Samuel Eto’o submits candidacy for Cameroon FA Presidency
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o officially filed his candidacy for the presidency of the country’s football federation on Wednesday, promising he would be the “next […]
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Qualifying for World Cup play-off important, Shorunmu defends Super Eagles
Ike Shorunmu, a former number one goalkeeper of the Super Eagles, on Wednesday said in spite of the not so impressive performance of the Super […]
World Cup qualifier: Messi searching for ‘rhythm’ to finish year on high
Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi said Tuesday he is still working to regain peak physical fitness after overcoming knee and hamstring injuries. Messi […]
Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Super Eagles draw with Cape Verde to reach final round
The Super Eagles have secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Cape Verde on Tuesday in Lagos to reach the final round of African qualifiers for […]
World Cup qualifier: Rohr excited to have Ighalo for Cape Verde clash
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is excited to have Odion Ighalo back in the squad and could start against Cape Verde in Monday’s final group […]
World Cup qualifier: Lagos Govt to divert traffic at Teslim Stadium
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – File photo of Teslim Balogun Stadium The Lagos State government has announced that traffic will be diverted at the Teslim […]
2022 World Cup qualifier: No pressure ahead of Cape Verde clash, says Musa
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles are mature, professional, and ambitious enough to deal with any pressure when taking […]
Ghana beats South Africa to qualify for African World Cup playoffs
Ghana’s dream of a return to the World Cup in Qatar next year is very alive following its 1-0 win over South Africa at the […]
Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers: Super Eagles must defeat Cape Verde – Ahmed Musa
The Super Eagles’ delegation to Saturday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Liberia in Tangier, Morocco flew into Lagos on Sunday morning aboard a chartered Air […]
Serbia beat Portugal, qualify for Qatar 2022 World Cup
Serbia stunned Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to qualify for the 2022 World Cup as Aleksandar Mitrovic’s 90th-minute winner secured a 2-1 victory in Lisbon on Sunday. […]
2022 World Cup qualifier: Eagles defeat Liberia’s Lone Star 2 -0 in Morocco
The Super Eagles on Saturday defeated the Lone Star of Liberia 2-0 at the Grand Stade de Tangier, Morocco, in a FIFA World Cup Qatar […]
2021 CBN Governor’s Cup: We remain committed to supporting golf in Nigeria, says Dep gov
The Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Adebisi Shonubi, has reiterated the commitment of the apex bank to continue its support to […]
Uruguay vs Argentina: Di Maria winner puts Argentina on brink of World Cup qualification
Angel Di Maria’s goal on Friday put Argentina on the verge of qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Qatar as Lionel Messi was on […]
Messi fit for Argentina World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay, Brazil
Lionel Messi will be available for Argentina’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil after recovering from hamstring and knee problems, Albiceleste manager Lionel […]
Kenya Football Federation disbanded over alleged embezzlement of $2.17m fund
Kenya’s sports minister has on Thursday disbanded the local football federation and appointed a 15-member Caretaker Committee led by the country’s former head of anti-corruption. […]
CAF Champions League: Rivers Angels hopeful of a win over Vihiga Queens — Official
Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt have expressed optimism over a win against Vihiga Queens of Kenya in their last group B game in the inaugural […]
Aston Villa appoints Steven Gerrard as new manager
Aston Villa on Thursday announced Steven Gerrard as their new manager to replace the sacked Dean Smith. The former Liverpool captain has left his role […]
PSG player detained after attack on teammate
Paris Saint-Germain women’s footballer Aminata Diallo was detained by police Wednesday in connection with a vicious street assault on a teammate and fellow French national […]
West Ham end Liverpool’s record bid with 3-2 victory
West Ham punished three costly mistakes from Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker as the Reds’ 25-match unbeaten run was shattered in a 3-2 defeat at the […]
Solskjaer Under fresh pressure as Norwich fire Farke
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under renewed pressure after Manchester United were outclassed 2-0 by Manchester City on Saturday as Norwich sacked manager Daniel Farke despite […]