The defeat in the final of the 2016 ITTF African Championship in Agadir, Morocco last October is still fresh in the memory of Dina Meshref and with the staging of the 2017 ITTF African Cup at same venue, the 2015 African Games champion is indeed bracing up for the oppositions from Nigeria and others.

Jose Mourinho’s father, Felix has passed away. He was 79

Chelsea forward Bertrand Traore has joined Lyon for 10 million euros (£8.8m, $11.2m) on a five-year deal, the French club announced on Monday.

Akwa United coach Abdu Maikaba has said that his team will treat their host with respect when they meet in a matchday 26 fixture despite their position on the NPFL log.

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt insists this “emotional” season will indeed be his last, bringing the curtain down on a glittering career which galvanised track and field at a time of doping and corruption scandals.