Again, gunmen kidnap Samson Siasia’s mother
Gunmen yesterday invaded Odoni community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and abducted the mother of former Super Eagles player and coach, Samson Siasia. The state Police Public...
Fit again, Christian Chukwu wants to play in Super Eagles’ defence
Former Super Eagles Captain/Coach’s wife, Mrs. Lilian Chukwu (left); her husband, Mr. Christian Chukwu; and the Acting Chief Operating Officer, Zenon Oil, Mr. Phillip Akinola…at the weekend. A Couple of...
Mahrez stunner sends Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations final
Algeria’s forward Riyad Mahrez (R) scores a free-kick during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Semi-final football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Cairo International stadium in Cairo...
Chukwueze shaping up to become Nigeria’s next most marketable footballer
On a night when Nigeria triumphed against South Africa to reach the semi-finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the brightest star on the pitch was 20-year-old Samuel Chukwueze,...
Allow your female children play football - Asisat Oshoala
Asisat Oshoala Super Falcon striker and FC Barcelona female forward, Asisat Oshoala has urged African parents to support their girl child who aspire to become professional footballers. Oshoala during a...
Algeria will be tougher than Cameroon, S’Africa, says Ighalo
Odion Ighalo, Nigeria’s point man at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, says the semi-final clash against Algeria will be “tougher” for the Super Eagles than previous matches....
Ronaldinho 'had two beds in mansion for two girlfriends - and swapped each night'
Despite his famously goofy smile, footie star Ronaldinho had a knack for scoring off the pitch as well as on it. And the result that really raised eyebrows was the...
FIFA increases punishment for racism in football
The world football governing body, FIFA has increased punishment for racist incidents. They will be doubling their minimum ban for racist incidents to 10 games and will allow players to...
AFCON 2019: Nigeria to face Algeria in semi-final
The semi-final fixtures of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will be a battle of West Africa Vs North Africa. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Algeria in...
AFCON 2019: Dangote, Otedola pledge dollar rain for Eagles
The day after their efficient performance against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa (conquerors of seven-time champions and host nation Egypt) that saw them reach the semi-finals of AFCON 2019,...
AFCON 2019: Yobo, Okocha hail VAR decision against Super Eagles
Ex-Internationals Joseph Yobo and Austin Jay-Jay Okocha have hailed the decision of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) which awarded a “contentious goal” to South Africa in the quarter-final game against...
Super Eagles eliminate South Africa to cruise to AFCON 2019 semi-finals
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are through to the semi-finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa 2-1 at the Cairo International...
Egypt 2019 shows African football has grown - Kanu Nwankwo
Nigerian and African football legend, Nwankwo Kanu says that football in the continent has greatly improved since his playing days, crediting the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the efforts...
Rohr promises fireworks against B’ Bafana
Super Eagles Manager Gernot Rohr is playing a mind game when he declared that their quarterfinal opponents South Africa are the favourites to advance. The German promised a cracker at...
Egypt 2019: CAF brings VAR forward to q’finals
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be introduced from the quarter-final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, increasing the possibility of drama in a tournament traditionally filled with...
'I’ll sack Gernot Rohr if I were NFF boss' – Segun Odegbami
Segun Odegbami, a former national team captain says he would have sacked Gernot Rohr after Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Madagascar at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations if he were...
Tanzania sacks Emmanuel Amuneke as Coach
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has relieved Emmanuel Amuneke of his job following the poor performance of the Taifa Stars in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt. The...
Serena Williams fined k for damaging Wimbledon court
Serena Williams will be paying ,000 in fines, after damaging a Wimbledon tennis court during a pre-tourney practice session. It was alleged that the American tennis star damaged the practice...
Lionel Messi may face two-year ban for Copa America “corruption” comments
Lionel Messi is facing a potential two-year ban from international football following his comments made after Argentina’s victory over Chile in the third-place playoff at Copa America. Argentina were beaten...
Nigeria vs Cameroon: What I told my mates at half-time – Ighalo
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has revealed what he told his teammates before the second half of their round of 16 encounter with Cameroon, saying the charge contributed to their...
Lionel Messi conspiracy claims cast a cloud over Copa America thanks to CONMEBOL's silence
It's not about the red card. It's about what Lionel Messi said and did after Argentina's win over Chile to secure third place in the Copa America. "We don't have...
