Sports Update as Arsenal bounce back to beat Bournemouth as Danny Welbeck stars

Sport update as Danny Welbeck struck twice as Arsenal eased to victory over Bournemouth to get their Premier League campaign back on track.

The Gunners had lost to both Stoke and Liverpool heading into the international break but they were never in trouble here as Welbeck inspired them to a 3-0 win against a poor Cherries side.

Welbeck opened the scoring early on with a mistimed header before setting up Alexandre Lacazette and then completing his brace with a well-taken second.

Manager Arsene Wenger recalled both of his summer signings in Lacazette and

Fresh Report as it Happened: Nigeria 4-0 Cameroon

Welcome to enyinnayablog.com's live coverage of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Cameroon from the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as gathered from www.mynationnews.com.

A reminder of where we stand in Group B: Nigeria have a full haul of six points after beating both Zambia and Algeria, while Cameroon trail by four points after drawing both of their games 1-1 against the same opponents. So a win for the Super Eagles will see them take full control of the group and put them within touching distance of the Russia 2018 finals.

We're less than half an hour from kick-off, here are the starting XIs ahead of

Latest Sports news as Eagles Beat Benin 2-0 To Qualify For CHAN

Here is current sports update as Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday qualified for CHAN holding in Kenya next year by defeating Benin Republic 2-0 in the reverse fixture of a two-legged play-off to win 2-1 on aggregate.


It is gathered that the Eagles had in the first-leg succumbed to a late penalty and

Sports Update as Mane lifts Liverpool over Crystal Palace

Latest sport news as Senegalese forward Sadio Mane’s cool second-half finish earned Liverpool a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Anfield on Saturday.

Missing Adam Lallana, Nathaniel Clyne and Philippe Coutinho through injury, Liverpool had precious little to really cheer until Mane struck to defeat a determined Palace side.

His 73rd-minute goal secured Liverpool’s first win of the

If I buy Arsenal, the first thing I will do is to fire Wenger - Aliko Dangote Voice Out

Latest news gathered in a recent interview with Bloomberg, Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, said that the first thing he would do if he buys Arsenal club is to fire the club manager, Arsene Wenger.

Dangote said he will consider making an offer to buy the club once the $11 billion oil refinery he is constructing in Lagos is completed.
“The first thing I would change is the coach. He has done a good job, but

Governor Willie Obiano’s lawn tennis champions kicks off July 28

The latest sport gist reveals that all is now set for the kick-off of the maiden edition of Governor Willie Obiano’s lawn tennis championship.

It is reported that the event is being organised by Stakeholders for Obiano’s Second Tenure.

The tournament, which will be flagged-off by Governor Obiano himself, at the Onitsha Sports Club on Friday (today), is expected to end in October, with

SPORTS GIST: I will not leave Chelsea for Greece – Omeruo

Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has said he will not play for a Greek club, amid talks of a fifth loan spell away from Chelsea this season.
Omeruo is believed to the subject of interest from two Greek clubs, who have asked about his availability this summer.
The Nigeria international has had loan spells at Ado Den Haag, Middlesbrough, Kasimpasa and Alanyspor, however says he is more open to

How Lukaku writes farewell letter to Everton ahead of £90million move to Manchester United

The sports news revealed that Romelu Lukaku has written a farewell message to Everton fans, ahead of his expected move to Manchester United.


The 24-year-old is close to finalising his £90m move to Old Trafford, after undergoing a medical in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Lukaku will then join up with the rest of the Manchester United squad on Monday, after Jose Mourinho’s squad flew out to the USA for their pre-season tour on Sunday.

He has however taken to his Instagram, to

Sports news as Nigeria drop to 39th on FIFA ranking

Nigeria dropped a spot to 39th in FIFA’s latest World Ranking released on Thursday.


The drop comes on the heels of a 2-0 defeat to South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

On the continent, however, the Super Eagles remain the

Manchester United agree £75m fee with Everton for Romelu Lukaku

Manchester United have agreed a fee of around £75m with Everton for striker Romelu Lukaku.


The 24-year-old Belgium international scored 25 Premier League goals last season.

