Enyeama now No.1 at Lille

Nigeria international, Vincent Enyeama, has been declared first-choice goalkeeper at French Ligue 1 side, Lille Metropole for the 2013/14 season.

According to L’Equipe, Lille manager, Rene Girard, has decided to put Enyeama ahead of Frenchman, Steeve Elana in the pecking order of goalkeepers at the club.

“Vincent Enyeama (30 years) will be the number one goalkeeper of Lille next season as

Arsenal line-up surprise move for Nigeria striker Uche Nwofor

Arsenal have joined the chase for the new Christian Benteke, Nigerian striker Uche Nwofor.

Nwofor’s pacy and powerful style has seen him likened to Aston Villa’s instant hit Benteke.

The 21 year-old bagged 10 goals for Venlo last season,and has some of the Premier Leagues biggest clubs after his services.

He was very close to making a January move to Russia, but now the Daily Star claim we are in

Senegal Leap Back Up Rankings, As Nigeria Drops 5 Places To 35th Place

Senegal have made the biggest leap of any team in the latest Fifa World Rankings, climbing 25 places up to 74th globally and 17 in Africa.

It marks a huge turnaround for the Teranga Lions, who had slipped to their lowest ever position last month. There are also big improvements for other Africa nations in July's list.

Cape Verde have hit their highest ranking after moving up 23 places to sit 49th, while Guinea are 61st following a rise of 24 places. In contrast, Central African Republic suffered the biggest slip of any team, falling 30 places to sit at 89th position in the world.

African champions Nigeria slipped four places and 2012 champions Zambia fell 11 places.

Ivory Coast remain the highest ranked African team, sitting in 13th spot.. Spain remain top of the global list, while Brazil - who beat the Spaniards to lift the Confederations Cup - climb 13 places to make it into the top 10 at 9th spot.

Top Ten in Africa:

1. Ivory Coast (13 in the world)

2. Ghana (24) 3.

Barclays Premier League 2013/2014 season starts. United away to Swansea, Chelsea Host Hull and Arsenal host Aston Villa

Champions Manchester United will travel to Swansea City for their first Premier League match under new manager David Moyes, while Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City are at home to Newcastle United on August 17.

United, kicking off their league campaign without Alex Ferguson in charge for the first time since 1986, were handed a tricky opening five matches in fixture lists published on Wednesday.

They host Chelsea, with Jose Mourinho back in charge for the second time, on August 24 before Moyes makes a return to Merseyside with a game at Anfield against old foes Liverpool on August 31.

The champions then take on promoted Crystal Palace before making the short journey to the Etihad Stadium for the first Manchester derby against last year's runners-up with their new Chilean manager on September 22.

The return Manchester derby at Old Trafford is scheduled for March 21.

"Lively start to the season! Let us at them," declared United defender Rio Ferdinand on Twitter.

Chelsea, third last season behind the Manchester clubs, start at Stamford Bridge against newly promoted Hull City with Frank Lampard hoping to make a record 18th appearance in an opening fixture of a Premier League season.

The west Londoners then host Aston Villa after their trip north to United.

Everton, with Roberto Martinez stepping into Moyes's shoes, start out at Norwich City before hosting Chelsea as

AVB warns Moyes

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has told David Moyes to stay away from Gareth Bale when he takes over as Manchester United boss.

The Scot is due to take over at Old Trafford on July 1, when his current deal with Everton runs out and he is expected to utilise the cash made available to mould the Premier League champions.

The Spurs boss knows that his star man has attracted attention all across Europe with the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona monitoring his progress.

The Portuguese is eager for the Welsh winger to sign a new deal with the north London club, but his decision may depend on whether they can secure Champions League football next season.

Villas-Boas said: "I'm pretty sure that whatever David does in the market will be excellent. But to get a player of Gareth's dimension is firstly not in our interests but also very, very difficult to get."