While it comes as no shock to see the likes of Porto, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United with 100 per cent records at this stage of the proceedings, the appearance on the list of Malaga and BATE Borisov is less expected, even if surprises are becoming more the norm in Europe’s premier club competition
Browsing: Football
Al-Ahly handed the Nigerian representative a 1-0 defeat in Cairo, Egypt
The Nigeria Football Federation has queried the leadership of the Nigeria Premier League in respect of allegations of inappropriate management of funds relating to broadcast right fees, as contained in the report of its auditors
Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool also recorded victories while newly promoted Norwich City shocked Arsenal with a lone goal win
In Africa, it is a decisive weekend as the second leg semi-final matches of the CAF Champions League take the centre stage.
Nigeria’s flag bearer, Sunshine Stars, face an uphill task in Cairo, Egypt, as they battle Al-Ahly of Egypt while Esperance and TP Mazembe clash in the second semi-final
Union Bank FC, which thrashed Penniel MFB 6-1 in one of the semi-final matches at the Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo State, will take on Central Bank of Nigeria FC, which defeated Badawa MFB in Ilorin, Kwara State in the second semi-final
The tournament will feature four-time world champions Brazil; reigning world champions, Russia; host, United Arab Emirates; next year’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup host, Tahiti; United States of America; Japan and Switzerland
Rufai, who lost his mum about two weeks ago, was rushed to the hospital after slumping
Pinnick Amaju, who spoke with journalists in Asaba, Delta State, Moses Etu has been appointed to replace Timi Ebikagboro
The Golden Eaglets completed a fine weekend for Nigerian football with a 3-0 win against a determined Guinean side in their second round-first leg 2013 African Under-17 qualifiers
It may sound unbelievable but it is true: The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have been eliminated from the 2013 African Cup to be hosted by South Africa by lowly rated Cape Verde.
Nigeria thus qualified on 8-3 goal aggregate
The qualifiers saw England humiliate San Marino 5-0 while Argentina defeated Uruguay 3-0
While the Super Eagles take on the Lone Star of Liberia in a 2013 African Cup of Nations final qualifying match on Saturday, the Golden Eaglets will take on the U-17 National Team of Guinea in a 2013 African U-17 Championship second round, first leg match
The Sun team has vowed to cage the Thisday team in the final match
The decision was reached at a meeting of the management held on Wednesday night in Abuja and presided over by the club proprietor, Senator Bukola Saraki
Among the matches that will draw attention in the World Cup qualifiers are those between Bulgaria and Denmark, Russia and Portugal and Argentina and Uruguay
Yobo’s knee was said to have swollen up after he played 70 minutes for his Turkish side at the weekend
The Confederation of African Football has picked South African match officials to take charge of the crucial game, with school teacher, Daniel Bennett, at the centre
Sunday’s match at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar is the first leg of a second round fixture in the race for qualification for next year’s continental finals in Morocco