Tag: world cup
Ghana names 26-man provisional squad
Ghana’s national football coach, Kwesi Appiah, on Monday in Accra announced a 26-man squad for the Brazil 2014 FIFA World…
World Cup: I’m Happy To Be Back, Says Osaze
Adebobola Alawode Returnee Super Eagles striker, Osaze Odemwingie has expressed excitement over his return to the team after being overlooked…
NFA dismisses Singaporean’s match-fixing claim
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed the claim by a Singaporean, Wilson Perumal, that he helped Nigeria qualify for…
Van Gaal agrees Manchester United deal
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has reached a deal to join Manchester United as manager after the World Cup, replacing…
48 Days To World Cup: FIFA Worries Over Violence In Brazil
FIFA says it is concerned about recent violence in Brazil less than two months before the country hosts the World…
Moses Eyes World Cup Role
Adebobola Alawode Despite not enjoying enough playing time for Liverpool FC of England, Victor Moses is still upbeat of being…
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…
Injury won’t keep me out of World Cup – Neymar
Brazilian football star Neymar has said he would be well enough to play in the World Cup in June despite…
Troussier wants to end coaching career with Japan
Former Nigeria coach Philippe Troussier wants to end his career in the dugout by managing Japan at the 2020 Tokyo…
Rufai: Eagles Can Go Far In Brazil
Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has predicted a good outing for the Super Eagles at the Brazil World Cup, which…
There’ll Be More Bomb Blasts
Founder, Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke Afa, Isolo, Lagos, Primate Ayodele speaks with Oluwole Adeboye, on the state of the…
World Cup: No Good Midfielders In Eagles, Says Akanni
Adebobola Alawode As the countdown to the Brazil World Cup continues, ex-international, Waidi Akanni has described the midfield of the…
World Cup: ‘Eagles Won’t Be Pushovers In Brazil’
Adebobola Alawode Gombe United Football Club of Gombe and Super Eagles third choice goalkeeper, Chigozie Agbim has said that the…
World Cup: ‘We’ll Intimidate Nigeria’
Argentina’s coach Alejandro Sabella believes Nigeria will be intimidated by the quality of attackers at his disposal in this summer’s…
Leave Keshi Alone, Enyeama Urges NFF
Goalkeeper and the stand in skipper of the Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama has advised officials of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF,…
Osaze: No Player Bigger Than Nigeria
Born again Osaze Odemwingie has come out to tell teammates in the Super Eagles that there is no player that…
Okocha Tips Eagles For W/Cup Success
Former Nigeria captain Jay-Jay Okocha has backed the current Super Eagles squad to shine at the World Cup in Brazil…
Keshi Plans Strong Eagles For Nigeria
Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi, has again reiterated his desire to build a formidable team for the country and insists that…
Brazil Stops Work On World Cup Stadium
The Brazilian government halted work on two temporary tribunes for Sao Paulo’s World Cup stadium after the death of another…
Flamingoes Focus On U-17 World Cup Trophy —Chiejine
Flamingoes’ assistant coach, Ann Chiejine, has assured Nigerians they would not get distracted by the 100 percent success recorded and…
Keshi Not Worried About Criticism
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says he is not letting criticism of his playing methods, selections and decisions affect him. He…
Between Abdullahi And Danagogo
When former Sports Minister and Chairman National Sports Commission (NSC), Bolaji Abdullahi, was removed from office recently and replaced by…
Bonfrere Predicts Tough World Cup For Eagles
Adebobola Alawode Former Super Eagles’ coach Bonfrere Jo, has predicted a tough campaign for Nigeria at the World Cup in…
Nigeria Maintains 47th On FIFA Ranking
Nigeria stayed in 47th spot in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, a result of their goalless draw with…
US to play Nigeria, Turkey in friendlies
The United States will face Nigeria, Azerbaijan and Turkey in tune-up matches before going to Brazil for the World Cup,…
Nigerian Sports In Safe Hands, Says Tamuno Danagogo
Adebobola Alawode Barely 24 hours after being named Minister of Sports and Chairman of National Sports Commission, NSC, has Dr.…
100 Days To World Cup: Problems Under Control, Says Blatter
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday that Brazil’s World Cup problems are under control as preparations enter the final…
Dike Out Of Mexico Tie
The American-born Nigerian national team striker had high hopes for 2014, both with Toronto FC and World Cup-bound Nigeria, but…
Mexico Tie’ll Decide World Cup Squad, Says Amokachi
Assistant coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Daniel Amokachi, has said that the proposed international friendly match against Mexico would shape…
Yobo Tears Nigerians Apart
Adebobola Alawode The decision of Coach Stephen Keshi to recall captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo, into the team…