Sport

During the 90 minutes match, a 77th-minute goal from substitute Odion Ighalo ensured the Super Eagles opened their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with maximum three points against the Swallows of Burundi in Alexandria, Egypt.
Gernot Rohr, the Nigerian coach started the game with Daniel Akpeyi in goal ahead of the first choice Francis Uzoho and Ikechuckwu Ezenwa. Akpeyi repaid the coach’s faith in him as he pulled off a stunning save to deny Burundi what would have been the opening goal after Cedric Amissi forced his way past the Nigeria defence before unleashing a stunning shot.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday has enjoined the Super Eagles to rise up to the occasion as they play against the Burundi national team, as they begin their campaign in the tournament. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, President Buhari charged the players to play every match for the honour of motherland.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be deployed at the final tournament of the 2019 African Cup of Nation billed to take place in Egypt.

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp on Friday said the club must continue to "splash the cash" if they want to remain competitive with Europe's elite clubs.

Chelsea FC has announced former goalkeeper and club legend Petr Cech has been appointed as the club’s technical director and performance advisor. 

Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Thursday finally qualified for the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, after a long wait. The Falcons claimed the last third-best placed team spot after Chile failed to beat Thailand as needed to qualify; only winning 2-0 in their final Group F match at the Roazhon Park in Rennes on Thursday.