Arsenal to reward Alex Iwobi with new contract that'll take his pay from £800 a week to £10k

Arsene Wenger has instructed Arsenal football club to tie down Nigerian starlet Alex Iwobi to a new deal that will ensure his future at the club is settled amidst admiration from some top premier league clubs.

Iwobi, who is Jay Jay Okocha's nephew, has had a blistering start since he joined the Arsenal first team and recently capped a brilliant performance against Barcelona in the champions league with a goal against Everton in the premier league.


Which has lead his club to offer him a new deal that will see his pay increase from £800 per week to £10,000 per week with bonuses.

Iwobi only signed a five-year deal in October, but his rapid progression and growth this season has pushed him into boss Arsene Wenger’s first team plans. He is currently with the Super Eagles of Nigeria and could play a massive role in today's AFCON qualifier against Egypt.
Source: Lindaikejis

Odemwingie Gets Keshi’s Go-Ahead for Argentina

Nigeria is expected to name and unchanged starting line-up against Argentina from the crop that sealed the win over Bosnia-Hercegovina. Babatunde Michael is set for his second start in as many matches, as coach Stephen Keshi opts to keep faith with the Volyn Lutsk left-winger ahead of Chelsea’s Victor Moses. Skipper Joseph Yobo, who the NFF says has about two caps to reach his century, will start ahead of the returning Godfrey Oboabona.

Stephen Keshi Retains Faith On Bosnia-Extinguisher forthe Crunch Tie Against Argentina.

Centre-back Oboabona is back training with the squad, and ther are no injury concerns ahead of tonight’s kick-off. Last week’s goal hero Osaze Odemwingie will partner Emmenuel Emenike in the Super Eagles front row, as Keshi has retained confidence in the Stoke City forward for his ability to track back for his team-mates. Eagles Starting 11 vs Argentina: Vincent Enyeama; Efe Ambrose, Juwon Oshaniwa, Kenneth Omeruo, Joseph Yobo; Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, Babatunde Michael, Ahmed Musa; Osaze Odemwingie, Emmanuel Emenike.

Birthday Boy Messi Shouldn't Expect Any Gifts From Nigeria

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi wished birthday boy Lionel Messi all the best on Tuesday but warned the Argentine to expect no gifts from Nigeria team who will be fighting for their World Cup lives when the two sides meet in a Group F clash.
While Argentina have already clinched their place in the last 16, the Nigerians enter Wednesday's match at Beira Rio stadium with their fate in their own hands, a draw enough to guarantee they will make the knockout phase.
Anything less and the African champions could find themselves headed home and Iran, who play Bosnia, progressing in their place.
One of world soccer's marquee names and most feared strikers, Messi turned 27 on Tuesday. He will get the chance to celebrate belatedly in Porto Alegre along with 80,000 of his Argentine compatriots who are expected to flood into this gritty port city for the match.

WORLD CUP: Luis Suarez Could Face 2-Year Ban For Biting Giorgio Chiellini

FIFA announced about its decision to began proceedings after the Uruguay striker, Luis Suarez, was accused of biting Italy's player during his team's World Cup victory over Italy on June 24.
Italy's defender Chiellini pulled open his shirt to show the teeth-marks to the referee
The incident occurred in the Italian penalty area 10 minutes from the end of the match - Suarez and Giorgio Chiellini clashed and in less than no time the 27-year-old sank his teeth into Italy's defender.
Although Chiellini showed the mark to the referee, the incident was missed. However, FIFA's rules allow the use of video or "any other evidence" to retrospectively punish players and Suarez could face a maximum ban of 24 matches or two years.
This is not the first time Suarez is facing a lengthy ban. He was banned for 10 games last year after biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic in a Premier League match and in 2010 he was suspended for seven games for biting PSV Eindhoven's Otman Bakkal while playing for Ajax Amsterdam.
He missed Uruguay's World Cup semifinal against the Netherlands four years ago after being sent for a handball on the line that denied Ghana what would have been a match-winning goal in the final minute of extra time in a quarterfinal match.
"I have watched the incident several times on television. There is no doubt Luis Suarez is a fantastic footballer but once again his actions have left him open to severe criticism. FIFA must investigate the incident seriously and take whatever disciplinary action is deemed necessary," FIFA executive committee member Jim Boyce said.

World Cup: Peter Rufai Prays For Enyeama's Safety After Ejide's Terrible Outing Against Scotland

After the friendly game against Scotland in London, Austin Ejide has not only been criticized by foreign press but also by former Nigerian number one Peter Rufai.

The Eagles had conceded twice to their Scottish counterpart and had to rely on two come back goal by Uchebo and Nwafor to gain a 2-2 draw.
Rufai reviewed the game and focused on the goal keeper's showing, He prayed for Eagles number one to stay health throughout the World Cup, saying he hopes Ejide never comes out on duty during the tournament.
He said: ‘’We pray that nothing happens to Enyeama to warrant a change’’
Rufai however stated there was no reason to panic and that footballers have bad days, he continued: ‘’It happens in football. Ejide is a fine goalkeeper. All goalkeepers go through that at one stage or the other’’, Rufai said recalling how jittery he used to be when called to take over from number one goalkeepers in his club.
Ejide had an awfull showing in the game, even catching the ball in the air and with little contact throwing it into his goal, The goal was cancelled by refree Lee Probert judging that Ejide clashed with a Scottish player.

Stephen Keshi Says He Has Invitations From 6 Countries

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has revealed Nigeria will not be the last country in his coaching career.

Photo: Stephen Keshi
Keshi, who for example is wanted by South African Bafana Bafana, was quoted saying by Vanguard:
"Six countries are calling on me, so Nigeria will not be the last country for me to coach."
However now he is said to be focused on the upcoming 2-14 FIFA World Cup.
Keshi's future after the tournament is unclear due to numerous controversies surrounding his relationships with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The recent problems were connected with the 30-man provisional squad for 2014 Brazil.
It would be recalled that Keshi, who guided the Super Eagles to a third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last year, decided to quit soon after the win referring to differences with the NFF leadership, however he withdrew his decision after some top country leaders had interfered.
The 52-year-old Keshi has also said that he would like to proceed as Nigeria coach "if the terms are right".