Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel was last weekend, alleged to have suffered racial abuse in Turkey after Trabzonspor encounter with Fenerbahce. Trabzonspor have condemned the alleged racist abuse directed at the former Chelsea midfielder. The 32-year-old Nigeria international was targeted on social media following the Super Lig side's 2-1 win at the Senol Gunes Stadium.
Super Eagle coach, Gernot Rohr, has disclosed that effort is underway with the new Manchester United signing, Odion Ighalo, saying he look to convince the player to come back home to the National team following his recent move to England. Ighalo who announced his retirement from the Super Eagle shortly after the 2019 African Cup of Nation tournament in Egypt, as he was the highest goal scorer with five goals.
Manchester United fans are planning to walk out in the 68th minute during their upcoming Premier League clash against Wolves in protest at the club’s ownership. Saturday’s fixture pits Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s fifth place side against Wolves in seventh, with both teams on 34 points after 24 matches.
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has confirmed that Olivier Giroud will not leave Stamford Bridge this January, amidst speculation that the French forward is interested in a move to London rival Tottenham. According to Sky Sports News, Italian sides Lazio and Inter Milan were also reportedly interested in signing the France international, who has been short of game time at Stamford Bridge this season.
Real Madrid star, Eden Hazard has taken a giant step towards his recovery from injury after completing his first training session with his Real Madrid teammates since picking up a knock against Paris Saint-Germain on November 26. According to Marca.com, Hazard is resuming after spending two months and three days without action due to injury. The Belgian was finally able to put his boots on and work at almost the same pace as the rest of the squad.
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has criticised Nigerian striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, for not winning the Foxes a penalty during their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg encounter on Tuesday night. Iheanacho’s strike was not enough as two goals from Aston Villa's Matt Targett and Trezeguet sealed the fate of Leicester.
