Zambia's fairy tale run in the African Cup of Nations ended with them sensationally beating hot favourites Ivory Coast 8-7 on post match penalties to win their maiden AFCON trophy.

In a match attended by football legends Pele, Michel Platini amongst other and beamed to millions across the continent and the world, there was doubt that the Chipolopolo were the better side on the night.

Arsene Wenger has ratified Arsenal's summer tour of Nigeria. The under-fire Gunners manager gave his blessing to the ground-breaking trip and pen was put to paper at the Emirates on Sunday as the club hosted a delegation from the African organisers of the tour.

Arsenal officials met Nigeria Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the planned visit which will be the club's first ever visit to Africa.

After a horrendous Africa Cup qualifying campaign that saw the Super Eagles bundled out of the 2012 footballling showpiece, Nigeria coach Samson Siaisa has pleaded with his country to give him more time to find his winning formula.

Nigeria failed to make it to the biannual tournament for the first time since 1996.

Reinforcements could be on their way to Vancouver. The club is set to make a "major" announcement this morning. Yeah I know what you all are thinking with the word major in quotes but this one seems fairly straight forward here. Marc Weber of The Providence is reporting the club is set to sign a forward, possibly a Designated Player to go along with their current DP forward Eric Hassli.

On loan Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor will move to Real Madrid permanently this summer according to talkSPORT.
The deal hinges on whether or not Los Blancos can win a major trophy this season - either La Liga or the Champions League.
Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has been impressed by Adebayor since he moved to the Bernabeu on loan in the recent January transfer window.

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We've always called Adebayor K2 because: He is tall as a mountain, and reminiscent of former Arsenal striker Kanu in his stature and playing style. Hence K2 or K2.0, or K2.6.But now we learn that it was more appropriate than we ever knew. Adebayor added: "I left frustrated. I loved Arsenal. "When I was young, one of my dreams was to play for them because my idol, Kanu, played there.

We've always called Adebayor K2 because: He is tall as a mountain, and reminiscent of former Arsenal striker Kanu in his stature and playing style. Hence K2 or K2.0, or K2.6.But now we learn that it was more appropriate than we ever knew. Adebayor added: "I left frustrated. I loved Arsenal. "When I was young, one of my dreams was to play for them because my idol, Kanu, played there.

Ok then, the talk is almost over and tonight's the night. Arsenal v Barcelona, Champions League. For both sets of fans it's a great fixture and it's certainly one for the neutrals to enjoy. But then who gives a fish's tit about neutrals?

The footballing philosophy of both sides is similar attractive, passing football with an emphasis on attack.