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Isah Enemonna Akor is Nigeria's next big thing

In 2006, Isah Enemonna Akor took a Lagos-bound bus to chase a professional football career, and that decision is now feeding gargantuan dreams. These dreams began
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Nigeria Beats Kenya 1-0 At 2014 World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria took a huge step towards booking their place at the 2014 World Cup as they saw off Kenya 1-0 in qualifying action on Wednesday...
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2013 Africa Cup of Nations closing ceremony performance - Video

The Kokomaster ..D’Banj was LIVE @ the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Final.He performed two of his most-recent monster singles ..Oliver Twist & Top of...
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Stephen Keshi Allegedly Sacked Prior To Clash Against Ivory Coast

Stephen Keshi has left  Nigerians wondering on his next move as Eagles coach when he asked; “do Nigerians  want me? He did not wait for...
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Stephen Keshi - They don’t want me

Stephen Keshi has left  Nigerians wondering on his next move as Eagles coach when he asked; “do Nigerians  want me? He did not wait for...
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Nigerian fan tried to slap coach Keshi for substituting Moses for Yobo

Despite the glorious win over competition favorites, Ivory Coast, some fans are still mad at Keshi for his decision to remove Moses for Yobo towards...
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Peter Odemwingie Embarrasses Himself On National TV

West Brom have denied giving Peter Odemwingie permission to talk with QPR despite him arriving at Loftus Road in an apparent bid to force a...
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Burkina Faso oust champions Zambia at the African Nations Cup

Burkina Faso sprung a major surprise at the African Nations Cup when they drew 0-0 with holders Zambia on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals along...
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Super Eagles of Nigeria for quarter finals, meet Ivory Coast

The Super Eagles of Nigeria this evening at the Royal Mafikeng Stadium in Rustenberg, South Africa, defeated Ethiopian national team 2-0 to qualify for the...
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Zambia 1-1 Nigeria

Scorers: Emmanuel Emenike 57, Kennedy Mweene 85 (pen) Zambia: 16-Kennedy Mweene; 6-Davies Nkausu, 18-Emmanuel Mbola, 13-Stopilla Sunzu, 4-Joseph Musonda; 3-Chisamba Lungu, 8-Isaac Chansa, 19-Nathan...
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Zambia v Nigeria: 2013 Africa Cup of Nations – live!

4.44pm GMT 87 min: Uche replaces Musa. Updatedat 4.45pm GMT 4.43pm GMT GOAL!!! Zambia 1-1 Nigeria (Mweene 85) A terrible decision to award the spot kick, but never mind that....
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Blues star Eden Hazard ejected from game for kicking a BALLBOY in the ribs

The Blues star's side were heading out of the Capital One Cup, losing 2-0 on aggregate to Swansea City in the semi-finalChelsea star Eden Hazard...
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Opening Ceremony Of AFCON 2013

Just in case you missed the opening ceremony of the 2013 African Cup of Nations holding in South Africa, you have the chance to relive...
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John Mikel Obi Racially Abused On Twitter

Chelsea have condemned alleged racist abuse received by John Mikel Obi on Twitter after their 2-2 draw against Juventus in the Champions League. He took to...
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2012 London Olympics: No gold, no silver, no bronze, N2.3 bn down the drain

The story of Nigeria at the 2012 London Olympics is “No gold, no silver, no bronze, N2.3 billion down the drain.” And now a top Nigerian...
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Nigeria awarded 4x400M relay Gold Medal after US disqualified

Nigeria may have fumbled in the London 2012 Olympics, making it one of the worst in recent years, but the nation have a new reason...
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Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, Minister of Sports Gives An Emotional On Why Team Nigeria Failed

Full Text of a Speech by the Honourable Minister of Sports and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi on Thursday August 9, 2012 at...
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Hannatu Musawa: Going For Gold

London has welcomed athletes from all over the world into its beautiful city. Between the 27th of July and 12th August, the eyes of the...
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Fed Cup: Prime beat Enyimba, into semifinals

  The fairy run of success continued for Prime FC in the ongoing Federation Cup as the team defeated Enyimba 2-0 to book a place in...
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Nigerian athletes denied visa by Spain

Nigeria may not participate in the IAAF World Junior Championships as the Spanish Embassy in Lagos denied her athletes visas yesterday. Tempers rose as the athletes...
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Sam Ojebode, Ace Nigerian footballer is dead

One of Nigeria’s finest footballers in the 70s and 80s, Sam Ojebode, has died in Ibadan, Oyo State of cancer of the lungs. Ojebode died on...
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Track Runner Breaks Both Legs During 100m Sprint - Video

Georgi Kirilov Georgiev, bulgarian sprinter, who broke his leg and almost knee in Helsinki in 100m. European Athletics Championships of Helsinki ...
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Super Eagles of Nigeria move up in FIFA rankings

Nigeria, propelled in part by Sunday's win over Namibia, moved up three places in the latest Fifa Rankings to 60th place in the world, and...
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Mikel Obi ‘agrees’ to join Turkish giants, Galatasaray

Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has given his word to Turkish champions Galatasaray he wishes to join the team. Galatasaray sporting director Bulent Tulun said Mikel has...

Eagles reject $2,500 bonus

| credits: The Super Eagles are rejecting the $2,500 match bonus for the 1-1 draw they played with the Brave Warriors of Namibia on...

Luis Suarez Wants To Leave Liverpool, Despite Love For Anfield Club

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has reiterated his love for the club, but again insisted that he needs to leave Anfield.The Uruguay star is currently in...

Louis Van Gaal Wants To Manage In The Premier League In Future

Holland coach Louis van Gaal says that he would like to manage in the Premier League, following previous successful spells with Barcelona and Bayern Munich.Van...

Namibia Coach Quits 24hrs Ahead Of Clash With Nigeria

Roger Palmgren has quit as Namibia coach after receiving unspecified threats, the country's football association said on Monday. "Palmgren tendered his resignation due to serious...

Another Nigerian Player Joins Chelsea

Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo has moved ever closer to joining Chelsea following a seal of approval by returning boss Jose Mourinho.Representatives of Omeruo specially informed...

FIFA To Test Mikel Obi, Oduamadi Fpr Drug Usage and Doping

Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) picked Super Eagles duo of John Mikel Obi and Nnamdi Oduamadi for doping test after Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over...

"He thinks he knows everything and the coach cannot help him to develop more." - Mourinho on Ronaldo

Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo © Gallo Images Self-proclaimed 'Special One' Jose Mourinho had only one problem with Cristiano Ronaldo when he coached him at Real...

Predict the Scoreline: Kenya Vs Nigeria Today At 2pm today

It is a do or die affair situation as the African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will this afternoon take on the Harambee Stars of...

"I asked the boss ‘do you want me back?'.....Chelsea return was easy decision" – Mourinho

Jose Mourinho | credits: File copy Jose Mourinho said it was an “easy decision” for him to return to Chelsea for a second spell in...

Confederation Cup: Super Eagles Still Not In Brazil, 24 Hours To Crucial Match

The Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, have yet to arrive in Brazil, 24 hours to their crucial Group B encounter with Tahiti, in Belo...