Oyewale Oyelola The leadership crisis in Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) took another dimension Thursday as a Federal High Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau state capital sacked Amaju Pinnick led executive council. Justice Ambrose Allagoa in his judgment held that former Aminu Maigari led NFF erred by conducting September 30, 2014 […]
By Niyi Adeyi The world football governing body, FIFA has announced its latest ranking, with Nigeria Super Eagles being placed 42nd in the globe and Algeria leading in the African continent. The senior National team in the ranking released Thursday, is presently placed ninth in Africa – trailing behind Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire, […]
South African will not host the 2015 African Cup of Nations if Morocco withdraws, it has been revealed. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) approached South Africa last week, after Morocco asked to postpone the event because of the Ebola crisis. Sports minister Fikile Mbalula categorically told journalists that South Africa will not take up […]
Swansea boss Garry Monk has accused Victor Moses and referee Michael Oliver of cheating after the Super Eagles winger was awarded a controversial penalty kick in Stoke City’s 2-1 victory on Sunday. Monk said he was disappointed with referee Oliver’s decision to award Stoke the penalty which, according to him changed the game. He described […]
Jose Mourinho insists he has no regrets over his touchline spat with Roy Keane and will continue to antagonise opposition benches by attempting to shake hands before the final whistle. Aston Villa assistant manager Keane claimed a Sunday league boss would have floored Mourinho if he had done that. Mourinho said: ‘First I want to […]
Oyewale Oyelola Just as football loving Nigerians are expecting miracle to ensure qualification of Super Eagles of Nigeria for 2015 African Nations Cup in Morocco, a sports editor has accused Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi of using his godfathers to keep his job at the expense of the country’s interest. The Sports Editor, […]
There are strong indications that the days of Africa’s best coach, Stephen Keshi as Super Eagles’ manager are numbered after Sudan compounded Nigeria’s woes with a 1-0 victory over the African Champions on Saturday. The game was a must-win for the visitors prior to their trip to Sudan and bookmakers had tipped Nigeria to […]
The super eagles will Saturday in faraway Khartoum, look to snatch the three maximum points at stake against Sudan in the first of a two legged 2nd round of qualifiers to Morocco 2015. The Super Eagles need a win in Khartoum or face the prospect of exiting the competition at the qualification stage, with just […]
To ensure that they shun any form of criminality and social vices, the governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has urged youths in Degema Local government area of the state to involve more in sporting activities and developments. The governor stated this while commissioning Tonye Harry sports complex in Degema Local government area of […]
Arsene Wenger lost the plot after Jose Mourinho’s unbeaten run against Arsenal increased to 12 games after Chelsea’s 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. The Arsenal manager, says he has no regrets for the shove on Mourinho when his incredible Barclays Premier League clash erupted after just 20 minutes. ‘‘I don’t regret it, what is […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Asaba Delta state Governor, Dr. Emanuel Uduaghan, has congratulated the newly-elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnic. Uduaghan in a press statement issued Wednesday, by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Sunny Ogefere, described Pinnic’s election as a confirmation of the State’s supremacy in sports in Nigeria. According to […]
Renowned sports broadcaster, Godwin Spiff Sagbama is dead. The veteran sports journalist passed on Tuesday after reportedly losing a battle against a brain disease. Sagbama, according to reports, suffered complications after undergoing two surgeries in his head. Earlier in his profession, the Economics student at the University of Ilorin, co-presented Sports Extra’’, another popular […]
Delta Sports Commission chairman, Amaju Pinnick has emerged as the new president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). He came out victorious at the end of the second round of voting in the federation election held today in Warri, Delta state. In the first round, Pinnick the first round of voting with 25 votes, […]
By Niyi Adeyi All is now set for Tuesday elective congress of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) slated for Hotel de Excel Warri, Delta state, South South Nigeria. The election is expected to be contested by seven aspirants, which include the state (Delta) Chairman of Football administration, Pinnick Amaju Melvin, former NFA General […]
Stoke City striker Victor Moses and Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama have been recalled to the Super Eagles ahead of next month’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double header against Sudan. World Cup player star Babatunde Michael also got a recall from coach Stephen Keshi. The Big Boss also extended his invitations to […]
It’s another Merseyside derby in the English Premier League this weekend, but Saturday’s fixture is unique as it will be the first time since the 2002/03 season, that this derby will be played at Anfield first up rather than Goodison Park. The Reds are desperate to find some form in the Premier League, having suffered two […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Tambuwal, Aliko Dangote, former Lagos State Govermor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and other prominent Nigerians will storm Ilorin, Kwara state capital on Thursday for launching of Kwara state N1billion Sport endowment fund. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal is expected to be the special guest at the fund […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has flagged off the State Maiden Sports Summit with a call on governments at all levels to actively support and promote sports in all its ramifications as a way of enhancing national unity. Governor Ahmed said achievement of excellence in sports is anchored on long term planning, early identification […]
Luis Suarez will make an appearance for Barcelona on Wednesday afternoon, however it will be for his new side’s B team against Indonesia Under 19s. The Uruguayan international is unable to take part in Barcelona’s La Liga encounter against Malaga on Wednesday but is free to feature in friendly matches. Former Liverpool forward Suarez will […]
…As Players AManager ”Why Did We Substitute Di Maria”? Manchester United stars slammed the substitution of Angel di Maria during a fiery dressing-room inquest after their shocking 5-3 defeat at Leicester. Di Maria, who had scored an early contender for Barclays Premier League goal of the season to put United 2-0 up, was substituted […]
