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FIFA tells Nigerian referees to forget officiating at World Cup
Carlos Henriques, FIFA Referee Development Officer, has called on Nigerian referees to forget about World Cup officiating ambition for now.…
‘Keshi Will Fail Nigeria Again’
Former Nigerian international, Jonathan Akpoborie, said on Brila FM early today that Chief Coach of the Super Eagles Stephen Keshi…
Quadri Vows To Surpass World Cup At Suzhou Tourney
Nigeria’s table tennis star, Aruna Quadri believes he would surpass his World Cup outing at the Qoros 2015 World Table…
Brazil investigates World Cup graft claim
Brazil said Monday it has ordered an investigation following allegations that the subsidiary of a German company paid bribes to…
FIFA candidate Figo proposes 48-team World Cup
Former Portugal winger Luis Figo launched his campaign for the FIFA presidency on Thursday by revealing plans to expand the…
Onigbinde Laments Football Woes In 2014
Former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde is not happy with the dwindling fortune of Nigerian football in 2014. The 2002…
Falcons Not Yet World Cup Team —Nkwocha
As the Super Falcons get set to take on the world’s finest at the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year,…
English FA rejects FIFA World Cup report criticism
England’s Football Association on Thursday rejected claims by world governing body FIFA’s ethics committee that it violated bidding rules in…
FIFA rules out 2018, 2022 World Cup revotes
A revote into the controversial awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar was ruled out on Wednesday despite widespread…
Table Tennis: Quadri Upsets 8th Seed Hong Kong Star
Although Aruna Quadri is the least seeded player in his group but with the goal of reaching the quarter-finals, Nigeria’s…
Pinnick hails Falcons, promises good preparation for World Cup
President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick Saturday night congratulated the senior women national team, Super Falcons, following the…
Super Falcons beat South Africa to reach AWC final
Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat South Africa’s Banyana Banyana 2-1 on Wednesday in Windhoek, Namibia to qualify for the final match…
Pinnick Wants Eagles To Re-enact 2001 Spirit Against Sudan
As the Super Eagles fly out of the country on Thursday night for the first of two quick –fire sessions…
Black Stars ‘counted cash’ before Portugal tie – Appiah
Former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has lifted the lid on his side’s torrid World Cup campaign, revealing that players were…
2022 World Cup will not take place in Qatar – FIFA
Qatar will not host the World Cup in 2022, according to Theo Zwanziger, the German member on the executive committee…
World’s top coaches reject the Russia 2018 World Cup boycott
Coaches from some of the world’s top teams have played down chances of a sporting boycott of Vladimir Putin’s showpiece…
NFF Mourns Ntiero
General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Barrister Musa Amadu has expressed deep shock over the death on Wednesday of…
Pele: Messi Can Win World Cup
Brazil icon Pele has stressed that Lionel Messi still has a shot at winning a World Cup and added that…
Argentina dish out friendly revenge on Germany
Argentina spoiled the party for world champions Germany by hammering the hosts 4-2 in an international friendly in Duesseldorf on…
Howard takes break from national team duties
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard announced Thursday that he will be taking a one-year break from international duty with the United…
FIFA urges Russia to cut two World Cup host cities
Russia’s Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said Tuesday that world football’s ruling body FIFA has recommended reducing the number of 2018…
Falconets thrash New Zealand to reach semis
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala and Uchechi Sunday both scored twice to send the Super Falconets into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World…
Wenger reveals Ozil, Podolski, Mertesacker will miss start of season
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has said his World Cup winning players will miss the start of the season. The trio…
Loew to stay on as Germany coach
Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Wednesday that he never considered leaving his post after winning the World Cup title…
Brazil appoints Dunga as Scolari successor
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Tuesday appointed Dunga as coach, replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari, whose contract was not renewed…
Ronaldo ready to rumble after World Cup flop
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, putting a miserable World Cup behind him, on Tuesday declared himself fit and ready to go…
Brazil tried but we’re slipping – Neymar
Sifting through the ruins of Brazil’s World Cup campaign, star player Neymar says his team strove hard for glory, but…
‘Messi Not Good For Golden Ball Award’
Argentina icon Diego Maradona feels Lionel Messi did not deserve to win the Golden Ball following his performances at the…
Between Nigeria And FIFA
By Tayo Ogunbiyi Federation of International Football Associations , FIFA, is the global body that oversees the administration of football…
German team lands in Berlin after World Cup win
Tens of thousands of jubilant fans massed at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on Tuesday to welcome the World Cup winners and…