Tag: scotland
Scotland rejects independence in historic referendum
Scotland rejected independence on Friday in a referendum that left the centuries-old United Kingdom intact but paved the way for…
Yes or No? Polls open as Scotland decides future
Polling booths opened on Thursday in Scotland’s historic referendum on independence, with record numbers of Scots expected to cast their…
Reus out for four weeks with recurring ankle injury
Germany midfielder Marco Reus has been ruled out for at least four weeks after re-injuring his left ankle during Sunday’s…
Germany downs Scotland in Euro 2016 opener
Germany got their qualifying campaign up and running with a 2-1 defeat of a spirited Scotland. A goal in each…
Scotland tests Sierra Leonean for Ebola
A woman who fell ill at a deportation facility in Scotland has tested negative for the Ebola virus, health officials…
Commonwealth Games: Gowon applauds Team Nigeria
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has applauded the splendid performance of Team Nigeria at the XX 2014 Commonwealth…
Commonwealth Games: Nigeria Upset India To Win Bronze
Nigeria on Monday restored some table tennis pride at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games after beating India 3-1 to claim…
Commonwealth Games: Singapore beats Nigeria in T/Tennis semis
The superb form of the Nigeria table tennis squad was thwarted on Sunday after the Segun Toriola-inspired side fell 3-1…
Commonwealth Games open in grand style
Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the 20th Commonwealth Games at Celtic Park on Wednesday after a moving and colourful ceremony…
Ronny Deila appointed Celtic coach
Norwegian Ronny Deila has been appointed manager of Scottish champions Celtic on a 12-month rolling contract, the club announced on…
Roy Keane rejects Celtic approach
Roy Keane has turned down an approach from Scottish champions Celtic preferring to remain as assitant manager with the Republic…
We’re not match-fixers, we’re footballers – Keshi
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi launched a furious defence of his players following Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Scotland in a match…
Nigeria force a draw against Scotland
World Cup finals bound Nigeria had to come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Scotland in London in a…
Scotland Friendly: Big Test For Eagles, Says Keshi
Adebobola Alawode Chief Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Stephen Keshi, has said that Wednesday night’s international friendly tie…
Nigeria, Scotland friendly subject to match-fixing investigation
Nigeria’s World Cup warm-up friendly against Scotland in London on Wednesday is reported to be the subject of a match-fixing…
Super Eagles hold training session, ahead Scotland friendly
The Super Eagles on Monday evening commenced effective training in London, ahead of next month’s World Cup in Brazil. A…
We can reach semi-final of the World Cup – Victor Moses
Victor Moses is targeting a World Cup semi-final spot ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly with Scotland in London on Wednesday.…
Super Eagles arrive London ahead Scotland friendly
The Super Eagles have arrived in London ahead of their international friendly against the Tartan Army of Scotland on Wednesday…
Scotland announce squad for Nigeria friendly
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has released his squad for an international friendly match against Nigeria at Fulham’s Craven Cottage ground…
Keshi invites 38 players for Scotland friendly
Stephen Keshi, Super Eagles’ Head Coach, on Tuesday said players invited for the friendly against Scotland were expected to arrive…
Scots begin move to break away from UK
With rousing speeches, patriotic music and support from actor Sean Connery, supporters of independence for Scotland launched a campaign on…