Football

The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo says the bodies of 26 people killed in an ambush by rebels earlier this month have been discovered in the east of the country.

The Super Eagles have been presented with the sum of N50 million by Premier Lotto following their qualification for the Russia 2018 World Cup, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Indonesian football fans are mourning the death of Choirul Huda, the long-term goalkeeper and captain of top flight side Lamongan FC, usually known as Persela, following a collision with a team mate during a weekend match at their stadium in East Java.

Akwa United Football Club of Uyo on Sunday in Lagos carted home N10 million after defeating Niger Tornadoes to win the Federation Cup, in a match watched by eminent personalities.

The club beat Tornadoes FC 3-2 on penalty kicks to win the AITEO Cup competition,with the Niger team going home with N5 million.

Nigeria have moved on since Swansea City striker Tammy Abraham opted to play for England even though they are shopping for strikers since qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Russia.

Morocco will replace Kenya as hosts of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN), organisers announced on Sunday.