EKIBOBO Sports update - Drive your business. Let not your business drive you.-- Events in Sport on 13th January -- 1919 - Dutch Soccer team OSV forms-- 1991 - 42 killed in exhibition soccer match in Johannesburg, South Africa 1991 - Phil Mickelson wins PGA Northern Telecom Golf Open 1991 - Soccer stadium riot in Orkney, South Africa, at least 40 die--- Birthdays in Sport on 13th January -- 1980 - Nils-Eric Johansson, Swedish footballer 1980 - Akira Kaji, Japanese footballer--------- The best man won. This has been Cristiano Ronaldos year, a 12-month carnival of extraordinary forward play. It has been so good, even the man who doesnt like him had to admit it. Yes, it was justified, Lionel Messi noted through gritted teeth. It was deserved. Much is made of the tensions that exist between Ronaldo and Messi but this is not a rivalry to promote something. This antipathy is genuine and was evident from the moment they walked in for a pre-ceremony conference.------------ Owor Crispin Olowo Bro gudmorng am just anxious to listen to ekibobo sports and greetings to all students of Butaleja Technical Institute --- 5:23am ----------- Goalkeeper, Benjamin Ochans football journey is equated to that of the ‘biblical prodigal son’, who after years astray from home, he eventually surfaces when conditions become unfavorable. KCC has once again reunited with Ochan after close to 3 seasons at Sports Club Victoria University (SCVU). On Monday, Ochan signed a two year agreement with the reigning league champions. The deal for the former Entebbe Young, Super Cubs, SC Villa and SCVU player is worth U.shs 15M sign on fee with an undisclosed monthly wage scale. Ochan, a stanch christian has been a free agent after SCVU bleached his contract. He told Kawowo Sports; I am ready for a new challenge at KCC. The team is my true home and family. He becomes Coach Abudallah Mubirus first official signing since taking over the club after former coach, George Nsiimbe departed for Azam F.C. -------------Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo emerged winner at the Ballon dOr gala held in Zurich on Monday evening beating rival Lionel Messi and World Cup standout goalkeeper, Manuel Nuer. The Real Madrid maestro picked his third World Player of the year award after an incredible goal laden 2014 campaign that saw him help the Spanish club to their tenth champions league trophy. FIFA immediately released the voting tally that saw Ronaldo take 37.66% of the vote, Messi second with 15.76% and Nuer third with 15.72%. While voting as captain of Portugal, Ronaldo skipped his rival and selected his Real Madrid teammates; Ramos, Bale and Benzema. His coach at the Portuguese national team voted for him, Nuer and Robben. Four time winner, Messi also avoided picking Ronaldo opting instead for Di Maria, Iniesta and Macherano. His coach voted for him in first position, Di Maria in second and Macherano in third. Uganda Cranes coach, Milutin Micho Sredojevich told Kawowo Sports that he voted for Ronaldo (1), Nuer (2) and Messi (3). However, official data released by the world football governing body shows that the Uganda Cranes coach and captain, Andrew Mwesigwa did not vote. Ugandas Media representative, Fredrick Musisi Kiyingi however voted for Ronaldo, Nuer and Messi for the first, second and third positions respectively according the released voting tally. Kenyan captain, Victor Wanyama selected Cristiano Ronaldo in first place, Yaya Toure in second and Lionel Messi in third. Former Uganda Cranes coach, now head coach of Kenya, Bobby Williamson voted for Thomas Mueller, Andrea Iniesta and Diego Costa. Kenyan media representative, Charles Nyende voted for Ronaldo, Nuer and Messi respectively. Tanzania head coach, Nooij Mart voted for Robben (1), Messi (2) and Ronaldo (3). His captain, Haroub Nadir voted for Messi, Ronaldo and Mueller. Tanzanian media representative Boniface Wambura voted for Ronaldo, Messi and Mueller. Rwanda captain, Haruna Niyonzima selected Ronaldo, Toure and Messi in that order. His coach, Stephen Constatine selected Ronaldo, Messi and James Rodriguez. Rwanda media representative, Bonnie Mugabe voted for Ronaldo, Messi and Mueller. Burundi captain, Saidi Ntibazonkiza