Ethiopia bids to host 2028 AFCON
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, which would be its first in more than half a century.
Video: Riyad Mahrez wins BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016
Leicester City and Algeria international, Riyad Mahrez has won the BBC African footballer for the year 2016.
Europa League: Pogba to face brother as Man United meet St Etienne
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could face his brother Florentin after the Jose Mourinho’s side were drawn against St Etienne in the Europa League round of 32, a tie which will also stir memories of the dark days of hooliganism in the 1970s.
Concession of National stadium in progress
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung says paucity of funds has slowed down the concession of the National Stadium, Lagos.
Champions League last-16 draw
The draw for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 fixtures was held today and these are the matches to look forward to.
Super Falcons soft-pedal on protest
Protesting players of the Nigerian senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons may have soft-pedalled on their decision to openly confront the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and the federal government over the non payment of bonuses and other allowances running into millions of naira after winning an unprecedented eight African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Cameroon a fortnight ago.
