BackpagepixWorld Cup Qualification CAFNigeriaEXCL: Chukunyere blames the weather for Nigeria's failure The former striker states that the weather conditions in Abuja was the key reason the country struggled against the Black Stars
Getty Images African All StarsEvertonUpset Anichebe strongly denies calling for Lampard sackingThe former Super Eagles international claimed his intentions were misconstrued by the media in the wake of the Toffees’ slump
GettyTransfersP. GuardiolaGuardiola to Brazil national team?The Manchester City manager has been reported as the favoured candidate to take over as Selecao boss but no approach has been made as of yet
Getty ImagesTransfersLiverpoolLiverpool keen on €25m Torino star BremerThe 25-year-old centre-back is likely to leave Turin this summer, but a move to Anfield would depend on outgoings
GettyTransfersA. DanjumaLiverpool interested in Villarreal winger Danjuma The Netherlands international has impressed in his first season in Spain and could replace Sadio Mane at Anfield
Getty.African All StarsNantesSimon headlines shortlist for Marc-Vivien Foe prizeThe Super Eagle is among the nominees for the annual award in France that recognises the best African player in Ligue 1
Getty ImagesTransfersR. AraujoAraujo to sign Barca extension amid Prem speculationThe 23-year-old centre-back will commit to a new deal with the club in the coming days
Goal/GettyAfrican All StarsBenficaMane overtakes Gerrard in UCL scoring charts The Senegal international was among the scorers as the Reds secured a vital away victory against the Primeira Liga side
Shina OludareAfrican All StarsSD HuescaHuesca terminate Nwakali’s contract The 23-year-old has been shown the way out from the Estadio El Alcoraz, the Spanish second-tier outfit has announced
BackpagepixAfrican All StarsNigeriaEguavoen 'benched' Iheanacho because of ParteyThe tactician has revealed he had plans to bring on the winger in the second half of the draw with the Black Stars
Getty.African All StarsSSC NapoliSenegal FA slams alleged racism against KoulibalyThe West African has suffered abuse on numerous occasions while on duty for his club in the Italian Serie A
Getty ImagesO. DembeleBarcelonaBarca hold 'very positive' Dembele meeting as contract talks continueThe Frenchman has rediscovered his best form under Xavi but the Blaugrana are running out of time to tie him down to fresh terms
backpagepixCAF Champions LeagueCAF Confederations CupDowns & Pirates learn Caf quarter-final opponents The South African giants could hypothetically meet in this year's Super Cup if they go all the way and win their respective competitions
GettyAfrican All StarsCrystal PalaceAyew extends impressive league run against Arsenal The Ghana international scored one of the Eagles’ goals to continue his notable goal scoring record against the Gunners
African All StarsCrystal PalaceZaha closing in on Vardy and Sterling The Cote d’Ivoire international won a penalty against the Gunners and is within touching distance of the duo’s mark in the English top flight
GettyBayern MunichJ. NagelsmannBayern playing with 12 was officials' fault, says referee chiefThe reigning Bundesliga champions' latest victory was marred by a bizarre incident that same them gain a numerical advantage in the closing stages
Getty ImagesTransfersBayern MunichGnabry considers move amid Madrid & Liverpool interestThe winger's current contract at Allianz Arena is due to expire in 2023 and there has not yet been any sign of an extension being agreed
Getty ImagesChelseaPremier League'Chelsea need trophies' - New owners given warningThe former Blues winger spoke about the potential new owners arriving from the United States and what they need to do to win fans over
Getty ImagesL. MessiWorld Cup'Messi's head works faster than any human being's'The tournament in Qatar may see an all-time great bow out on the international stage, but Lionel Scaloni’s men need no added incentive to succeed
Getty/GOALArsenalPremier LeaguePetit names Arsenal star who can be 'one of the best in the world'The World Cup-winning Frenchman continues to keep a close eye on events at Emirates Stadium and is excited about what the future could hold
Getty.African All StarsGenkOnuachu hat-trick helps Genk to sink EupenThe 27-year-old scored in each half to help the Smurfs bounce back to winning ways in the top-flight fixture on Sunday
Twitter/Maduka OkoyeAfrican All StarsSparta RotterdamOkoye returns as Sparta Rotterdam hold Heerenveen After missing out on Nigeria’s crunch games against Ghana, the goalkeeper was in goal for the Castle Lords against the Super Frisians
GettyAfrican All StarsParis Saint-GermainMoffi on target as PSG sink LorientThe Nigerian’s fifth strike of the season was not enough for the Merlucciidaes as they crumbled to Mauricio Pochettino’s men in Paris
GettyAfrican All StarsPremier LeagueIwobi named 'best' Everton player despite West Ham howlerThe former Arsenal star’s lack of concentration gave the Hammers a perfect chance to claim the winning goal
BackpagepixCAF Champions LeagueMamelodi Sundowns FCCaf CL: I had big fight with Modiba - MngqithiThe tactician believes the Brazilians struggled to give their best but rectified it in the second half against the Sudanese side
Getty ImagesAfrican All StarsSpeziaGyasi propels Spezia past VeneziaThe Ghana international was the Little Eagles’ hero with his late winner against the visiting Winged Lions
BackpagepixCAF Champions LeagueMamelodi Sundowns FCDowns wrap up Caf group stage campaign in styleAndile Jali was one of the standout performers for the Brazilians as they dominated their match against the Red Devils in Johannesburg
Villarreal.African All StarsVillarrealChukwueze blow for Villarreal The winger was injured while on international duty with the Super Eagles against Ghana in the World Cup qualifiers
Getty ImagesTransfersReal MadridMadrid to send €30m man Reinier on loan againThere is unlikely to be a senior spot available for the attacking midfielder next season, meaning he has to leave Santiago Bernabeu again
GettyP. AubameyangArsenal'What the hell happened?' - Aubameyang fall-out baffles PetitThe Gabon international striker found himself frozen out at Emirates Stadium following a breach of club discipline and eventually departed in January