voted for Ronaldo (1), Messi (2) and Toure (3). His coach, Willfeld Rainer selected Nuer, Robben and Lahm. -TENNIS---------- Romanias Simona Halep pulled out of her final warm-up event before the Australian Open on Tuesday, saying she was suffering from gastroenteritis. The world number three told organisers of the Sydney International she was unable to take her place in the tournament after falling ill in China over the weekend. Halep won the Shenzhen Open at the weekend even though she said she was already feeling sick. The 23-year-old had hoped to recover before her first scheduled match in Sydney, where she was the top seed, but said she was still unwell. During the tournament in China I got this problem in my stomach, she said. I didnt play for three days. I was waiting until today to see if I was ready to play again, but I feel like I cannot play. Its tough to play a tournament like this so unfortunately I decided to withdraw. Halep, runner-up at last years French Open, said she expected to recover in time for the Australian Open, starting next Monday, where she is among the favourites. You never know with the stomach, but hopefully in two or three days Ill be ready to play again, she said. Right now I just need to think about recovering, then I will worry about matches later. Halep is the second big name to pull out of Sydney in the last two days. On Monday, U.S. Open runner-up Caroline Wozniacki withdrew due to a wrist injury after reaching the final in Auckland on Saturday. ----------------ENDOWOZA YO-------- Falcao fears Man United will ditch him at end of loan deal after £280,000-a-week striker was left out of squad for defeat to Saints ------- • Manchester United lost 1-0 at home to Southampton in the Premier League • Radamel Falcao was omitted from the 18-man squad for Sundays match • Striker is on a one-year loan with an option to £43million summer deal. Radamel Falcao was left stunned by Louis van Gaal’s decision to drop him at the weekend and fears he faces an uphill struggle to persuade Manchester United to keep him at the end of the season. United manager Van Gaal shocked the 29-year-old by leaving him out of the 18 that lost at home to Southampton and watched the game at Old Trafford having received no explanation. It is understood that Falcao and Van Gaal did talk at training at Carrington on Monday, with the Dutch coach telling the striker that the decision was made purely for tactical reasons. However, Sportsmail understands that Falcao increasingly wonders if he will ever manage to truly impress Van Gaal as he looks to persuade United to turn a one-year loan deal in to a permanent £43million transfer from Monaco in the summer. FALCAO BY NUMBERS 604 - Minutes played for United so far 3 - Goals scored and three assists in all competitions 201.3 - Minutes per goal. Papiss Cisse leads the league on 70.33 £40,000 - Falcao’s daily wages £1.77m - Cost of each of his United goals in wages, not including bonuses (Each of Alexis Sanchez’s 18 goals has cost Arsenal £210,000 in wages)------------ Fidel Castro sent a letter to Diego Maradona, Venezuelan-based TV reported in an interview with the Argentine soccer great on Monday, quashing rumours that the former Cuban leader had died. The elder Castro had not been heard from nor seen in public since his brother Rauls historic U.S.-Cuba rapprochement last month, and the silence has re-ignited speculation about his health. Fidel is doing very well, Maradona told the regional Telesur station, as he held up the letter. Heres the signature ... Im showing it to you so you can show it to the world. Chatter about his demise has dogged Castro periodically since the 1959 Cuban revolution, but became more frequent in recent years because of health problems that forced him to step down from power in favour of his younger brother. The last public word from Fidel Castro was an Oct. 17 column in state media. Set up to counterbalance Western-based TV networks like CNN and the BBC, Telesur is financed by leftist governments in Latin America, Venezuela in particular. ---- FIFA Team of the Year: FIFPro World XI includes Manchester United star Angel di Maria, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo • Manuel Neuer is selected as the goalkeeper after winning World Cup • Defence is Sergio Ramos, Thiago Silva, David Luiz and Philipp Lahm • Andres Iniesta, Toni Kroos and Angel Di Maria form a three-man midfield • Lionel Messi, Arjen Robben and Cristiano Ronaldo complete the line-up • Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo won his third Ballon dOr trophy OTHER WINNERS AT 2014 BALLON DOR GALA Ballon dOr: Cristiano Ronaldo Womens player of the year: Nadine Kessler Puskas award: James Rodriguez Mens coach of the year: Joachim Low Womens coach of the year: Ralf Kellermann FIFA presidential award: Hiroshi Kagawa FIFA fair play award: FIFA volunteers ----------- Luis Suarez has been named in the Fifa FifPro reserve World XI for 2014, despite being banned for four months of the year. The controversial Uruguayan was handed the sanction by Fifa after biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup, but he still wins the respect of his peers in the annual vote. The Fifa FIFPro World XI is the best team of the year as voted for by professional footballers all over the world. The reserve XI comprises the goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders and three forwards who received the next highest amount of votes. Thibaut Courtois gets the nod in goal after a stellar year on loan at Atletico Madrid before a similarly impressive spell on his return to Chelsea. He protects a back four consisting of Barcelona’s Dani Alves, Bayern Munich left-back David Alaba, Germany’s World Cup-winning centre-half Mats Hummels and Real Madrid’s Marcelo. Luka Modric, Yaya Toure and Xabi Alonso of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich respectively make up the midfield three. Suarez, Paris Saint-Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Barcelona’s Neymar lead the attack. This year, 23,383 votes were cast from 60 countries. ---------- Bristol CityvDoncaster19:45 • ChesterfieldvScunthorpe19:45 • West HamvEverton19:45 • WolvesvFulham19:45 --------- West Ham boss Sam Allardyce believes he is more flexible in his tactics than Everton counterpart Roberto Martinez. The Hammers are enjoying a fine season compared to the struggling Toffees, with the sides set to meet in a third round FA Cup replay on Tuesday. Im a little bit more flexible than Roberto - he is a total believer in one style, said Allardyce. But Allardyce says Evertons problems this season are down to playing in the Europa League and more injuries. Everton finished fifth last season in Martinezs first season in charge to qualify for European football, but are currently three points above the Premier League relegation zone. West Ham are in seventh spot and 11 points better off than the Goodison Park side. You become flexible as time goes on, added Allardyce. Flexibility teaches you that you have a philosophy in the way you want to play, but if that way of playing doesnt suit the players you cannot keep that philosophy. The FA Cup replay will take place at Upton Park after a 1-1 draw away at Everton and the winner will visit Bristol City or Doncaster Rovers in the next round. Martinez has played down reports linking him with Cardiff keeper David Marshall and, despite speculation over the futures of Samuel Etoo and Seamus Coleman, he is not envisaging any major departures. We are not entertaining that speculation of big sales, said the Spaniard. We are not going to sell our big assets in the window, so I think all those stories and admiration from the outside are just a waste of time. ------------ West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is expected to name his strongest possible side for their FA Cup third-round replay. Only Diafra Sakho (back) and Cheikhou Kouyate (international duty) are expected to be unavailable. Everton manager Roberto Martinez will again be without several players for their trip to the Boleyn Ground. Tim Howard (calf), Sylvain Distin (groin), Tony Hibbert, Leon Osman (foot), Darron Gibson and Steven Pienaar (both knee) remain sidelined. --- Everton manager Martinez, meanwhile, confirmed he had made some enquiries about goalkeepers this month: It is something we have done for a while now, but nothing has been conclusive or done in