Argentina draw Brazil in a heated world cup qualifier

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Argentina played host to Brazil in a 2018 World Cup qualifier that ended in a 1-1 draw.

The Argentine who played without their talismanic Messi took the lead in the first half through a goal scored by Lavezzi in 33 minutes play of the match.

The heated match continued in the second half, before the Brazilians equalized through Lima in the 58 minutes of the match.  David Luis was given a marching order in the 88 minutes and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Swaziland vs Nigeria World Cup qualifier: Will Iheanacho score in his Super Eagles debut?

As the Super Eagles take on Swaziland today in a World Cup qualifier, the big question is this. Will Kelechi Iheanacho score in his debut for the national team?

Brazil vs Argentina Match postponed due to heavy downpour.

Monumental Stadium: venue for the Brazil vs Argentina match flooded with water: Photo: BBC.com

The world cup qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina has been postponed, due to heavy down pour that took place before the scheduled time.

The decision was made about thirty minutes before the scheduled time, and it has been rescheduled to hold at 21:00 local time. Officials and representatives of both teams met and.agreed to this.

Neymar to take advantage of Injured Messi and Maul Argentina in World Cup Qual

Neymar at war with Messi at National side. Photo: Urbanstreetsoccer.com

Brazil and Argentina are set to go into World Cup qualifier clash in the early hours of Friday November 13, with Argentina playing host to the Samba boys.

Argentina will play without her talismanic and injured Lionel Messi, who has so far scored a total of 49 goals in 105 appearances for country, surpassing Maradona's all-time 34 goals for national side, while Gabriel Batistuta tops all-time Argentine record with 56 goals in 78 appearances.

Interestingly, Brazil will be playing with in-form Neymar, who has proved to critics that he is capable of stepping into the big shoes worn by Lionel Messi in Barcelona. Neymar has scored 46 goals in 67 appearances for Brazil, leaving him with an average score of 1.5 goals per match, and would want to increase his goal records in the clash.

Argentina and Brazil first met on September 20, 1914 in an international friendly with Brazil winning 3-0. Both teams have so far met 105 all-time record with Brazil recording 43 wins, Argentina 38 wins and both teams settling for 24 draws.

Arsenal May Win The English Premier League

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Arsene Wenger men are set to win the English Premier League following their current poor performance at the UEFA champions league.

Arsenal's only win in the Champions league is their 2-0 defeat of Bayern Munich, leaving them with just 3 points in four matches with Bayern and Olympiakos being on top and second with 9 points each.

Although, they have hope of qualifying for the knockout stage of the tournament, their chances is still very slim.

Arsenal is currently second on the English premier league table behind Manchester City, with both teams tied on 26 points each after match week 12, while goal difference gives city an edge.

Arsenal last won the English Premier League in 2003-2004 season and have since then, stayed away from winning the title.

But if they are out of the Champions league earlier, it could afford them the opportunity to concentrate on the Premiership and give all they have to it.

Eagles Must Beat Swaziland to Qualify

Super Eagles of Nigeria go into a two legged World Cup qualifiers clash against Swaziland.      
                                                                            The matches are expected to hold on Friday 13 and Tuesday 17 November 2015, at Swaziland and Nigeria respectively.

The winner in the two-legged must-win matches, will eventually qualify for the next round of 20 teams mini-league competition, which will kick start in 2016 as arranged by CAF.

Although, Oliseh has no clause in his contract mandating him to qualify the Super Eagles of Nigeria, but it is very important the team qualify so as to wipe the tears of Nigeria's not being able to qualify for the last AFCON title.

Oliseh Gives Iheanacho Opportunity to prove himself.

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Manchester City player Kelechi Iheanacho 19, has finally gotten an opportunity to prove himself in the senior national team the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Iheanacho was shortlisted amongst the 18 foreign based players invited by Coach Sunday Oliseh for the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against Swaziland. The two-legged clashes are expected to hold on Friday 13 and Tuesday 17 November 2015, in Swaziland and Nigeria respectively.

Iheanacho had proved himself at the U17 level, where he won the MVP award in 2013, but did not win favour in the eyes of the former Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi.

His debut in the World Cup qualifiers clash against Swaziland, will give him an opportunity to make a footprint in the lives of Nigeria fans, who had called for his inclusion.

Is Resignation a better option for Jose Mourinho?

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Things have really gotten out of hand for the blues manager Jose Mourinho, who has so far guided Chelsea to the club's worst performance since Chelsea became a club to reckon with in English football.

Chelsea have lost seven matches out of the twelve matches played so far,with the latest being against Stoke City.

Incidentally, the loss to Stoke City coincided with the day Mourinho was serving a one-match ban and some fans feel his presence would have made a difference.      

Another school of thought believes that after losing six matches while on pitch,his presence would not have made any difference as the best he should do is to honourably resign since he has lost his winning ways with Chelsea.

Mourinho guided Chelsea last season to win the Premier league title, but his current performance is a contrast of last seasons performance. The big question is this, should Mourinho resign or continue with the humiliation he is facing.

Neymar brace and Suarez goal takes Barcelona to the Top

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FC Barcelona defeated Villarreal 3-0 at Camp Nou to move to the top of the table, courtesy of goals coming from Neymar and Suarez.                                                                                                                                              The win puts Barcelona in a more comfortable position with three points ahead of Madrid, as they prepare to travel to Santiago Bernebeau on Saturday 21 November, for the elclassico match.

The last time Barcelona were on top of the table was in week five, before they lost to Celta Vigo and dropped points. Thanks to Real Madrid who lost to Sevilla 3-2, and kept Barcelona's hope of going up alive.                                                                                        Neymar scored twice, while Suarez scored once keeping the team on top as they ensured that the absence of Lionel Messi is not felt.

Amuneke Breaks Jinx With Eaglet, Wins Eaglets First Title outside Asia

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Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has made history with the golden eaglets of Nigeria, becoming the first Coach to win the title outside Asia.

Nigeria won previous titles in China-1985, Japan-1993,Korea-2007, and UAE-2013 all in Asia. All attempts by other coaches to win the title outside Asia has proved abortive, as it almost looked as if Nigeria was jinxed to winning the title only in Asian countries.

The win also gave Nigeria an opportunity to win the title back-to-back for the first time, after winning it in UAE in 2013.

Amuneke was Pep Guardiola's course mate in Spain, where he did his Coaching course and acquired the highest coaching licence. He is among the very few Nigerian Coaches who posses the UEFA Pro A licence, others are Super Eagles Coach Sunday Oliseh, Mutiu Adepoju amongst others.

Chile 2015 U17 World Cup: President Buhari Makes History With Golden Eaglets Win

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The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria won the FIFA U17 World Cup for the fifth time in Chile after defeating their African counterpart by 2-0.

It is important to note that the first time the title was won in China 1985 was when President Muhammad Buhari was the military head of state in Nigeria, and now the title has been won under his leadership again as a civilian leader.

This however has made President Muhammad Buhari the only Nigerian President who received the title on two occasions both as a military and a civilian leader.