Mikel Obi, who struggled with injuries all through the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, only featured in two matches. He started the opening game against Burundi, but was dropped for the 1-0 victory over Guinea.
Manchester United and Leeds United are in talks over a deal for Daniel James, ESPN reports. It is not yet clear if he will be leaving on loan or permanently. James arrived at Old Trafford in 2019 from Swansea City.
Super Eagles Franco-German manager Gernot Rohr has hailed the character of his players, during Tuesday night hard-fought 3-2 win over Libya Mediterranean Knights, in a 2019 AFCON qualifying match at Stade Taïeb Mhiri, Sfax, Tunisia.
Lampard, who managed Derby County before taking over at Chelsea in 2019, has been identified as Crystal Palace's main managerial target with the former England midfielder said to be keen on managing a Premier League side.
Nigeria wrapped up their 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on a high following their 3-1 win over Seychelles at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Delta state.
A Second Republic lawmaker, Dr Junaid Mohammed, has alleged that Igbos are using the agitation for Biafra to blackmail the North into ceding the 2019 presidency to them.
TalkSPORT reports Lampard is close to taking over as the new boss at Carrow Road. If talks are wrapped up on time, his first game will be a trip to Southampton on November 20.
Hazard failed to come off the bench for last weekend's El Clasico win over Barcelona. After the game, manager Carlo Ancelotti admitted that "the problem [Hazard] has right now is he has a coach who prefers another player."
This follows their 2-1 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday. The Reds have booked their place in the Shield game by emerging Premier League champions for the first time in 30 years.
Mourinho believes the two-time African Player of the Year has the talent of those two giants of the game but thinks he must win the 2019 AFCON to be considered as for the individual gong.
Lacazette was also on target in their 2-1 victory over Burnley last weekend and Berbatov is full of praise for the duo, ahead of Saturday's clash at Liverpool. "It is first against second and it is going to be a massive game.
The 32-year-old midfielder was said to have been targeted by come of the visitors'supporters during the game. Mikel was subjected to several threats and all other sorts of humiliating messages on his social media space after the game.
This means that the 2019-20 season will not be declared null and void as suggested by some team battling with relegation. If points per game model is used, the current bottom three would be sent down to the lower division.