a way that we can announce any names. Im not interested in bringing in a short-term goalkeeper - well look at the options, but if we bring in anyone, it has to be someone who can stay with us for the long term. We are going to explore that avenue and if we find the right personality, well act on it. West Ham United v Everton West Ham are three-time winners - most recently in 1980 Everton are five-times winners - most recently in 1995 West Ham have not won in their last five games Everton have not won in their last six games --Premier league------Chelsea are back in front in the Premier League title race after beating Newcastle and watchingManchester City drop points at Everton. However, perhaps the result of the weekend was Southamptons first league victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford in 27 years. Burnley beat Queens Park Rangers in a crucial game at the bottom, while Leicester got the better of Aston Villa. But who makes my team of the week? Check out my selections below. GOALKEEPER – David ospina (Arsenal) -------Hart has kept 73 clean sheets since the start of the 2010-11 season, 16 more than any other goalkeeper--DEFENDER - Carl Jenkinson (West Ham) Jenkinson attempted eight crosses this weekend - only two players (Valencia & Elmohamady) attempted more------DEFENDER - Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal) ---Koscielny has scored two goals in each of his five Premier League seasons with Arsenal--DEFENDER - Jose Fonte (Southampton) Fonte has made a team-high 109 clearances for Southampton in the Premier League this season DEFENDER - Paul Konchesky (Leicester) Konchesky scored his first Premier League goal for 1,945 days (September 2009 for Fulham vs EvertonMIDFIELDER - Oscar (Chelsea) Oscar scored with Chelseas second shot of the game and their first on target. Newcastle had had nine shots (five on target) before the Brazilian nettedMIDFIELDER - Scott Arfield (Burnley) Arfield scored his first goal since the opening game of the season, when he netted against ChelseaMIDFIELDER - Lazar Markovic (Liverpool) Markovic scored his first Premier League goal this weekend. The Serb has scored in two of his last four away games for the Reds in all competitions, thoughSTRIKER - Danny Ings (Burnley) Ings has scored four goals in four league games against QPRSTRIKER - Andy Carroll (West Ham) Carroll has netted three in two games against Swansea this season. Overall, the striker has netted four goals and assisted three in six Premier League games against the SwansSTRIKER - Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal) Sanchez has been involved in more Premier League goals than any other player this season (19 - 12 goals and seven assists) Sat 17/01/15 Aston Villa 18 : 00 Liverpool Odds Burnley 18 : 00 Crystal Palace Odds Leicester City 18 : 00 Stoke City Odds Queens Park Ra… 18 : 00 Manchester United Odds Swansea City 18 : 00 Chelsea Odds Tottenham Hotspur 18 : 00 Sunderland Odds Newcastle United 20 : 30 Southampton Odds Sun 18/01/15 West Ham United 16 : 30 Hull City Odds Manchester City 19 : 00 Arsenal Team MP W D L F A D P Last 5 matches H2H 1 Chelsea 21 15 4 2 46 19 +27 49 WLDWW 2 Manchester City 21 14 5 2 45 20 +25 47 DWDWW 3 Southampton 21 12 3 6 35 15 +20 39 WWDWW 4 Manchester United 21 10 7 4 34 21 +13 37 LDDWD 5 Arsenal 21 10 6 5 37 25 +12 36 WLWWD 6 Tottenham Hotspur 21 10 4 7 30 29 +1 34 LWDWW 7 West Ham United 21 9 6 6 32 25 +7 33 DDLLW 8 Liverpool 21 9 5 7 29 27 +2 32 WDWWD 9 Swansea City 21 8 6 7 26 25 +1 30 DDLWW 10 Newcastle United 21 7 6 8 25 33 -8 27 LDWLL 11 Stoke City 21 7 5 9 22 27 -5 26 LDWWL 12 Everton 21 5 7 9 30 34 -4 22 DLLLL 13 Aston Villa 21 5 7 9 11 23 -12 22 LDDLD 14 West Bromwich … 21 5 6 10 20 29 -9 21 WDLLL 15 Crystal Palace 21 4 8 9 22 31 -9 20 WDDLL 16 Sunderland 21 3 11 7 18 31 -13 20 LLDLW 17 Burnley 21 4 8 9 19 33 -14 20 WDDLL 18 Hull City 21 4 7 10 20 27 -7 19 LWLWL 19 Queens Park Ra… 21 5 4 12 23 37 -14 19 LDDLW 20 Leicester City 21 4 5 12 20 33 -13 17 Player Team Diego Costa Chelsea 15 0 6 S. Agüero Man City 14 2 6 C. Austin QPR 13 3 8 A. Sánchez Arsenal 12 0 7 S. Berahino West Bromwich 9 3 4 W. Bony Swansea 9 1 8 P. Cissé Newcastle 9 1 6 E. Hazard Chelsea 8 2 4 H. Kane