'Algerian Messi' Becomes First African To Win English PFA 'Player Of The Year' Award

Riyad Mahrez

This time last year, Leicester City Football Club was battling to retain their Premier League status, this year they're champions in-waiting.

AFCON 2017: Nigeria Out After Defeat By Egypt

Nigeria suffers defeat

Nigeria has failed to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after being defeated 1-0 in Egypt in their Group G match on Tuesday, 29th of March. With just one game remaining and only the group winners to qualify, Nigeria cannot make up the five point deficit to top their group.
Nigeria won the nations cup in 2013 but have since suffered back-to-back eliminations in qualifying.