Imama Amapakabo returned to the Cathedral, where he brought League glory in 2016, but the team he left in tatters – now under construction by Gbenga Ogunbote – sent their former Boss off, in defeat on Sunday.
It was an impressive start for Nigerian Champions Plateau United in their debut CAF Champions League campaign, drubbing Cameroon side, Eding Sport 3-0 in Jos on Sunday.
Matt Ritchie’s second-half strike was enough for Newcastle United to knock out Manchester United 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday.
The Red Devils had the best chance of the first hour when Antonio Valencia freed Alexis Sanchez, who skipped around the Magpies keeper Martin Dubravka but his finish was blocked on the line by Florian Lejeune.
However, it was Newcastle who took the lead at St James’ Park when a free-kick is pumped into the area by Jonjo Shelvey and the ball is flicked on for Dwight Gayle to produce a lovely backheel lay-off to set up Ritchie to smash into the bottom corner.
The win for Newcastle has further given a boost to Manchester City’s lead as they are now 16points above second placed United…
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Swedish Clubside, Kalmar and three-time African champions, Raja Casablanca are set to battle for the signature of Super Eagles human, Gabriel Okechukwu.
The club last month landed Nigerian defence duo of Gbenga Arokoyo and Chima Akas, but the club are apparently not willing to hand off yet.
It is likely that a swoop by the club for another Nigeria international could be in the offing for the 22-year-old.
It is reported that Kalmar head coach Nanne Bergstrand is belived to be a close admirer of the star player who pulled the strings for the Nigeria contingent at the home-based tournament.
A scout of Kalmar was said to be different stadia where Nigeria during the tournament to monitor Okechukwu.
Okechukwu played a big role in Nigeria surge to their first ever final of the CHAN tournament, after one previous third place finish.
As one of the outstanding players for the Nigerian national team, Okechukwu scored two goals and that quickly caught the attention of three-time African champions Raja Casablanca.
The Moroccan giants were said to be open in their bid to have Okechukwu in their squad and that will be a great uphill task with a European club also seeking his services.
He is regarded as the Nigerian Robin Van Persie having started his hitherto sterling career with Water FC.
He has previously donned the jerseys of TEAP FC, St. George’s F.C. and FC Karpaty Lviv.
The Nigerian Basketball Federation has released an 18 man provisional list for the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Bamako, Mali, from 23rd to 25th February, 2018.
Super Falcons Coach Thomas Dennerby has named his 21 players, for the 2018 WAFU Women’s Cup slated for Ivory Coast from 14 to 24 February.
