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It is unlikely the Portuguese can save his job at Chelsea just three weeks after the Chelsea board publicly showed him support. There are a hosts of Managers who can replace Mourinho at Stamford bridge.


With a poor run of results, the Chelsea board might intend to fire the ‘The Special One’. The Premier league has already witnessed a change in managerial position thrice this season. First, it was Dick Advocaat who left his position vacant at Sunderland and Ex-Hammers boss Sam Allardyce took his place. Liverpool also sacked Brendan Rodgers for Jurgen Klopp to come in. Most recently in the trend of managerial changes is the dismissal of Tim Sherwood as Aston Villa manager. Who knows whom the baton might fall on next? Probably, Jose Mourinho who is having the worst nightmare of his career.


The hope at Chelsea remains that Mourinho will find a solution to his team’s problems but a fifth Premier League defeat of the season, against West Ham United, increased the threat that Abramovich will eventually feel he is left with no option but to make a change.

If Mourinho leaves, the next man for the job has the top four to battle for, a champions league dream is still very much alive provided the blues win their crucial games when needed most, probably he would still have the Capital One Cup to fight for if Chelsea do not lose to West Ham tomorrow. The FA cup also begins in January. Chelsea’s season can still be a glamorous one.


Here are five managers that can succeed Jose Mourinho at Chelsea

1. PEP GUARDIOLA
With increased speculation linking him to Manchester City, the Ex-Barcelona man might also consider Chelsea, his contract with the Bavarian giants ends at the end of the current campaign, Roman Abrahamovic would not think twice about hiring Pep if available next summer and will have to beat City who are desperate for Guardiola.



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FULL STORY HERE: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/10/26/five-managers-that-can-replace-jose-mourinho-at-chelsea/

The Nigerian Football Federation have reportedly confirmed Ex-International Segun Odegbami as a candidate for the next FIFA Presidential election billed for 26 February 2016


Source: www.soccerblitz.net

Read More HERE: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/10/23/breaking-nff-confirm-segun-odegbami-as-candidate-for-fifa-presidency/

The Nigerian Football Federation have reportedly confirmed Ex-International Segun Odegbami as a candidate for the next FIFA Presidential election billed for 26 February 2016


Source: www.soccerblitz.net

Read More HERE: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/10/23/breaking-nff-confirm-segun-odegbami-as-candidate-for-fifa-presidency/

The Nigerian Football Federation have reportedly confirmed Ex-International Segun Odegbami as a candidate for the next FIFA Presidential election billed for 26 February 2016


Source: www.soccerblitz.net

Read More HERE: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/10/23/breaking-nff-confirm-segun-odegbami-as-candidate-for-fifa-presidency/

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have secured automatic qualification into the round of 16 at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile after winning hosts Chile in their second group game.

Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukeze both scored two goals a piece, Captain Kelechi Nwakali also got one from the spot and missed a penalty kick late in the game.

READ MORE HERE: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/10/21/match-report-nigeria-5-1-chile-osimhen-and-chukueze-cores-brace-as-eaglets-win-host-nation/

West Ham United FC of England forward Victor Moses has pulled out of the fast approaching friendly engagements of the Nigeria Super Eagles against the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroun.


FULL STORY: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/10/04/moses-pulls-out-of-super-eagles-friendlies/

Some Chelsea fans assume Former team doctor Eva Carneiro's spell is working on Jose Mourinho's team. I think 'the Special One' has placed a cursed on himself which has caused Chelsea's misfortune this season.

Willian put Chelsea in the lead against Southampton with a stunning free-kick, but Steven Davis netted for Saints to level proceedings before half-time.

The magnificent Sadio Mane, who tormented Chelsea's defenders all evening, put Saints in the lead after the break before Graziano Pelle grabbed Southampton's third to inflict more misery on Mourinho's men.

HERE ARE FOUR REASONS I THINK WERE THE CAUSE OF CHELSEA'S DOWNFALL.

1. MOURINHO KEEPS USING IVANOVIC! BUT WHY?

Ivanovic was arguably Chelsea's best player last season but The Special One has failed to accept the Serb is off form this season. The word 'Mark' doesn't seem to be in Ivanovic's head any longer. I wonder why Jose Mourinho can't bench this old man called Ivanovic and play Azilicuepta on his preferred right back position bringing in new signing Baba Rahman who doesn't deserve to be on the bench to play on the left flank.

Mote ANALYSIS HERE: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/10/03/mistakes-jose-mourinho-made-against-southampton/

Home advantage was not the reason Asene Wenger's side beat Manchester United, The Gunners have lost two home games this season; latest being a 3-2 champions league loss to Olympiakos. Louis Van Gaal and the players did not just get things right against Arsenal.

Asene Wenger fielded the side that lost 2-0 to Chelsea except Per Mertesacker who came in for the injured Laurent Koscielny.

