Sodiq Taiwo, a former national number one male squash player, on Tuesday decried the absence of regular competitions for upcoming players, saying that it was a great disservice to the players.

Nigeria premier league club Plateau United have sacked coach Zakary Baraje and replaced him with former skipper Victor Wickadason, according to officials.

Five facts ahead of CAF Confederation Cup play-offs this week: — Spectators will be hoping for a lot more goals than the 10 scored in the eight first legs — a meagre average of just 1.25. The all-time average is 2.3 per game.

Chelsea and Tottenham have been fined £375,000 ($540,000, 476,000 euros) and £225,000 ($324,000, 286 euros) respectively for failing to control their players during a feisty 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge earlier this month.

Leicester City’s incredible Premier League fairytale reached a joyous crescendo as thousands of fans turned the city blue while revelling in the club’s title parade on Monday.