2014 World Cup Venue In Brazil Catches Fire
A small fire broke out Friday at one of the stadiums under construction for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, authorities said, adding there were no injuries. "
NFF Given 48 Hours To Explain Why Keshi Is Owed 7 Months' Salary
The Nigeria Sports Commission (NSC) has given the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) 48 hours to explain why national coach Stephen Keshi is owed seven months'
Manchester United 3-2 Stoke City: Wayne Rooney And Javier Hernandez Rescue United Late
Trailing with 12 minutes to play at Old Trafford, Manchester United needed a late two-goal surge to rescue a victory and avoid yet another embarrassing home def
Keshi Vents Anger Over 7 Months Unpaid Salary
Nigeria's coach Stephen Keshi has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation for failing to pay him his salary for seven months.Keshi, who is preparing his side
FIFA Fines Liberia $6,700 Over Use Of Suspended Player
Liberia was on Thursday, sanctioned by FIFA for fielding a suspended player during a World Cup qualifier, but the penalty had no impact as they had already fail
U-17 World Cup: Nigeria 3-3 Sweden
Nigeria showed some defensive frailties in its 3-3 draw with Sweden at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain.The Scandinavians, playing in their first FIFA U-
Chelsea Manager Mourinho Charged With Improper Conduct After Cardiff Game
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association in relation to his behaviour during his side's game against Car
Footballer Obafemi Martins Welcomes 3rd Child With Mario Balotelli's Sister
Ace footballer Obafemi Martins has welcomed his third child from his third baby mama. Abigail Barwuah, the older sister of Italian footballer Mario Balotelli ga
President Jonathan Congratulates Eaglets, Urges Them To Stay Focused On Ultimate Victory
President Goodluck Jonathan congratulates the Golden Eaglets on their stunning victory over their Mexican counterparts in the on-going Under-17 World Championsh
FIFA Under-17 World Cup: Nigeria Thrashes Defending Champions Mexico 6-1
Three-time champions Nigeria today opened their FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign against twice champions and holders Mexico in Al Ain, winning out by an emphatic 6-
Ethiopia Denies Attack On Nigeria Team Bus
The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) has denied that there was an attack on the Nigerian team in Addis Ababa after their World Cup play-off first-leg tie.The
Retired Nigerian Olympic Boxer Ayodele Peters Now Living In Abject Poverty: “I Regret Being A Citizen”
Ayodele Peters, a retired boxer went as far as representing Nigeria at the Olympics games in 1980 but all he has to show for that today is grinding poverty on
Maradona Names The Four Best Players In The World
As stated by reports, former Argentine international Diego Maradona has named his top four players in the world. The players include Mario Balloteli, Lionel Mes
Nigeria, Ghana Move Up In Latest Fifa Ranking
Nigeria has moved up three places (to the 33rd position) in the latest Fifa global rankings released on Thursday. Ghana moved up one place in the ranking which
Ethiopian FA To Investigate Attack On Super Eagles Bus
The Ethiopian Football Association has stated.it will investigate Nigeria's claim fans attacked their team bus after the countries' World Cup play-off in Addis
Full Results And Scorers From First-Leg Of 2014 African World Cup Playoffs
Full results and scorers from the fixtures of the first-leg of the 2014 Africa World Cup qualifiers playoff that was played from 12-15 October. Saturday 12 Oct
Former Senegal Coach Bruno Metsu Is Dead (Pictured)
Former Senegal coach, Bruno Metsu has died at the age of 59. The Frenchman famously led the African side to the quarter-finals of World Cup 2002, beating
Mario Balotelli's Embarrassing Tweet Prompts Social Network Ban For Italian Players
Coach Cesare Prandelli said that social networks will be banned for Italian national team players after the distraction caused by a recent tweet from star st
World Cup: Suicide Bombers Die In Failed Plot During Ethiopia’s Match Against Nigeria
Two Somali suicide bombers who had planned to kill football fans during Ethiopia's World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria on Sunday blew themselves up accid
World Cup: Ethiopians Attack Super Eagles' Bus After Defeat, Nosa Igiebor Sustains Injury
Midfielder Nosa Igiebor suffered a cut on his right palm as the Nigeria team bus was attacked by irate Ethiopia fans after Sunday's 2-1 win by Nigeria.As stated