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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…

Lionel Messi wins fifth Ballon d’Or award

Lionel Messi has won the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or award, scooping the best player in the world accolade for a…

Football loves me, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja spoke of a love relationship between him and the game of football. The President…

Poor funding threatens Nigeria’s participation in Deaflympics

The Head Coach of the Nigeria Deaf Football team, Kamiludeen Banjo, said on Monday that a lack of funding was…

Good start for Nigerian players at AJC qualifiers

Nigerian players on Sunday had an impressive start at the ongoing qualifiers in Abuja for the 2016 African Junior Tennis…

Chelsea too strong for Scunthorpe

Chelsea moved into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a professional victory over League One side Scunthorpe United.…

Real Sociedad down Gary Neville’s Valencia

Gary Neville is still without a league win as Valencia manager after two goals from Brazilian striker Jonathas gave Real…

Man Utd players ‘look bored’ – Paul Scholes

Manchester United’s players and manager Louis van Gaal “look bored” and are “going through the motions”, says the club’s former…

Bale’s hat-trick hand Zidane winning start

Gareth Bale scored a hat-trick as Zinedine Zidane began his reign as Real Madrid boss with a comprehensive win over…