Football
Nations Cup: Roll of honour
Here is the roll of honour of the Africa Cup of Nations since it was inaugurated in 1957 in Sudan as a unifying force for Africa
Read moreEagles arrive Johannesburg, begin training
The team had its first training session at 6:30pm local time, which is 5:30pm Nigerian time, with Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, saying there is no time to waste ahead of...
Read moreNations Cup: CAF suspends referee for poor officiating
Tunisian referee, Slim Jdidi, has been banned by the Confederation of African Football after his controversial performance in Wednesday's African Nations Cup semi-final between Burkina Faso and Ghana
Read moreNations Cup: Burkina Faso files appeal for Pitriopa to play against Super Eagles
Pitroipa was harshly sent off by Referee Slim Jedidi in the semi-final match against Ghana
Read moreEngland secures first win over Brazil in 23 years
Wayne Rooney steered England into a first-half lead with his 33rd goal for his country, after goalkeeper Joe Hart had earlier saved Ronaldinho's penalty
Read moreBurkina Faso defeats Ghana, to meet Nigeria in final
The Burkinabes were denied spot-kicks in normal time and in extra-time
Read moreSuper Eagles wallop Mali, book final ticket
At the end of the 90 minutes encounter, Nigeria triumphed by four goals to one
Read moreI may leave after Nations Cup – Keshi
Keshi, who spoke during a press conference ahead of Wednesday's semi-final clash against Mali, lamented that his effort at rebuilding the national team was not being appreciated
Read moreEngland, Brazil, Spain, others play international friendlies
World number one footballing nation, Spain, will host Uruguay while Portugal battle Ecuador as countries observe FIFA day set for international friendlies
Read moreYobo delighted to renew Keita rivalry
Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Tambarin Yobo, says he is happy at renewing the rivalry between himself and Mali captain, Seydou Keita, which dates back to the years when both of...
Read moreFegor, Onazi give Keshi selection stress
The return of Norway-based Fegor Ogude, from a match suspension, means that he has to battle Ogenyi Onazi for the midfield role after the Lazio of Italy man put up...
Read moreJonathan, Eagles in 30-minutes tele-conference
The conference, which lasted for about 30-minutes, emanated from the State House in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, via Skype, and saw the President addressing the players and officials, asking after their...
Read moreWarri Wolves defeat Flying Eagles
The match, which was played to put both teams in shape ahead of their various assignments this year, lived up to its billings but it was the Warri-based team that...
Read moreJonathan to speak with Super Eagles at 4pm
The chat with the team, scheduled for 4pm Nigerian time, is to encourage the team to go all out to defeat the Eagles of Mali in the semi-final match of...
Read moreEagles arrive Durban, ready for Mali as Drogba tips team for trophy
Players of the national team have also vowed to ensure that President Goodluck Jonathan is present at the final of the Cup of Nations next weekend by winning its semi-final...
Read moreMba, Agbim must see their contracts through – Warri wolves
In a statement by the Media Officer of Warri Wolves, Moses Etu, the club said it will not want anything that will distract it from preparing well for the coming...
Read moreFERMA staff dies in Abeokuta watching Eagles, Cote d’Ivoire match
Eyewitnesses said the deceased was rushed to a private hospital, Success Medical Clinic, following his collapse at Promise Stadium, a viewing centre located at Lanlepe compound, Oke-Sokori
Read moreGolden Eaglets players in auto-crash
The Nigeria Football Federation has been duly informed while Golden Eaglets' Head Coach, Garba Manu, has been in constant communication with the hospital and monitoring the condition of the players
Read more380 World Cup, UEFA matches fixed – Police
Wainwright revealed the probe uncovered around £7million in betting profits and £1.27m in bribes to players and officials and has already led to several prosecutions
Read moreDrogba congratulates Super Eagles
In a sportsmanship spirit, the former Chelsea striker admitted that Nigeria deserved the victory
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