The Chinese Football Association (CFA) says it has launched formal investigation into suspicion of match fixing involving Obi Mikel's Tianjin Teda after they defeated Fabio Cannavaro's Quajian 4-1 in the Chinese Super League. Mikel's club which has not won a single game since four months ago are battling relegation with only five games to the end of the season.
Reports suggest that the failed quest by Alexis Sanchez to join Manchester City following his refusal to renew his contract at Emirate has become a rallying point for players seeking to mock the Chile international. Arsenal Striker, Chuba Akpom who spoke to Daily Star hinted that the player was facing banter from other players in the team over the failed deal.
Nigeria on Tuesday recalled Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi for next month’s crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against their main rivals Zambia. The 21-year-old was ruled out of the double-header against Cameroon earlier this month with a thigh strain, but should be fit for the next game in Uyo on October 7.
Gareth Barry broke Ryan Giggs’ Premier League appearance record as the West Bromwich Albion midfielder played his 633rd game in Monday’s clash against Arsenal. Barry was named Albion captain at the Emirates Stadium in honour of his milestone moment and received a warm reception from both Arsenal and West Brom fans before kick-off.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has withdrawn Kenya’s hosting rights for the 2018 African Nations Championship. This decision was made at the CAF executive committee meeting in Accra, Ghana on Saturday. The meeting was led by Ahmad Ahmad, the body’s president.
Everton were readyto sign Diego Costa from Chelsea before the striker agreed a move back to former club Atletico Madrid last week. The Toffees failed to find an able replacement for Romelu Lukaku, who joined Manchester United during the summer transfer window and were said to be willing to part with £70m ($94.8m) to bring Costa to Goodison Park.
