Author Archives: Olukunle Kayode

Leicester City midfielder Ahmed Musa has been arrested at his home in Leicestershire on suspicion of common assault. The Nigerian international was reported to have been quizzed by police after they received a domestic abuse complaint against the player. [recommended id=28522] Although it appears no further action has been taken by the police, this isContinue reading “Leicester City’s record signing Ahmed Musa is in trouble”

The wave of change that has swept elections and referendums across the globe has claimed another scalp. After nearly three decades at the helm of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Cameroon’s Issa Hayatou will be replaced by Madagascar’s Chief Ahmad. [responsive id=’41817′ name=’2017/03/GettyImages-653979832.jpg’] Hayatou who had only previously been twice challenged for the position,Continue reading “Chief Ahmad is a figure of hope for African football”

While the world of football recovers from the extraordinary game at Camp Nou, which saw Barcelona stage the greatest comeback in the history of European football by defeating PSG 6-1, another team, Borussia Dortmund also staged their own comeback to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Given they were trailing 1-0Continue reading “Aubameyang scores hattrick to destroy Benfica”

After two weeks filled with surprising results and passionate African football, the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations winners have emerged, and it is safe to say it wasn’t one of the title favourites. Cameroon beat Egypt 2-1 on Sunday night in Libreville thanks to Vincent Aboubakar’s 88th minute winner, breaking the hearts of the PharaohsContinue reading “Cameroon become surprise champions of AFCON 2017”

China’s football transfer juggernaut has struck again, this time sweeping Watford’s Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo in its wake. It is believed that the London club has accepted a bid in the region of £20 million from Chinese Super League club Changchun Yatai. [recommended id=39090] Watford appear keen to cash in on the Nigerian who enjoyedContinue reading “Odion Ighalo is latest player to be tempted by £20m bid from Chinese Super League”

In a remarkable 2016 in which Leicester City were crowned champions of English football, the team’s star player and talisman Riyad Mahrez has won BBC’s African Footballer of the Year. It is another award to add to his collection after winning the PFA player of the year award in April. The winger becomes the secondContinue reading “Riyad Mahrez scoops BBC prize to end remarkable year”

Chelsea FC showed their title credentials with a devastating 3-1 victory over rivals Man City at the Etihad stadium. An intense game with plenty of attacking football from both sides swung in favour of the London team despite Man City taking the lead. It was however  a disappointing result  for the home side who createdContinue reading “Touré and Iheanacho fall short in defeat”