Manchester United have unveiled new grey third kits, as the club intensify preparations ahead of the forthcoming 2017/2018 season. According to a report posted on the Club's website, the new Adidas shirt was designed by a fan. The grey color is meant to bring back memories of the Club's infamous shirt from the 1995/1996 season when the club changed kits at half-time during a 3-1 defeat at Southampton.

Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde has expressed full support for the planned expansion of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 16 participating countries to 24. The Former FIFA and CAF instructor stated this while reacting to plans by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to organize a 2-day symposium on African Football in Morocco where the plan will be presented for ratification.

Arsenal Coach, Arsene Wenger has warned clubs seeking to woo Alexis Sanchez out of Emirate Stadium to stay off, as the Chilean International is not for sale. According to Sky Sports, Wenger made the statement while reacting to comments credited to Sanchez in Chilean newspapers.

Former Super Eagles' skipper, Kanu Nwankwo has offered to convince former Super Eagles' shot stopper, Vincent Enyeama to come out of retirement and assist the country in qualifying for the 2018 world cup billed to be hosted by Russia. Kanu stated that his decision to intervene in the matter was because of the goal keeper crisis rocking the team currently, as Super Eagles' number one goal keeper, Carl Ikeme battles acute leukaemia.