A four goal thriller in the season’s opener at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium saw Kano Pillars denied three points by hosts Katsina United, who came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 result.
Chelsea were held to a goalless draw at home by 10-man Leicester City on Saturday with Super Eagles holding Midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi starring.
The stalemate gave the advantage to Manchester United in what has become a race for second place in the Premier League behind runaway leaders Manchester City.
The champions struggled for much of the game against the team that won the title a year before them, with Leicester creating a string of chances in the first half, thanks in large part to winger Riyad Mahrez.
Chelsea, who drew 0-0 in two cup games before Saturday’s return to the league, improved after coach Antonio Conte replaced Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas with Pedro and Willian in the 58th minute.
Leicester went down to 10 men when defender Ben Chilwell was booked twice in five minutes midway through the second half.
Wilfred Ndidi was on top of his game for the whole duration of the game as he controls the foxes Midfield alongside James, and Sub Vincent Iborra.
Leicester held on for the draw which leaves Chelsea on 47 points, the same as Manchester United who play on Monday at home to struggling Stoke City.
Leaders Manchester City have a 15-point advantage over both club
A dream to play at the World Cup, a fading Germany International cap and a call from Stephen Keshi were the factors that fast tracked Leon Balogun’s decision to switch allegiance.
Nigeria’s Falconets took a step closer to booking their ticket for the 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after an impressive 2-0 win against South Africa’s Basetsana in the first-leg of the final qualifying round.
Barcelona and Basaksehir have reached an agreement over the loan of Arda Turan.
Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe has been appointed to steer the affairs of the opening match of the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) Morocco 2018.
ARSENAL: Manager Arsene Wenger has insisted that he will be staying at the North London club beyond the Summer of 2018.
Speaking to the press ahead of Matchday 23 of the English Premier League, the Veteran Tactician cited his contract which runs through 2018/2019 season.
Wenger’s future has been the subject of intense scrutiny following a difficult period that has seen Arsenal win just one game in their last six.
The Frenchman signed a new two-year deal ahead of this season and it is understood there is no break clause in the contract.
There have been suggestions Wenger could walk away at the end of the season due to the club’s difficulties on the pitch.
However, Wenger has maintained on many occasions that he does not break contracts.
And when asked on Friday whether he could walk away this summer, he responded:
‘Will I be here next season? My contract clarifies that.
Have I ever walked away (from a contract)? Never. Why should I change?’
And Wenger is growing increasingly confident of having Ozil at the club next season and beyond.
Meanwhile, Sportsmail revealed last month that the club had launched one last effort to persuade the Germany star to sign a new contract.
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