The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the request made by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, to move the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for March next year to another date for teams through to the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino has hailed Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger as the longest serving coach in the English Premier league after he celebrated his 21 years at the club last month. Wenger won three domestic league titles and seven FA Cups during this period. He also ensured that Arsenal enjoy great success against their rival, Tottenham.
Contrary to widespread report that Atletico Madrid striker, Antoine Griezmann could leave Spain and link up with fellow countryman, Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint Germain (PSG), Koke has assured club fans that the player is going nowhere. The French midfielder said his fellow international remains committed to Los Rojiblancos and would not leave the club anytime soon. He stated this on Thursday during an event organized for the new sponsorship deal with Plus500.
Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has disclosed plans to retire from football in November 2018. The 39-year-old Ivorian international is currently plying his trade with Phoenix Rising in the United States Soccer League and has decided to concentrate on "other projects" when the following season ends in November 2018.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Alex Iwobi’s performance for Nigeria in their 4-2 win against Argentina in Tuesday’s friendly will help him improve the goal scoring part of his game.
Peru ended their 36-year wait for a World Cup berth after overcoming New Zealand 2-0 in Wednesday’s inter-confederation play-off. The play-off tie between the fifth-placed CONMEBOL nation and the Oceania champions was evenly poised following Saturday’s goalless draw in Wellington.
