ANICHEBE SPOILS BOURNEMOUTH PARTY

Nigerian international Victor Anichebe was in a killer mood Saturday as he fired Sunderland to away victory that left host Bournemouth counting their loses.
The former Everton forward had scored a 33rd minute goal that cut short Bournemouth celebration after homeboy Gosling Dan had shot the homers into the lead as early as the 11th minute.  It however took Anichebe only 22 minutes to cancel the lead.
He did not stop there as he equally triggered a penalty in the 74th minute which teammate Jermain Defoe did not hesitate to convert. It was however not only sweet melody for Sunderland as South African import Steven Pienaar was giving the marching orders after two yellow cards for rough tackles.
It was a tie in which Bournemouth fans at the Vitality Stadium had thought would end in a victory considering that their team maintained a 64% possession all through the duration of the match.
Anichebe who only joined Sunderland two months ago in a one year deal is scoring his first goal away for the side and looks set to get more playing under David Moyes who had brought him in as the club's 9th signing of the summer.

ENYEAMA , LILLE SEEK AWAY REMEDY

Former Super Eagles number one goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and his Lille teammates will be hoping to improve their away record this season as they take on Angers SCO at the Stade Jean Bouin today. The Frédéric Antonetti tutored side have managed to pull a draw in one of their five away matches losing four and conceding nine goals,  scoring four.
Lille are heading into the  match fresh from a lone goal defeat by PSG at home with Uruguay international Edinson Cavani playing the spoiler for Enyeama no thanks to his 65th minute goal. Prior to the home loss against PSG, the team had handed visiting Bastia a 2-1 defeat in front of 25,932 spectators.
Homers Angers SCO have only lost one out of their last five home ties winning two and drawing two. The team played out a goalless draw against Toulouse last weekend and will come smoking in an attempt to avoid home defeat.
Lille currently occupy the 17th position on the Ligue 1 log with 10 points in 11 matches while opponents Angers SCO sit six places above with 14 points in 11 matches.

FA CUP FINAL: IFEANYIUBAH VOWS TO RE-WRITE HISTORY

Strong indications abound that supporters of IfeanyiUbah FC will take the Teslim Balogun by storm for Sunday's FA Cup final against Nasarawa United.
This follows club and proprietor’s decision to specially invite fans of the club to the final while thanking them
for the support they have given so far.
Proprietor of the club Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah took to the social media Wednesday to thank the fans for their massive support while urging them to be part of a resolve to re-write history on Sunday. 
"This is to appreciate our teeming fans for their unflinching support all season. Kindly join me @ TBS this Sunday as we re-write history," he said
Club management following same foot step, reminded the supporters that victory on Sunday will hand the Anambra based side CAF Confederation Cup ticket. “We call on you to join us on a trip to Lagos as our dear Anambra Warriors trade tackles with Nasarawa United on Sunday at 3pm" the management added
IfeanyiUbah who finished in the fourth place in the premier league log with 56 points in 36 matches are eager to earn a continental ticket to join Rangers International, Rivers United and Wikki Tourist who have bagged the green light to represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions league and Confederation Cup respectively.
Lagos State Governor Akinwumi Ambode had earlier directed that the gates of Teslim Balogun Stadium be thrown open to enable sports lovers savor the usual razzmatazz associated with the Federation cup.
 Akwa United won the last edition of the FA Cup after defeating Lobi Stars 2-1 at the same venue.

ODDS FAVOUR EAGLES AHEAD ALGERIA CLASH -OWALABI

Former international Felix Owolabi has charged Super Eagles technical crew to resist the temptation to reveal all tactics ahead of the November 12 showdown against Algeria in Uyo.  The team according to him is currently in a good footing following the away victory in Ndola against Zambia, adding that it is important to maintain the tempo and consolidate.
"After subduing the Zambian national team at home and leading the group Eagles occupy a vintage position and will have to consolidate "he said even as he challenged authorities to ensure that the team gets maximum support.
"On fears in some quarters that minimal playing time enjoyed by team captain John Obi Mikel at Chelsea may affect his  performance, Owo-blow as he was fondly called during his playing days in the National team, dismissed the fears insisting that a good and experienced player is always an asset to the team
"Sometimes in real match situation you see a player who may not have be playing regularly rising to the occasion, if Mikel is not getting enough playing time in Chelsea it does not mean he cannot perform for the national team, it doesn’t follow.
The former 3SC and defunct Raccah Rovers ace expressed delight at the return of Victor Moses from injury, describing him as a dependable team player.

