Mikel Obi’s contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor terminated by mutual consent

Turkish football club, Trabzonspor has announced the departure of former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, whose contract was terminated by mutual consent.

“The professional football player agreement between our company and John Obi Mikel on 30.06.2019 start date 31.05.2021 has been mutually terminated. With a mutual termination agreement, the football player gave up all his forward-looking receivables,” the club announced on Tuesday.

Samson Siasia Pleads For Help Over Kidnapped Mum 10 Weeks On

Samson Siasia Pleads For Help Over Kidnapped Mum 10 Weeks On

Former Nigeria coach and player Samson Siasia says he is still in the dark as to the whereabouts of his abducted mother. Mrs Ogere Siasia, 76, and two others have been held captive since they were seized in Bayelsa, southern Nigeria ten weeks ago.

But Siasia says the police are no closer to finding her. "The police said it's been difficult to track these kidnappers, but my great concern is that my mother is very sick," Siasia told BBC Sport.

"For someone who is unwell to be held against her will is not only callous, but heartbreaking and sad.

"So I can only keep appealing to these guys to please let my mother go. I would like for the government or whoever is capable to help me bring my mother back."

Zidane To Resign If He Loses Real Madrid Support

Zinedine Zidane believes he has the backing of Real Madrid but admits he would leave if he ever felt he had lost the club’s support.

Zidane has come under scrutiny after enduring his worst ever defeat as Madrid coach on Wednesday, a 3-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

The result also followed an underwhelming start in La Liga, which has seen Madrid claim two wins and two draws from games against Celta Vigo, Real Valladolid, Villarreal and Levante.

After returning from Paris, Zidane gave his players the day off on Thursday, which surprised those high up at the club, according to reports in the Spanish press.

Asked if he felt like his methods were being questioned, Zidane said in a press conference on Friday: “No, not at all, the opposite. I think the club helps us all to be strong and supports all the people that work here.

“If it’s ever not like that it would probably be best to leave.”

On his decision to give the players a day off, Zidane added: “It’s not a question of whether they deserve it or not. We have to give them time off.

“They need time with their families, they have to be able to rest. We have seven games in 21 days. They need time away and I understand that.”

Madrid face La Liga’s early frontrunners Sevilla on Sunday, when Zidane will be hoping for a response after his side’s miserable performance in midweek.

Since Zidane returned as coach in March, Madrid have won seven, drawn four and lost five of their matches in all competitions.

Asked if he regrets coming back, Zidane said: “No, that’s easy to answer. It would be easy to say yes in what is a difficult time but it wouldn’t be true. I’m happy to be back and to start again.

“It’s a difficult time at the moment but all I’m going to do is work harder and try to put things right. We all have to try to be together, united.

“When I hear all these questions, it makes everything seem gloomy but when you win everything changes. Things look ugly at the moment but you have to keep working.”

Sports: Samuel Eto’o Retires From Football

Sports: Samuel Eto’o Retires From Football

A Four-time African Player of the Year, Samuel Eto’o  has quit football after 22 years.

He announced his retirement from all forms of football at the age of 38.

The veteran enjoyed an excellent career at the top level of the game, winning numerous trophies with Barcelona and also representing Cameroon at four World Cups.

Widely regarded as one of Africa’s greatest-ever players, Eto’o posted on his official Instagram handle: “The end. Towards a new challenge. Thank you all, big love.”

Samuel Eto’o Visits George Weah Ahead Of His Presidential Inauguration Today (Photos)

Football legend, Samuel Eto’o is in Monrovia to attend the Inauguration of Liberian president-elect, George Weah scheduled to take place today January the 22nd 2018.

Weah who is regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time won the presidency after run-off elections last December with 61.5% of votes.

He takes over from Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female president, who steps down after two terms of six years each.

