Nigeria moved one place from 49th position to 48th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking as Belgium and France share the top spot for the first time in the table’s 25-year history.
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The election, conducted in Katsina, saw Pinnick defeat his rivals by 34 votes to their eight and two.
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has not been included in the squad for their Europa League group stage opener at Greek side PAOK on Thursday, the Premier League club said.
Defending champions Real Madrid have kicked off their 2018-19 Champions League campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Roma at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Wale Joseph, Chairman, Local Organising Committee of 2018 Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria Cup, on Wednesday advised media organisations to present only eligible players in the event.
Manchester United have kicked off their 2018-19 Champions League campaign with a 3-0 win over tournament debutants Young Boys at the Stade de Suisse on Wednesday.
Manchester City have started their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 defeat at home to Lyon at the Etihad Stadium.
Cristiano Ronaldo could miss an emotional reunion with Manchester United after being sent off on his Champions League debut for Juventus.
New Torino signing Ola Aina wants to “leave the pitch with a win” against Napoli this weekend, even if it’s “a very difficult game”.
Nduka Ugbade, Assistant Coach of the Golden Eaglets, on Wednesday said the players had embarked on some days rest after qualifying for the 2019 AFCON in Tanzania.
The 2018 Nigeria Football Federation Electoral Committee on Wednesday said it had reached a decision to hand a “provisional clearance” to Aminu Maigari ahead of the upcoming NFF’s elections.
With England right back Kieran Trippier and Belgium central defender Toby Alderweireld left out of the squad for what Pochettino described as “technical reasons,” it was a chance for Serge Aurier and Davinson Sanchez to stake their claims
Liverpool have begun their Champions League campaign with a last-gasp 3-2 win over fellow European giants Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Tuesday.
Inter Milan have netted two late goals to register a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Tuesday’s Champions League clash at San Siro.
Golden Eaglets coach, Manu Garba, has protested against the new mode of qualification for the African U-17 Championship.
Jamie Vardy could have a major role in the development of Leicester City’s promising young strikers.
Foremost betting company Bet9ja has been announced as sponsor of the 2018 Lagos SWAN Cup competition.
Champions of the just concluded WAFU B Champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, is the only team left in Niger.
Serie B has been suspended as a row following the financial collapse of three teams continues.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be lighting up the pitch with Nike’s new CR7 Chapter 7 boots.