Mikel, Moses, Musa, Iheanacho to arrive in Abuja today for clash with Algeria

John Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa, Kelechi Iheanacho and some of the invited players are expected to arrive in Abuja today, as training begins tomorrow.
The Eagles will be meeting the Foxes of Algeria on November 12 in the second match of the Group B World Cup qualifier. The match is scheduled to hold at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, as Nigeria currently tops the group with three points.
According to the Eagles’ Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, Coach Gernot Rohr wants to begin camping in Abuja before their departure to Uyo either Wednesday or Thursday, so as to have a first hand knowledge of the players before the crucial encounter.
Ibitoye noted that the German-born tactician has appealed to the players to arrive Abuja early

Manchester United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan travels for Fenerbahce clash

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been named in Manchester United’s 21-man travelling squad for the Europa League game away to Fenerbahce on Thursday.
Former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mkhitaryan has not played for United since the derby defeat against Manchester City on Sept. 10.
Manager Jose Mourinho had said on Friday that the player was training and “needs time to become the top player we know he can be” before leaving him out of the matchday squad against Burnley on Saturday.
Mkhitaryan will now hope to be selected in the 18-man matchday squad against Fenerbahce, with a place either in the starting XI or among the substitutes.
Phil Jones is also among the travelling party after returning to training following knee ligament damage, but Memphis Depay and Michael Carrick are notable absentees. Carrick’s exclusion could be a sign that he is being rested ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game against Swansea City, with Ander Herrera suspended.

Frank de Boer thanks Inter Milan fans with message following sacking

Frank de Boer has left a message of thanks to Inter Milan’s fans for the support they gave him during his ill-fated spell as the club’s coach.
De Boer was relieved of his duties by Inter on Tuesday after less than three months in the role, during which his side lost seven out of 14 games in all competitions.
The Dutchman wrote a message on Instagram regretting the club’s decision to dismiss him so hastily but thanking supporters for their backing during his time in charge.
“It’s a pity it has ended this way,” De Boer wrote. “More time was needed to carry this project forward. I want to thank all the fans for all of the support that you have given me these months. Forza Inter.”
According to twin brother Ronald de Boer, Frank made a mistake in going to Inter.
“We thought that Inter were really a great club and suited to Frank, but it was an error of judgment,” he told Bureau Sport. “Of course I’m disappointed, as is Frank. He had the will and

I wasn’t angry with Guardiola over Barcelona benching – Aguero

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero believes he is improving as a player under Pep Guardiola’s tutelage this season, and says he was not angry after being left on the bench in Barcelona a fortnight ago.
Aguero was named as a substitute for tactical reasons at Camp Nou but started against the same opposition on Tuesday and played a starring role as City won 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Guardiola has often spoke of Aguero’s need to improve in various different areas of his game but praised the striker’s performance against the Catalans as “awesome”.
It had been reported that the forward took exception to the manager’s decision to leave him out of the starting line-up at Camp Nou a fortnight ago, but he says he never had any issues.
“No, I’m never angry,” he said. “I respect every manager’s decision. He said it was a tactical thing and I obviously respect that. When I went onto the pitch I tried to give my best and then train hard to be ready for the next game. But no one was in a bad mood.”
And Aguero himself was also pleased with his work after Tuesday’s victory, and he says he is on