Football

Super Eagles boss Augustine Eguavoen has called and released thirty-two (32) man provisional list for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off round against the Black Stars of Ghana. Among the invited players is former U17 World Cup star Akinkunmi Amoo, officially called for the first time, defender Calvin Bassey, Watford forward Emmanuel Dennis and RB Leipzig forward (currently on loan at Leicester City) Ademola Lookman, who recently got cleared by FIFA to switch international allegiance.

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.

Liverpool Football Club has now won the League Cup (Carabao) on nine (9) different occasions; The latest being the triumph over Chelsea after Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty in a marathon 11-10 shootout at Wembley.

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.

Russian billionaire and owner of Chelsea Football Club, Roman Abramovich, has been barred from living in the United Kingdom (UK), following a revelation by a Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, that he’s one of the 35 oligarchs in President Vladimir Putin's administration.