Alexis Sanchez Meets With Alex Ferguson Ahead Of Move To Manchester United (Photos)

The Chilean has had a busy morning, having visited the United training ground and Old Trafford where he bumped into club legend Sir Alex Ferguson before being spotted at an immigration office in Liverpool for approval on his work permit.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan was seen arriving at the same Liverpool building minutes after Sanchez, with the pair both waiting to have their documents approved by the Home Office.

The relevant paperwork should be authorised on Monday and the Premier League pair’s respective moves to United and Arsenal are expected to be announced later in the day.

Sanchez, who has chosen United over their arch rivals Manchester City, was seen arriving at Carrington at 8am before departing the club’s training base later in the morning.

Sanchez also visited Old Trafford where it is understood he was greeted by United legend Ferguson, who was pictured speaking to people sitting inside the 29-year-old’s taxi.

He was later seen leaving the Lowry Hotel, where he is staying, before leaving Manchester for Liverpool, where he travelled to have his work permit approved.

Jose Mourinho’s players have been given two days off following their narrow win over Burnley on Saturday, and are not due to return to training until Tuesday.

Sanchez said farewell to his Arsenal team-mates on Friday after training with them prior to their Premier League win over Crystal Palace.

The 29-year-old will join up with his new United colleagues on Tuesday when they begin preparations for Friday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at Yeovil Town, following two days off after the Premier League win.

Cristiano Ronaldo Wounded After Scoring In Real Madrid’s 7-1 Victory (Photos)

Cristiano Ronaldo was left seriously injured and bloodied in Real Madrid’s mach on Sunday. The current World best player was left with face covered in blood as he stopped to head home a Casemiro cross for his second goal of the game in Madrid’s emphatic 7-1 win.

As he was getting treatment, he borrowed a phone from Real’s physio to check on how he was looking.

The Real Madrid striker finally broke a lengthy scoring drought with two goals as Deportivo were routed 7-1 on Sunday at the Bernabeu.

His second strike of the game, however, came at a price.

He was eventually helped off the field by a Madrid medic, while his team saw out the final minutes at the Bernabeu in complete control despite being reduced temporarily to 10 men.

Sad! Ex -Nigeria Goalkeeper Dies

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Raymond King has died on Monday at the age of 52.

According to King’s former teammate, Taju Disu, the former Abiola Babes keeper died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, after he was transferred from the Ikorodu General Hospital.

King was last week reported to be down with partial stroke and memory loss, and was initially admitted at the State Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Disu said “He was transferred from the State Hospital, Abeokuta to Ikorodu General Hospital yesterday (Sunday) when his condition was not improving. The news got to the Lagos State Commissioner for Health; he directed that King should be taken to LASUTH for better treatment,” Disu told our correspondent on the telephone. “On Monday evening, he got to LASUTH but we were initially told that there was no electricity to commence treatment. But when they eventually set up their equipment to treat him, he was already struggling to breathe and he later died.

“Raymond was part of us and we tried to get the best of treatment for him but he has left us.” King, who hailed from Akwa Ibom State, worked with the Ogun State Sports Council.

King was a member of the 1979/80 Flying Eagles and he played for Shooting Stars of Ibadan, who he helped to a second place finish in the African Champions Cup in 1984.

He also won the 1987 FA Cup title with the defunct Abiola Babes of Abeokuta. He is said to be survived by a wife and four children.

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Cristiano Ronaldo And Real Madrid Teammates Given Brand New Luxurious Audi Cars (Photos)

Too much money. Real Madrid’s players were given Audi cars after thrashing Apoel 6-0 in the UEFA champions league on Tuesday. Real Madrid have been heavily criticized over a poor start to the season after sitting third on the La Liga table and trailing Barcelona with 10 points.

Cristiano Ronaldo and manager Zinedine Zidane were given the most powerful motors as other players were in high spirits as they picked up their vehicles. See photos below;

Alex Iwobi Hits Brace As Nigeria Beat Argentina 4-2 In Russia

The Super Eagles of Nigeria came back from two goals down to overcome a Messi -less Argentina 4-2 in Russia.

