Cristiano Ronaldo wins the 2016 Ballon D'or award for the 4th time

Real Madrid and Portugal super star Cristiano Ronaldo had been crowned the world's best player for 2016 after he defeated rival Lionel Messi to clinch the Ballon D'or award for the fourth time in his very illustrious career. 

The award crowns such a hardworking year for the Madeira native who helped Real Madrid win the UEFA champions league title and also helped his country, Portugal, to win a historic EURO 2016 cup, despite the huge odds against them. 

The striker topped the poll of 173 journalists worldwide to take home France Football magazine's coveted award on Monday night held in Paris, France. 

The player was not present in Paris to collect the award due to the Club World Cup which Reeal Madrid is currently participating in, in Japan. 

Messi came second in the award while Antonie Griezmann of France/Atletico Madrid came third. 
FIFA will hold its own award 'the Best' awards in January and Ronaldo is favorite to win that award also. 

Congrats to Ronaldo! One of the greatest athletes of our time!

"Solomon Dalung is the most embarrassing human being in the Nation" - actor Kunle Remi slams the sports minister

The backlash continues! Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, told state house correspondents in Abuja on Thursday that the reason the Super Falcons who recently won the African Women Cup of Nations have not been paid their allowances is because they were not expected to win the competition... 

Lere Olayinka, Media aide to Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, also slammed the minister via his Facebook page.

Chapecoense footballer Neto, who survived the Colombian plane tragedy was reading Bible before the crash

Chapecoense centre back, Helio Neto, one of only six people who survived the Colombian plane crash which killed 71, was reading a Bible passage about 'being safe in the shadow of your wings' before the crash. The footballer’s bible was found at the scene of the crash by journalist Roberto Cabrini. 

In a video footage Cabrini notices the Bible with a note inside saying it belongs to the defender. 

A bookmark had been inserted next to Psalm 63. It reads; 

 'On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night; Because you have been my help; Then I will rejoice in the shadow of your wings. My soul follows you closely; Your right hand upholds me."

The bible was handed to the footballer’s wife, who said that Neto is deeply religious and takes religious scriptures with him everywhere. 

A total of 71 people lost their lives when the British-made Avro RJ85 aircraft came down en route to Medellin, where Brazilian side Chapecoense were due to play in the Copa Sudamericana final. 

More photos below... 

Source: DailyMail UK

After 2 Months in a French Hospital, Cameroonian legend, Rigobert Song smiles again

Former Cameroon and Liverpool defender, Rigobert Song who left Cameroon for France to get extra care after suffering a stroke on Sunday, October 2, 2016 is recuperating and getting better. 

It's been two long months for the 40 year old African legend since he came out of a two-day coma at Yaounde Emergency Centre on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. 

He has since been at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital (Groupe hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière) a renowned teaching hospital in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France.

Connor McGregor says he'll knockout Mayweather if they ever step into the ring together

There has been so much hype surrounding a potential fight between Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor. The state of California has granted the mixed martial artist a boxing license which makes the super fight more likely to happen. 

Connor McGregor in his characteristic brashness says he'll knockout Mayweather if they ever step into the ring together. 

He said: 

 'If I took out all those different disciplines and focused with the work ethic that I have on the sport of boxing, there's no telling what I could do. I wouldn't go in there just to show up. I'd go in there to knock him (Mayweather) out. He can be hit. He's been hit before. Age waits for no man, also. So I know they know that. I know the size, the reach and the youth is on my side. 

There's a lot to lose for them. So that's why they're scrambling. But that's OK. I've got some other boxing opportunities and potential opponents in mind, some previous Floyd opponents. I can bring in anyone in the game. We'll see what happens.'

However, McGregor insisted that fighting the 'Money Team' leader, who has recently distanced himself from the idea, is not something he is particularly concerned with. 

'Since I've got that boxing licence, Floyd's fat boxing manager came out and was like, "Floyd's in the Bahamas. He doesn't care about Conor. Well, I don't give a f*** about Floyd, either. If you don't want this fight, that's no problem. Other than the Floyd-Manny (Pacquaio) gate numbers, I hold all the numbers, other than that one fight. So I don't need Floyd. I do not need him.

'All I do is win no matter what!'- says Asisat Oshoala as she displays AWCON & 'highest goal scorer' trophies

 

Nigeria's Super Falcons on Saturday beat Cameroon's female National team, Indomitable Lioness, 1-0, to emerge the winners of the 2016 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. Desire Oparanozie scored the only goal that gave Nigeria victory and this will be the eight time Nigeria will win the title. 

Striker, Asisat Oshoala, shared these photos of herself posing with the Africa Women Cup Of Nations trophy and her own trophy for being the highest goal scorer in the tournament. See photos of some of her teammates after their win, as you continue.