Former Rio de Janeiro governor admits he paid million bribe to host 2016 Olympics
The former governor of Rio de Janeiro state said in court testimony on Thursday that he paid million to buy votes to ensure the sprawling Brazilian seaside city would...
Frank Lampard appointed Chelsea manager as club legend returns to Stamford Bridge
Chelsea have appointed Frank Lampard as their new manager as the club legend makes a sensational return to Stamford Bridge. Lampard, the club's all-time top goalscorer, has signed a three-year...
Messi fails again as Brazil beat Argentina for Copa America final
Agony for Lionel Messi as Argentina fail to beat Brazil to reach Copa America final Lionel Messi has again failed to win for Argentina as Copa America hosts Brazil humbled...
Westerhof faults Rohr’s tactics against Madagascar
Former Super Eagles manager, Clemens Westerhof, has criticized the tactics adopted by current boss Gernot Rohr in the 2-0 loss to Madagascar in the ongoing African Cup of Nations. Rohr...
15-year-old tennis star defeats Venus Williams, 39, at Wimbledon 2019
American junior tennis player, Coco Gauff has just defeated, Venus Williams, 39, the big sister of tennis legend, Serena Williams at the ongoing Wimbledon tournament. The 15-year-old who is the...
AFCON: Madagascar shock fumbling Super Eagles
No shame in losing to Madagascar –Rohr The Super Eagles suffered an embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Madagascar in their final Group B match of the 2019 AFCON in Egypt on...
2019 AFCON: Eagles want five more matches - Rohr
SUPER Eagles’ Technical Adviser has told NationSport that his personal ambition is for his team to play in the remaining five matches of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations holding...
I am proud to play for Nigeria — Ola Aina
SUPER Eagles’ defender Ola Aina is happy to star for Nigeria at the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Former England youth international has 10 caps for...
Court bars AC Milan from Europa League
AC Milan players AC Milan have been excluded from the 2019-20 Europa League as a result of Financial Fair Play (FFP) breaches, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has announced....
‘I smoke 60 cigarettes a day’, reveals Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri has a bad smoking habit according to his own admission but the Europa League winning coach has now revealed the number of cigarettes he smokes in...
Why Falcons refused to leave France —NFF
The Nigerian Football Federation has provided insight into why the Super Falcons protested over unpaid bonuses, following their elimination from the Women’s World Cup in France, explaining that they demanded...
Super Falcons refuse to leave their hotel in France until their share of the FIFA money is paid
Nigerian Super Falcons players staged a sit-in protest last night, refusing to leave their hotel in France until all of their outstanding bonuses are paid, following the team's elimination from...
Federer wins 10th Halle title, 102nd career title
Roger Federer: makes record 10th title in Halle Swiss ace Roger Federer has won his 10th Halle title after 13 finals, overpowering Belgian David Goffin in two straight sets 7-6...
Sub Ighalo snatches Nigeria winner against stubborn Burundi
Nigeria’s forward Odion Ighalo (C) celebrates his goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football match between Nigeria and Burundi at Alexandria Stadium on June 22, 2019. Giuseppe...
AFCON 2019: Iheanacho set to replace Samuel Kalu in Super Eagles squad
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has been contacted and placed on standby, as Nigeria await a decision from the CAF Medical Committee on Samuel Kalu’s participation at the Africa Nations...
2019 AFCON: Okocha speaks on Iwobi, Rohr, Super Eagles chances
Former Super Eagles and Bolton Wanderers captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has spoken about his nephew, Alex Iwobi, coach Gernot Rohr and the chances of the John Obi Mikel-led team winning...
2019 AFCON: Super Eagles striker, suffers heart attack 24-hours before AFCON, collapsed in training
Super Eagles forward, Samue Kalu, on Friday suffered a heart attack during training in Egypt, just a day before the Nigeria’s Afcon opener According to reports, the 21-year-old player collapsed...
Top players to watch at 2019 AFCON
Africas greatest football showpiece got underway yesterday with the battle between host Egypt and Zimbabwe, LUKMAN OLOGUNRO brings you some of the players that are tipped to light up the...
Fernando Torres retires from football
Fernando Torres: announces retirement from football Fernando Torres, the former Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea forward who won the World Cup with Spain, announced Friday he was retiring. “I have...
Corruption Scandal: FIFA takes over running of CAF
A drastic and dramatic overhaul of African football is expected to be announced on Thursday, the eve of the kickoff of the African Cup of Nations, in the wake of...
