Zagallo, Brazil’s four-time World Cup winner, dies at 92
Mario Zagallo, who won four soccer World Cups for Brazil as either player or coach, has died, according to a post on his official […]
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AFCON: Super Eagles to clash with Guinea in International friendly
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – The Super Eagles will play a friendly match against Guinea’s Syli Nationale in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The Director […]
Super Eagles will fight to win fourth AFCON title — Peseiro
Super EaglesAh, Jose Peseiro has backed Nigeria to win a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), but conceded that it would be a real […]
Liverpool’s Salah leads Egypt’s squad for 2023 AFCON
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is the leading name in Egypt’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations released by the record seven-time titleholder’s […]
NFF speaks on launching new Super Eagles’ jersey ahead of 2023 AFCON
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports of a jersey launch for the Super Eagles as they prepare […]
Peseiro unveils Super Eagles squad for 2023 AFCON
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has unveiled his final squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Peseiro named 25 players in the […]
Arsenal hold Liverpool in EPL title showdown to seal top spot at Christmas
Arsenal ensured they would spend Christmas Day on top of the Premier League as they held title rivals Liverpool to a pulsating 1-1 draw […]
Victor Osimhen extends Napoli contract till 2026
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has renewed his contract with Napoli which will now see him remain at the club until 2026. The Italian […]
FULL FIXTURES: Man City face Copenhagen, Arsenal take on Porto in UEFA Champions League last 16
Holders Manchester City were handed a tie against FC Copenhagen in Monday’s draw for the Champions League last 16, from which the meeting of […]
Battling Man United hold Liverpool as Arsenal top EPL table
Jurgen Klopp’s men came into the match as hot favourites to inflict yet more agony on their bitter rivals and boasting 11 wins […]
FIFA approves 30 Nigerian referees for international duties
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – World football-governing body, FIFA has approved a total of 30 Nigerian referees to be placed on the international duty […]
Osimhen emerges African Footballer of the year, as Oshoala wins CAF 2023 Women’s Player Award
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been named 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Osimhen beat Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah of Egypt to […]
Grealish’s strike ends Man City’s Winless run after Luton’s scare
Jack Grealish ensured Manchester City ended their four-game winless run as the Premier League champions survived a scare from Luton in their 2-1 […]
Abuja wins 42nd CBN Governor’s Cup
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Abuja branch, has emerged winners of the 42nd edition of the CBN Governor’s Cup for the seventh time. […]
2023 CAF player award: Osimhen faces Salah, Hakimi hurdle
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen will slug it out with Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi for the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of […]
Nigeria thirsty to win 2023 AFCON, Minister charges NFF, Peseiro
The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has admonished the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles gaffer, Jose Peseiro to ensure […]
Super Falcons qualify for Morocco 2024 in style
Nine-time champions, the Super Falcons earned their ticket to the 13th edition of the Women Africa Cup of Nations in majestic style on Tuesday. […]
Germany beat France on penalties to win U-17 World Cup
Ten-man Germany beat France on penalties to win the Under-17 World Cup football final in Indonesia on Saturday, becoming the first team to […]
Super Eagles can’t make impact in AFCON 2024 – Jalla
Chairman, Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) Task Force, Harrison Jalla, has said the Super Eagles of Nigeria can not make much impact in 2024 […]
Morocco 2024: Super Falcons beat Cape Verde 5-0 in Abuja
The Super Falcons on Thursday walloped their counterparts from Cape Verde 5-0 in the first leg of their 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations […]