President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated the home-based Super Eagles for defeating Angola to qualify for the Semi-Final of the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco. The Super Eagles came from a goal behind to beat Angola 2-1 in a thrilling encounter that extended to extra-time.
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has revealed Leroy Sane could face up to one month on the sideline following an ankle injury he sustained on Sunday during an encounter with Cardiff in the FA Cup. The City forward was brought down by Joe Bennett - who was booked for the challenge and later sent off - just before half-time as the Germany international was in full sprint racing towards goal.
Leicester City forward Ahmed Musa is set to undergo a medical at CSKA Moscow after sealing a season-long loan deal with his former club. The 25-year-old Nigeria international moved from CSKA to Leicester for a club-record £18.2million fee in 2016 but has failed to break into the first team following his erratic performance.
Nigeria's U20 girls, Falconets have qualified for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup billed to take place in France later in the year. The qualification followed the thrashing of South Africa's Basetsana 6-0 on Saturday. A brace each from Gift Monday, Rasheedat Ajibade and Anam Imo was all the Falconet needed to book a place in the tournament.
Nigeria’s Under-20 women’s team, the Falconets will take of the Basetsanas of South Africa on Saturday in Benin to book their place in 2018 U20 Women’s World Cup in France. The Basetsana crashed 0-2 to the two –time World Cup silver medallists in the first leg in Polokwane two weeks ago and know they have a mountain to climb against Chris Danjuma’s maidens at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he is committed to the club - but did not rule out the possibility of managing Real Madrid one day.
Pochettino has been linked with the La Liga side, who are struggling under Zinedine Zidane this season.
Asked about the Real job by a BBC reporter, Pochettino said: "My commitment is massive [to Spurs]. I am working like I am going to be here forever.