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria beat South Korea 2 - 0
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have kept their hope of qualifying for the next round at the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup in France after beating South Korea 2 -...
Women's World Cup 2019: USA break FIFA World Cup record, beating Thailand 13 - 0
Defending champions, United States have set a new FIFA World Cup record after thrashing Thailand 13-0 in their Group F match in Reims on Tuesday. The match was Thailand's heaviest...
Super Eagles’ final list was difficult- Rohr
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has confessed that he found it difficult making up his mind to drop Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Rotherham United defender, Semi Ajayi, from...
Rohr drops Iheanacho, Ajayi from Afcon squad
Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles coach, has dropped Kelechi Iheanacho, Leicester City forward, and Rotterdam’s Semi Ajayi from the 23-man final squad for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) in...
WhatsApp conversations between Neymar and rape accuser Najila Trindade surface
The WhatsApp conversations including raunchy messages betweenBrazilian footballer, Neymar and rape accuser Najila Trindade Mendes de Souza have been released by the Brazilian TV channel Globo. Trindade who appeared on...
Oduduru breaks multiple records to become second fastest African athlete ever
The Nigerian athlete Divine Oduduru has won his first NCAA 100m title clocking 9.86 seconds to become second African runner to achieve this feat. Oduduru’s 9.86 second was the second-fastest...
Real Madrid 'agree to double Eden Hazard's salary' from £200,000 to £400,000 per week.
Real Madrid has reportedly agreed to double Eden Hazard's Chelsea salary' to a staggering £400,000 per week when he finalises his £130million move. According to the Evening Standard, Madrid have...
African football president Ahmad Ahmad questioned in Paris
Fifa has confirmed that the president of the Confederation of African Football, Madagascar’s Ahmad Ahmad, was questioned on Thursday by French authorities in Paris. Last month the former secretary general...
CAF president arrested in France
The president of the Confederation of African Football Ahmad Ahmad has been arrested in a Paris hotel by French police. According to Jeune Afrique, Ahmad was picked up around 8:30...
Gianni Infantino re-elected for a second term as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino was re-elected Wednesday June 5th by acclamation for a second term as FIFA president at the Congress of world football’s governing body in Paris. The 49 year-old, who...
Joshua triggers rematch clause against Ruiz
Anthony Joshua has triggered the rematch clause in his contract with Andy Ruiz, promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed. Joshua suffered the first defeat of his professional career, being knocked to...
Flying Eagles refuse to leave Poland hotel over non-payment of allowances
The Flying Eagles have refused to leave their hotel in Poland over the non-payment of their allowances by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), an insider tells TheCable. The Nigerian team...
Andy Ruiz Jr to earn just £5m after stunning Anthony Joshua in world title fight... with the British heavyweight landing £20m despite shock defeat
Newly-crowned world champion Andy Ruiz Jr will bank just £5million after producing one of the greatest heavyweight upsets in history against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden. The Mexican underdog...
Footballer Neymar denies rape allegations
Brazilian football star Neymar da Silva denied rape allegations Sunday, publishing texts and photos he said prove he was set up, and his representative claimed he was the victim of...
Rest up, recover, regroup and come again - Tyson Fury tells Anthony Joshua
British Boxer Tyson Fury has told Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua, that his defeat by underdog Andy Ruiz at Madison Square Garden, USA, on Saturday, was not a strange phenomenon. Fury...
'I'm sorry I let my friends and supporters down' - Anthony Joshua
The sold-out crowd in New York which was largely in favor of Anthony Joshua were left stunned and silent when the champion was knocked out in the 7th round of...
Ruiz Jr defeats Anthony Joshua to become first Mexican world heavyweight champion
Andy Ruiz Jr. stunned Anthony Joshua on his US debut with a “TKO” in the seventh round, becomes Mexico’s first ever world heavyweight champion. Ruiz walks away from Madison Square...
Neymar accused of raping a woman at a Paris hotel after meeting her on Instagram
Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil superstar, Neymar has been accused of raping a woman at a Paris hotel after meeting her on Instagram. Reports emerged on Saturday via the Brazilian publication...
Liverpool wins 2018/2019 UEFA Champions League
Liverpool has won the 2019 UEFA Champions League, after beating Tottenham Hotspurs 2-0 in Madrid, Spain. Mohammed Salah got the first goal for the Reeds in the first minute of...
