FOOTY FOOTY:
News never stops coming out in the world of sports. So many actions this week including one spectacular one in the Uefa Champions League where John Mikel Obi scored his first Champions League goal

• The Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated Jamba FC 4-1 in their first friendly encounter at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium.
(Readiness)

• Reports have it that Manchester City have engaged Nigerian U-17 World Cup winner Kelechi Iheanacho in court proceedings. ENGLISH champions, Manchester City, have taken their case for Nigerian youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho, to be granted work permit to the British Home Office, reports African Football.

• Not going to the AFCON but, engaging in friendlies is NFF plan for the Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has disclosed that the Super Eagles will prosecute no fewer than 10 grade A international friendly matches in 2015, assuring that the federation will
shop for countries to engage the Eagles in all the FIFA windows next year. The Sun

• Arsene Wenger abused by a fan at a train station and all the French man could say is “You have to cope with criticism as a football manager. (Cool)

• NFF should offer Keshi a two-year contract say Dosu: The former Eagles goalie feels the real deal is giving Stephen Keshi a two year chance (cool)

• GIVE UP: Man City at the verge of giving up on Borussia Dortmund mid-fielder Marco Reus.
The Premier League champions have abandoned hope of signing the Borussia Dortmund forward
having been given indication that he would prefer a move to Real Madrid

• Captain Chris Brunt will again miss out for West Brom as against Aston Villa after failing to recover from a hamstring injury he suffered in last week’s defeat to West Ham.

• Simeone eyes Premier League move
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has put contract talks with Atletico Madrid on hold and is taking English lessons as he considers a move to the
Premier League according to the Daily Star.
The Argentine has been earmarked as a potential replacement for Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City, and is also on Liverpool’s radar.

•Chelsea v Hull
Hull captain Curtis Davies could be handed a recall having been dropped for the last two matches, but manager Steve Bruce could revert to a back three at Stamford Bridge.

•Crystal Palace v Stoke
Stoke are likely to be without defender Marc Muniesa at Selhurst Park. The Spaniard tweaked his hamstring during last weekend’s victory over Arsenal and is set to be replaced by either Marc Wilson or Robert Huth, both of whom are fit after injury.

• |Happy birthday to Victor Moses (24)….
——–@chelseafc|

• Formula 1
The 2015 Formula 1 calendar could be reduced from the 21 races after Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone revealed that South Korean organisers don’t want the Grand Prix they are down to host on 3 May.

• AWARD: Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero named Premier League player of the month for November.
The Argentine, currently sidelined with a knee injury, scored three goals and provided two assists in league games.
(Superb)

• Newcastle boss Alan Pardew wins the Premier League manager of the month award for November after guiding his team to three wins out of four.