MOSES DREAMS JOSE DEFEAT AT THE BRIDGE

Nothing will gladden the heart of Nigeria international Victor Moses than to see former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho suffer a resounding defeat at the Bridge on Sunday (today). Moses who was mostly on loan while Jose was at the helm at the Bridge has not forgotten the bitter experience, noting that the former coach exiled him at Chelsea because "he had his own players"
A re-invigorated  Moses who shone like a million stars grabbing a goal in Chelsea 3-0 demolition of Leicester City, expressed delight that the new coach Antonio Conte has given him an opportunity to prove himself at the Bridge.
Moses is expected to keep his place in the Chelsea starting XI on the right of Conte's new 3-4-3 formation.
Asked if Jose had explained the decision to send him on loan to Liverpool, Stock City and West Ham respectively, the Super Eagles forward told ESPN  "I thought in my head, 'He's got his own players already'.
"I think we chatted a couple of times on the phone -- he asked if I was alright at Liverpool [where Moses spent the 2013-14 season on loan], but that was it."
Conte revealed after last Saturday's 3-0 win over Leicester City that he requested the chance to assess Moses in preseason when he began his duties as Chelsea head coach in July, and the Nigeria international says his new boss quickly made it clear that he was a fan.
"The manager came to me and said, 'I feel that you're working hard, I really enjoy watching you play and I don't want you to go out on loan'," Moses enthused.
"When he said that to me, I was really pleased.   To be honest, I just want to go out there, enjoy my football and work hard for him. He's played the game before, he understands it and he understands how players feel.

NOV 12 SHOWDOWNl MOSES FIRES WARNING SHOT

Super Eagles forward Victor Moses announced his bounce back from injury with a bang as he grabbed the third goal in Chelsea's demolition of Leicester City at the Stamford Bridge Saturday.
Moses who incidentally missed Nigeria's World Cup qualifier away against Zambian in Ndola in controversial circumstances produced a perfect move to net the goal that attracted standing ovation from Blues fans and analysts alike. Moses who got a starting shirt in the encounter was in action for 82 minutes getting his goal in the 80th minute and bowing out two minutes later to make way for Nigerian born Blues defender Olaoluwa Aina.
An elated Moses did not hide his satisfaction with his performance as he dished out shortly after the match
"Fantastic team performance today great to get another win & buzzing to score.Would like to dedicate the win to Willian and his family today"
Although Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr still basking in the euphoria of his team's 2-1 defeat of Chipolopolo had frowned and even toyed with the idea of sanction against Victor Moses and Isaac Success for missing the Ndola tie, strong indications abound that the duo will be handed opportunity ahead of the November 12 clash against Desert Warriors of Algeria in Uyo. Chelsea's 3-0 defeat of Leicester is almost like a replay of September 24th when Arsenal hit Chelsea 3-0 at the Emirates with Moses as an unused substitute. While Moses sang the victory song, same could not be said of compatriot Ahmed Musa who saw 67minutes action but met stumbling block in Chelsea’s defence .

UNFORTUNATE I COULD NOT PLAY FOR RANGERS -EZEJI

NPFL veteran Victor Ezeji has revealed his long standing love for 2016 league champions Rangers International, recalling that he came severally to playing for the Coal City boys in the course of his career.
Ezeji who holds an enviable record of playing in the league for 20 years gave the Flying Antelopes a part on the back for breaking 32 years without trophy jinx while thanking God for making it possible for him to successfully play 20years in the league without blemish.
"Rangers is one club I have always wanted to play for, I was in Rangers camp but the Rivers team never wanted me to go so I didn’t get to lace my booth for Rangers," he said Friday while dishing out information ahead of his December 10 testimonial match in Port Harcourt.
Ezeji who played for eleven clubs including Club Africain of Tunisia in the course of his career hinted on the possibility of going into coaching among other post football options.
"I am open to a lot of options. Nothing stops me from becoming a coach, a pundit, sports administrator and so on," he enthused.
Ezeji's testimonial which is expected to feature many veterans and current league players in the country, is coming six months after former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo was equally honored with a testimonial match in Port Harcourt after a record 101 appearances for the national team..