Joshua vs Ruiz Jr: Anthony Joshua dismisses concerns about swollen eyes ahead of world title fight
Anthony Joshua has played down concerns about his swollen eyes ahead of his world heavyweight title fight against Andy Ruiz Jr in New York. Britain's unified champion makes his US...
Pele meets with Obama in Brazil
Pele met with former US president Barack Obama in Sao Paulo Thursday where the pair discussed how "to make the world better," the Brazilian football great said on Twitter. Weeks...
Man Utd likely to seal first signing after June 11th – Terms already agreed
If reports in the media are anything to go by then Manchester United should be able to confirm the signing of Welsh playmaker Daniel James in the middle of next...
Asisat Oshoala: Nigerian star joins Barcelona women on a permanent deal
Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala has joined FC Barcelona women on a permanent deal from Chinese champions Dalian Quanjian. The 24-year old has agreed a three-year contract with the Spanish clubafter...
Okocha yet to settle ‘tax debt’
A Lagos High Court in Igbosere on Wednesday heard that a former Super Eagles’ captain, Augustine Jay-Jay Okocha, is yet to liquidate his alleged tax debt owed the Lagos State...
Grand Slam clock ticking for weary Serena
With her 38th birthday fast approaching, the clock is ticking for Serena Williams and on her pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros. The American star...
How IAAF’s 'missing' 5,000 saga was ‘spent’
The main actors in the IAAF’s ‘missing’ 5, 000 saga yesterday revealed how the money was ‘spent’ by the sports ministry and some key officials of the Athletics Federation of...
Manchester United’s Pogba goes on Umrah pilgrimage
Manchester United’s star Paul Pogba travelled to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, a ritual Islamic pilgrimage reports Anadolu Agency. The French midfielder posted a photo on Instagram of the Kaaba, the...
Buhari congratulates Falcons on victory at WAFU Women’s Cup
Nigeria woman football team players celebrate with the trophy after their victory against Ivory Coast in the West African Football Union (WAFU) women final football match between Ivory Coast and...
Kelechi Iheanacho wins back Nigeria spot for AFCON after criticism from manager
Kelechi Iheanacho has won back his place in the Nigeria squad despite recent criticism from Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr. Iheanacho was dropped by Nigeria in March after Rohr questioned...
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas insists he has no plans to retire from football after heart attack
Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas has insisted he has no plans to retire from football, despite his recent heart attack. Casillas, who made 725 appearances for Spanish giants Real Madrid, was...
Ex-Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu arrives in UK for treatment
Christian Chukwu, the former captain of the old Green Eagles and ex-coach of the Super Eagles has arrived in the United Kingdom (UK) for medical treatment. Chukwu travelled with his...
AFCON: Mikel, Iheanacho return to Eagles
Musa, 22 others for Nations Cup camping Idowu, Utin, 4 others on standby Captain Mikel Obi and Kelechi Iheanacho are back in the Super Eagles as they were named in...
US PGA Championship: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy eye Olympic debuts in 2020
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are both keen to make their Olympic debuts at Tokyo 2020 next summer. Woods, who ended his 11-year wait for a major at last month's...
Time for Anthony Joshua to man up - Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury has told Anthony Joshua to “grow some nuts” and fight him for the undisputed world heavyweight title next year. Fury, Joshua and their US rival Deontay Wilder –...
'It's great to visit Rome city with my daughter Olympia' - Serena Williams
Serena Williams is enjoying her off-court time in Rome. The American player arrived in Italy on Wednesday last week and she visited the city. "Yeah, I actually haven't been able...
Serena Williams pulls out of the Italian Open with a knee injury
Serena Williams withdrew from the Italian Open on Tuesday ahead of her second-round match against her sister Venus Williams because of an injured left knee. Tournament organizers made the announcement...
Man City retains EPL title, equals Man Utd back-to-back record
Manchester City has been crowned champions of the 2018/19 English Premier League season, clinching back-to-back titles. Pep Guardiola’s men clinched the EPL title with a 4-1 victory over Brighton at...
Disappointed Jurgen Klopp sends message to Man City after Premier League glory
Jurgen Klopp sent his congratulations to Manchester City after they pipped his side to the Premier League title. Liverpool beat Wolves 2-0 but finished just a point behind Pep Guardiola's...
Yaya Toure quits active football at age 35
Former Ivory Coast international Yaya Toure has officially announced retirement from active football. After eight successful seasons with Manchester City, Toure brought an end to his glittering Citizens career at...
