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FIFA poll: Hayatou delegates CAF power to subordinates

Taiwo Adelu In view of his duty as acting President of the world football governing body, FIFA, Dr. Issa Hayatou…

Transfer: Ranieri back to Chelsea, Shane Long to Liverpool

Chelsea are considering making a summer move to bring former manager and current Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri back to Stamford…

CHAN 2016: Eagles arrive Kigali, begin training immediately

Taiwo Adelu Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles arrive Kigali, Rwanda Friday just in time to begin their campaign in this year’s…

Amodu, Eguavoen, others pay tributes as Stephen Keshi buries wife

Jethro Ibileke/Benin ‎‎ Benin City, the capital of Edo state literally stood still Friday as the ancient city turned the…

Glo urges Eagles to redeem Nigeria’s pride at CHAN 2016

Major sponsor of Nigeria’s national teams, Globacom, has tasked the Home-based Super Eagles to ensure a quality representation and make…

No date fixed for 19th National Sports Festival

No date has yet been fixed for the 19th National Sports Festival (NSF) which Cross River will host in Calabar,…

Odion Ighalo bags Premier League player of the month award

Nigerian international and Watford striker Odion Ighalo has been named the Premier League’s player of the month for December and…

Roma appoints Spalletti as Garcia’s successor

Roma have appointed former coach Luciano Spalletti as successor to Rudi Garcia, who was sacked on Wednesday. Spalletti, 56, coached…

CHAN 2016: Nigeria’s Eagles leave for Rwanda Friday

Taiwo Adelu Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles will leave their Pretoria, South Africa camp for Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda,…

Kakembo bags Uganda’s Sports Award after GOtv Boxing Night heroics

Edward Kakembo, the Ugandan boxer who won the African Boxing Union featherweight title at the fifth edition of GOtv Boxing…
FIFA bans Italian club Spezia for signing Nigerian minors

FIFA bans Real Madrid, Atletico over transfer of minors

Two Spanish clubs, Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid have been banned and fined for international transfers of minors by…

US Powerball update: 3 winners emerge for the $1.6b jackpot

Lottery officials in the United States said the record $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot will be split between ticket holders in…

Kano Pillars sign player from Norwegian club, 4 others

Kano Pillars Football Club has signed five new players ahead of the 2015/2016 Nigeria Premier Football League season, its media…

Wenger confirms signing of Elneny from Basel

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed the signing of FC Basel midfielder Mohamed Elneny, who could be available to face…

Gossip: Guardiola, Messi to reunite at Man Utd?

Manchester United sponsor Adidas wants to reunite Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 28, and 44-year-old outgoing Bayern Munich manager…

West Brom hold Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

James McClean’s late equaliser earned West Brom a share of the points as they refused to accept defeat at Chelsea.…

Wenger frustrated by Arsenal’s Liverpool draw

Manager of Arsenal, Arsène Wenger has expressed his frustration, after his team drew 3-3 at Liverpool on Wednesday night. “I’m…

Hawit, FIFA chief extradited to US

Former FIFA vice president Alfredo Hawit has been extradited to the US to answer corruption charges, authorities said on Wednesday.…

Huth fires Leicester to win against Tottenham

Robert Huth scored a late winner as Leicester beat Premier League top-four rivals Tottenham. The Foxes, who are now level…

Giroud stars as Arsenal play 3-3 against Liverpool

Arsenal had their advantage at the top of the Premier League cut after Joe Allen’s late equaliser gave Liverpool a…

ITF Africa Circuit: Nigerian teenagers reach knockout stage

Host Nigeria continued its impressive showing at the ongoing ITF/CAT West and Central Africa Junior Championship in Abuja on Wednesday…

Finally, FIFA sacks Valcke as Secretary General

Taiwo Adelu Embattled Secretary General of world football governing body, FIFA, Jérôme Valcke has finally been sacked. The Frenchman was…

CHAN 2016: NFF won’t set target for Home-Eagles – Anyansi

Taiwo Adelu Chairman of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Technical Committee, Felix Anyansi-Agwu has declared that Super Eagles Team B won’t…

Barcelona’s Luis Suarez fails to overturn ban

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez will miss the next two Copa del Rey games after failing in an appeal against his…

Arsenal set to sign Nigerian duo of Nwakali, Chukwueze

Arsenal are closing in on the signings of Nigerian teenagers Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze, who impressed during last year’s…

Nigerians to watch CHAN live matches on DStv

From 16 January to 7 February, DStv subscribers in Nigeria will be treated to the 2016 African Nations Championships (CHAN)…

Ghana FA boss, Pinnick retain seats in WAFU

Ghana Football Association (GFA) boss, Kwesi Nyantakyi and the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick retained their seats…

Liverpool sign Steven Caulker on loan from QPR

Liverpool have signed Queens Park Rangers central defender Steven Caulker on loan until the end of season. The 24-year-old was…

CHAN Eagles defeat Ivory Coast

Home-based Eagles, also known as CHAN Eagles, on Monday defeated Ivory Coast by a lone goal in an international friendly…

No Premier League player makes FIFPRO World XI 2015

English Premier League boasts of football stars in the stature of Eden Hazard, Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez, Wayne Rooney amongst…