United, who have been chasing Lukaku for most of the summer, will not now be pursuing their interest in Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata.

The move for Lukaku is not connected to talks aimed at taking United forward Wayne Rooney to Everton.

Jose Mourinho's side are hopeful of concluding a deal in time for Lukaku to join the squad before they depart for a pre-season tour to the United States on Sunday.

The striker was on a list of forward options Mourinho gave to

Reason Victor Moses will not begin pre-season with Chelsea

Chelsea will be without Victor Moses when they resume for pre-seaspn training ahead of the 2017/2018 season.


The wingback underwent toe surgery at the end of last season, following their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the

News as Barcelona extend Lionel Messi's contract until 2021

It is gathered that Spain's FC Barcelona extended the contract of Argentian star Lionel Messi until June 30, 2021.


The club made the announcement on Wednesday, just days after he wed his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo in

See photos of Lionel Messi’s bride Antonella Roccuzzo, ‘first lady of football’

Sports news as Lionel Messi left his hometown of Rosario as a child in order to join Barcelona, but his links to the city remain strong.


None is stronger than his long-term relationship with Antonella Roccuzzo, who he grew up with in Argentina and now shares two children with. Messi first confirmed he had a girlfriend back in 2009 and on June 30, they will return home to marry each other at a star-studded ceremony.

But who is Antonella and how did she get to know the five-time Ballon d'Or winner? This is what we know about Messi's main confidante.

Roccuzzo was born in Rosario, like Messi, and is the cousin of the Barcelona star's childhood friend Lucas Scaglia.

Messi has a reputation for shyness - particularly as a youngster - but is said to have been besotted with Antonella from a young age, regularly visiting Scaglia's family home just to get a chance to see her.

She attended university in Argentina - studying odotology before switching to

Sports latest news as Barcelona stars arrive Argentina for Messi's wedding

The sports news as Lionel Messi 's teammates past and present have touched down in Argentina ahead of the Barcelona star's wedding.


The 30-year-old striker is set to wed long-term girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo in one of Argentina's most lavish venues today.

The star's hometown of Rosario will welcome a host of footballing royalty, many of

Sports Gist as Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Monaco starlet, Thomas Lemar

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Monaco starlet, Thomas Lemar.


According to reports, the 21-year-old is at the top of Arsene Wenger’s summer wishlist, after scoring 14 goals and recording 11 assists last

Latest Sports as Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho’s Father, Felix, Is Dead

The latest sports news as the Manager of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has announced the death of his father, Jose Manuel Mourinho Felix.
Mourinho announced his father’s death via his Instagram with a photo of himself as a

Latest Sports News as Germany and Portugal in semi-final of 2017 Confederation Cup

The latest sports news as Chile qualified by second in the group behind world champions Germany from Group B to reach the Confederations Cup semi-finals as Cameroon cannot go further with 3-1 defeat from the hand of Germany.
Chile however drew 1-1 with Australia in their final group game on Sunday and will now

SPORTS NEWS: Cameroon 0-2 Chile: Vidal and Vargas defeat African champions

The sports news gist as Arturo Vidal and Eduardo Vargas scored late on to help Chile to a 2-0 win over Cameroon in a Confederations Cup clash in Moscow that saw the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the centre of controversy.

Bayern Munich midfielder Vidal rose highest after Alexis Sanchez's cross and left goalkeeper Fabrice Ondoa no chance with a strong header in the

Latest Sports News as Chelsea ready to sack Conte over Costa text message

Antonio Conte’s future at Chelsea has become an uncertain, after it emerged that the club is not happy with their manager, over the text message he sent to Diego Costa.


No firm decision has yet been made, but according to reports in England, senior figures at Stamford Bridge are angry with Conte telling their first-choice striker by text message that

Trending as Russia dominate New Zealand in Confederations Cup opener

Current sport update as Russia cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over New Zealand as the hosts made a confident start to the Confederations Cup.

Three of the previous nine Confederations Cups have been won by the host nation and Russia, playing in the tournament for the first time, impressed with victory in Saint Petersburg.

After having two early chances cleared off the line, they took the