Burkina Faso sprung a major surprise at the African Nations Cup when they drew 0-0 with holders Zambia on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals along
Nigeria may have fumbled in the London 2012 Olympics, making it one of the worst in recent years, but the nation have a new reason...
The much hyped Arsenal pre-season tour of Nigeria, which was to have kicked off with a match against the Super Eagles on August 5 is...
Record winners Egypt were knocked out of African Nations Cup qualifying on Saturday, drawing 1-1 with the rank outsiders from Central African Republic to lose...
New Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games champion, Ajoke Muziat Odumosu opened the flood gates of gold for Nigeria in the final day of the African Championships.
It...
The rock concert atmosphere at the Circus Maximus arena in Rome quickly evaporated on Sunday during Italy’s thrashing at the hands of Spain in the...
KIEV (AFP) – Spanish striker Fernando Torres won the Golden Boot award for top scorer at Euro 2012 edging out Germany’s Mario Gomez UEFA announced...
Nigeria, propelled in part by Sunday's win over Namibia, moved up three places in the latest Fifa Rankings to 60th place in the world, and...
Super Eagles boss, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, has expressed dismay over the reported injury to Inter Milan of Italy midfielder, Joel Obi, declaring that the player ...
Super Eagles defender, Taye Taiwo has described the international friendly between Nigeria and the Albiceleste of Argentina in Abuja on June 1 as a high...
Suspended FIFA official, Amos Adamu, says he’s asking ...
African champions Nigeria, in upbeat mood, arrived in Salvador, north-eastern Brazil Tuesday afternoon ahead of their much-hyped clash with South American champions Uruguay on Thursday.
The...
World football governing body FIFA on Tuesday afternoon formally welcomed Nigeria U20 team to the World Cup in Turkey.
Kayseri Venue general co-ordinator Juan Carlos from...
The Nigeria Football Federation has debunked comments by Chairman of the House of Reps’ Committee on Sports, Hon. Godfrey Ali Gaiya on the bonus issue...
The 1 GAME campaign on Monday donated close to one thousand exercise books as well as soccer balls and writing materials to three primary schools...
By Ben Efe
Two national records were shattered at the Warri Relays and CAA Grand prix Friday at the Warri Township Stadium in Delta State,...
Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose has said they would not want to take any chance against Oceania champions, Tahiti considered the weakest team in their...
Brazil enjoyed a winning start to the Confederations Cup on Saturday when they defeated Asian champions Japan 3-0.
Neymar, after three minutes, Paulinho, in the 48th,...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are expected to arrive Belo Horinzonte, the venue of their opening game in the 2013 FIFA Confederations’ Cup this morning after they...
Belo Horizonte (Brazil) – The Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, have yet to arrive in Brazil, 24 hours to their crucial Group B encounter...
BELO HORIZONTE – The 2013 Confederations Cup now has its full complement of eight teams after Nigeria belatedly arrived in Brazil on Saturday night, hours...
RIO DE JANEIRO – Police deployed tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse around 3,000 protestors from outside Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium ahead of...
Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt and Ethiopia reached the play-offs in the African qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup after wins over Tanzania, Mozambique and South...
Lagos – Former Super Eagles player Mutiu Adepoju has warned the team against complacency when they take on Tahiti in their opening match of the...
Today in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, African champions, the Super Eagles will begin their Confederations Cup chase with a Group B match against...
BELO HORIZONTE (AFP) – Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama said on Sunday that the row over bonuses that delayed the squad’s arrival at the Confederations Cup had...
At 8 o’clock tonight, Africa’s Champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on their Tahiti counterparts in the ongoing FIFA Confederations Cup in Brasil.
Many...
BELO HORIZONTE – Starting line-ups in the Confederations Cup Group B match between Tahiti and Nigeria at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte.
Nigeria
Vincent Enyeama (capt); Efe...
Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Honourable Godfrey Gaiya has absolved the Super Eagles of any blame in the show of shame that Nigeria...
JOSE MOURINHO admits that new Financial Fair Play rules will stop him going wild with Chelsea’s chequebook.
The returning Blues boss ran up an eye-watering £70MILLION...
African champions the Super Eagles of Nigeria as expected beat minnows Tahiti 6-1 in their Confederations Cup opening Group B match on Monday in Belo...
BELO HORIZONTE (AFP) – Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said he was relieved his side had avoided any further injuries after they thrashed minnows Tahiti 6-1 in...
BELO HORIZONTE (AFP) – Jonathan Tehau struggled to articulate his joy after becoming the first player to score for Tahiti at a high-profile international tournament...
JERUSALEM – A hat-trick by inspirational captain Thiago Alcantara saw Spain easily retain their European Under-21 title in Jerusalem on Tuesday with a 4-2 win...
The Super Eagles shook off fatigue from their long journey from South Africa to steamroll Tahiti in their first group game of the 2013 Confederations...
Nigerian-born Saudi athletics head coach, Taiwo Ariyo has predicted a good outing for Blessing Okagbare at the World Championships in Moscow, Russia, but he has...
BRASÍLIA - With the words of Pele ringing in their ears that they are “not good enough” to win the tournament, Brazil open the Confederations Cup...
MADRID (AFP) – Spanish international Fernando Torres has said he is determined to see out his contract at Chelsea and hopes that the return of...
BRASÍLIA (AFP) – Brazil’s current side are not good enough to win the Confederations Cup, legend Pele said on Friday.
Brazil are on a hiding to...
RECIFE - Spain striker Fernando Torres has a stark message for anyone who thinks the world and double European champions might take their foot off...
BRASÍLIA – With a flamboyant opening ceremony, Brazil raised the curtain on the Confederations Cup on Saturday, despite protests prior to kick-off at Brasilia’s newly-renovated...
