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The Tanzania head Coach job could be a poison chalice for Emmanuel Amuneke if he fails, his former national teammate, Samson Siasia has told Brila.net.

Leicester City duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho are set to start for Leicester City tonight as the foxes take on Manchester United in the EPL Opening fixture. Iheanacho was Leicester’s brightest star during Pre-season after bagging four goals in three Matches on his return from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Super Eagles forward has gotten the backing of Manager Claude Puel to step in directly into departed Riyad Mahrez’s shoe after an outstanding pre-season. Meanwhile, Wilfred Ndidi is also going to start against United having made himself a force to reckon with in Leicester’s…

Falconets Head Coach Chris Danjuma has expressed his confidence in the ladies’ progression after an unimpressive win over the Haitians on Thursday. The Falconets needed a win to keep their hopes of a qualification to the knockout stage alive, and that they did when stand-in captain Rasheedat Ajibade netted from the penalty spot after Anam Imo was fouled in the box in the 36th minute of the encounter. Just before the end of the first period, Ajibade sent a brilliant pass to Anam Imo but the latter could not connect for a tap-in, and the half ended with the…

Nigeria midfielder, Mary Saiki has fired a warning to China ahead of the sides group game clash at the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

World rated Number 18 Tennis Player Aruna Quadri has once again talked down on his chances of emerging the winner of the ongoing ITTF Nigerian Open. Quadri is remaining modest and has downplayed been clear favourite to emerge as winner of the tournament days after hitting his highest career ranking of 18th in the ITTF world ranking. Quadri speaking on the pathway to the final said the quality of players playing in the tournament is strong enough to acknowledge the enormity of the task in emerging as the champion of the 2018 ITTF Nigeria open. Alexey Liventsov is…

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri and other top seeds, including Liventsov Alexey from Russia and Olah Benedek from Finland will begin their campaigns for honours at the 2018 Nigeria Open championship. The total prize money for the annual table tennis championship is $46,000. In the men’s singles category, the winner will be rewarded with $5,000, and finalist $2,500, while in the women’s single category, the winner and finalist will enjoy the same prize reward as that of the men. As for the men and women’s doubles, $3,000 will be the take home prize for the winner while the finalist will be rewarded…

A world Cup snub and failed trial in Norway will not daunt the spirit of Junior Lokosa as the striker insists he’s still focused on doing what he knows best; to score goals.

Africa’s top ranked Table Tennis player, Aruna Quadri does not consider himself favorite for the 2018 ITTF Nigeria Open.

Rasheedat Ajibade’s lone effort from the spot gave the Super Falconets a much-needed win against the very impressive Haiti U20 National team. Germany will face Haiti in their final group game next Monday at the Stade de la Rabine while China will face Nigeria Clos Gastel Stadium in Léhon at the same time on the same day. More Follows…

Philippe Coutinho has been handed the coveted No 7 shirt at Barcelona, having worn the No 14 since he joined from Liverpool in January. Arda Turan had been the holder of the prestigious No 7 shirt, also previously worn by the likes of Luis Figo, David Villa and Henrik Larsson, but his loan move to Istanbul Basaksehir has freed it up. Coutinho last wore the No 7 shirt during his final season at Inter Milan before joining Liverpool in 2013. He wore the No 10 shirt with distinction at Anfield. Luis Figo is the most famous full-time wearer of Barca’s coveted…