Chelsea Happy With Mikel’s Performance In Rio

Chelsea had only good things to say about the assured performance of their star midfielder, John Obi Mikel who is captain of the Nigerian Under-23 team at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Chelsea who had earlier granted Mikel permission to play with Nigeria at the competition said on their official webpage, “The 29-year-old influenced proceedings throughout a tense second half, when the experience of a player with a complete trophy cabinet in English football proved vital to reassure and reinvigorate a team of largely Under-23s.“

“Mikel and his team-mates displayed growing cohesion and confidence in comparison to their remarkable 5-4 win against Japan last Thursday, which took place only a few hours after the squad touched down in Brazil following a logistical nightmare.”

Obi Mikel, 29, has started the first two matches played by Nigeria at the Olympic Games, and Nigeria are guaranteed top spot in Group B after their 1-0 win over Sweden.

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Photos: Nnamdi Kanu Sponsors Kuje Prisons 2016 Football Championship

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indegenous People of Biafra, IPOB and Director of Radio Biafra, has reportedly sponsored the 2016 Kuje Prisons Football Championship, in Abuja, where he is being detained along two others for alleged treasonable charges.

It was learnt that Kanu declared the competition open, he said his main purpose for sponsoring this year's edition was to enable inmates have freedom and relate with one another.

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SOCCER: Nigeria’s Future In Football Is Bright – FIFA President, Infantino

Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has said that Nigeria will become one of the top footballing nations in a few years, arguing that Nigeria’s current position in FIFA ranking, does not reflect the massive pool of talent in the country.

“I have seen that Nigerians’ passion and love for football is high, high up there and with the developmental programme the Nigerian football authorities have in place, I see Nigeria moving up to challenge the best in the world,” the FIFA boss stated

“As World Cup Under-17 defending champions, Nigeria’s future is very bright if the talents are properly monitored and managed. I see a bright future for the game in Nigeria and I also believe the managing of the game is in good hands with the present leadership of Nigerian football”, he added.

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England Confirm Sam Alladyce As New Manager

England have named Former Bolton Wanderers coach Sam Allardyce as the new manager of the Three Lions of England after the 61-year-old beat Steve Bruce and Jurgen Klinsmann to to the top job, in replacing Roy Hodgson who resigned after Euro 2016.

Allardyce has expressed his delight at being appointed manager, and admits that it is “time to deliver”.

“I am extremely honoured to be appointed England manager especially as it is no secret that this is the role I have always wanted. For me, it is absolutely the best job in English football,” he told the FA’s official website.

“I will do everything I can to help England do well and give our nation the success our fans deserve. Above all, we have to make the people and the whole country proud.

“While my main focus will be on the senior team and getting positive results, I want to add my influence to the great work being done across the development teams at St. George’s Park – a facility I have used with my previous clubs.

NIGERIA FOOTBALL: Your team is 70th in the world – Le Guen blasts NFF

Paul Le Guen who refused to accept targets set for him by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), have blasted NFF, declaring that “your team are not doing well, they are 70th in the world”.

A top official said: “He said he will only take the job and see how things play and so there was no basis to set a target for him as the Super Eagles are not doing well and hence their ranking as 70th team in the world by FIFA.”

The official revealed that Le Guen also insisted on shuttling between France and Nigeria.

“He wanted to fly in and out for Nigeria’s games and not live in the country, similar to what Berti Vogts did when he was in charge of the Eagles in 2008,” the official further disclosed.

PAUL LE GUEN NAMED NEW SUPER EAGLES BOSS

The Technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have named Paul Le Guen as the new Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, with Salisu Yusuf who has been appointed as Chief Coach said to be the assistant of the 52-year-old Frenchman.

Le Guen was in charge of Cameroon, when they featured at the 2010 World Cup and has coached clubs like Lyon, Paris Saint-Germain and Nantes.

Paul Bassey, spokesman of the Committee, while speaking to thenff.com said,: “About a week ago, this committee met and shortlisted three coaches for the post of the Technical Adviser for the Super Eagles.

“Today, we have made a recommendation to the board that Paul Le Guen be appointed the Technical Adviser.

“We have also made other recommendations, that Salisu Yusuf and Imama Amapakabo be the assistants to Le Guen, while Alloy Agu should serve as goalkeeper trainer.

“We have also recommended that Bitrus Bewarang be appointed the National Technical Director (NTD) and Nduka Ugbade be returned to the Golden Eaglets as assistant to Manu Garba.

“Baring agreement on contract terms, emoluments, allowances and entitlements, Le Guen becomes the Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles”.

REAL MADRID'S SEXIEST SUPER FAN CELEBRATES CRISTIANO RONALDO'S HAT-TICK IN GRAND STYLE (PHOTOS)

A die-hard female fan of Real Madrid dubbed the sexiest super fan has celebrated Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick in grand style by sharing some really hot photos on the internet.