Tag: world cup
Is this the end of Spain’s tiki-taka?
Spain’s elimination from the World Cup by Chile not only spelt the end for one of the greatest national teams,…
Champions Spain crash out of World Cup
Defending champions Spain slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Chile and crashed out of the World Cup on Wednesday after…
Kerzkakhov saves Russia with vital strike
Alexander Kerzhakov rescued Russia in their first World Cup finals match since 2002, scoring three minutes after coming on as…
Mexico hold Brazil to World Cup draw
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa sensationally kept Brazil at bay to earn Mexico a 0-0 in World Cup Group A in…
Bomb blast rips viewing centre in Yobe
An explosion has rocked a popular viewing centre in Damaturu, Yobe State, sources claim. The explosion is believed to have…
Belgium comeback to beat Algeria
Dark horses Belgium staged a late fightback to beat Algeria 2-1 and deny the Africans a first World Cup win…
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…
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…
3 Chinese Die Watching World Cup Matches
Three Chinese football fans have died after staying up all night to watch World Cup matches broadcast from Brazil, reports…
Appiah denies Ghana bonuses row
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah denied his players’ performance in a 2-1 defeat to Group G rivals the United States was…
Brooks gives USA memorable win over Ghana
German-born United States defender John Brooks came off the bench to stun Ghana with a late winner in a 2-1…
Capello bans Russians from tweeting
Coach Fabio Capello known for his disciplinarian attitude has imposed a social media black out on his Russian squad at…
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…
Messi inspires Argentina to victory over Bosnia
Lionel Messi scored a trademark individual goal as Argentina opened their World Cup campaign with a narrow 2-1 win over…
France beat Honduras as goal-line technology sparks debate
France beat 10-man Honduras 3-0 in a bruising World Cup clash on Sunday where goal-line technology awarded the first international…
Klinsmann confident US will prove doubters wrong
United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann said his side are ready to “go the extra mile” to disprove their status as…
France get first World Cup technology goal
France on Sunday earned the first goal-line technology goal at a World Cup finals in controversial circumstances. Karim Benzema’s shot…
Chile clash ‘life or death’, says Fabregas
Spain’s next match against Chile is a matter of “life or death” for the holders’ World Cup chances, midfielder Cesc…
Switzerland comeback to beat Ecuador 2-1
Haris Seferovic scored in the last minute of injury time to grab Switzerland a dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador in…
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…
Balotelli gives Italy 2-1 victory over England
Mario Balotelli’s second-half header earned Italy a 2-1 victory over an enterprising England side in an engaging World Cup Group…
Costa Rica comeback to stun Uruguay
Costa Rica came from a goal down to beat Uruguay 3-1 in a huge World Cup upset Saturday as the…
Keshi To Chat With Nigerians On Glo’s Google+
Football fans in Nigeria and across the world have been provided with a golden opportunity to interact with the coach…
We’re here to make an impact – Mikel
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi believes Nigeria are on the right track to turn around a dismal recent record in…
Chile beat Australia 3-1, puts pressure on Spain
Alexis Sanchez helped Chile pile the pressure on world champions Spain after a 3-1 win over Australia in their World…
Fans stay home over Boko Haram fears
Danlami Ma’azu stood among a crowd jostling to secure a satellite TV decoder in the Nigerian city of Kano so…
World Cup: Decoders, TV Dealers Record High Patronage
Some dealers in electronics in Bayelsa capital, Yenagoa, have hailed the increase in demand for decoders, television sets and antennas…