Europa League: In extra-time, we were really tired, says Sarri as Chelsea qualify for final
Maurizio Sarri admitted Chelsea rode their luck to reach the Europa League final as Kepa Arrizabalaga’s penalty heroics clinched a dramatic 4-3 shoot-out win against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday. Sarri’s...
Barcelona on brink of SACKING manager Ernesto Valverde after 4-0 humiliation by Liverpool dumped them out of Champions League for second year in a row
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde is reportedly on the verge of the sack following their Champions League humiliation at Liverpool. The Catalans threw away a three-goal first leg lead to lose...
Lionel Messi inconsolable in dressing room after loss to Liverpool
Lionel Messi broke down in tears after his dream of winning the Champions League for a fifth time with Barcelona collapsed against Liverpool. The Argentina international was inconsolable in the...
Chelsea transfer ban appeal rejected
The world governing body announced earlier this year that the west London club have been banned from signing players in the next two transfer windows for breaching rules in relation...
FG charges Pinnick with ‘.4m fraud’
The federal government has charged Amaju Pinnick, president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and four others with alleged misappropriation of .4 million belonging to the federation. The money was...
No mercy for Messi as Klopp’s men club Barça out of Uefa Champions League final.
Liverpool produced arguably the greatest comeback in their history, defeating Barcelona 4-0 to overturn a 3-0 first leg defeat to qualify for the Uefa Champions League final. It was history...
Pogba ready to dump Man Utd after club fails to qualify
Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, is ready to force his way out of the club after they failed to qualify for next season’s Champions League, ESPN reports. Pogba, who joined...
I was told to pay a bribe before playing for Nigeria – David Alaba of Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich star, David Alaba has revealed he chose to play for Austria ahead of Nigeria because he was asked to pay a bribe. Alaba said he was asked to...
Messi-inspired Barcelona hit wasteful Liverpool 3-0
Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Barcelona and Liverpool at the Camp Nou Stadium...
Legendary goalkeeper, Iker Casillas suffers heart attack during Porto training
Iker Casillas insists 'all is under control' after he had a heart attack while training with Porto. The 37-year-old goalkeeper, who won the World Cup with Spain in 2010, was...
Aftermath of U-17 AFCON: Eaglets rejec t NFF’s N40k
Players lament poor motivation ‘We used same jerseys for training, matches’ Chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation are trying to douse the tension in the camp of the Golden Eaglets...
Mike Tyson Regrets
Mike Tyson used to refer to himself as “the baddest man on the planet” and for good reason. He was bad (as in good) in the ring. He was also...
Pogba's World Cup-winning boots sell for 30,000 euros
The football boots with which Paul Pogba effectively won the World Cup for France last year were sold for 30,000 euros at a Paris auction on Monday. The proceeds will...
Pogba’s World Cup-winning boots sell for €30,000
The football boots with which Paul Pogba effectively won the World Cup for France last year were sold for 30,000 euros (,470) at a Paris auction on Monday. The Manchester...
Cameroon defeats Guinea in shoot-out to lift U-17 AFCON
Cameroon defeated Guinea 5-3 on penalties to be crowned the champions of the Total Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2019 at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam yesterday. Goalkeeper Manfred...
Neymar in trouble again for punching fan after PSG lost Coupe de France final in a penalty shootout to Rennes
The Brazilian had to be restrained by team-mates after a post-match exchange with the supporter Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar may find himself in further trouble after striking a fan following...
Messi sets new records, wins 10th La Liga title with Barcelona
Lionel Messi came off the bench to hand Barcelona its fourth La Liga title in five years in a 1-0 defeat of Levante. Messi broke Andre Iniesta’s record as the...
Neymar banned for three Champions League matches over ref rant
Neymar was suspended for three Champions League matches by UEFA on Friday for insulting match officials following Paris Saint-Germain’s shock exit from this season’s tournament to Manchester United. The Brazil...
No going back on retirement from national team – Moses
Victor Moses is all but ruled out of the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt as he has vowed not to rescind his decision to quit the Super...
Otedola presents ,000 cheque to Christian Chukwu for foreign medical treatment
Christian Chukwu, former coach of the Super Eagles and one of Nigeria’s greatest footballers ever, will travel to the UK for further treatment in the first week of May following...
Bundesliga rookie Glasner to take over Wolfsburg from next season
Bundesliga newcomer Oliver Glasner will take over VfL Wolfsburg from next season after the Austrian coach signed a three-year deal, the German club said on Tuesday. Glasner will succeed current...
