar sealed the victory for the Spanish champions.

Barca drew the first blood in the early minutes of the match with clear dominance to end the first 45 minutes 1-0.

Morata who hurt his former side Real Madrid in the semi final drew level in the second half but Suarez returned the lead until later in the match when Neymar ended it with his goal.

Barcelona completed the season with a treble having won the league, Copa del Rey and the UCL.

Casemiro confirmed Madrid Player after signing from Porto

Real Madrid have re-signed Casemiro, paying FC Porto €7.5m to block a buyout clause in the loan contract.
       
Madrid have now confirmed return of the Brazilian and he will now remain at the Bernabeu next season. More report soon

James Milner has signed for Liverpool

Liverpool have signed England midfielder James Milner on a free transfer having seen his Manchester City contract expire.

    

Liverpool today officially announced that a deal had been agreed with Milner who rejected a four-year-contract worth £165,000 per week to stay with Manuel Pellegrini’s side.

The 29-year-old has been linked with a move to Anfield for several weeks and the move has now been confirmed ahead of his contract at City expiring at the end of this month.

The switch to Anfield has made the Reds Milner’s fifth Premier League club of his career having previously had stints at Leeds, Newcastle, Aston Villa and of course, Manchester City.

Qatar Bond Xabi pose with his 24 Barcelona trophies

As Xavi prepares to say his goodbyes after 17 years at Barcelona, a photograph posted to the club's official Instagram account has illustrated the incredible success he achieved at the Nou Camp.

      

The Spain midfielder, now 35 and preparing to move to Al-Sadd following Saturday's Champions League final, posed on Barcelona's pitch alongside the 24 trophies won while he was at the club.

They include eight league titles, three Champions Leagues, two UEFA Super Cups, three Copa del Reys, six Spanish Supercups, and two FIFA Club World Cups.

He will take his tally to 25 if Barca beat Juventus to claim this season's Champions League final in Berlin, but regardless of the result Xavi is already the club's most decorated player ever.

An emotional Xavi was reduced to tears at his farewell event on Wednesday as long-time team-mate and friend Andres Iniesta paid tribute to him.

Iniesta, who has been in the team with Xavi since 2002, said: 'Captain, team-mate and friend. We can't imagine the first work-out of next season without you. It's been a privilege to play alongside you.

'Thanks, Xavi, for always being an example, for always putting the group before yourself. Thanks for all your advice.

'Thank you Xavi, for all those years, for all the talks, about football and other things. Those who know you know you will be back.' 

Source: International Soccer

Flying Eagles Defeat Korea DPR to soar above them on the Log

Flying Eagles of Nigeria beat Korea DPR 4-0 on their second group game in the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand
        
The Nigeria team scored all four goals in the second 45 minutes after a goalless first half against an Asians side which were beaten badly by the Eagles next opponent Hungary.

Saviour Godwin gave the Eagles the lead after heading home the first and also doubled it with three minutes while Kingsley Sokari increase the tally after he fired the ball past the Korean keeper to make it 3-0 before the substitute Isaac Success completed the route just less than six minutes of coming on.

Nigeria will now play Hungary in their next game, winning with much goals will surely give the Eagles advantage of qualifying into the next round.

See what Footballer Taye Taiwo did with his Family

Super Eagles of Nigeria Defender Taye Taiwo shares beautiful pictures of his family. This are wonderful shots
        

        
        
        
        
       
        

       
       
       
Lovely Photos wishing them all long live happy family.....