Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has expressed his interest in the purchase of Chelsea football club as current club owner Roman Abramovich talks of an imminent takeover. The Russian billionaire, being an Oligarch, also a close ally to president Vladimir Putin has bowed to pressure from England and has put to rest speculations regarding his plan for the club.

FIFA and UEFA have suspended Russia's national teams and clubs from international football until further notice due to the country's invasion of Ukraine. In a joint statement, the two football governing bodies announced that all Russian teams “whether national representative teams or club teams, shall be suspended from participation in both Fifa and Uefa competitions until further notice.

Premier League club Leeds United have decided to “part company” with manager Marcelo Bielsa following a dreadful run that left them just three points above the relegation zone. “Leeds United can today confirm the club have parted company with head coach Marcelo Bielsa,” read a club statement.

Nigeria’s Senior Female Football team, the Super Falcons defeated the Lady Elephants of Ivory Coast 1-0 in Abidjan on Wednesday to qualify for this year’s African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) scheduled to hold in Morocco. Nigerian forward, Francisca Ordega thought she had given Nigeria the lead halfway through the first half but the Nigerien referee ruled out the goal.