Football

Report reaching vigil360 has it that Nasarawa United player Chieme Martins has reportedly died after he slumped during a Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) match between Nasarawa United and Kastina United. The report has it that the player slump at the home ground of Nasarawa United. A team of medical personnel tried to revive Martins but to no avail. he was subsequently rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has been told that he will be £2bn poorer if he attempts to purchase a 'top six' club in the EPL, but he is, however, advised to look elsewhere in the Premier League to check for a team within the range of £150million and £350million.

For health reasons, there will be no shaking of hands between players and match officials ahead of Premier League matches until further notice based on medical advice.

Former World Player of the Year and Brazil legend Ronaldinho have been detained in Paraguay alongside his brother for entering the South American Country with fake passports.

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has recalled super eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho for the doubleheader tie Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Commercial Director Abdelmounaïm Bah as Acting General Secretary, replacing Mouad Hajjiwho who resigned earlier.