Barcelona are “not afraid” of facing Manchester City in the Champions League last 16 next month, the Spanish giants’ emblematic midfielder Andres Iniesta said in an interview published Saturday.

Last week Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure said Barcelona — who he used to play for — were afraid of their impending clash because of the English club’s excellent form.

There will be no second chance for Nigerian Under-17 star, Kelechi Iheanacho in the Super Eagles build-up for the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for South Africa.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien wants to leave the English Premier League side during the January transfer window for more game time, according to France Football.

Nigeria Premier League, NPL champions, Kano Pillars are undecided on which of the duo of Kadiri Ikhana and Okey Emordi to lead their team for the 2013/14 Glo Premier League season.

Super Eagles defensive midfielder, Ugonna Uzochukwu has said Christmas celebration was the least worry for his teammates.