He was instrumental in helping Zambia win a maiden African Under-20 title in 2017, and was captain of the Chipolopolo with six goals from his 23 caps.

Tomori has blossomed at AC Milan since joined the Serie A champions from Chelsea in January 2020.

All three clubs came from behind to win their first leg matches.

It’s the first time a player other than Messi or Ronaldo has topped the list in eight years.

Head Coach Salisu Yusuf has invited 32 players who will resume camping in the Oyo State capital this weekend.

It is the first time the Super Falcons have lost so many games consecutively.

Haaland has started his City career in breathtaking form, scoring 19 goals in just 11 games in the Premier League and Champions League so far this season.

The 35-year-old Paris St-Germain forward has played at four World Cups with Argentina, scoring six goals and making five assists in 19 appearances.

Southgate is set to name his squad on Oct. 20 giving Walker, who has won 70 caps, just two weeks to prove he will be fit enough to take part.

In Africa the Super Eagles are in number four behind 2022 World Cup bound Senegal (1st) Morocco (2nd) and Tunisia (3rd).

Messi opened the scoring with a curling shot after superb interplay with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

Southgate believes James – and indeed Man City’s Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier of Newcastle – offers him more solidity and tactical flexibility than Alexander-Arnold.

The Portugal under-21 international hadn’t made a single first-team appearance for Benfica before the current campaign, but has only missed one of nine matches since his debut.

“Your knowledge and leadership, your passion and experience will undoubtedly have an important impact on the development of our beautiful game in Nigeria,” he said.

Barca thought they had rescued a point when Pedri scored in the second half, but it was ruled out by video assistant referee for an Ansu Fati handball.

The draw means Tottenham are second in Group D with four points after three games, two points behind leaders Sporting Lisbon,

It follows similar moves by other French cities, despite France going in as the defending champion.

Ronaldo was left on United’s bench and with the Red Devils 4-0 down at half-time, Erik ten Hag said he wanted to spare him humiliation by bringing him on.

Distraught family members were struggling to comprehend the loss of their loved ones, including 23 children.

A former Chairman of the Zamfara State Sports Commission, Gusau served on the organizing committee for the African Nations Championship.