Football

Lionel Messi seeks redemption against Croatia

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Stung by his failure to avert a disappointing draw against Iceland, Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi would love to make amends…

Arsenal to sign Bernd Leno from Leverkusen

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

English Premier League side, Arsenal, are closing in on a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper, Bernd Leno, on a…

Blatter will fly to Moscow for World Cup

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter will fly to Moscow on Tuesday, his spokesman told Reuters.

Saudi football team lands safely after engine fault

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said on Monday its national football team landed safely in the Russian city of Rostov.

Maradona apologises for smoking cigar in Russia

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Diego Maradona has apologised for violating ongoing FIFA World Cup non-smoking rules after puffing a cigar during Argentina’s 1-1 draw…

World Cup: Mixed reactions trail Nigeria’s loss to Croatia

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Football fans in Owerri, the Imo capital, have continued to react to the defeat of the Super Eagles at the…

Russia 2018: Putin says he can’t wish Saudi Arabia success today

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday joked he could not wish Saudi Arabia success in the opening match of the…

Russia 2018: Video review system makes debut

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

If the strongest advocates of Video Assistant Referees are to be believed, World Cup football will never be the same…

Russia 2018: Salah set for injury comeback

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has recovered from a shoulder injury and will play in their World Cup opener against Uruguay,…

Russia 2018: Sweden will enjoy less pressure without me – Zlatan

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Sweden’s former striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, said on Thursday that the country’s team to the World Cup in Russia would enjoy…

Mourinho backs England to shine at Russia 2018

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has backed England to shine at the World Cup due to the depth of experience…

Morocco loses bid to host 2026 World Cup

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

North African nation Morocco on Wednesday in Moscow failed in its bid to host the FIFA World Cup, losing the…

Spain coach Lopetegui sacked on eve of World Cup

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Spainish Coach Julen Lopetegui was sensationally sacked on Wednesday, two days before the country’s opening World Cup match against Portugal.

Russia 2018: Putin thanks FIFA for keeping politics out of sport

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Wednesday, thanked FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the football community, for keeping politics out…

Stoke City sign Nigeria’s midfielder Etebo

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Stoke City have signed Nigeria international midfielder Oghenekaro Peter Etebo on a five-year contract from Portuguese club Feirense, the second-tier…

Yahaya Toure, Jay Jay Okocha For World Cup Broadcast on DStv, GOtv

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Some of football’s biggest names have been secured by SuperSport to underpin this year’s broadcast of the 2018 FIFA World…

Evaluating Super Eagles readiness for Russia 2018

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

When the Super Eagles of Nigeria file out on June 16 against the Vatreni of Croatia at the 2018 FIFA…

Russia 2018: NPFL coaches make case for home-based players

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Technical Advisers of Kwara United FC of Ilorin, Abubakar Bala, and his FC Ifeanyi Ubah counterpart, Ladan Bosso, on…

Dele Alli promises best behaviour at Russia 2018

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

England attacking midfielder, Dele Alli has promised to not to fall foul of new FIFA regulations introduced for the World…

Russia 2018: Fans decline to set target for Super Eagles

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Football fans in Benin City, the capital of Edo, have declined to set target for the Super Eagles for the…

Salah joins Egypt World Cup squad in Cairo

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Encircled by expectant cheers of Egyptian fans, Mohamed Salah appeared at the Pharaohs’ final pre-World Cup training session and kindled…

Premier League: English FA announces winter break

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The English FA, Premier League and English Football League announced on Friday that they would implement a two-week mid-season break…

Argentina’s Lanzini ruled out of Russia 2018

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Argentina midfielder Manuel Lanzini will miss the World Cup after injuring a knee in training on Friday.

Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ set for success – Hazard

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Captain Eden Hazard has said while England’s “Golden Generation” failed to live up to their potential, Belgium have a real…

Super Eagles may need Buhari’s magical touch – Perm Sec.

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Adesola Olusade, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, says the Super Eagles may need the “magical touch’’ of…

Leicester sign Evans from West Brom

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Leicester City have signed defender Jonny Evans on a three-year contract from Championship side West Bromwich Albion, the Premier League…

Ghana football association to be dissolved over corruption

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Ghana FA will be dissolved by the government after explosive revelations of bribe-taking by referees and kickbacks to top officials…

Nigeria’s FIFA rankings drop ahead 2018 World Cup

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Nigeria has dropped a point from its last month’s 47th position to 48 place in the world, and from sixth…

FIFA rankings: Nigeria drops to 48th position

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Nigeria has dropped a point from its last month’s 47th position to 48 place in the world, and from sixth…

Nigeria Amputee football debuts in World Cup

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Isah Suleiman, the President of Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), has described the nation’s invitation to the 2018 World Amputee…

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