Plans to play the next round of World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the same time have been scrapped by Fifa.

The decision came after participating countries, particularly in west Africa, objected to playing in high daytime temperatures.

As of today we are getting a little clearer picture on the 20 teams that will make it to the next and final round.  The shocker so far is that all of Ghana, Senegal and Guinea are on pins and needles because if the qualifiers ended today, they would be out.

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has appointed investment bank Seymour Pierce to handle the sale of his ailing club. The news comes on the same day that a consortium of wealthy Nigerians declared their plans to launch a takeover of the Magpies.

The London-based bank has been drafted in as the billionaire attempts to offload the business he bought just 16 months, for £134.4million, following demonstrations by fans in the wake of manager Kevin Keegan's departure earlier this month.

Who is going to be the next Jay Jay Okocha, or can there ever be another Jay Jay?

 This weekend all of Africa will be tuned in as round 5 of the World Cup/Nations Cup qualifiers moves into full gear. With the exception of Nigeria, all spots are up for grabs. Full squad on deck one more win and you are in. If only you have a Jay Jay on your team.   Click below to watch the wonderful skills of Jay Jay Okocha.

Match Day 5 of the 2010 World Cup/African Nations Cup qualifiers kicked off on Friday.  The results reveal the same pattern as in the earlier rounds.  The favorites get their behinds whacked.