After failing to secure an outright majority in last week's presidential election in Liberia, 51-year-old former World Footballer of the Year, George Weah, will slog it out with 73-year-old Vice President Joe Boakai in a face-off that promises to be intriguing.
The political horse-trading has already begun ahead of 7 November run-off, with both candidates trying to win over the 18 others they defeated.

It is not clear immediately which way the alliances will go to produce the country¹s first democratic transfer of power in several generations.
In what seems to be a fight between young and older voters, Mr Boakai, the ruling party candidate, hopes to score a hat-trick against a football legend who hopes to be third time lucky.
Mr Weah obtained 39% and Mr Boakai 29% of votes cast in Tuesday after nearly all polling stations were counted.

"Justin has been seeing Paola but is not exclusively dating her," from a source. "He enjoys her company and hanging out with her, but he has not called her his girlfriend. He is still focusing on his health right now."

A second source added, "They are not dating. They were introduced through mutual friends. Justin is single right now. They have recently been seeing each other more often. She wants a relationship but he is taking his time on getting to know her."
"Justin likes how well diverse and smart she is. They are having fun and enjoying each other's company," our source said. "What's important to Justin is church and feeling mentally stable and having a good support system."This past Wednesday, Justin and Paola were spotted leaving a church service in Beverly Hills, Calif. They were also seen hanging out at the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood.

By scroring thrice in their last game against Ecuador, Messi becomes the first player to score up to 20 goals in the world cup qualifications in the South American continent. The third goal of the match makes it 21 goals for Messi in the CONMEBOL now. Soon after Messi's record, Louis Suarez scores 2 goals to make it his 21st goal as well. Save for the hat trick of Lionel Messi, Argentina would not have qualified for the World Cup 2018 in Russia.

Abductors of Edo State-born popular musician, Osayomore Joseph, have made contact with the family, demanding the sum of N200m as ransom. Ambassador Joseph was kidnapped in his house at Orovie village, Upper Ekenhuan road, Benin City, the Edo State capital.

German-born Nigeria international defender Leon Balogun has once again voiced out his joy over his choice of representing Nigeria ahead of Germany.
Known for his hard stance and no nonsense approach when it comes to defending, the 29 year old was in tears at the final whistle of the game and had to be consoled by his teammates. Speaking after the game, Balogun who was eligible to play for Germany as well before deciding on the Super Eagles said he never thought of playing for Germany, even though he was born there. “ I have never played for Germany since I started playing football. I think it’s just some commitment that I prefer playing for Nigeria. I don’t know what it is but I can tell you, I never really thought of playing for Germany “. He said after Saturday’s win over Zambia.

The Mainz 05 defender put in another solid display at the back for Nigeria yesterday as they booked their place at next year World Cup in Russia with a 1-0 win over Zambia.

Former Arsenal great, Ray Parlour believes Nigerian midfielder, Alex Iwobi can become one of the best in the world if he adds more goals to his game. Parlour made the comments during the MTN/Arsenal Football Clinic for coaches and children, which ended at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.
“Iwobi is still a young player and in Wenger he is in good hands. He listens and works hard and with time I believe he will become a top top player. “What he needs is to learn to score more goals and contribute more to the defensive side of the game. His movement on and off the ball is excellent, but he still has a lot to learn. He is one of the players to watch at the World Cup,” he said.
Iwobi scored the goal that booked Nigeria’s ticket to the Russia 2018 World Cup on Saturday.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Africa Summit, with the theme “What Makes Africa Work, ” taking place in London, from Oct. 8, to Oct. 9. The Vice Presidential Spokesman, Mr Laolu Akande, in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, said the vice president leaves for London on Saturday, and is expected back on Monday.
Akande stated that the Africa Summit hosted by the Financial Times (FT) of London is a global forum, reputed as one of the leading conferences in the world on African business and economic matters. He noted that the FT itself has had a relationship with the African continent that stretched back to its opening issue more than 125 years ago.
“Osinbajo will discuss the increasing economic prospects in Africa and detail the progress of the Buhari administration, especially through the Federal Government’s medium-term Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), to the global audience" said Akande.