Super Eagles Depart For Abidjan Today

The Nigeria national team will leave for Cote D’Ivoire ahead of this weekend’s second leg CHAN qualifier. The Super Eagles consisting of 18 players will depart Lagos on Thursday morning for Abidjan,

Liverpool fans stood by Suarez –Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers insists Luis Suarez will not be able to forget the support he has received from Liverpool fans, even if he succeeds in forcing through a summer move away.

Rooney saga could affect United

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has hinted David Moyes risks disrupting Manchester United’s season if he delays Wayne Rooney’s possible exit.

Ronaldo Commits Future To Real Madrid

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo says his future in the game is to stay in Spain with his current club Real Madrid, and aim for the 2014 World Cup with national team Portugal.

CHAN 2014: Mba’s brace sinks Elephants

Mba had a hand in all the four goals scored by Nigeria before a capacity crowd in Kaduna as he netted a brace and also provided two assists for his teammates

NFF Owes Keshi Five Months’ Salary

Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi has not been paid since this year’s Nations Cup victory, a BBC report has said.

2013 FIFA Confederations Cup: Soccer enthusiasts urge Eagles to up their game.

Soccer enthusiasts in Abuja have urged the Super Eagles of Nigeria to up their game at the ongoing 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.

Nigerians Hopeful Of Winning Confed Cup

Nigerians have are hopeful that despite initial challenges the Super Eagles can surprise the world by winning the FIFA Confederation Cup.

Eagles’ Bonus Row: Maigari Lied, NFF Is Not Broke, Pundits Say

Few months after winning the African Nations Cup, the Nigerian Football governing body has said that it is broke and will need to cut down its spending.

Nigerian-Born Paralympian Wins Shot Put Gold In U.S. Event

Nigerian-born American shot put thrower Dennis Ogbe impressed claiming the gold medal in the shot put event at the 2013 United States Paralympics Track and Field National Championships in San Antonio before severe weather conditions forced the event’s postponement.

Brazil beat Japan 3-0 in Confederations Cup

Neymar started to live up to Brazil's huge expectations only three minutes into the Confederations Cup on Saturday, scoring an early goal to help Brazil beat Japan 3-0 in the opening match of the tournament.

Confed. Cup: FIFA Gen Sec. Assures Of Super Eagles Arrival Tomorrow

Africa Cup of Nations champions Nigeria will fly out to South America to compete in the Confederations Cup tournament which starts this weekend.

Mikel Obi May Be Heading To Galatasaray

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel may agree to join Turkish side Galatasaray.

According to reports, the 26-year-old only signed a new five-year contract with the Blues in December, but is thought to be ready to end his seven-year relationship with the club if the money offered by Galatasaray is right.

WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: Namibia 1-1 Nigeria (Full Time)

Minnows Namibia held Nigeria to a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw that landed a blow to the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching the play-offs.

Nigeria To Take New-look Squad To Confederations Cup

Nigeria have made nine changes to their squad for the Confederations Cup from the one that won the Africa Cup of Nations in February.
Coach Stephen Keshi will take four uncapped players ...to the tournament, which kicks off in Brazil on 15 June.

Keshi releases 23-man list for Confederations Cup

All eight participating nations have now confirmed their squad lists for the FIFA Confederations Cup holding in Brazil this month.

Nigeria is not left out. After  much anticipation and excitement, Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has unveiled his 23-man squad. They are:

Jonathan hosts F/Eagles, Eaglets Tuesday

President Goodluck Jonathan will on Tuesday host the country’s U-17 and U-20 teams, officials told MTNFootball.com.

The Golden Eaglets lost in the final of the African U-17 Championship in Morocco, while the Flying Eagles placed third at the African Youth Championship in Algeria.

World Cup qualifier: Eagles prepare for rough landing in Nairobi.

Nigeria Football Federation, NFF officials are not taking lightly, threats by their Kenyan counterparts to frustrate the Super Eagles when they arrive Nairobi for the crucial 2014 World Cup qualification match against the Harambee Stars.

2013 NNPC/Shell Cup Reaches Semi-final and Final Stages

The 2013 edition of the championship featured over 100,000 students from 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.


Purple Krown College Enugu has won the 2013 edition of NNPC/Shell Cup. The school defeated Government Secondary School Wuse Abuja with a lone goal to clinch the coveted NNPC/Shell Cup.

FIFA-Badged Nigerian Referee To Officiate At U-20 Tourney In Turkey

Nigeria’s FIFA-badged referee, Peter Edibi, is elated at the decision of FIFA to invite him and 68 other referees for the male U-20 World Cup.

The competition has been scheduled for Turkey from June 21 – July 13.

Nigeria has been drawn in Group B with Cuba, Korea Republic and Portugal and will kick-off its first match on June 21 against Cuba at the Kadir Has Stadium, Kayseri.