Football

Ivory Coast Coach, Marc Wimot has tendered his resignation to the country's Football Federation after failing to qualify the country for the 2018 FIFA World Cup billed to take place in Russia.  According to Marca, Wilmots departed after six months in charge. The Ivorians' 2-0 home loss to Morocco on Saturday ensued they finished runners-up in their qualifying group and missed out on the tournament in Russia.

Arsenal have hailed the duo of Alex Iwobi and Alexandre Lacazette after they both scored twice for Nigeria and France respectively in Tuesday’s international friendlies.

The Super Eagles came from 2-0 down to beat Argentina 4-2 in Krasnodar, Russia, with Iwobi scoring Nigeria’s second and fourth goals.

Super Eagles of Nigeria Makes light work of Argentina’s La Albiceleste in an international friendly match in Krasnodar, Russia. The Super Eagles came from behind to beat the Argentines 4 – 2. A massive victory for the Eagles who lined up the trio of Leon Balogun, Willial Troost-Ekong and Chidozie Awaziem at the back with John Mikel Obi, Wilfred Ndidi, John Oguin the midfield while Ola Aina and Shehu Abdullahi starred as wing backs. Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi led the attack.

Few days after Italy failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Italian FA has sacked the national team coach Gian Piero Ventura. The decision came after an emergency meeting by officials of Italian FA (FIGC) on Wednesday. The FA is also calling for the resignation of President Carlo Tavecchio.

The days of Gary Cahill in Chelsea are numbered as Club owner, Roman Abramovich is reportedly plotting his dethronement as captain.  According to Transfer Window Podcast guest, Ian McGarry, Abramovich wants David Luiz to replace John Terry as captain of the club. He explained that Luiz was brought back from Paris Saint Germain because he was seen as the long term replacement for John Terry who left the club last summer to join Aston Villa.

Nigeria Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr believes his side will need up to six friendly matches to be in optimum shape for the Russia 2018 World Cup. The team faced Argentina in a high-profile friendly on Tuesday in Krasnodar, Russia but Rohr, who has guided the Super Eagles to the World Cup via an unbeaten qualifying campaign, wants much more.