Tag: world cup
UAE Club Sack Maradona
Former Argentina World Cup-winning captain, Diego Maradona, has been sacked as coach of United Arab Emirates Club, Al Wasl. The…
Chelsea Equal To Task —Coach
There could be two teams called Chelsea competing at the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan this year if a…
IFAB Set To Approve Goal-Line Tech
Goal-line technology is expected to finally be given the go-ahead by football’s law-makers today. After months of testing, the International…
Iniesta Named Euro 2012 Best Player
Andres Iniesta has been named as the best player of Euro 2012 after his side won last night’s final over…
Egypt Tackle CAR Behind Closed Door In Alexandria
Egypt switch attention from the World Cup to the Africa Cup of Nations today when they host the Central African…
2014 World Cup: FIFA Wins, As Brazil Signs Beer Law
After a long run battle with the world football governing body, FIFA, over sale of beer at World Cup venues…
Rooney’s Ban’ll Affect England—Nani
Portugal winger, Nani thinks that the absence of his Manchester United team-mate for England’s first two group games is so…
Dominant Spain Chasing Record
Four years ago, Spain made history at the Euros, finally ending 44 years of pain and misery as the perennial…
Soriola Relishes South Africa League Debut
Nigeria international, Gege Soriola is excited over his debut in the South Africa Premier Soccer League, PSL. Soriola, who is…
Keshi: Eagles Must Beat Namibia
With three days to go in the countdown to the 2014 World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Namibia in…
Ronaldo Sure Of Portugal’s Chances
Cristiano Ronaldo says there’s a quiet confidence in the Portugal camp that they can perform well at Euro 2012. There’s…
Osaze: I’m In Love With Sarah
Nigeria’s West Bromwich striker Peter Osaze Odemwingie is in love and he is not hiding his feelings. The Nigerian star…
World Cup Qualifier Vs Namibia: Eagles’ Camp Bubbles
The Metropolitan Hotel camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Cross River State, Calabar came alive today ahead of…
2014 World Cup Qualifiers: Boko Haram Forced Eagles To Calabar —NFF
Nigeria has moved its coming World Cup and African Cup of Nations qualifiers over fears of attacks by Boko Haram,…
Keshi Raises Alarm Over Bad Pitches
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has raised an alarm over the bad state of grass football pitches in the country,…
No Jamboree For June Games —Keshi
Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi says he would not invite 30 players for the double header qualifying…
Keshi To Recall Utaka, Mikel
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, said he hopes to recall Chelsea ace, Mikel Obi, and France-based striker, John Utaka, back…
Falconnets brighten chances for FIFA World Cup
Nigeria’s chances of featuring at the forthcoming FIFA Female World Cup in August, brightened as the Super Falconets defeated their…
Nations / World Cup Qualifier: Why Eagles Won’t Play In Abuja –NFF
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, has given reasons the Super Eagles will not play any…
Olympic Beach Volleyball: Nigeria For Qualifier In Italy
Nigeria’s Men beach volleyball team, that finished third at the London Olympics qualifier held in Mauritius last week, would have…
Synagogue Boy On The Rise, Scores Hat-trick In Lazio’s 12-0 Drubbing Of Ascoli
When Sani Emmanuel of My People Football Academy, owned by the Synagogue, Church of All Nations played in a yearly…
Samba Sticks With Anzhi Despite Racist Taunts
Chris Samba insists he remains committed to the Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala despite his anger at being the target of…
2014 W/Cup Qualifier: Libya Host Cameroon On Neutral Ground
Libya will have to play their home qualifier against Cameroon for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on neutral ground.…
Danny Jordaan bags FIFA job
FIFA has appointed Danny Jordaan, the Vice-President South African Football Association (SAFA), as its Special Adviser on the 2014 World…
FIFA U-17 Women World Cup: NFF Plans Training Tour For Flamingoes
Having qualified for the under 17 FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in Azerbaijan in September, Nigeria Football Federation,…
Glo Urges Flamingoes To Beat Shepolopolo
Major partner of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF and official sponsor of the national teams, Globacom, has urged the Women U-17…
Turkey To Bid For Euro 2020 —Erdogan
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan began the race to host the European Championship in 2020 yesterday when he said his…
NFF Silent On Vacant CAF Seat
Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has continued to keep a low profile on who will replace Dr. Amos Adamu on the…
Ronaldo Eyes Brazil FA Job
Former Brazil star Ronaldo, a member of the local organising committee of the 2014 World Cup, yesterday registered his interest…