Football

Nigeria

FIFA has appointed Egyptian referee Gehad Zaghloul Ibrahim Selim Grisha and Gambian referee Papa Gassama for the first and second legs of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

Chelsea Coach, Antonio Conte has warned Chelsea's striker, Alvaro Morata to improve his fitness quickly or risked being kept on the bench as the club get set to start a title defence as well as compete for European title. Conte who issued the warning in a chat with The Sun disclosed that he would field players who are fit against Arsenal as both clubs lock horns in Sunday's Community Shield fixture at Wembley, a game intended to usher in the new season.

Cristiano Ronaldo, today appeared before a Spanish Judge on Monday morning in the outskirts of Madrid as part of an investigation to determine whether the Portugal forward committed tax fraud. Spanish judge summoned the Madrid Star to appear before him in an investigative closed session away from the prying eyes of the public.

Liverpool Coach, Jurgen Klopp has warned Premier League rivals to brace up for a tougher season as his club aim to win the domestic league this season. Klopp who fired the warning while speaking with Skysports hinted that his squad has been improved and made formidable to challenge other teams contending for the trophy this season.

Joel Obi

Former Super Eagles midfielder Joel Obi is fighting for a to return to international football with Nigeria after scoring in two consecutive games for Serie ‘A’ side Torino in their pre season games.

At least two people have been killed and several injured in a crush at South Africa's biggest stadium in Soweto, according to the state broadcaster SABC said.  It took place during the Soweto derby between football clubs Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates on Saturday. The crush occurred at Gate J of the world cup hosted stadium.