Football

Jose Mourinho has received a special honour after a road in his native Portugal has been named after him.

Chelsea FC have been dealt a major blow after it was confirmed that striker, Alvaro Morata, has suffered a grade two hamstring injury which could keep him sidelined for over a month. The Spain international asked to be substituted midway through first half of Chelsea’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Saturday.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria held their first training session on Tuesday at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, ahead of their crucial clash against Zambia on Saturday.‎ The three time African Champions had a light workout around their hotel premises in Uyo on Tuesday morning before returning to their respective rooms.

Coach Sunday Oliseh has described his club Fortuna Sittard’s 6-0 thrashing of Telstar in the Dutch second division clash on Friday as the biggest win away from home in his coaching career.

Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria John Obi Mikel will arrive Nigeria on Sunday ahead of their October 7th World Cupar 2018 Qualifiers clash against Zambia in Uyo.

Barcelona may have to play in Italy, France or the Premier League if Catalonia gains independence from Spain, according to Catalonia’s minister of sport Gerard Figueras.