As Algeria coach, Georges Leekens prepares the Desert Foxes for their first Africa Cup of Nations match against Zimbabwe, the World Cup qualifiers defeat Algeria suffered in Uyo to the Super Eagles has kept playing in his mind.

Despite proving himself worthy of a place in Manchester City squad, Kelechi Iheanacho will not be enjoying the support of coach Pep Guardiola.

Wilfried Zaha scored his first goal for African champions the Ivory Coast as they trounced Uganda 3-0 Wednesday in a warm-up match for the 2017 Cup of Nations.

Ten-man FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Wednesday, clinched the Charity Cup after they beat a disappointing Rangers 4-3 on penalties after both teams failed to score within regulation time.

Vandals in Buenos Aires destroyed a statue of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, leaving the sculpture of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner without its head or torso on Tuesday.