Author: Brila

The Presidential recognition of 2017 Women’s AfroBasket winners D’Tigress, plus the cash reward promised the team sparked an outcry from a Sport Federation President, his Athletes and a section of the media as well.

Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying group opponent Algeria will be without their talisman, Riyad Mahrez – at least until matchday – as he leaves the squad to “formalise” his move from Leicester City, according to the Algerian Football Federation (FAF).

Nigeria and Cameroon have a rich history of football rivalry and next month another chapter will be added to the tome when the two clash in a double header, 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Precedent and empirical facts reinforce superstitious beliefs in football. And nowhere like Africa is the subject of superstitions a more passionate talking point.

President Muhammadu Buhari hosted D’Tigress at the State House, Presidential Villa Abuja on Wednesday and promised the 2017 Women’s AfroBasket champions cash rewards for their feat.

Victor Osimhen might have to start shopping for a new club as Wolfsburg are keen on securing a deal for Liverpool’s Divock Origi.

Ahmed Musa is the subject of a season-on loan negotiation between Leicester City and championship club, Hull City according to reports in England.

Ligue 1 side Marseille are looking to sign a striker in the final hours of this transfer window and it is clear that their priority is currently FC Porto forward Vincent Aboubakar.

Super Eagles midfielder and Captain, Mikel Obi has reiterated the team’s committment to brush aside the threat made by the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon ahead of Friday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier in Uyo.

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