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The Super Eagles goalkeeper was diagnosed of a life-threatening ailment on Thursday, causing fans to react online to the news with sadness The Nigerian international and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Carl Ikeme was diagnosed of acute leukaemia and football fans across the globe sobbed lamented the sad news. The Super Eagles goalkeeper has been first-choice at Molineux for the past five seasons, but his pre-season preparations were dealt a blow when he returned some abnormal blood tests. This got people talking, with the football world weighing in.

Sanchez became Chile’s all-time leading scorer when he grabbed an early goal in their 1-1 draw with Germany at the FIFA Confederations Cup on Thursday in Russia. Lars Stindl equalised for the world champions just before halftime although the game petered out in the second half as the high-octane Chileans appeared to run out of gas. The result left both teams level at the top of Group B with four points each from their opening two games, although Chile have the better goal difference. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Australia and Cameroon have a point apiece after their 1-1 draw earlier on Thursday. The top two teams go through to the semi-finals and there is one round of matches in the group on Sunday, with Germany facing Cameroon and Chile playing Australia. was his 38th for Chile in 113 appearances as he overtook the previous scoring record held by Marcelo Salas. Germany, now unbeaten in 12 games since their Euro 2016 semi-final exit, gifted Chile a si...

The blues are reportedly close to signing the France international from Monaco, but one of their former coaches is not happy with the deal Chelsea should forget about signing Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco and give Nathaniel Chalobah a chance, according to Ray Wilkins. Bakayoko was an integral part of Monaco's midfield as they claimed the Ligue 1 title and reached the Champions League semi-finals, making 51 appearances in all competitions. His impressive displays earned a first senior France cap in a friendly against Spain last March. With reports Premier League champions Chelsea are circling and willing to pay in excess of £30million for Bakayoko,  former Blues assistant boss Wilkins expressed his dismay that Chalobah continues to be overlooked. "I was really disappointed to read they are looking at Bakayoko from Monaco," Wilkins told  talkSPORT . "He is 22 years of age, French and doesn't get near the national side, but it was quoted Chelse...

Nathaniel challah believes the  Chelsea  youth players face a barrier in breaking into the first team because of the "high standards" the club sets its squad. The 22-year-old has ability to play in midfield and defence, Chalobah has opened up about the difficulties of getting a place, and then keeping one, in Conte's squad. risen up through the ranks at Chelsea, captaining the side that won the 2012 FA Youth Cup before going out on a series of loan spells which included Watford, Burnley and Italian club Napoli. He was called back into the Chelsea first-team squad following the arrival of Antonio Conte last summer, and went on to make 10 Premier League appearances, creating one goal, as the Blues stormed to the Premier League title. Despite his ability to play in midfield and defence, Chalobah has opened up about the difficulties of getting a place, and then keeping one, in Conte's squad. I’ve learned every day," he said, speaking ahead of t...

The Nig Victor Osimhen   is determined to silence his doubters at Wolfsburg after an indifferent debut campaign at the Volkswagen Arena. The 18-year-old appeared twice for the Wolves last season after undergoing a knee surgery that sidelined him for over 12 weeks, and the former Golden Eaglets’ forward admits the injury took the shine off him at the club. "I had knee injury and I was out for so long which is why I was unable to give my team what was expected of me,” Osimhen told  Goal. "But I believe next season, I am going to put in more hard work to prove to the coach that he can rely on me, and also to continue to work hard and by the special grace of God, continue to do well for both my club side and the national team.” He also claimed he is not in a hurry to force himself into Andries Jonker’s team, adding that he is understudying the likes of Mario Gomez, who has seen it all in football. "We have Mario Gomez, who is very experienced in football, wh...

Outright Odds Odds: 2/1 The World champions are considered as the favourites to lift the trophy in Russia this year, although it appears that Joachim Low is using the event as an opportunity to give youth some vital tournament experience ahead of next year’s World Cup. There is no place in the squad for key players like Manuel Neuer, Mats Hummels, Toni Kroos or Thomas Muller, while 14 of the 23 selected are still in single figures in term of senior caps. In fact, with 30 to his name, Captain Julian Draxler can boast the most experience and he is joined by players like Emre Can, Joshua Kimmich and Jonas Hector. Although a gamble, it is very rare that the Germans get it wrong at major tournaments and they will fancy prevailing from Group B featuring Australia and Cameroon, so do not be surprised to see these players deliver the goods come July 2. Chile Outright Odds Odds: 9/4 The back-to-back Copa America champions are making their debut in this e...

