Tag: Iran
Hamas ‘brought Israel to its knees’ – Iran
Iran said Wednesday that Palestinian militants had emerged the victors and brought their Israeli foe “to its knees” during the…
Queiroz challenge for South Africa
Salary demands could be a stumbling block to former Real Madrid manager Carlos Queiroz rejoining South Africa for a second…
US mother pleads for jailed son as Iran talks extended
The mother of a former US Marine imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges pleaded for President Barack Obama to seek…
US company signs $1.175 bn Iran energy deal
A United States company has signed a preliminary agreement to invest $1.175 billion (864 million euros) in Iran, in a…
Bosnia defeats Iran 3-1, as both teams bow out
Bosnia-Herzegovina ended Iran’s World Cup knockout hopes by beating the Asians 3-1 in Salvador on Wednesday. Goals from Edin Dzeko,…
Iran bans female fans from volleyball games
Female fans and even women journalists will not be allowed to attend a World League volleyball match between Iran and…
Messi’s superb strike breaks Iranian resilience
A stunning injury time strike from Lionel Messi spared Argentina’s blushes as they qualified for the last 16 of the…
Bosnia Coach Happy Over Eagles’ Result
Bosnia and Herzegovina manager Safet Susic has expressed his happiness about the goalless draw Nigeria’s Super Eagles played with Iran…
‘Hope Not Lost On Eagles’
Former Nigeria World Cup star Tijjani Babangida has maintained that despite dropping two points against Iran in a must-win Group…
Maigari upbeat about Eagles’ chances
President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari has expressed optimism that the Super Eagles will go ahead and…
Britain plans to reopen Iran embassy
Britain plans to reopen its embassy in Iran, Foreign Secretary William Hague announced Tuesday, as the West steps up its…
Super Eagles will bounce back – Keshi
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi believes that all hopes were not lost, in spite of his team’s drab goalless draw…
Carlos Queiroz: Our Game Plan Worked Well
Iran’s Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz has revealed that his game plan against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their Group F match…
Nigeria, Iran stalemate leaves fans unimpressed
Nigeria and Iran became the first sides to draw at the 2014 World Cup as they played out a turgid…
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World Cup: Nigeria Begins Quest For Glory Tonight
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin their quest for FIFA World Cup glory tonight when they confront Iran in Group F…
My Biggest Challenge Is Iran Coach, Keshi Confesses
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi believes getting the better of his opposite number Carlos Queiroz will be the biggest challenge for…
Nigeria vs Iran: Predict & Win Original Super Eagles Jersey
Win a Super Eagles’ jersey today by predicting the scoreline in the game between Nigeria and Iran today. TO WIN…
We’ll Shock Critics —Yobo
Ahead of the Iran clash, Fenerbahce central defender Joseph Yobo has taken stock of the quality of players in the…
Why Eagles Must Beat Iran —Glo
Major partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and official sponsor of the Nigerian national teams, Globacom, has said the…
Iran game key to Eagles’ campaign – Amodu
Former Super Eagles Head Coach, Amodu Shaibu has declared that Monday’s clash with Iran at the Arena da Baixada in…
World Cup: Eagles’ll Run Over Iran, Boasts Maigari
President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari has declared on Sunday that the Super Eagles are well prepared…
Rouhani does not rule out US cooperation on Iraq
Iran may consider cooperating with the United States in fighting Sunni extremist fighters in Iraq if Washington acts against them,…
Aghahowa To Super Eagles: Don’t Underrate Iran, Bosnia
Taiwo Adelu Former Nigerian international, Julius Aghahowa has counselled the Nigerian team at the ongoing 20th FIFA World Cup not…
Iran to combat terrorism in Iraq – Rouhani
Predominantly Shiite Muslim Iran will combat the “violence and terrorism” of Sunni extremists who have launched an anti-government offensive in…
38 killed in battles with gunmen
Thirty-eight people were killed and 15 others injured in fierce battles on Sunday in the Iraqi city of Mosul, the…
Iran announces nuclear talks with US, Russia
Iran will hold two days of nuclear talks with the United States starting Monday, and then conduct two further days…
7 Days To World Cup: Bosnia, Iran Top Eagles In FIFA Ranking
Sunday Akintoye Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a tough task qualifying from Group F of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in…
Iran executes man despite international pressure
Iran on Sunday hanged a man said to be affiliated to an exiled opposition group, state media reported, despite international…
Iran president veto plan to ban WhatsApp
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has vetoed a plan to ban WhatsApp, following a row over censorship of the popular messaging…
Israel slams Iran nuclear deal
Israel said Sunday that a nuclear deal struck Sunday between Iran and world powers in Geneva was “bad” as Tehran…