Arsenal want Man City’s Sterling in January swap deal for Alexis Sanchez

Arsene Wenger's interest in Raheem Sterling will be revived in the January transfer window - Manchester City want to sign Alexis Sanchez but Wenger wants Sterling in a swat deal - The Citizens will however have to battle United for Sanchez with Jose Mourinho admitting interest Arsenal are going to revive their interest in Raheem Sterling in January with the Englishman to move to the Emirates in a swap deal as Alexis Sanchez joins Manchester City. Wenger wanted to sign the 22-year-old last summer after learning that City wanted to sign Sanchez but Pep Guardiola did not want to sell. Alexis Sanchez is expected to join City next summer. The Mirror reports that the interest in the Englishman will be revived in January although Wenger will not have a strong bargaining position. Arsenal still interested in Raheem Sterling. City will be losing a far younger player than Sanchez who is 28-years-old and would want to ask for a record fee for the former Golden Boy winner.

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Give me back my money - Catholic cleric Father Mbaka tells Enugu Rangers

Father Ejike Mbaka has told Nigerian club Enugu Rangers to return his 2 million naira donation - The cleric gave Enugu Rangers the money last two season when they won the Nigerian League title - Fr. Mbaka gave the money to Enugu Rangers' players but the management did not share the money among the players Last two seasons when Enugu Rangers won the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, the Flying Antelopes were given 2 Million naira donation by Catholic cleric Father Mbaka Ejike. Father Ejike Mbaka was said to be happy with Enugu Rangers' performance in the Nigerian top flight, and donated the money to the players. But the management of the Flying Antelopes refused to share the money among the players that won the League title, and the cleric has asked for his money to be returned. Catholic cleric Father Ejike Mbaka. Interestingly, Enugu Rangers' management led by former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu that collected the money have been dissolved, and Father Mbaka Ejike has given them two weeks to return his money.  The cleric was also said to be livid with Enugu Rangers alleged fetish practice for good luck in their matches at the just concluded NPFL season where they escaped relegation on the last day.

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Chelsea agree deal to sell Diego Costa to Atletico Madrid

Diego Costa is now set to end his career at Premier League club Chelsea - The Spaniard will undergo medical examination at Atletico Madrid - He has refused to return to Chelsea since the start of the season Premier League champions Chelsea have reportedly agreed a mega million deal to sell embattled striker Diego Costa to Spanish club Atletico Madrid. According to the fresh report just coming in, the Spanish international will undergo his medical examination later today, September 21 which will bring his career at Chelsea to an end. Costa has refused to make a return to Chelsea claiming the Blues' coach Antonio Conte had told him that he is not part of his plans this term. Chelsea agree deal to sell Diego Costa to Atletico Madrid. He has been training alone in Brazil since the start of the new season in Europe, and he had also moved his family to Spain ahead of his move to Atletico Madrid. If the deal finally works out, then Diego Costa would have to wait till January 2018 before he will have the chance to play for Spanish club Atletico Madrid due to the club's transfer ban.

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Tammy Abraham set to dump England for Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Chelsea teenage attacker Tammy Abraham has agreed to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria -The teenage sensation is currently on loan to Swansea city - Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick played a significant role in making the youngster agree to play for Nigeria Highly rated Chelsea teenage attacker Tammy Abraham has agreed to switch allegiances from the three lions of England to the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has confirmed. Tammy Abraham set to dump England for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The 19-year-old on loan at Swansea has played for England up to Under-21 level but can switch allegiances as he has yet to play for the senior side. And Pinnick who is also a friend of Abraham’s dad said: “I had a very honest and productive discussion with Tammy and his father last week. Tammy Abraham set to dump England for Nigeria’s Super Eagles  “It’s been a long process but I can tell you authoritatively that he has agreed to play for Nigeria and not England. “He and his parents have started the necessary documents to effect the switch. “Clearly he understands he stands a better chance playing for the Super Eagles. With his talent he has the ability to fight for a place in the Nigeria squad, by God’s grace we make it to Russia, then he would contest for a chance to represent his fatherland.” Pinnick and the striker’s father grew up in the town of Warri, in southern Nigeria. And Pinnick did not hide the fact his relationship with Abraham’s father helped the bid. Abraham has adjusted to life in the Premier League. He said: “I have said it often that my relationship with his father would help and so it was important to speak to them together. “They are happy with the prospect of playing for Nigeria. “Of course everyone in England can see what Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi have gone on to achieve with Nigeria. “We must wait because it is not so straightforward with Fifa. But the important thing is that we have made a big capture by getting Tammy.” Nigeria have also previously snapped up ex- England youth stars, Sone Aluko, Shola Ameobi and Ola Aina. And Pinnick is not finished there as he is also planning on landing Abraham’s 16-year-old brother Timmy. Pinnick said: “That is another talent we are working on. He’s already doing well at Fulham. “He’s incredibly talented and will be a great addition to our youth set- up. Nigeria will bring out the best in him.” London-born Tammy Abraham is a regular on loan with Swansea in the Premier League after thriving in his temporary spell with Bristol City in the Championship Tammy has hit three goals in nine games for England Under-21s.

