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David Beckham set for PSG move

PARIS, Jan 31, 2013 (AFP) – Former England captain David Beckham was on Thursday set to join Paris Saint-Germain, according…

Drogba warns team-mates about Mikel

By Adebobola Alawode Skipper of the Ivorian Elephants has warned his teammates that Chelsea FC of England and Super Eagles…

Who’ll Save Eagles From Ivory Coast Elephants?

By Bamidele Olowosagba Just like the biblical record of Moses saving the Israelites from all the troubles of  King Pharaoh…

Milan Fans Mob Balotelli

There is no sign of a let-up in Mario Balotelli’s chaotic life as Milan fans celebrated his transfer with a …

Nigeria, Ivory Coast showdown excites fans

One of three all-west African quarter-final clashes, between Ivory Coast and Nigeria, will headline the first knockout round of the…

Bangladesh beckons on Messi’s Barcelona

Spanish football giant Barcelona is pushing for a game in Bangladesh next August, nearly two years after its top star…

Mikel Warns Ivory Coast

Chelsea midfielder and Nigeria international, John Mikel Obi has warned Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title favourites Ivory Coast not…

‘It’s Hard To Own Football Clubs In Nigeria’

By Taiwo Adelu Chairman of Bolowotan Football Club of Ikorudu, Oluwatoyin Gafaar  has said that it is hard to own…

Nations Cup: CAF’s Biased Umpire

By Adebobola Alawode The decision of the Confederation of African, CAF to axe the Egyptian match official, Gehad Grisha, who…

Nations Cup: Traore’s injury blow for Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso’s march to the Africa Cup of Nations last eight has come at a major price, with star player…

Nigeria, Burkina Faso qualify for q/finals, Zambia out

Bamidele Olowosagba Nigeria finally took its place in the elite league of African soccer, by qualifying for the quarter finals…

Balotelli quits City for AC Milan

Mario Balotelli’s chequered career at English champions Manchester City came to an end on Tuesday when the temperamental Italian striker…

Eagles Must Beat Ethiopia, Keshi Declares

Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi has called on his Super Eagles to go all out and beat Ethiopia in their AFCON…

Arsenal Open Formal Talks To Sign Villa

Reports from Spain say Arsenal have opened formal talks with Barcelona to sign David Villa before the January transfer window…

Globacom charges Nigeria’s Eagles to beat Ethiopia

As the Super Eagles of Nigeria file out for the last qualifying match against the Ethiopian national team in Group…

Nations Cup: Ghana, Mali advance

BIMBO AJAYI The Black Stars of Ghana and Eagles of Mali Monday night advanced to the quarter final stage of…

Nigerian stars Yobo, Moses face fitness tests

Nigeria could miss defender Joseph Yobo and midfielder Victor Moses for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash…

Iroha Carpets Keshi’s Eagles

By Bamidele Olowosagba Following the Super Eagles’ back to back score draw against Stallions of Burkina Faso and Chipolopolo of…

Zambia need to scale Burkinabe hurdle to qualify

Defending champions Zambia must beat revelatory Burkina Faso on Tuesday to ensure their place in the Africa Cup of Nations…

Big Boss Keshi seeks success as Nigeria’s coach

Nigerian Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has experienced glory as a player and gloom as a coach at Africa Cup of Nations…

Soccer: Drogba heading for Galatasaray

Turkish top flight club Galatasaray have reached agreement on an 18-month contract for Ivory Coast veteran striker Didier Drogba, TRT…

South Africa, Cape Verde reach Nations Cup q/finals

Hosts South Africa and debutants Cape Verde Islands reached the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a dramatic finale to…

Liverpool, Spurs humbled in FA Cup, Chelsea escape

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur were both dumped out of the FA Cup by lower-league sides on Sunday, on a day…

Djokovic downs Murray for Aussie title

Novak Djokovic further consolidated his world number one status by winning the Australian Open Sunday. It was his third straight…

Death toll hits 31 in Egypt’s football death verdict

Clashes killed at least 31 people in Egypt’s Port Said as violence raged into the early hours of Sunday in…

Azarenka dreams big after Aussie open win

Melbourne, Australia, (AFP) A glint of Belarusian steel and the support of her crazy entourage have given Victoria Azarenka hope…

Tennis: Azarenka triumphs Down Under

Victoria Azarenka won an incident-packed final against an injury-hit Li Na to successfully defend her Australian Open title and retain…

Egypt: 16 killed after football death verdict

Twenty-one Egyptian football fans and club members were sentenced to death Saturday after a deadly post-match riot in Port Said…

Keshi: Nigeria has destiny in its hands

NELSPRUIT, South Africa(AFP) – Two-time winners Nigeria say they hope to beat Ethiopia on Tuesday and clinch a quarter-finals ticket…

West Brom rejects Odemwingie’s transfer request

Peter Odemwingie has had a transfer request rejected by West Bromwich Albion as Premier League strugglers QPR continue to chase…