Algeria and Manchester City Ace Riyad Mahrez Secretly Marries Dawn Ward’s Daughter Taylor

• Riyad Mahrez reportedly married Taylor Ward, the daughter of The Real Housewives of Cheshire star, Dawn Ward, late last year
• The pair dated for about two years before they finally sealed their union during a Nikah ceremony
• Reports say there will be another ceremony for the couple to make their union legal in the UK where they are currently based

Impressive Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez is secretly married to Taylor Ward, the daughter of The Real Housewives of Cheshire star, Dawn Ward.

It was gathered that the Algerian star sealed the wedding in a Nikah ceremony as they dressed in all white while signing a contract making them legally married under Islamic law.

SunSport are reporting that the couple repeated the word “qubool” during the service which means “I accept” three times.

According to close sources, the newly married couple will have another ceremony to get their union legalized in the UK.

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The 30-year-old footballer walked down the aisle with the 23-year-old as it was gathered that the ceremony held late last year, Daily Mail reports.

A source explained:

“Riyad and Taylor are now legally married under Islamic law following their ceremony late last year.

“For them as a couple it was important to follow the traditions of his religion.

“The ceremony was short but sweet and has started them on their path to their second wedding which is very much going to be the main event. Taylor and Riyad are so excited and are very much in love.”

Nigeria’s Moses Simon celebrates 6th wedding anniversary

Meanwhile, Super Eagles forward Moses Simon was all joy as he recently celebrated his 6th wedding anniversary with wife Ibukun.

The couple who got married in the ancient city of Ibadan, Oyo state back in 2016 has two beautiful daughters who were given birth in 2018 and 2020 respectively.

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Simon in 2018 announced the birth of his first daughter when he posted on his official Instagram account along with a picture of his wife and their newborn.

Also in May 2020, the Nigerian winger was in a celebratory mood as he wrote a post on social media giving thanks to God and showing appreciation to his wife who delivered their second girl child.

Christian Atsu tips Ghana for AFCON glory

Sports Brief earlier reported that Christian Atsu, the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations Player of the Tournament, has said Ghana can win the Nations Cup in Cameroon this year.

According to the Saudi-based winger, the Black Stars has a strong team, with a blend of experience and youthful exuberance to make history at AFCON 2021.

Many Black Stars fans remain doubtful of the team's ability to compete after the 3-0 defeat to Algeria in a friendly, but Atsu who was speaking to 3 Sports has urged the nation to support the squad in Cameroon.