The Fastest Person In The World Now A Nigerian! Smashed Usain Bolt’s Record
Nigeria’s Divine Oduduru achievement has again put Nigeria in the radar of victory after he smashed Usain Bolt’s record to become the fastest man in the world. Divine who is...
Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde names ‘best manager’ in world football
Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde has identified Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola as the “best manager” in world football. Valverde said this on Friday while reacting to Manchester City’s Champions League...
Golden Eaglets Book 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup Ticket
Five-time world champions Nigeria became the first African team to book a 2019 FIFA Under-17 World Cup ticket after 1-0 defeat of Angola in Dar es Salaam Wedneday. The win...
Tiger Woods wins first major title in 11 years
Tiger Woods has won the 83rd edition of The Masters Open at Augusta, scooping his first major title in eleven years. The American golfer sealed his first Major title since...
Woods wins Masters to end 11-year major drought
Tiger Woods won the Masters for the fifth time on Sunday to land his 15th major title and first since 2008. Woods, who began the final round two shots back...
Eagles get easy draw, face Guinea, Madagascar, Burundi
Morocco, Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa, Namibia in ‘Group of death’ The Super Eagles of Nigeria were drawn in one of the easiest group yesterday, as the draw for Egypt 2019...
Madrid’s Diego Costa handed eight-match ban for insulting referee
Diego Costa has been suspended for eight matches after insulting the referee during Atlético Madrid’s 2-0 defeat by Barcelona on Saturday. Costa was sent off for dissent in the 28th...
Diego Maradona to resign as coach of Mexican Club, Dorados over ‘referee bias’
Argentina great Diego Maradona said he will quit his job with Mexican second-division club Dorados at the end of the season over perceived refereeing bias against his team. The 58-year-old...
Super Eagles move to third in Africa in the New FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles are now ranked third in Africa after moving up four places to 42 in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday. The three-time African champions earned wins...
Osaze Odemwingie announces retirement from football
Former Super Eagles striker Peter Odemwingie has announced his retirement from football at the UEFA’s Equal Game conference at Wembley on Wednesday. On his retirement, Odemwingie said: “It’s an emotional...
Lionel Messi moves ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo as all-time top goalscorer in Europe's top five leagues
Lionel Messi's late free-kick against Villarreal did not just give Barcelona hope of claiming a point but also saw him enter the record books. The superb set-piece saw the Argentine...
Brazil football legend Pele hospitalised with strong fever in Paris
Brazil football legend Pele was hospitalised in Paris late on Tuesday, although he is not in a life-threatening condition, RMC Sport reported on its website. Pele was admitted to hospital...
Somebody asked the Pope if calling Lionel Messi 'God' is sacrilegious, and he responded
Lionel Messi is not actually God, according to Pope Francis. The FC Barcelona and Argentina national team soccer player is a divinely-skilled forward who spreads his wings to glide past...
‘Angry’ Lionel Messi: My son, 6, asks me why in Argentina they want to kill me
The Barcelona legend slammed "many lies" after he pulled out of his country's second friendly last week with injury. Messi is furious but "not surprised" his commitment to Argentina is...
Onuachu scores second fastest goal in international football history as Eagles beat Egypt 1-0
Debutant, Paul Onuachu scored the second fastest goal in the history of international football when he blasted the ball past Egypt’s goalkeeper, Mahmoud Gennesh, less than seven seconds after the...
Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala meets Lionel Messi at training
Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, has posted a picture of herself with Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi. Oshoala, who recently joined Barcelona and has scored one goal, was delighted to have...
Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Ex-Barcelona ace reveals who is better
Lionel Messi is a "technically" better player than rival Cristiano Ronaldo but the latter's achievements shouldnt be overlooked That’s the verdict of Brazilian legend Romario. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ...
Nigeria vs Libya: Osimhen hat-trick delivers U23 AFCON qualification
Hat-trick hero Victor Osimhen celebrates with Samuel Chukwueze and Kelechi Nwakali. Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and a goal from Chidozie Okereke against Libya handed Nigeria a slot in the U23 Africa...
Alvaro Morata shocked by Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku talks and will target Antonio Conte link-up at Chelsea
Manchester United’s surprise move for Romelu Lukaku has left Alvaro Morate in limbo. The Real Madrid striker was convinced as late as Wednesday that he was days away from being...
