Di Canio: I Won’t Coach Lazio While Lotito Is There

Former Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has revealed that he will never coach Lazio as long as Claudio Lotito is president of the club.

The 45-year-old, who had two stints with the Biancocelesti during his playing career from 1985-90 and 2004-06, does not see eye-to-eye with Lotito after the two had a falling out over the former player’s political views in 2006 which resulted in club’s chief allowing his contract to run out.

Di Canio spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport about the chances of him becoming Lazio boss and commented on the problems that current coach Vladimir Petkovic is experiencing.

Apollon ride their luck to hold Lazio

Apollon Limassol FC claimed a creditable 0-0 draw against Seria A side SS Lazio in Nicosia to keep alive their chances of qualifying from UEFA Europa League Group J.

The final result was something of a coup for Apollon, who had to withstand intense pressure at times on home soil. However, they may have to do it all over again on matchday four when they head for Rome, one point behind Lazio and three shy of leaders Trabzonspor AŞ.

Onazi: I'm 95% Fit

--Plays in Lazio's win on Wednesday

Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, has declared that he is close to full fitness following the injury that forced him to miss the FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.

The midfielder copped the injury while playing for the national team in a 2014 World Cup qualifier against Namibia in Windhoek last month but returned to action just last week and he has featured in two pre-season games for his club SS Lazio.