The competition’s overall prize money has been increased from $975,000 to $2.4 million – an increase of almost $1.5 million.
The 33-year-old Armenian Mkhitaryan has signed a two-year deal to 2024, after leaving AS Roma on a free transfer.
The Lagos-based team defeated their Yobe counterparts 2-1 in the last game of the day to qualify for the classification round match.
Nigeria is hosting the second edition of the championship slated for July 14 to July 17, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Salah’s contract renewal put to rest rumours linking him to possible transfer to Spanish side Real Madrid.
Richarlison becomes fourth summer signing for Spurs after Fraser Forster, Ivan Perisic and Yves Bissouma.
Ortega is Manchester City’s second window signing, following star striker Erling Haaland’s high-profile arrival from Borussia Dortmund.
FIFA says it will use semi-automatic offside technology at the November to December World Cup to make video assistant decisions faster and more reliable.
Abdullahi Maikano, president of the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), on Thursday, said Nigeria would host the second edition of the Armed Forces Games in 2024.
Rafa Nadal on Thursday continued his pursuit of a third successive Grand Slam title with a four-set win over Ricardas Berankis.