With Daniel Akpeyi in goal, Nigeria which started the game with frayed nerves fell behind in the 27 minute after the keeper’ s blunder handed the Argentines a free kick , which Ever Banega converted . Manchester city’ s forward , Kun Aguero, increased the tally to 2- 0 in the 37th minute.

But the Super Eagles fought back brilliantly and in the 45th minute Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho began Nigeria ’ s fightback with a curling freekick that beat the Argentine ’ s goalkeeper.

Arsenal forward , Alex Iwobi , played himself into the scoresheet, grabbing a brace in the 52nd and 73rd minute, while debutante, Brian Idowu , added another in the 54th minute {Punch}

Patrice Evra Leaves Marseille After Being Banned By UEFA For 7 Months For Kicking A Fan (Photo)

This is a bad moment for Marseille defender Patrice Evra who has been banned by UEFA for seven months for his Karate kick to the head of a fan last week. The former Manchester United left back was sent off before a Europa League match in Portugal after being involved in a fracas with traveling Marseille fans with Evra kicking him on the head.

Now, UEFA has banned Evra from playing in European competitions through the end of the season. Evra and Marseille subsequently agreed to terminate his contract.

Read the press statement from the French club;

“Patrice Evra has been exemplary on the field and in the locker room. He played an important role in reviving the team and in the improvement of results. However, on Nov. 2 in Guimaraes he committed an irreparable act by responding to provocations from a handful of individuals. Nothing justified such a reaction, especially from a senior player whose attitude both on and off the pitch should inspire the youngest of us.

“In that context, the conditions were no longer right for Patrice Evra to accomplish his mission here with serenity or, above all, effectively. Both parties agreed to end the collaboration by mutual consent.

“This incident also highlighted the unacceptable attitude of a small number of people who uttered insults and threats of violence towards the player and his family before contemptuously invading the pitch. Such behavior, which exposes the club to sanctions, has no place in the stands of a football stadium and at Marseille in particular.”

Evra’s ban pertains to all UEFA club competitions, and stretches until June 30, 2018. Evra was also fined 10,000 euros by UEFA for the incident.

Sad! Owerri Football Club Manager Killed In Fire Tragedy Caused By Generator (Photos)

This is so sad. Heartland Queens General Manager Mr Ugochukwu Ihute, has died following a fire tragedy which gutted his apartment. According to reports, the death of the general manager of the Owerri female football club, happened some days after the club’s first choice goalkeeper Mariam Ajibode cheated death in a ghastly motor accident.

The fire incident was reportedly caused by a generator as the Heartland Queens manager died at the hospital due to injuries he suffered in the fire mishap.

Anthony Joshua Needs Regular S3x To Become A Heavyweight Legend - Larry Holmes

Larry Holmes has told Anthony Joshua that regular sex could be the key to following in his footsteps as a heavyweight icon.

Holmes, 67, is widely considered as a legend of the division having won two world heavyweight titles during a memorable career which began in 1973 and ended in 2002.

He beat the likes of Ken Norton and Earnie Shavers while also becoming the only man in history to stop Muhammad Ali on an infamous night in Las Vegas in 1980.

“If I had to give him one piece of advice it would be this – get laid a week before each fight,” said Holmes. “You need to relax. It restores your energy and everything. You know they say you're not allowed to do that when you're fighting.

“I listened to that for a while but then found out it was all a lie and you're missing the good stuff man. He's a heavyweight, he's got to get that sh** out of him. But he doesn't want to do it everyday or nothing because that might drain him!”

Young Footballer Made Self Look 20 Years Older To Get Cheaper Car Insurance (Photos)

Nathan Mabi-Mavila, a former West Ham Academy player made himself look 20 years older so as to get get a cheaper car insurance policy for his Range Rover worth £30,000. According to media reports, the 22-year-old player lied to insurers RSA Group to save money on his premium when trying to cover his £30,000 Range Rover.