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Zidane on Real Betis defeat: 'Today the ball did not want to go in'

Zinedine Zidane has called for players and fans to be calm after the 1 - 0 home loss to Real Betis - Madrid's 73-game scoring streak ended with the defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu - Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the team after serving a five-ban domestic suspension Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has called for calm despite his side's home defeat to Real Betis in La Liga at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. The Frenchman said "there were no reasons to be worried" after Betis ended his side's 73-game scoring streak in all completions and go winless in three straight home La Liga games for the first time since April 2011. Zidane is not worried by the defeat to Betis. Photo: Squawka Speaking after the game, Zidane said: "Today the ball did not want to go in," Zidane said. "We had 26 or 27 chances, this is football. It was not a great game for us, but not a bad game either. If you score, then the game is different. It didn't happen. "We were much better at the start of the second half, played in their half and had chances to score. Then we started to rush a bit, when it is the third game in a row at home [without a win], things get more difficult." Ronaldo looks dejected close to the end of the game. The coach also called for calm despite seeing his side go seven points behind Barcelona in the league. "I don't believe there are reasons to be worried," Zidane said. "We have just played a great game [3-1 at Real Sociedad]. It wasn't a great game today, but this is football. Maybe we did not deserve to win, but for sure we did not deserve to lose. "Last year we won games maybe we did not deserve, now it is the opposite. But we must accept it, and be calm now. Many people do not like this word 'calm' when things go wrong, but we will stay calm, within the group. And we will come back. "La Liga is very long, for sure we will have better days." The loss sees them drop seven points adrift of Barcelona in the table with just five games played. Los Blancos next game is away at Alaves on Sunday, September 23

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Jose Mourinho dismisses Carabao cup, claims it is affecting European glory

Jose Mourinho has dismissed the importance of the Carabao cup as he claims the competition affect the performance of the English teams in European competitions - He made the claim shortly after his side massive 4-1 victory over Burton Albion - Manchester United face double away ties to Southampton and CSKA Moscow Defending champions Manchester United coasted into the last 16 of the Carabao cup by beating Championship side Burton 4-1, with the Special One aiming for a record fifth triumph. But Mourinho says he could live without the extra demands of chasing a fourth piece of silverware, as he believes the Carabao piles up the fixtures for the Red Devils. Jose Mourinho dismisses Carabao cup. The United boss, whose team is set to travel to Southampton and CSKA Moscow in the next six days, said: “If the competition’s an official competition then it’s important for Manchester United and for me as a manager. “If you ask me could English football survive or even be better without this competition? Maybe. “Maybe we’d be fresher for European competition, for example.” Both Mourinho and Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough made nine changes apiece to their previous line-ups. Jose Mourinho dismisses Carabao cup, claims it is affecting European glory Arsene Wenger changed his entire Arsenal side, while Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte made nine changes from the team’s 0-0 draw last weekend with Arsenal. Mourinho was not alone in his call for the check on the Carabao cup as Spurs chief Mauricio Pochettino also claims that neither domestic cup was a priority this season. Mourinho added: “But we have this competition, we have to respect the sponsors, we have to respect the opponents and a lot of us are trying to do our best.” Despite his comments, only Sir Alex Ferguson and Brian Clough have won the competition as many times as Mourinho. It was Clough’s son Nigel on the receiving end last night as Marcus Rashford, with two, and Jesse Lingard fired United 3-0 up at half-time, before Anthony Martial hit No 4. Mourinho added: “No injuries, no cards, we won and they lost with dignity and had a positive performance, so I think everybody is happy.” Clough was happy Lloyd Dyer hit a consolation goal. He said: “It was lovely for our supporters. Most will never have dreamt Burton Albion would ever score at Old Trafford.” Manchester United will face Southampton and CSKA Moscow in a back to back away fixture the next six days. 

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President Buhari reveals what he discussed with President Trump

President Buhari thanked President Trump for his call to him when he was in London. He also thanked the US for supplying the Nigerian army with weapons to fight Boko Haram. He said Nigeria will continue to count on the support of the US. President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed the content of the conversation between him and President Donald Trump of the US in New York. The US president hosted select African Heads of State on Wednesday, September 20, on the side-line of the United Nations General Assembly. President Buhari attends lunch with President Trump President Buhari revealed that they discussed the US’ support for Nigeria especially in the area of corruption and terrorism. He also appreciated Trump’s call to him in London and for also fulfilling promise of supplying arms to support the fight against Boko Haram. "This afternoon in New York I joined a number of fellow African Heads of State at a Lunch hosted by President Donald J. Trump. We discussed, among other things, America's ongoing support for Nigeria's fight against Terrorism and Corruption. "I thanked President Trump for his goodwill phone call to me earlier in the year, while I was in London, and for fulfilling the promise he made at the time regarding America's supply of arms to our Military, to support the fight against Boko Haram. "Our relationship with the United States is one we value very highly, and we will continue to count on America's enthusiastic support, including for the repatriation of looted public funds, and in the security situation in the Lake Chad Basin and in the Gulf of Guinea."Mushir'sblog had reported that that Buhari met with his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Akufo-Addo, on the sidelines of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The development was made public by Femi Adesina. Mushir'sblog gathers that the meeting took place on Wednesday, September 20. Also present at the meeting, were Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Babagana Monguno, National Security Adviser.

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