Ejike Christantus Uzoenyi at the ongoing Africa Nations Championship

So many things happen to humans in life that make them wonder where their next big opportunity will come from. It is difficult to know what the future holds for us because we do not have such abilities to determine what will come to pass even in the immediate future. We keep on striving hard for the best and wait for when our moment of truth will come whether near or far. The above introduction aptly describes the sudden sweet experience that must have been felt by the diminutive Super Eagles star Ejike Christantus Uzoenyi at the ongoing African Nations Championship. The winger is enjoying a resurgence in the national team through the competition meant for players plying their trade in their domestic leagues.

Bartomeu to face Neymar complaint

New Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu faces a tough start to his tenure after it emerged he will also be cited in the complaint regarding an alleged misappropriation of funds in the transfer of Neymar from Santos last year. The socio who filed the case against former Barca president Sandro Rosell, Jordi Cases, has extended his complaint to include his successor and vice-president Javier Faus

Nigeria 4-2 Mozambique: Rabiu Ali's brace inspires Eagles victory

The Super Eagles secured their first win in the African Nations Championship after beating their southern Africans opponents in goal thriller. A brace from Rabiu Ali and one goal each from Ifeanyi Ede and substitute Barnabas Imenger were all  Stephen Keshi's men needed to brush aside Joao Chisano’s team on a night of exciting football artistry. and this is one of the things Nigeria need to continue their quest for a debut CHAN trophy with a 4-2 defeat of Mozambique at the Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on Wednesday night.

Manchester City close in on 'Nigerian Neymar' Yahaya

Manchester City are poised to secure a deal for Nigeria under-17 star Musa Yahaya. The attacking midfielder would be the third Nigeria Under-17 international to sign on at the Etihad Stadium following the African nation's success at the World Cup Yahaya scored four times in seven matches at the U-17 World Cup held in the United Arab Emirates, with Nigeria beating Mexico 3-0 in the final to win the tournament.
Dubbed the 'Nigerian Neymar', Yahaya had been tracked by Tottenham, as well as teams in Portugal and Spain, but City appear to have won the race for the 16-year-old and are in deep discussions with the player's agent, Babawo Mohammed.

How coaches decided Yaya Toure as African Player of the Year

Thursday’s emergence of Cote D’Ivoire’s Yaya Toure as African Player of the Year for the third successive time was always expected. In figures released by the Confederation of African Football, voting patterns show how dominant the Ivoirian was and why he retained his title as the continent’s best footballer According to the figures released by CAF after the ceremony, the Ivoirian was always favoured to retain his crown ahead of challengers John Obi Mikel and Didier Drogba.

Yaya Toure is CAF African Player of the Year 2013

Manchester City's Yaya Toure has been named the African Player of the Year 2013 by the Confederation of African Football at an awards ceremony held in Lagos on Thursday evening.  The Ivoirian has been named the best player from the continent for a third straight time after beating compatriot Didier Drogba and local favourite Obi Mikel at a ceremony in Lagos

The Ivoirian won the title for a third straight time beating off competition from compatriot Didier Drogba and local favourite John Obi Mikel to the title. In a ceremony dominated by Nigeria who swept the Coach of the Year and Team of the Year awards, many had expected Chelsea's Mikel to win the top gong on the back of the Super Eagles' victory at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.