Peru captured the last ticket to the World Cup on Wednesday night after defeating New Zealand 2-0 in the second leg of their play-off. Goals…
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FIFA resumes ticket sales for Russia World Cup Thursday
FIFA will on Thursday 28 November, resume ticket sales for the world’s biggest single-sporting event in Russia next year. The sales will open online at 12:00…
View More FIFA resumes ticket sales for Russia World Cup ThursdayNigeria’s Super Eagles stun Argentina in Russia
In what analysts said may be a dress rehearsal for Nigeria’s performance in next year’s Russia World Cup, the Super Eagles stunned football superpowers Argentina…
View More Nigeria’s Super Eagles stun Argentina in Russia28 schools to feature in Bethphage basketball competition
No fewer than 28 secondary schools in Abuja will participate in the 2017 edition of the Bethphage Basketball Academy competition scheduled to take place at…
View More 28 schools to feature in Bethphage basketball competitionFIFA bribery trial to kick off in New York
The FIFA corruption trial is to get underway with opening statements in New York on Monday, two and a half years after US prosecutors unveiled…
View More FIFA bribery trial to kick off in New YorkFederer downs Sock for winning start in London
Roger Federer opened his Nitto ATP Finals on Sunday by beating season finale debutant Jack Sock at The O2 in London. Second seed Federer recorded…
View More Federer downs Sock for winning start in LondonVictor Moses on BBC’s African Player of the Year shortlist
Liverpool duo Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah were among five nominees named for the BBC’s African Footballer of the Year award on Saturday. Mane’s fine…
View More Victor Moses on BBC’s African Player of the Year shortlistTunisia, Morocco pick last tickets to Russia World Cup
Tunisia and Morocco on Saturday joined Nigeria, Egypt and Senegal on the FIFA World Cup train to Russia next June. Tunisia last featured in the World…
View More Tunisia, Morocco pick last tickets to Russia World CupAlgeria convert soft penalty to hold Nigeria
Yacine Brahimi won and converted a harshly-awarded late penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw for Algeria against already-qualified Nigeria Friday in a World Cup Africa…
View More Algeria convert soft penalty to hold Nigeria‘Karate kick’ Evra leaves Marseille, banned until June 30
Patrice Evra parted ways with Marseille on Friday after his infamous karate kick on one of his own fans, just moments after being banned from…
View More ‘Karate kick’ Evra leaves Marseille, banned until June 30What will David Moyes bring to West Ham?
West Ham finally let go of Slaven Bilic earlier in the week and swiftly replaced the Croat with David Moyes, a former Manchester United manager.…
View More What will David Moyes bring to West Ham?Rohr to feature six new players against Algeria
Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed that the different shades of injury to some of his key stars has given him the opportunity to…
View More Rohr to feature six new players against AlgeriaMoses ahead of other players in race for Africa’s best
Former Super Eagles Striker, Victor Agali has described Victor Moses’ performances for both club and country last season as enough to fetch him the African…
View More Moses ahead of other players in race for Africa’s bestEmenalo resigns as Chelsea technical director
The political maneuverings behind the scenes at Chelsea have taken another twist after Michael Emenalo chose to end his 10-year association with the Premier League…
View More Emenalo resigns as Chelsea technical directorSuper Eagles’ Moses Simon out of Argentina friendly
Super Eagles’ first choice left winger, Moses Simon has become the latest player to withdraw from the Super Eagles squad through injury. Recently, Changchun Yatai…
View More Super Eagles’ Moses Simon out of Argentina friendlyRohr set to invite new players as Argentina land in Russia today
Following the spate of injury induced withdrawals from Nigeria’s team to the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier and the international friendly game against Argentina, Super…
View More Rohr set to invite new players as Argentina land in Russia todayMorata strikes as Chelsea derail United title bid
Chelsea’s Spanish striker Alvaro Morata (2L) celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammates during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester United…
View More Morata strikes as Chelsea derail United title bid100 up for Cavani as PSG win without Neymar
The injured Neymar was left at home as Edinson Cavani reached a century of goals in Ligue 1 with a brace in Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0…
View More 100 up for Cavani as PSG win without NeymarKeita accused of using forged driving licences
Liverpool-bound midfielder Naby Keita could face a six-figure fine after allegedly twice using forged licences to try to obtain a German driving permit, a report…
View More Keita accused of using forged driving licencesMessi joins Barca’s 600 club tomorrow
Argentine Lionel Messi will celebrate his 600th start for Barcelona on Saturday (Today) in what his manager Ernesto Valverde hails as “a monstrous” achievement. The…
View More Messi joins Barca’s 600 club tomorrowArsenal in, Everton out
Arsenal reached the Europa League last 32 Thursday as Everton crashed out and A.C Milan stumbled. Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal fought out a drab 0-0 draw…
View More Arsenal in, Everton outSalah, Can, Sturridge keep Liverpool on course
Second-half goals from Mohamed Salah, Emre Can and Daniel Sturridge moved Liverpool closer to the Champions League knockout phase after the five-time European champions beat…
View More Salah, Can, Sturridge keep Liverpool on courseThree Nigerians nominated for CAF awards
Three Nigerian players are now in line for consideration for continental football awards in January after being listed among nominees by the Confederation of African…
View More Three Nigerians nominated for CAF awardsMadjer assemble Mahrez, Bentaleb, Slimani for Algeria, Nigeria clash
Despite the fact that Algeria has nothing to gain from their last Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, Coach Rabah Madjer is still bent…
View More Madjer assemble Mahrez, Bentaleb, Slimani for Algeria, Nigeria clash