Super Falcons coach Florence Omagbemi loses son In  Football 6 hours ago Austin Nweze Comments Super Falcons Coach, Florence Omagbemi’s 15-year-old son, Samson, has died. Samson and his classmate reportedly drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel in Effurun, Delta State, where they had gone to for an after exams party. The media officer for the Nigeria U-23 team, Timi Ebikagboro, revealed the sad development via a Facebook post, and called for prayers for the grieving Super Falcons coach who only lost her father six months ago. Ebikagboro’s post, which was put up late on Wednesday, explained how a teacher took JSS 3 students of Challenge International School, Kolokolo Udu Road, Warri, to Golden Tulip along PTI junction Effurun for “an after exam party” “Am just in a sad mood, how on earth will a teacher take JSS students to a hotel in Effurun for an after exam party and in the end 2 of the innocent students got killed and thrown into the hotel p...

Nigeria are considering a change to both the date and venue for their 2019 World Cup qualifier against Cameroon, originally scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo in August. According to KweseESPN  that the match could now be played on 1 September, rather than the initial scheduled date of 28 August. And according to multiple sources within the NFF, the change is mussed to allow coach Gernot Rohr an extra training time with his squad ahead of the crunch Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against rivals, Cameroon. More so, its was revealed that the Eagles will ditch the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo for the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt — which tops the list of replacement venues, with the National Stadium Abuja as a fallback option. The pitch in Abuja has fallen into disrepair, but repair work is already going on with Lansard Ltd doing clean up while waiting for major rejuvenation for the now patchwork grass.

Gareth Bale has reportedly decided to remain at the Bernabeu this summer. After being restricted to just 19 appearances in La Liga this season, it was suggested that the Welsh star and his club may mutually decide to part ways should an acceptable offer be received. Both  Manchester United  and  Paris Saint-Germain  have been linked with his signature but according to the  Daily Mail , the 27-year-old has no intention of leaving the La Liga outfit. It has been claimed that Bale remains intent on proving himself to coach  Zinedine Zidane  and has already begun fitness work in an attempt to improve his condition ahead of the next campaign. During 2017, Bale has been limited to just 12 appearances for club and country, with his most recent outing a substitute appearance during the closing stages of the Champions League final. He has not scored a goal for Real since February 26, where he netted in his side’s 3-2 triumph at Vill...

goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has no doubt Kylian Mbappe, Thomas Lemar and the rest of France's "fantastic'' new generation would flourish in the Premier League. England were torn apart by the dynamic French attack on Tuesday evening, when Raphael Varane's video-assisted sending-off at the start of the second half surely prevented the margin of victory being greater than the 3-2 outcome. Ousmane Dembele, the 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund forward, capped a fine performance with the winning goal, which was set up by the outrageously talented 18-year-old Mbappe. The striker continues to be linked with a big-money exit from Monaco -- as does teammate Lemar, with Tottenham said to be among those interested in the attacking midfielder. Lloris grinned when asked if he had spoken to Lemar about Spurs, saying: "You are right to ask the question, but I cannot reply.'' And the France captain is enthralled by the potential of his young compatriots. "...

Moreno: Lindelof gives Mourinho options (3:16) Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Email comment 7:14 PM WAT PA Sport Manchester United have signed Swedish defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica on a four-year deal. The 22-year-old  arrived at Manchester United's Aon Training Complex  on Wednesday morning after the two clubs agreed a reported fee of €35 million (£30.75m). United boss Jose Mourinho told the club's official website: "Victor is a very talented young player, who has a great future ahead of him at United. "Our season last year showed us that we need options and quality to add depth to the squad and Victor is the first to join us this summer. "I know that our fantastic group of players will welcome him as one of us.'' Lindelof had arrived in Manchester fresh from international duty with Sweden, where he was an unused substitute in Tuesday night's  1-1 draw with Norway . Lindelof has been a long-time target ...