A superb Alexis Sanchez double and a Mesut Ozil strike put the Gunners three goals to the good after only 20 minutes.

Manchester United struggled to compete against blistering attacking display from the Gunners.

Petr Cech was forced to make a number of decent saves to ensure a clean-sheet for Arsene Wenger's side.

FOUR CRUCIAL MISTAKES MANCHESTER UNITED MADE AT THE EMIRATES

1. WRONG COMBINATION IN DEFENCE

It came as a big surprise to everyone that Ashley Young played as a left-back; although, having lost Luke Shaw against PSV in the champions league, Daley Blind who is a natural left footer would have fitted into the left back position.

United players struggled against a more organised Arsenal attack lead by the trio of Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott.

FULL ANALYSIS HERE: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/10/05/5-crucial-reasons-manchester-united-lost-heavily-to-arsenal/

Chelsea provided a performance that was glossed in a Mourinho bitterness and a competitive edge that bordered on poor sportsmanship, with two red cards for Arsenal ultimately ruining any faint chance they may once have had.
Here are three things we learned from today’s game:

FULL STORY HERE : http://soccerblitz.net/2015/09/20/four-crucial-reasons-wenger-lost-to-mourinho-again-at-the-bridge/

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Enyimba beat Kwara United 3-2 in Ilorin, Sunshines Stars won by 3 goals to one against Akwa United in Akure.

Round-Up of the Nigeria Professional Football League Match Day 15 from various match venues in the country.


READ FULL STORY HERE: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/07/01/glo-npfl-20142015-week-15-match-reports-sunshine-stars-move-back-to-top-of-league-table/

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Petr Cech today officially penned down a £11 million pounds move to Arsenal. The 33-year wrote on his twitter account an open letter to Chelsea fans

See letter here: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/06/29/petr-cechs-official-letter-to-chelsea-fans/

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Liverpool have completed the signing of Brazil
forward Roberto Firmino from Hoffenheim,
subject to a medical
Here are 10 interesting facts about the Reds’ new
player.
1. Firmino hails from the city of Maceio,
birthplace of three-time World Cup winner Mario
Zagallo, who claimed the honour twice as a player
and once as a manager.

2. Although he made his name at Figueirense, the
attacker began his footballing journey with Clube
de Regatas Brasil in his hometown and also
enjoyed a stint at Tonbense FC prior to moving to
Europe.



READ MORE HERE: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/06/24/10-facts-about-liverpool-new-signing-roberto-firmino/

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Liverpool have completed the signing of Brazil
forward Roberto Firmino from Hoffenheim,
subject to a medical
Here are 10 interesting facts about the Reds’ new
player.
1. Firmino hails from the city of Maceio,
birthplace of three-time World Cup winner Mario
Zagallo, who claimed the honour twice as a player
and once as a manager.

2. Although he made his name at Figueirense, the
attacker began his footballing journey with Clube
de Regatas Brasil in his hometown and also
enjoyed a stint at Tonbense FC prior to moving to
Europe.



READ MORE HERE: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/06/24/10-facts-about-liverpool-new-signing-roberto-firmino/

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The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the AFCON 2017 second leg qualifiers between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt will be played at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna.



Full story here: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/06/24/super-eagles-to-play-pharaohs-of-egypt-in-kaduna/

The league Management company has approved the takeover of NPFL side Gabros International FC by Businessman and Chairman/CEO of Capital Oil Limited, Dr. Ifeanyi Uba



Full story here: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/06/12/lmc-approves-ifeanyi-ubah-takeover-of-gabros-fc-name-changed-to-ifeanyi-ubah-fc/

Ten of the players chosen in the UEFA Technical Observers' Best UEFA Champions League Squad 2014/15 represent FC Barcelona, with five Juventus men making the cut.

UEFA TEAM OF THE SEASON 2014/2015
GOALKEEPERS
Marc Andre Ter Stergen: Barcelona
Gianluigi Buffon: Juventus

DEFENDERS
Branislav Ivanovic: Chelsea
Javier Mascherano: Barcelona
Gerarrd Pique: Barcelona
Girogio Chiellini: Juventus


Full List On: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/06/10/10-barcelona-players-make-uefa-champions-league-squad-of-the-season/

A late goal from Francisca Ordega three minutes from time gave the Super Falcons a point against Sweden in their opening game of the 2015 FIFA Women World Cup in Canada.

The Super Falcons were the better team 10 minutes into the game dominating the ball on 63 percent to Sweden's 37.


Full Match details: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/06/08/fifa-women-world-cup-nigeria-3-3-sweden-falcons-get-late-equaliser/

TOP 15 MOST VALUABLE FOOTBALL BRAND

1. Manchester United FC: 1.2 Billion dollars
2. FC Bayern Munich: 933 Million dollars
3. FC Real Madrid: 873 Million dollars
4. Manchester City FC: 800 Million dollars

Full list on: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/06/08/manchester-united-is-worlds-most-valuable-club-in-2015/

Nigeria's U20 team failed to fly as they were beaten by their Brazilian counterparts in their first game of the tournament.

