Leon Balogun has been replaced in Jose Peseiro's team to play Algeria in a friendly next week. Valentine Ozornwafor has taken Balogun's place.Despite playing the full 90 minutes in QPR's goalless draw with Stoke City, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reports that Balogun has sustained an injury.After the game, Michael Beale praised the former Rangers defender, saying that his background gave the team a lot of composure.One of the few left-footed center backs cu...

Ajax's squad for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool includes Calvin Bassey.In the Eredivisie champions' 5-0 victory over SC Heerenveen on Saturday, Bassey suffered a minor calf injury.The Nigerian international put in a strong performance before being substituted with six minutes remaining after taking a bad hit from an opponent.There were concerns the adaptable defender might not make the trip to Anfield, but he is healthy enough to play.Bassey...

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has named the squad to face Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final.The Spanish Super Cup last-4 will be played at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah on Thursday by 8:00pm CET.Real Madrid head into the game following a 5-0 win over Dep Minera in the Copa del Rey on Monday.Here is Real Madrid’s squad against Mallorca:Goalkeepers : Courtois, Lunin and Fran González.Defenders : Alaba, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, As...