AFCON 2017: Ghanaians in Lagos hail Black Stars

Black Stars of Ghana in a training session. Twitter photo

Some Ghanaians in Lagos on Monday hailed the Black Stars of Ghana for reaching the semi-finals stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon.

Ghana defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in a quarter-finals match on Sunday.

Madrid four points clear of Barcelona

File: Madrid players congratulate Ronaldo

With one game at hand, Real Madrid went four points clear of hot rival Barcelona on the La Liga table on Sunday after thrashing Real Sociedad 3-0.

Barcelona had only scraped a draw at Real Betis earlier today, but Madrid put everything in full gear when they hosted Sociedad at Bernabeu.

AFCON 2017: Cote d’Ivoire coach resigns

Dussayer did not expect Cote d’ Ivoire early exit from the competition

Michel Dussuyer has resigned his appointment as Head Coach of the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire following his team’s early elimination at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon.

The reigning champions were knocked out after losing 0-1 to Morocco in their final Group C match on Tuesday.

FA Cup: Man Utd whip Wigan as Watford, Hull knocked out

Holders Manchester United on Sunday whipped Championship side Wigan 4-0 in a fourth-round tie of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

Marouane Fellaini got on the end of Bastian Schweinsteiger’s cross to put the holders in front just before half-time.

Chris Smalling made it 2-0 in the 57th minute following a cross from Anthony Martial, who also set up Henrikh Mkhitaryan to tap in the third in the 74th minute.

Suarez saves point for Barca

Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez rescued a late draw for FC Barcelona at Real Betis on Sunday, with the champions not being allowed a goal which crossed the line.

Betis dominated and hit the woodwork through Dani Ceballos and Ruben Castro before Alex Alegria put them ahead.

But Barca were furious not to be level when Aissa Mandi hooked the ball away from about a foot behind the line, with La Liga not having goalline technology.

BREAKING: Roger Federer wins 18th Grand Slam at Australian Open

Roger Federer was in tears as he won a thrilling, five-set Australian Open final against his great rival Rafael Nadal to clinch a record-extending 18th Grand Slam title on Sunday.

Federer won 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in three hours 38 minutes on Rod Laver Arena to move four major titles ahead of Nadal and Pete Sampras on the all-time winners’ list.

Juventus consult lawyers after mafia link claims

Juventus

Juventus are consulting lawyers to protect the club’s “honour and integrity” after a newspaper report linked club officials to hardline ultra-fans with organised crime connections via a ticket touting scam.

Wenger defends Xhaka over airport abuse claim

Arsene Wenger has defended Granit Xhaka after the Arsenal midfielder was spoken to by police over an allegation of racial abuse just days after being sent off for the second time this season.

Serena Williams ends Konta’s run in Australia

Serena Williams: marches into Australian Open semi-final

Serena Williams has booked a semi-final ticket in the Australian Open, after ending Britain’s Johanna Konta’s run in two sets.

Remo get first win, Rangers, Enyimba also triumph

Enyimba Football Club

The city of Sagamu was turned to a carnival town yesterday when newly promoted Remo Stars won their first game in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) with a 1-0 defeat of hitherto unbeaten Abia Warriors. Interestingly, all the home teams took maximum points from their matches yesterday.

Australian open: Serena avoids disaster

Serena Williams

Serena Williams avoided disaster in her 7-5, 6-4 victory over Barbora Strycova on Monday, advancing to the Australian Open quarter-finals at the start of the tournament’s second week.

AFCON: Egypt beat Uganda

AFCON: Egypt

Egypt on Saturday put up an injury time win over Uganda to keep the hope of qualification for the knockout stage at the on-going AFCON Gabon 2017.

Stunned Murray follows Djokovic to Aussie exit

Britain's Andy Murray leaves the court after losing his men's singles fourth round match
against Germany's Mischa Zverev.

World number one Andy Murray suffered a huge upset to 50th-ranked Mischa Zverev to follow Novak Djokovic to the exit as the shocks kept rolling at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Siasia’s academy to spur youth soccer

Siasia bids NFF goodbye

The former Super Eagles’ coach, Samson Siasia, is to partner with the Charles and Fr. Ojukwu Football Academy in Anambra to boost soccer development,

Senegal reach AFCON quarter-finals after 11 years

Sadio Mane celebrating Senegal’s win over Zimbabwe at AFCON 2017

Senegal’s Teranga Lions on Thursday became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), their first since 2006.

Barcelona Drops Hint To Sell Messi [Their Reason Will Shock You]

Barcelona FC of Spain have dropped a shocking hint that they could sell Lionel Messi, after the player’s agent revealed to them that the 29 year old wants to be the highest paid footballer on the planet with his new contract.

FIFA picks world best tomorrow

Ronaldo, Griezmann and Lionel Messi: in contention for the best player award

FIFA will recognise the world’s best football players and coaches in its inaugural edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards on Monday.

AFCON 2017: Goalkeeper Onyango leads Uganda squad

Goalkeeper Denis Onyango will spearhead Uganda’s assault on the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title following the announcement of their squad for the finals on Thursday.

NFF eyes 2017 Best Player Award

NFF President Amaju Pinnick, optimistic of 2017 Best Player Award

Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has said he was optimistic a Nigeria player would win the 2017 African Best Player of the Year Award.

Awww!! Mikel Obi Receives Emotional Farewell From Chelsea (Read)

John Obi Mikel has been sent an emotional farewell message from Nazar, a Chelsea supporter from Ukraine.