Nathan reportedly told them that he was old enough to be his own father when insuring his Evoque motor.

The young player also claimed he lived outside London in Kent in a bid to save £2,000.

He ended up being caught out after he took his girlfriend for a spin and was pulled over by police who asked him to produce his documents at a police checkpoint on August 7 at Grosvesnor Place in Belgravia.

Mabi-Mavila admitted two offences at Westminster Magistrates’ court.

He pleaded guilty to one count of fraud and one count of using a motor vehicle without third party insurance.

Cristiano Ronaldo Wins FIFA Man Player Of The Year (Photo)

Cristiano Ronaldo beats the 5 times FIFA man player of the year, Leo Messi, to equal his titles.

NFF Approve The Appointment Of American Coach, Randy Waldrum, As The New Super Falcons Manager

NFF Executive Committee approve the appointment of American coach, Randy Waldrum, as the new Super Falcons manager.

Meet Ghana’s 14-Year-Old Goal Keeper Ibrahim Danlad, One Of The Best Goal Keepers At The Fifa U-17 World Cup

14-year-old goalkeeper, Ibrahim Danlad has conceded just one goal in three games. The Kumasi Asante Kotoko juvenile team goalie was fantastic in between the sticks when Ghana faced Colombia in their opening game in a match which could have gone either ways.

His goal line was breached for the first time by the USA and against India he kept another clean sheet. Ibrahim Danlad was born in December 2, 2002, so he will turn 15 in two months.

Arsenal Coach, Wenger Fooled By Fake News, Congratulates George Weah On Liberia Election Win

Arsenal football club manager Arsene Wenger has been duped by false reports that former football star George Weah has won Liberia’s presidential election, when in fact the final result have not yet been announced.

On Arsenal’s website Wenger says:

I would like to congratulate one of my former players, who became president of Liberia, George Weah.
It is not often that you have a former player who becomes a president of a country and so well done Georgie and I would say just for him to keep his enthusiasm and his desire to learn and to win.”
Arsene Wenger was Weah’s manager at Monaco in the 1990s.

Weah, a former Fifa World Footballer of the Year, ran for Liberia’s presidency in Tuesday’s election.

He failed in his two previous attempts to become president.

Story credit: BBC

Zambian Footballer’s Twin Daughter Died On Saturday When He Was Playing A Match Against Nigeria

It was a day of sadness for Zambian footballer Augustine Diego Mulenga, as he reportedly lost his beautiful twin daughter on Saturday, October 8th, same day he featured in World Cup Qualifiers match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles, a match Zambia’s Chipolopolo lost. 

Mulenga was however not told of the sad news till after the match.  The little girl will be laid to rest today, at New Leopards Hill Cemetery

Aliko Dangote Vows To Sack Arsene Wenger After Buying Arsenal FC

Nigerian billionaire and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reiterated his plan to buy English Premier League giants, Arsenal.

Mr. Dangote said he would make an offer to the owner of the club, Stan Kroenke, after completing the new refinery that his group is building in Lagos.

He told Bloomberg: “The first thing I would change is the coach. He has done a good job, but someone else should also try his luck." Mr. Wenger has been the manager of Arsenal for 21 years and is the longest-serving manager of any side in Europe.

Fan protests against his rule rumbled on throughout last season but the Frenchman agreed a two-year contract extension last May. Mr. Kroenke had earlier this year turned down a one billion pound takeover offer of the club from his fellow shareholder, Alisher Usmanov.

But Mr. Dangote, 60, apparently believes he can persuade the billionaire shareholders. “If they get the right offer, I’m sure they would walk away,” he said.
“Someone will give them an offer that will make them seriously consider walking away.

“And when we finish the refinery, I think we will be in a position to do that. It’s a great team, well-run. It could be run better, so I will be there. I will wait. Even if things change I will take it.”