Tottenham 8 0 6 G. Pellè Southampton 8 0 4 W. Rooney Man Utd 8 0 5 D. Sakho West Ham 8 0 4 R. van Persie Man Utd 8 0 3 N. Chadli Tottenham 7 0 5 C. Eriksen Tottenham 7 0 3 ------Transfers-------------- Manchester City have agreed to loan defender Matija Nastasic to German side Schalke until the end of the season. Schalke have purchase option for the 21-year-old, who was signed by ex-City boss Roberto Mancini in August 2012. However, he has struggled for first-team action under current boss Manuel Pellegrini and has not played in the league for City this season. His last game for the club was a 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in the Community Shield in August. The Serbia international made only 11 league starts under Pellegrini last season. ---------- Midfielder Paul Pogba will not be sold despite interest from a host of European clubs, according to Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta. Manchester United are reported to be preparing a £77m bid to bring the 21-year-old Frenchman back to the club. Every European club is watching him and been in contact, Marotta said. However, we want to have a strong team made up of champions. We have an important player in Pogba and we dont have a need to sell him. The France international played a key role in helping Juve clinch their third successive Serie A title last season, scoring seven goals and setting up seven more in 36 appearances. What was a promising player has become a reality, Marotta added on Sky Italia. Pogba, who joined Juve from United on a free transfer in 2012 and recently signed a contract extension until June 2019, is also a reported target of Chelsea and Manchester City. He is one of the most expensive players on the market, Pogbas agent Mino Raiola told RAI. Considering his age, he has room for improvement and he is among the best. ---TRANSFERS-- SPANISH LA LIGA TRANSFERS --Arsenal have reached an agreement with Crystal Palace over a loan move for Yaya Sanogo. The striker is on the fringes of Arsene Wengers first team and the French boss is eager for him to get game time in the Premier League. Bordeaux appeared to be in pole position to land Sanogo but Palace are close to winning the race for his signature. The Gunners are also on the verge of signing Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, 22. Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign teenage striker Kayne Diedrick-Roberts. The 15-year-old will pen a contract to officially join United as a first-year scholar in July after reportedly being released by Fulham. Versatile forward Diedrick-Roberts was part of the Cottagers youth team that won the Under-16 Premier League International Cup in November. League One side Preston have completed a loan switch for United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 21, until the end of the season. --Liverpool have confirmed the sale of Oussama Assaidi to Al Ahli. The Dubai-based club are set to pay the Reds £4.7m for the Moroccan winger, who failed to impress after joining Liverpool in 2012 for £2.4m. Assaidi, 26, was recalled early from a season-long loan at Stoke in order to complete the permanent move away from Anfield. Juventus have played down talk linking them with a move for Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli. Chelsea are set to step up their bid to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus by selling Andre Schurrle. German side Wolfsburg are keen on out-of-favour Blues winger Schurrle and are willing to offer £23m for his services but Dortmund are also keen. Reus, who is available for just £20m in the summer, is Chelsea boss Jose Mourinhos top transfer target. Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic has completed a loan switch to Schalke. Everton boss Roberto Martinez has ruled out talk that Ross Barkley, 21, could join Manchester City or Liverpool. Sam Allardyce believes he can persuade Winston Reid to stay at West Ham. - TRANSFER GOSSIP Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 27, has alerted Manchester United to his potential availability by saying he does not know where he will be playing next year. (Guardian) United are also on red alert over a move for Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller, 25, who is keen on a move away from the Allianz Arena. (Daily Star) Juventus are interested in signing Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli, 24, on a loan deal this month, with an option for a £14m permanent deal in the summer. (The Times - subscription required) Arsenal are prepared to increase their bid to land Legia Warsaw midfielder Krystian Bielik, 17, but face competition from German club Hamburg. (The Times - subscription required) ------- The Gunners have also been sounded out over a move for Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis, 29. (Daily Mail) West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison, 21, is on the verge of a move to Italian club Lazio after falling out of favour at Upton Park. (Mirror) Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor is holding talks over a move to Parma, but the Italian club could be deterred by his wage demands. (London Evening Standard) Crystal Palace are on the brink of sealing a loan move for Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo, 21. (Daily Star) Manager Roberto Martinez will reject moves for any of Evertons top players this month, despite defender Seamus Coleman, 26, interesting Manchester United. (The Sun - subscription required) Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa, 31, is set to reject Arsenal and Chelsea in favour of a return to former club Liverpool. (Express) Leeds defender Scott Wootton, 23, could make a permanent move to Rotherham after his loan spell came to an end. (Sky Sports) West Ham are closing in on the signing of Paris Saint-Germain striker Jean-Kevin Augustin, 23. (Talksport) Aston Villa are close to wrapping up the signing of Valencia midfielder Carles Gil, 22, and also want Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair, 25.(Birmingham Mail) OTHER GOSSIP Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could be in trouble with the FA again, after accusing referee Phil Dowd of being too fat in a fresh rant at officials. (Mirror) Former Standard Liege manager Guy Luzon is the favourite to take over at Charlton following the dismissal of Bob Peeters. (London Evening Standard) Everton boss Roberto Martinez is convinced Toffees striker Romelu Lukaku will ultimately prove better value than Manchester Citys new signing Wilfried Bony. (Liverpool Echo) Kolo Toure has warned £28m Manchester City new boy Wilfried Bony he will need a tougher mentality to survive at the Etihad. (Express) BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker was among the Germany team congratulating their coach Joachim Loew on his Fifa world coach of the year award. He wrote on Twitter: Congratulations Jogi Löw!!! No doubt this is very well deserved ... #FIFAworldcoachoftheyear #DFB #wc2014 Jonas Gutierrez continued his return to football after overcoming cancer, taking part in Newcastles Under-21 fixture against Bolton. Afterwards, the midfielder tweeted: Happy to play another 90 min with The under21, shame that we didnt get The 3 points. Improving all The day. Thanks for The support messages. Leicester City full-back Danny Simpson, a product of the Manchester United academy, was among the many to send their congratulations to Ballon dOr winner Cristiano Ronaldo, with this tweet: Congratulations @Cristiano! A pleasure and honour to play alongside you! #BallonDOr2014----------- AND FINALLY... Players at Swedish club Halmstad have baulked at their new turtle-patterned away kit. (Guardian) Chelsea captain John Terry revealed he will be a shirt and tie manager after leading an Under-15 training session. (Daily Mail) -------RESULTS------- SPAIN: Primera Division 22:45 Finished Rayo Vallecano 0 - 1 Cordoba ---- ENGLAND: League One 22:45 Finished Coventry 0 - 3 Swindon SCOTLAND: Premiership 22:45 Finished Hamilton 2 - 3 Dundee Utd WORLD: Club Friendly 16:30 Finished Wil (Sui) 1 - 4 Luzern (Sui) (0 - 1) WORLD: Friendly International Women 15:00 Finished Denmark W 1 - 1 New Zealand W ASIA: Asian Cup 10:00 Finished Japan 4 - 0 Palestine 8 Endo Y. 3 - 0 12:00 Finished Jordan 0 - 1 Iraq 25 Okazaki S. 43 Numan A. 43 Honda K. (Penalty)
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