The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick is inching closer to convincing Chelsea young striker, Tammy Abraham to abandon England and join the Super Eagles.  Nff.com reports that the President of NFF on Wednesday met with the player and his agent, Neil Fewills in London to finalize plans for a possible switch from England to the Super Eagles.

Mark Sampson has been sacked as England women's manager following evidence of "inappropriate and unacceptable" behaviour with female players in a previous role.

Football star Wayne Rooney has been banned from driving for two years after he pleaded guilty to a charge of drink-driving. The former England and Manchester United captain will also have to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work as part of a 12-month community order.