The Confederation of African Football(CAF), on Thursday, confirmed the appointment of the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick as the first vice president of the continental football governing body.
This was stated in a letter sent to all football associations associated with CAF on Thursday, after consultations with the CAF Emergency Committee, where the body confirmed Mr. Pinnick as a replacement for Kwesi Nyatakyi who resigned his appointment as CAF first Vice President.
The appointment took immediate effect in accordance with Article 27 Paragraph 2 of the statutes which is expected to be ratified by the Executive Committee on the 27th and 28th of September, 2018 in a scheduled session.
This move now makes Pinnick, a full-blooded Nigerian, the most powerful football administrator in West Africa and the 2nd most powerful in Africa.
Spanish La Liga might change in the coming football season as rumors about Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to Juventus are getting stronger day by day.
Sure the story is same every year, but the magnitude this time is on a whole different level. Various news publications like Marca have already reported the deal to be getting finalized shortly.
In the article here, Brila.net is taking a look at some possible replacements for the Portuguese superstar.
Kylian Mbappe
PSG”s Kylian Mbappe [Image: Getty]
Mbappe joined PSG on loan in August of last year for a fee of around £166m (with his move becoming permanent on 1 July). Although Real Madrid has denied making a bid for the young sensation, in the world of Football, you never say never.
Paolo Dybala
Paolo Dybala [Image: Getty]
With 68 goals from 140 appearances for Juventus, Dybala is already ranked amongst the best players on the planet.
While he’s having a great time at Juventus, a move to Real Madrid might not be out of the question. With Ronaldo closing in on a Vecchia Signora switch, Madrid may swap him with Dybala.
Neymar Jr
Neymar, he became the most expensive player in history when PSG signed him from FC Barcelona in a move worth €222 million.
He proved every penny worth as he has scored 19 goals in 20 Ligue one matches. At just 26, Neymar is already the third highest goal scorer for Brazil just behind Pele and Ronaldo de Lima, with 57 goals in just 89 appearances.
Harry Kane
Harry Kane [Image: Getty]
Even on the International stage, he has outshone all his peers for England and has single-handedly taken the team to victory on a couple of occasions.
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Third seed Marin Cilic suffered a stunning exit at Wimbledon 2018 in the hands of Argentina’s Guido Pella.
Cilic was viewed as the biggest threat to Roger Federer in the top half of the draw but suffered the most remarkable of defeats in five sets to the little-fancied Argentine.
The Croat was a runner-up at the All England Club in 2017 and defeated Novak Djokovic in the final of Queen’s already this year, with many considering him among the favourites for the title.
He was due to meet Federer in the semi-finals but the Swiss will now avoid one of his most dangerous opponents as Pella won 3-6 1-6 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 7-5.
UEFA have announced that, like FIFA at the World Cup in Russia, teams will be allowed to use an extra substitution in next season’s Champions League knockout games – if matches go to extra time.
Champions League holders Real Madrid are looking set to accept a lucrative £88m deal from Serie A Champions, Juventus for superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to O Jogo, the Portugal international will join the Italian champions following reports that they have triggered his €100m (£88m) release clause.
The Old Lady are said to be willing to hand Ronaldo a four-year contract worth €120m (£101m).
Earlier reports suggest that the 33-year-old recently turned down the chance to sign a new contract with Real after growing disillusioned with life at the Bernabeu.
Ronaldo’s former employers Manchester United were original as the favourites to sign him when his club future was cast into uncertainty.
Algeria will consider submitting a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Morocco and Tunisia, Algeria’s sports minister said, just weeks after Rabat lost out to a US-led bid to host the 2026 tournament with Canada and Mexico.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his dismay that Africa failed to secure a place in the 2018 World Cup knock-out stages.
All five African teams – Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tunisia – exited this year’s competition in the group stages.
“Of course,” Infantino replied when asked if he was saddened by Africa’s early exit.
“The World Cup is for the whole world and the African teams were very, very close at the end.”
“An Asian (team) made it – an African not – but I think they will be ready soon for the next one,” he told BBC Sport.
Nigeria and Senegal both had hopes going into their final games but the Super Eagles missed out after conceding a late goal to Argentina while the Teranga Lions failed after losing narrowly to Colombia.
Africa was the only continent represented at the finals that failed to make the Round of 16.
A slap on the wrist for his obscene gesture during Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Argentina at the World Cup and a talk down for his “Monumental Robbery” comment after Colombia’s penalty shootout fail against England, FIFA have been condoning football Legend, Diego Maradona.
Victor Moses enjoyed his best days as a Chelsea player under Italian Boss, Antonio Conte, but the Nigerian star could return to the club’s Surrey HQ to another Italian at the helm.
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