Mikel Obi reveals how his name was changed from ‘Michael’ to ‘Mikel’
Former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that his famous football name came about after a mix-up during his time with Nigeria’s Under-17 team.
Hull fined £20,000 for Clattenburg dissent
Hull have been fined £20,000 ($25,000) after accepting a charge from England’s governing Football Association (FA) of failing to control their players during Saturday’s defeat by Arsenal.
Al-Masry vs FC Ifeanyi Ubah: Ifeanyi Ubah urges Nigerian community in Egypt for massive support
Ahead of Sunday’s 2nd leg Confederation Cup encounter between Al-Masry Sc of Egypt and FC Ifeanyi Ubah, the Proprietor, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, Thursday, urged the Nigerian community in Egypt to come out en masse to cheer the Nigerian Professional Football League side to victory.
Referee Clattenburg quits Premier League for Saudi role
Leading referee Mark Clattenburg is quitting the Premier League after 12 years to work in Saudi Arabia, it was announced on Thursday.
Wenger’s Arsenal future to be decided at season end – BBC
Arsene Wenger’s future as Arsenal manager will be decided at the end of the season, the BBC reported on Thursday without citing sources.
Arsenal vs Bayern: Germany hails Ancelotti’s ‘sensational’
The German media poured praise on Carlo Ancelotti’s Bayern Munich on Thursday after their 5-1 drubbing of Arsenal allowed the Italian to step out of Pep Guardiola’s shadow.