Both teams played a 2-2 draw in the first half but the second half was the decider as the Flying Eagles conceded two unreplied goals.


FULL STORY: soccerblitz.net/2015/06/01/u20-world-cup-nigeria-2-4-brazil/

Sepp Blatter has won re-election as President of world football’s governing body, FIFA for his fifth term.

The organisation has been engulfed in scandal this week, with several high-ranking officials arrested on corruption charges.

Nevertheless, the FIFA congress went ahead today, with Blatter running against Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein.

The incumbent failed to achieve a two-thirds majority at the initial ballot, receiving 133 votes, seven short of the required 140.


full story here: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/05/29/sepp-blatter-re-elected-as-fifa-president/

Argentina coach Gerardo Martino has released his final 23-man list for next month's continental tournament Copa America in Paraguay.



Sergio Romero (Sampdoria)
Carlos Tevez (Juventus)
Javier Mascherano (Barcelona)
Marcos Rojo (Manchester United)

Full list here: /p5rzCH-1VQ

Ex Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets handler John Obuh will be the second Assistant coach of the Nigeria national team according to reports.

It has been reported Salisu Yusuf will be the first assistant to Stephen Keshi who is up for his second stint a Super Eagles coach.

Full Story: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/05/27/john-obuh-linked-to-super-eagles-job/

Super Falcons held the senior national team of Canada to a goalless draw in their first friendly game of the training tour.


full match report on : http://soccerblitz.net/2015/05/26/super-falcons-play-goalless-draw-against-canada/

The Flying Eagles have arrived New Zealand,  host nation for this year's FIFA U20 World Cup.

The team arrived New Zealand en route Melbourne, Australia. The team happened to be on same flight with fellow African counterparts the Ghana U20 team.

Full Story and Pictures On: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/05/26/flying-eagles-arrive-in-new-zealand/

The Flying Eagles have arrived New Zealand,  host nation for this year's FIFA U20 World Cup.

The team arrived New Zealand en route Melbourne, Australia. The team happened to be on same flight with fellow African counterparts the Ghana U20 team.

Full Story and Pictures On: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/05/26/flying-eagles-arrive-in-new-zealand/

Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has helped his team SV Darmstadt secure a place in the German bundesliga after a 34-year absence

SV Darmstadt 98 secured an automatic return to the Bundesliga following their 1-0 home win over St Pauli.


Full Story on Soccerblitz here : http://soccerblitz.net/2015/05/25/leon-baloguns-sv-darmstadt-98-promoted-to-german-bundesliga/

Nosa Igiebor emerged victorious last night as John ogu and Austin Ejide's Hapoel lost.

The former Warri Wolves Igiebor was not in action due to suspension but John Ogu played all 90 minutes as Tel Aviv won Hapoel 6-2.


details here: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/05/21/nosa-igiebor-and-john-ogu-win-israeli-cup-with-maccabi-tel-aviv-ejide-lose/

The League Management company has informed the Nigeria Football Federation of the poor officiating noticed during the match day 9 fixtures.

The Poor officiating came from the following games:

Gabros International vs Sharks of Port Harcourt- Nnewi
Wikki Tourist vs Lobi Stars- Bauchi
Nassarawa United vs Sunshine Stars- Lafia



Full Story: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/05/19/lmc-lodges-complain-to-nff-over-officiating-of-three-referee-and-six-assistant-referees/

need three points to qualify for Germany's top flight league the Bundesliga.

Darmstadt, who are a point of both rivals, need only to beat St.Pauli next week Sunday to return to the Bundesliga along with champions Ingolstadt.


full Story: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/05/18/leon-balogun-to-return-to-bundesliga-with-just-a-win/

the winners of this season’s league will smile home with a much improved cumulative sum of 80 million Naira (more than $400,000). This a well above 200 percent increase from what is presently obtainable.

In the 2013-14 Season for instance, League Winners Kano Pillars were
awarded Fifteen Million Naira while second placed Enyimba FC got Eleven Million, two hundred and fifty thousand Naira. This means that every club got 50% more than what their league position earned in the 2012-13 Season.

Premier League next season after securing promotion.
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo was part of the success that made Watford gain promotion to the elite league.

His 20 goals in the championship with is one short of highest goal scorer Troy Deeney earned him his first Super Eagles shirt against Uganda.


Source: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/04/25/ighalos-watford-secure-promotion-to-premier-league/

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF is set to announce Stephen Keshi as the ‘new’ Super Eagles coach – but without Daniel Amokachi serving as assistant.

The two parties have been in talks over a new contract, with the NFF offering him a two-year contract extension in March.



Full Story: http://soccerblitz.net/2015/04/17/keshi-set-for-super-eagles-return-without-daniel-amokachi/