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| Nigerian Footballer Obafemi Martins Sets Goal Records In America |
The 30- year-old Lagos born striker has scored in every game he featured in since August 30, 2015.
He now shares the record with Portugese striker Freddy Montero but stand a chance to set a new record if he scores against LA Galaxy on Monday.
Obagoal has scored against Portland Timbers, Toronto, San Jose Earthquakes, Vancouver Whitecaps and Sporting KC. Many Nigerian football fans have also been requesting that Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh recalls Obafemi who is the highest paid African player in the MLS to the Nigerian squad.
Lille Release Enyeama For Mum’s Burial
Vincent Enyeama will not play in Lille’s next two matches, as he is getting ready to bury his mother.
The Super Eagles goalkeeper and captain, arrived in Nigeria last weekend ahead of the funeral.
Enyeama was suspended for Lille’s last game against Reims last Friday, following his red card against Rennes. But he is eligible to feature against Nantes at home on Tuesday and Montpellier on Friday.
However, the stopper won’t be available, as coach Herve Renard confirmed that he has left because of family pressure.
“There was some changes this weekend, from what was previously planned. The pressure from the family was very high. And then, it will be the international break,” Renard told L’Equipe.
Manchester City Will Win Champions League – Manuel Pellegrini
Manchester City manager, Manuel Pellegrini, has insisted that they can win the Champions League.
The Premier League side have been dumped out at the last 16 stage in the past two seasons and did not make it past the group stages in 2011/2012 and 2012/2013.
City have begun this campaign with a 2-1 loss to Juventus, but Pellegrini is adamant that they will eventually become European powerhouses.
“We have played Barcelona in the last two years and if we had played Barcelona at Villarreal or Malaga then maybe we wouldn’t have gone so far,” he said.
“This is a very young team compared with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Juventus. We are younger than the teams who normally win the Champions League over the last 10 years.
“Our team has only arrived in the last few years and we are improving every season.
“That will continue and I am absolutely sure that we will arrive to be an important team that wins the Champions League.
Mourinho Is The Best Manager In The World – Kurt Zouma
Kurt Zouma has stated that Chelsea boss, Jose Mourinho, is the best in football.
The 20-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from Saint-Etienne in January 2012 and has broken into the first team this season.
Zouma believes that working with Mourinho, has improved him tremendously.
“Mourinho? When he’s not happy he shouts a lot. He has taught me a lot. He does not like losing and expects a lot from me,” Zouma told Telefoot.
“Last year he spoke to me a lot about Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane. He told me I was making the same mistakes as him.
“For me, he is the best coach in the world.”
Zouma scored his first Premier League goal for Chelsea, in their 2-0 victory over Arsenal last week, but says he is keeping his head down, so he can stay in the starting 11.
“I want to keep playing, to keep my place in the team. You have to work hard for that,” Zouma added.
“Terry, a legend, is always here and is like my teacher when I was little. He is an example for me and tells me a lot of things.
” This is the club I have always dreamed of.”
Messi Out For Up To 8 Weeks With Ligament Damage
Barcelona have confirmed that their star player, Lionel Messi, will miss the next 7-8 weeks with ligament damage.
The Argentina captain came down under a heavy challenge in the first half, of their La Liga game against Las Palmas. He tried to continue, but was eventually subbed off.
A tweet from the club’s official Twitter handle read: “Messi has a tear in the internal collateral ligament of his left knee. He will be out for around 7-8 weeks.”
Barcelona went on to win the match 2-1, thanks to Luis Suarez’s brace.
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