Qatar 2022 World Cup: An Ode To The Beautiful Game
By Kazeem Akintunde The curtain has finally drawn on Qatar 2022 World Cup with Argentina beating the defending Champion, France, to lift the glittering trophy […]
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Steely France end Morocco’s run to set up Argentina showdown
(Reuters/NAN) France will take on Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final after beating Morocco 2-0 in an enthralling semi-final on Wednesday. The victory helped […]
Buhari commends Moroccan soccer team for making Africa proud
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Moroccan World Cup team, the Atlas Lions, and the ruler of the country, King Mohammed the VI on making […]
Watching The World Cup, By Reuben Abati
Contrary to initial predictions that the on-going FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar would be the dullest ever in the history of the World Cup, […]
2023: Police arrest two in possession of 468 PVCs in Sokoto, Kano – Okoye
…Reiterates INEC’s commitment to ensure diligent prosecution of Electoral Act violators By Chimezie Godfrey The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reiterated its commitment to […]
India 2022: Coach Bankole Olowookere optimistic over Flamingos’ chances
By Femi Kasali Coach Bankole Olowookere is optimistic that the Flamingoes of Nigeria will soar higher at the FIFA Women Under-17 World Cup in India. […]
U.S. to face England and Iran, Spain meet Germany in World Cup group stage
Global soccer heavyweights were pitted head-to-head and intriguing political storylines drawn as the schedule for the 2022 World Cup was completed at a glitzy ceremony […]
Super Eagles fail as Black Stars advance to Qatar 2022
By Olawale Alabi Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals billed for Qatar after the Super Eagles could only draw 1-1 […]
World Cup play-off: Super Eagles depart for Ghana battle
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday morning departed Abuja for Kumasi for the first leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup […]
World Cup Qualifier: Football administrator urges Super Eagles to be focused, resilient
A football administrator, Ebere Amaraizu, has urged the Super Eagles to be focused and resilient in the World Cup Qualifier match with the Black Stars […]
FIFA to hold online meeting with associations over biennial World Cup
Football’s world governing body FIFA will hold a meeting with its member-associations over the controversial plan to hold the World Cup every two years. An […]
Orji Kalu hails Super Eagles’ victory over Cape Verde
A former Governor of Abia and Pillar of Sports in Africa, Sen. Orji Kalu has applauded the Super Eagles for their victory over Cape Verde […]
China to host Vietnam in World Cup Asian qualifiers in UAE
The 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Group B match between China and Vietnam on Oct. 7 will be held in Sharjah, the United Arab […]
Ronaldo to wear number 7 shirt at Manchester United
Manchester United have confirmed that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the number seven shirt on his return to the club. The 36-year-old completed a […]
Ronaldo returns to Manchester United, 12 years after
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United, 12 years after he ended his first contract there, the English Premier League (EPL) club said […]
Late Okwaraji remains symbol of patriotism, hard work – POCACOV
The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), says late Nigerian international, Mr Samuel Okwaraji, remains a symbol of patriotism and hard work to […]
Messi to leave FC Barcelona this summer
Lionel Messi’s two-decade stay at FC Barcelona is over after “financial and structural obstacles” prevented him from signing a new deal, the LaLiga club announced. […]
Olmo strikes late to spare Spain’s blushes against Georgia
Spain needed a last-gasp stroke of luck to earn a 2-1 win over Georgia in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying on Sunday after dropping points […]
AFCON qualifier: Paul Onuachu late goal excites Football enthusiasts in Lagos
Some football enthusiasts in Lagos have expressed their excitement for the lone goal scored by Super Eagles player, Paul Onuachu, against the Squirrels of Benin […]
Argentina’s Maradona, one of soccer’s greatest, dies aged 60
Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, widely regarded as one of the game’s greatest ever players, died of a heart attack on Wednesday, his lawyer said. […]
Eagles not bad against Algeria, Rohr still trying out players — Galadima
Ibrahim Galadima, a former Chairman of Nigeria Football Association (NFA), has called for caution in assessing the Super Eagles in the wake of Friday’s 0-1 […]
Eagles’ striker Osimhen loses dad
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has lost his father. The Lille striker made the disclosure on his twitter handle: @victorosimhen9 on Sunday. “RIP Dad. No […]
FIFA postpones South American World Cup qualifiers over coronavirus
World football governing body FIFA has postponed South American qualifying matches for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. This was after a request from the region’s […]
2022 World Cup: Super Eagles to face Cape Verde, CAR, Liberia in qualifying campaign
Nigeria have been drawn to square up against Cape Verde, Central African Republic (CAR) and Liberia in the penultimate round of the qualifying race for […]
Beach Soccer World Cup: We are good to go , says Sand Eagles’ Captain
Victor Tale, Captain of the Super Sand Eagles says the team is in top form for an impressive outing at the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer […]