Obaje Wins NPFL Top Scorer

Godwin Obaje of Wikki Tourists has emerged as the top scorer of the 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

He had a total of 18 goals despite his inability to score in the team’s final day 2-0 victory against Sunshine stars on Sunday.

Wikki who could not stay at the table for long after many weeks giving room for Enugu rangers to win the title.

US Beat Europe To Regain Ryder Cup

The United States dominated the final-day singles to win the Ryder Cup for the first time since 2008, beating Europe 17-11 at Hazeltine.

Trailing 9½-6½ after the first two days, Europe looked set for a Medinah-style comeback when they led in seven of the 12 singles matches.

But the hosts turned the tide, Patrick Reed defeating Rory McIlroy in an epic tussle for the first of seven US wins.

Aston Villa Ready To Axe Di Matteo

Aston Villa are ready to end Roberto Di Matteo’s reign with the Italian on the brink after just five months in charge.
The club are reluctantly preparing to act in the next 24 hours following their awful start to the season, ‘Press Association Sport’ understands.

Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Preston left Villa 19th in the Sky Bet Championship with just one win from their opening 11 games and only two points clear of the relegation zone.

US Lead Europe By Three In Ryder Cup

The United States will take a three-point advantage into the final day of the Ryder Cup, leading Europe 9½-6½.

Rory McIlroy and Thomas Pieters briefly tied the scores by winning the first of the Saturday afternoon fourballs.

But the Americans restored their advantage through victories for Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed, and Phil Mickelson and Matt Kuchar at Hazeltine.

Alli Consigns Guardiola To First Defeat

Tottenham ended Manchester City's perfect Premier League record by defeating them 2-0 at White Hart Lane.

An own goal from Alexsandr Kolarov put the visitors on the back foot, while Dele Ali added a second before the break. Erik Lamena missed a second-half penalty but it proved academic as the hosts eased to victory.

United Could Have Won 6-0 - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho hailed Manchester United's best performance of the season against Stoke City and felt a dispiriting 1-1 draw at Old Trafford might have been a 6-0 victory.

An error from David de Gea allowed Joe Allen to cancel out Anthony Martial's 69th-minute opener, while Stoke's own goalkeeper Lee Grant made a string of magnificent saves to keep his side within touching distance.

Watch Martial Goal Again Stoke City - Video

Anthony Martial given Jose Mourinho's side the lead on 69 minutes with an excellent individual effort and assistance from Wayne Rooney..

Watch the video below

Late Allen Strike Denies Man Utd

A rare error from Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea allowed Stoke City to snatch a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday.

Wales international midfielder Joe Allen, who was earlier on the receiving end of a dreadful high tackle from Ander Herrera, was the beneficiary from De Gea's blunder eight minutes from time.

Willian & Diego Costa Deliver Late Win For Chelsea

The Blues struggled to break through until the attacking pair made the difference with two goals in just six minutes to return the club to winning ways

Willian and Diego Costa produced fine second-half finishes as Chelsea tasted victory for the first time in four Premier League outings with a 2-0 triumph at Hull City.

Genesis Of Sam Allardyce’s Trouble With English FA

Sam Allardyce lost his England job after he was filmed in an undercover investigation giving advice on how to bend the country’s FA rules on transfer of players.

The man fondly called Big Sam was filmed using his new position as England manager to negotiate a £400,000 deal with fake businessmen and offer them advice about how to get around Football Association transfer rules on transfers relating to the complicated third party ownership of foreign players.

Allardyce Needs Chance To Clear His Name - Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said England boss Sam Allardyce “needs to be allowed to defend himself”, following allegations in a newspaper.
A ‘Daily Telegraph’ investigation says Allardyce, 61, used his role to negotiate a £400,000 deal and also offered advice on how to “get around” rules on player transfers.
Allardyce is yet to respond to the allegations and was due to meet with Football Association chairman Greg Clarke and chief executive Martin Glenn on Tuesday.

England Manager, Sam Allardyce Sacked

England manager Sam Allardyce was sacked on Tuesday evening after handling just one match.
He was caught in a sting after an exclusive investigation by The Telegraph revealed he used his position to negotiate a £400,000 deal.

Messi, Bolt Pay Tribute To Roma ‘Legend’ Totti

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt joined a long list of global sports stars in offering birthday tributes to Roma legend Francesco Totti.

Totti, who made his Roma debut in March 1993 and hit his 250th goal for the club on Sunday, celebrates his 40th birthday on Tuesday.

Amid worldwide praise, Barcelona and Argentina star Messi said in a special video: “Hi Francesco, I just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday.

NFF Can't Pay Wages Because Of The Recession - Pinnick

Super Eagles players will have to wait to be paid outstanding bonuses as the football federation’s financial issues continue.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) wants to avoid a dispute ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia on October 9.The NFF insists payments will be made when government releases its funding.

Chelsea Keen On Di Maria As Bayern Want Klopp To Succeed Ancelotti

Chelsea keen on Di Maria

Chelsea are plotting a move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria, with the former Manchester United man keen on a return to England.
Source: Don Balon

Injured De Bruyne Doubtful For Barcelona & Man Utd Clashes

The midfielder is facing four weeks on the sidelines, meaning he is likely to miss the trip to Camp Nou on October 19 and potentially the derby on October 26

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne faces around a month on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

The Belgium midfielder limped out of City's 3-1 victory at Swansea City on Saturday afternoon after playing a part in two of the Blues' goals.

On The Wayne No More! Man Utd All The Better After Dumping Rooney

Jose Mourinho's side turned on the style to batter the Premier League champions at Old Trafford, with their record signing scoring and their captain on the bench

Crisis? What crisis? At the end of a long week which saw Jose Mourinho come out fighting against the ‘Einsteins’ of the British media, Manchester United bounced back to form with a crushing 4-1 victory over Premier League champions Leicester City.

Defensively Abysmal Chelsea Face A Struggle To Even Get Top Four

The Italian suffered his most humiliating defeat as Blues boss as his side were woefully outclassed against their London rivals

Chelsea were humbled, humiliated and hounded at the Emirates Stadium in a 3-0 defeat by Arsenal causing them to slip to a now familiar early season, mid-table position.

Antonio Conte's side are eight points behind Pep Guardiola's electric Manchester City and have dropped to eighth, but it is the performances on the pitch, rather than the points gap, which proves that the title is nothing but a dream this season.

How Many More?! - Guardiola Demands Get The Best Out Of Aguero

Pep Guardiola will no doubt say he still wants more from Sergio Aguero after this performance, but that would mean the Argentine racking up enough goals to make his old mate Lionel Messi proud.

It's 11 goals in six games for Aguero now and there is no sign of the run coming to an end any time soon. And, while he keeps finding the back of the net, City are likely to keep winning: it's now 10 wins in 10 for Guardiola's men.

Mourinho Demands Consistency From Pogba

The midfielder netted his first goal since his return to Manchester United and the manager hopes to see more impressive displays from him

Paul Pogba may have had his best game since returning to Manchester United as they thrashed Leicester City 4-1, but Jose Mourinho still expects more from the Frenchman.

The world's most expensive player fired United to a stunning victory at Old Trafford on Saturday and capped off a fine display with his first goal for the club.