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Arsenal ended their run of four straight games without a win with a convincing 2-0 Victory against AC Milan in their first-leg round of 16 clash in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi was an unused substitute in the game.

After a bright start from AC Milan, it was Arsenal who took the lead in the 15th minute through Henrikh Mkhitaryan whose right foot shot took a slight deflection before ending inside the net.

Home-based Super Eagles players and their officials were left disappointed after no momentary reward was offered them following Wednesday’s presidential reception at Nigeria’s seat of power, Aso Rock.

The players and their officials were finally hosted by the country’s number one citizen, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday after several postponements.

Leicester City midfielder, Riyad Mahrez, on Thursday said Manchester City would be a good move for any player if they were to reignite their interest at the end of the season. Mahrez made the statement while defending his decision to take time away from the club. He said, “I was away from here because I needed some time to think, it was a difficult situation.

The Falconets of Nigeria have been drawn in the Group D of the France 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup alongside Haiti, China and three time U-20 winners Germany.

The draw ceremony was held at the Opera House, Rennes on Thursday.

Africa’s other representatives Ghana are with hosts France, New Zealand and Netherlands in Group A.

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the Super Eagles of the needed support to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

The President gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received the FIFA World Cup Trophy ahead of the tournament at the State House in Abuja.

Enyimba FC gave their qualification into the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup a huge boost following their 2-0 away win against Benin Republic’s Energie FC in their first-leg clash on Wednesday at the Stade de l’Amite in Cotonou. Enyimba took the lead in the fourth minute following an own goal by Lawal Lanignan whose back header wrongfooted Energie FC keeper Wilson Damilola and bounced over the line.