Football

Ex-Barcelona and Chelsea striker and four-time African Player of the Year Samuel Eto’o has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38.

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen after an impressive start to life in the French top-flight having scored four goals in four games has been named Lille Player of the month for August.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has confirmed it is conducting a new investigation into the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF.

Nigeria has launched a daring attempt to persuade Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham, to ignore England and represent the Super Eagles at international level.

FIFA on Monday unveiled its three-man shortlist for the 2019 Best Men's Player award - with Cristiano Ronaldo, Virgil van Dijk and Lionel Messi all competing for the top prize.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, and Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino make up the three-man shortlist in the men's coach category in the FIFA awards.