Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday dropped by one spot to 41st position in the new ranking formula adopted by World football governing body, FIFA. In the ranking table published on FIFA website, Nigeria garnered 613 points in August, placing it sixth on the continental stage behind Senegal, Congo DR, Ghana, Morocco and Cameroon. Nigeria also tied with […]
Nigeria Names Bronson Weir As Senior Rugby Team Coach
Dayo Emmanuel The Nigerian Rugby Federation has announced the appointment of South African Bronson Weir as head coach of the senior Men’s Rugby National Team, the Black Stallions. This was announced on last Thursday at a world press conference chaired by the rugby body’s president, Kelechukwu Mbagwu, following the re-admittance of Nigeria into the international […]
CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba Coach Confident Ahead Of Djoliba Clash In Mali
Coach Sidi-Usman Abd’Allah of Enyimba International FC of Aba has expressed the confidence that his team would record a positive result against Djoliba Athletic Club of Mali in the CAF Confederation Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Nigeria’s Enyimba will on August 18 be aiming to turn the tide in their favour as they battle for […]
Ahmed Musa Joins Saudi Club Al Nassr FC
Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa has completed a transfer from Leicester City to Saudi Arabia club, Al Nassr. The Saudi club announced the signing of the World Cup star on a four-year deal believed to be worth £17.5 million. The deal reportedly makes him the highest paid Nigerian football player. Musa joined Leicester City in 2016 […]
Heritage Bank Supports Business Investments In Africa Freestyle Football Championship
Heritage Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider, has signed a partnership agreement with Feet ‘N’ Tricks International Limited to make the premier edition of Africa Freestyle Football Championship a resounding success. The premier edition of the tournament which is scheduled to hold from September 13 to 15, 2018 at the Balmoral Convention […]
FIFA Has Not Written To NFF Over Ban Threat, Giwa Says
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Chris Giwa, has said that FIFA, the world soccer governing body, has not communicated its threat to ban the NFF. “The alleged FIFA ban threat is a creation of the media. FIFA has not written to lodge any complaint with us. We only read all these things in the media,” […]
Croatia vs England: Vatreni On Fire After World Cup ‘miracle’
Tears and cries of joy, hugs and chants, firecrackers and flares — Croatia was on fire late Wednesday after their victory against England set up a first ever appearance in a World Cup final. “Croatia in World Cup finals! It is so beautiful! Miracle of all miracles in Russia!” the state-run HRT television commentator Drago […]
Victory Could Be Soothing Balm To Nigeria’s Many Woes-Odegbami
Former Green Eagles’ star, Chief Segun Odegbami MON who visited the Super Eagles before their game against Argentina in Russia had believed a win could a balm to the woes of the nation. Odegbami was in Russia to cheer the Super Eagles before their last match on the invitation of the Nigeria Football Federation.. Full […]
We Love To Win Always But Not Always Possible-Mikel Obi
We don’t have money issues Or goalkeeper is calm We have a young team that wants to impress Russia is like home for us may be because I have a Russian girlfriend Not possible to win always We are ready to go Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, John Obi Mikel has expressed the […]
US, Canada, Mexico To Host 2026 World Cup
The United States of America, Mexico and Canada are to host the 2026 World Cup. Details soon.