Drogba: I'm the luckiest man in the Champions League!

The Ivorian was thrilled to get the opportunity to play at Stamford Bridge once again when his Galatasaray side face Chelsea in the last 16 Didier Drogba has branded himself the "luckiest man" in the Champions League after Galatasaray were drawn against Chelsea in the last 16. The Cote d'Ivoire international - who played more than 340 games for Chelsea in a stellar career for the London club - admitted he was relishing the prospect of returning to Stamford Bridge for Roberto Mancini's men when the sides lock horns in the new year.

Mikel expects tough Champions League test against Galatasaray

Chelsea’s holding midfielder, Mikel Obi has said he expects Didier Drogba and Galatasaray to prove a hard nut to crack in the Champions League round of 16 after the draw was made in Nyon on Monday.

“They are a great team,” Mikel told his club’s official site.

Emenike: Nigeria will be stronger in Brazil

Nigeria forward Emmanuel Emenike has stated his ambition of achieving success with the senior national team next year. The Fenerbahce striker is confident that the Super Eagles will put up a great showing at the Fifa 2014 Brazil World Cup. The bulky player who was top scorer at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa stated that the 2014 World Cup will be a great platform to prove himself as one of the best strikers in Africa..

Thiago Silva: Neymar can be our saviour

  Thiago Silva has backed Neymar to lead Brazil to World Cup glory next summer. The 21-year-old forward has become an integral part of the national team since his debut in 2010, scoring 27 goals in just 46 games, while he was also the star of the tournament at last summer's Confederations Cup.

Vincent Enyeama extends contract with Lille till 2017

Super Eagles number one, Vincent Enyeama has extended his deal with Ligue 1 side, Lille until 2017. The goalkeeper has been in tremendous form – keeping an 11th consecutive clean sheet against Marseille last Tuesday. The Super Eagles goalkeeper has been given a contract extension on the back of very impressive displays in Ligue 1

Keshi calls up Iheanacho, Alampasu and Awoniyi for CHAN squad

Three Golden Eaglets players to the just concluded Fifa U-17 World Cup - Dele Alampasu, Kelechi Iheanacho and Taiwo Awoniyi - are among a list of 30 players that have been called to camp to prepare for the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) that will take place in South Africa. Nigeria is going to the CHAN for the first time in three attempts and will be attempting to hold the Nations Cup and CHAN at the same time no country has achieved that feat yet.

Players, clubs and officials take to Twitter to express their sorrow at the death of the former South African president, who passed away on Thursday

Footballers from across the world have expressed their sorrow at Nelson Mandela's death at the age of 95 on Thursday. Players, clubs and officials take to Twitter to express their sorrow at the death of the former South African president, who passed away on Thursday

The former South African president witnessed his nation host the first-ever World Cup in Africa in 2010 and his passing will undoubtedly cast a shadow over Friday's group stage draw in Brazil. Below is a selection of messages from players, clubs, coaches and officials from across the globe for Mandela.

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Yaya, Mikel, Enyeama & Emenike in final shortlist for Caf player of the year award

The Confederation of African Football has released the shortlists for the 2013 African Player of the Year with four Nigerian player in the like of  Mikel Obi, Emmanuel Emenike, Vincent Enyeama and Ahmed Musa making the cut in the ten-man list that has reigning Africa’s best player Yaya Toure of Cote d’Ivoire.

Neymar: I want to follow in the footsteps of Ronaldinho & Rivaldo

        Neymar is keen to emulate compatriots Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Ronaldo and Romario at Barcelona and achieve greatness with the Catalans. The former Santos star hopes to reach the same heights as his illustrious compatriots during their time at Camp Nou.