Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has accepted an invitation from Russia leader Vladimir Putin to attend next year's World Cup.
Blatter's 17-year spell in charge of world football's governing body ended amid a corruption scandal in 2015.
Super Eagles of Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr, has send a scout to watch Deportivo La Coruna of Spain goalkeeper, Francis Odinaka Uzoho , in this week’s La-Liga fixture against Girona. Rohr is searching for options in the goalkeeping department of his team, and views the youthful player as an option after his La-Liga debut last weekend against Eibar.
El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club of Maiduguri on Tuesday signed a one-year contract agreement with Super Eagles assistant coach Imama Amapakabo.
The 48-year-old who is an ex-footballer will serve as the club’s new Technical Adviser, the club’s Chairman, Muhammad Zannah, disclosed during the signing of agreement in Maiduguri.
Timothy Weah, the son of Liberian football legend and Presidential hopeful, George Weah, has been a shining light for the United States Under-17 team at the ongoing World Cup in India, scoring a hat-trick in their 5-0 win over Paraguay on Monday.
Craig Shakespeare has reportedly been sacked as Leicester City manager less than 24 hours after his side's 1-1 draw against West Brom.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles and their fans will know which team they will face in the group stages of the FIFA 2018 World Cup as the draws unfold December 1 in Moscow, Russia.
The Eagles became the first Africa nation to book their spot when they defeated Zambia 1-0 in Uyo to qualify with 13 points and a game to spare.
