Football

The 31st instalment of the NFF/CBN All-Financial Institutions Football Competition has been scheduled to kick off on Saturday. The Central Bank of Nigeria pledged its continued commitment to the sponsorship of the tournament ending on October 28. (NFF) Deputy General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme, who represented the federation’s General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi at a press conference to herald the championship in Abuja on Wednesday, lauded the (CBN) for sponsoring the event for the past 30 years.

Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to avoid any distraction which could potentially rise from a row over bonuses at the World Cup next year in Russia.

Algeria have parted ways with their Spanish coach Lucas Alcaraz ahead of their final World Cup qualifying Group B game against Nigeria in Constantine in November, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that his biggest problem during the chase for a World Cup ticket has been that of goalkeeping.

Former goalkeeper and captain of the Super Eagles Vincent Enyeama has dropped a hint about a possible return to the team he left after a row with former coach Sunday Oliseh. Present coach of the team Gernot Rohr has already confirmed a return is on the card for the 35 year old once he is back to full fitness, and also sort out his issue at French side Lille.

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick when he was needed most, rallying his country to a 3-1 win over Ecuador, in Quito to book a spot in 2018 Russia World Cup. With Argentina's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup in jeopardy, Messi inspired his team mates to take the day. Argentina started the final night of South American qualifying in sixth place, with only the top four qualifying for the World Cup while the fifth goes to an intercontinental playoff against New Zealand.