Stand –in Captain Ahmed Musa and 21 other players trained at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Tuesday evening as the Super Eagles stepped into gear for Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battle against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Johannesburg. At training as well were goalkeepersContinue Reading

BENIN—Founder of the Glory Church of Christ, Benin City, Edo State, Apostle Tommy Yisa Aika,   has prophesied that henceforth the Super Eagles will flounder in their matches unless something is done urgently to appease him as football administrators and the team’s officials are indebted to him. Apostle Aika, who inContinue Reading

Santiago Solari confirmed as Real Madrid coach until 2021- club santiago solari Santiago Solari on Tuesday was confirmed as Real Madrid coach until 2021 following his successful spell in charge as caretaker boss of the European champions. “Real Madrid’s board of directors met today and decided to name Santiago SolariContinue Reading

Reigning champions, Dorcas Adesokan and Anu Opeyori has vowed to defend their title at the Mutual Benefits Badminton championship which begins today (Tuesday) at the Mutual Benefits/Police Badminton Hall, Police College, Ikeja, Lagos. Adesokan said that she is expecting to repeat her last year’s gold-winning performance despite challenges from herContinue Reading

As the date for the commencement of the 19th National Sports Festival draws nearer, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has announced the closure of Abuja National Stadium for any activities as from the end of this week to allow for proper cleaning and maintenance in readiness forContinue Reading

Nigeria’s leading brewing company, Nigerian Breweries Plc has urged the Super Eagles to extract their pound of flesh from the Bafana Bafana of South Africa when the two sides meet on Saturday in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations match day five game at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg, SouthContinue Reading

Promises $25, 000 Per Goal AHEAD of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigerian Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana football club of South Africa, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has promised to give the Super Eagles $25, 000 for every goal scored. Governor Okowa gave the assurance on Tuesday Continue Reading

England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney believes farewells for high-profile former players will become the norm as he prepares to bring down the curtain on his international career against the United States on Thursday. Rooney Rooney, 33, won the last of 119 caps in 2016 and retired from international football lastContinue Reading

Germany’s football stars went back to school Tuesday as part of another charm offensive aimed at repairing the damage from their World Cup debacle last summer. Germany Ahead of Thursday’s friendly against Russia in Leipzig, captain Manuel Neuer, forward Leroy Sane, winger Julian Brandt and forward Timo Werner fielded questionsContinue Reading