Football

Former Nigeria international Daniel Amokachi has backed former Everton teammate David Unsworth to become the Merseyside’s manager on a permanent bases.

Unsworth – who is Everton’s Under-23s manager – was placed in temporary charge on Tuesday, a day after Ronald Koeman’s dismissal.

Russia has increased the budget for the 2018 World Cup by $600 million, to according to a decree published on the government’s official site. The decree said that the overall cost for the preparations for the tournament will rise by 5.4 per cent – from 643.5 billion rubles to 678 billion rubles.

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club Abia Warriors have officially unveiled Brazilian coach Raphael Everton as their new manager for the new season.

Abia Warriors confirmed Everton’s unveiling on their official Twitter handle on Tuesday.

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has confirmed that he has verbally agreed a new two-year deal to continue in his role.

Rohr’s initial contract contained a clause, that triggers a two-year extension if he qualifies Nigeria for the 2018 World Cup, a feat they achieved following their 1-0 win over Zambia in Uyo.

Nigeria and Girona striker Olanrewaju Kayode has been named in the LaLiga Team of the Week for last weekend by football facts and statistics website whoscored.com.

The team also includes Argentina and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA Men's Player of the Year award for the 2016/17 season at a ceremony held Monday in London.