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Rayon Sports will be aiming to cause a major upset when they lock horns with Enyimba in a second-leg 2018 Caf Confederations Cup quarterfinal clash at Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Sunday afternoon.  The reverse fixture in Kigali, Rwanda ended in a goalless draw with both teams unable to convert a catalog of goal-scoring opportunities. Enyimba will be favourites to advance into the final four in front of their home fans, but Rayon have proven in recent months that they are more than capable travelers on the African continent. Gikundiro held both Young Africans and USM Alger to draws…

The WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight king Anthony Joshua defends his titles against Russian Alexander Povetkin on Saturday night.

ANTHONY JOSHUA has admitted that he will need his “dancing shoes” to deal with a “fast” Alexander Povetkin after he weighed in almost two stone heavier than the Russian challenger. The WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion defend his belts against Povetkin at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Joshua, 28, tipped the scales at 17th 8lb, over a stone heavier than his opponent who was 15th 12lb. The British star said: “He’s going to be quick, he’s going to be fast so that is why I have to be sharp on my feet and have my dancing shoes…

Video footage shows the moment Super Eagles attacking midfielder and Arsenal star Alex Iwobi lands a savage slap on the back of the young Frenchman’s head. The sound of the connection makes a large thud and the 19-year-old is sent rocking forward. He then turns around to give his team-mate a stern warning. Some Arsenal fans found it hilarious. “Hahaha Iwobi absolutely clocked him around the head,” one stated. Another added: “That slap on Guendouzi tickled me.” But others did not take it so lightly. “Jesus Christ he absolutely battered him with that,”…

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme was diagnosed with acute leukemia in July 2017. After 12 months of gruelling treatment which cost him his career, his lifelong dream of playing at a World Cup, the chance of being present at the birth of his second daughter and almost his life, Ikeme was told he was in complete remission. The 32-year-old must have further, less invasive, treatment and Ikeme admits he is not sure what the future holds. “I am unemployed,” he says, more than once, with a smile. This is his story. A devastating phone call Ikeme…

Manchester City’s record goalscorer Sergio Aguero extended his stay with the Premier League champions on Friday, signing a one-year contract extension. The 30-year-old Argentina international — who broke the record last season and whose tally stands at 204 — put pen to paper on a deal that will see him through to the end of the 2021 season. “I am happy for this additional year,” said Aguero in a club statement. “My idea was being here for 10 years. I’ve been here for seven years, it’s going to be 10 when the contract expires. “This was the main reason I…

One month on from the FIFA U20 Women’s world Cup, Falconets midfielder, Monday Gift said she still has much to improve on as a player as does the team.

Enyimba FC defender Sunday Adetunji expects Rayon Sports to come all out on Sunday in search of an upset in their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash.

Leicester City boss Claude Puel has admitted that he may rest Super Eagles defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi for Saturday’s game with Huddersfield Town. Speaking to the press ahead of Saturday’s home fixture against Huddersfield, Puel said he is looking at the possibility of resting Wilfred and England International Harry Maguire. “We have to see if I have to protect some players,” said Puel. “Perhaps with Harry, because he played two full games with his team [England]. “Perhaps also with Ndidi, for example, because he traveled a lot to play against Seychelles, to play in Liberia.” Ndidi has been one of Leicester…

Re-Elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has vowed to set up a team to reconcile all aggrieved members of the Football family. Speaking via the NFF official website, Amaju thanked the Congress for the confidence reposed in the new board, adding: “We owe this country a lot, and we are committed to working hard to give back so much to it. “We intend to set up a reconciliation team in a few days to reach out to aggrieved members of the football family with a view to bringing everyone under one umbrella for…