Author: Brila

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has admitted that Zambia would be a hard nut to crack when they confront Nigeria in the 2018 World Cup qualifier in Uyo October 7. But Zambian FA President, Andrew Kamanga believes it is a match his country can win.

Lobi Stars forward Anthony Okpotu scored in his side’s visit to FC Ifeanyiubah in Nnewi to leapfrog MFM striker Stephen Odey who left the club just before the final game to the golden boot for the 2016/17 season with both players tied on 18 before kickoff on Saturday.

When a Roger Federer or a Serena Williams win a Grand Slam title the prize money is probably all but inconsequential, but Sloane Stephens’ eyes opened wide when she was presented with her cheque for $3.7m (£2.84m) after winning the US Open here on Saturday.

Spaniard Rafa Nadal beats South Africa’s Kevin Anderson to win his third US Open.

On the day that the FIBA AfroBasket 2017 Quarter-Finals were set, the Democratic Republic of Congo caused the biggest upset by beating reigning champions Nigeria.

Ikechukwu Nwamu is confident Nigeria have the potential to retain the title won two years ago in Rades, Tunisia.

Nigeria lost their final group game at the AfroBasket championship 77-83 against DR Congo and will finish second in group A.

Morocco on Saturday night made history by beating former African champions Angola for the first time in 37 years.

Sloane Stephens was ready to help Madison Keys drown her sorrows after beating her close friend to win the US Open title.

D’Tigers have all but qualified for the quarter-finals of the AfroBasket championship following their 90-67 win over Mali on Saturday in Radès, Tunisia.