NIGERIAN striker, Ezenwa Otorogu, could make his debut in the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) on Wednesday when his club Orlando Pirates host Free State Stars after he finally got his work permit.

ARSENAL midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, has revealed he was eager to join Barcelona but was told he had to stick with the Gunners.

ANDREY ARSHAVIN reckons he is "more effective" these days although he still hankers for the days when he was scoring "beautiful goals".

THE Chairman of Gabros International Football Club of Nnewi, Chief Gabriel Chkwuma, has warned that any attempt by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to remove the current chairman of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL), Prince Davidson Owumi, would be an attempt to add petrol to a burning house.

CHELSEA midfielder, John Obi Mikel, is happy with his defensive role. Mikel has no qualms sitting back and allowing others in midfield to take up goal scoring positions.

ARSENAL striker Nicklas Bendtner has suffered a fresh injury setback, according to a report from The Sun.

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FERNANDO TORRES has begged Liverpool to get new owners fast. The Kop hitman said: "It's fundamental new owners arrive who can make us a competitive side.

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INTER Milan striker, Victor Obinna Nsofor, admits his loan move to West Ham United has been given the thumbs up by Nwankwo Kanu.

ROMA will be hanging on to Stefano Okaka after reports linking him with a move to West Bromwich Albion were met with firm opposition by his agent Domenico Scopelliti.

NIGERIAN defender, Joseph Yobo, will join up with fellow Eagles star ObinnaNsofor English Premier League side West Ham on a six-month loan from Everton.

AC MILAN patron Silvio Berlusconi has admitted interest in Manchester City attacker Robinho.

SUPER EAGLES assistant captain, Joseph Yobo, Yakubu Ayegbeni and Victor Anichebe again missed out of action when the Toffees took on Aston Villa in yesterday's Premier League match.

FRANK LAMPARD and John Terry will miss England's European Championship qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland.

AFTER a largely lukewarm encounter in the North East, the Black Cats grabbed a deserved winner when Bent was hauled down by Micah Richards after a cross from Ahmed El-Mohamady (pictured to the left of Bent) caught the visiting defence flat-footed.

SHOLA AMEOBI admits he's held clear-the-air talks with Newcastle United boss, Chris Hughton.

NEDUM ONUOHA has admitted that Manchester City winger, Adam Johnson, convinced nim about moving to Sunderland.

OBINNA NSOFOR has joined English Premier League side West Ham on a season-long loan deal from Italian champions Inter Milan after a successful medical.

WIGAN manager, Roberto  Martinez, has criticised  Birmingham counterpart Alex McLeish for making his interest in French winger Charles N'Zogbia public.

WE questioned the wisdom of Jermain Defoe saying after defeat to Young Boys in Switzerland that Tottenham "are destined to be in the Champions League" but his confidence was justified as the north Londoners eased to a 4-0 victory at White Hart Lane last night.

CHELSEA midfielder, Florent Malouda, maintains the English champions have their sights firmly set on conquering Europe.