The Nigeria Football Federation announced the appointment of Amina Daura as the country’s new Head of Women’s Football. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Ademola Olajire, head of NFF’s Communications Department. The statement read in part: “Daura demonstrated a strong passion for the development of women’s football from grassroots to elite level. She was able to prove to the panel her capacity for stakeholder management and funding.

Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson has predicted that Liverpool, despite their recent set back would emerge victorious in the English Premier League this season. Ahead of Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea FC, the Liverpool Club was the same that won the league last season.