Japan 1st team to reach 2014 World Cup
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday after a stoppage-time penalty by Keisuke Honda secured a 1-1 draw with Australia. The post Japan [...]
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June 4, 2013
1,500 policemen for Kenya/Nigeria clash
Authorities are leaving nothing to chance when Nigeria’s Super Eagles meet Kenya’s Harambee Stars today in a World Cup qualifier. The post 1,500 policemen for Kenya/Nigeria clash appeared first on [...]
Bolt aims for four more years of dominance
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt aims to preserve his sprint dominance and add to his collection of six Olympic gold medals, before he ends his glittering athletics career after the Rio de [...]
Brazil under pressure to prove can host World Cup
When it kicks off the Confederations Cup 12 days from now, Brazil will have two weeks to convince sceptics that it can honour its pledge to stage a successful World [...]
I don’t know if we will renew Ronaldo’s contract – Perez
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has denied reports that star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has rejected a new contract from the Spanish club The post I don’t know if we will [...]
Neymar transfer cost Barca 57 million – club
BARCELONA (AFP) – Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Monday the signing of Brazilian international Neymar has cost the club 57 million euros ($74m, £48.7m). The post Neymar transfer [...]
Eagles flying marathon a worry ahead of Kenya clash
Travel-weary African champions Nigeria are away to Kenya Wednesday in a 2014 World Cup qualifier they dare not lose. The post Eagles flying marathon a worry ahead of Kenya clash [...]
Fumbling F-Eagles confront Brazil
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles readiness for the 2013 U20 World Cup will be put to full test today by world champions Brazil at the Toulon Tournament. The post Fumbling F-Eagles confront [...]
June 3, 2013
Confusion in Kenya as Mikel lands ahead of Eagles
The Kenyan camp has become depressed thatmidfielder John Mikel Obi was on his way to Nairobi after missing the friendly against Mexico in Texas at the weekend. They actually thought [...]
Mourinho reappointed as Chelsea manager
LONDON (AFP) – Chelsea confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in European football on Monday when they revealed that charismatic and controversial former manager Jose Mourinho has returned to the [...]
Siasia wants Eagles defence against Kenya stars reinforced
Former Super Eagles Head Coach Samson Siasia said on Sunday that the Super Eagles had all it takes to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup scheduled for Rio de [...]
Kenya won’t be easy – Keshi
Coach Steohen Keshi would not like to go into any controversy with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). He has had enough since the Nations Cup victory. The post Kenya won’t [...]
Eagles vs Harambee Stars: Keshi turns to God
Nigeria Coach Stephen Keshi says the African champions have God on their side and will pick up the three points at the end of Wednesday’s 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying [...]
June 2, 2013
Wanyama, Mandela ready for Eagles showdown
Celtic midfielder Victor Mugubi Wanyama and South Africa-based Brian Mandela have joined the national team Harambee Stars residential camp in Naivasha ahead of Wednesday’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. [...]
Soccer pundits react to Eagles’ 2-2 draw with Mexico
Soccer pundits in Lagos on Saturday expressed mixed feelings on the Super Eagles 2-2 draw with Mexico in a friendly even as they urged improvement. The post Soccer pundits react [...]
Mexico Friendly: We ‘ve learnt some lessons – Keshi
…As Mexicans celebrate draw with Eagles About 98 percent of the 62,107 fans at the Reliant Stadium Friday night here were Mexicans. They made the friendly match between them and [...]
June 1, 2013
Yobo: I have put Eagles behind me
Estrange captain of the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo has disclosed that he has moved on from the disappointment of being dropped from the list of players to the 2014 World [...]
Friendly: Nigeria hold Mexico to 2-2 draw
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday held Mexico to a 2-2 draw in an international friendly played at the Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. The post Friendly: Nigeria hold [...]
Outgoing Mourinho thanks Real Madrid fans
Departing Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has thanked the club’s fans for their support during his three years in charge of the Spanish giants The post Outgoing Mourinho thanks Real [...]
Minister confirms ban on ‘Brazil’s vuvuzela’
RIO DE JANEIRO(AFP) – The “caxirola”, Brazil’s percussion answer to South Africa’s plastic vuvuzela horn, will be banned from stadiums during the Confederations Cup and the World Cup for safety [...]