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Ronaldo Suspended for 3 Games; Referee Earns One Month Suspension

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid forward, has been suspended for three Spanish League games for receiving a red card and then making a mocking gesture toward the match officials during a game at Athletic Bilbao. He was given a straight red

TomTom Launches MySport App for Fitness Buffs

TomTom – the navigation systems provider – has announced the launch of its MySport app for iPhone and iPad, which allows users to monitor physical performance resulting from exercise. The company says the MySports mobile app automatically connects with a

What Lessons Did We Learn from CHAN 2014?

The CHAN tournament turned out to be an interesting one. Maybe this is because Nigeria qualified for the mundial. By and large, the various teams showed passion and quality; from the North African teams that showed flair, to the West

Nigerians in the English Premier League

West Brom 1-1 Liverpool Victor Moses and Jordan Ibe spent the whole game on the bench for the Merseyside club. Victor Anichebe pounced on Kolo Toure’s error to grab a point for his club. Newcastle 0-3 Sunderland Sammy and Shola

CHAN 2014: Odunlami Kunle, Christantus Ejike, Rabiu Ali Named Among Best Eleven Players

Despite falling short of glory, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have something else to smile about besides the consolation of a third place win. Three players from the Eagles have been honoured with the inclusion of their names in the

Keshi Still the Best Coach in Africa- Ghanaian Coach

Despite Nigeria’s lacklustre performance that saw it edged out from the race to the finals at the African Nations Championship, Coach Maxwell Konadu of Ghana considers the helmsman of the Super Eagles the best in Africa. The Super Eagles of

CHAN 2014: Super Eagles Square-up Against a Tough Ghanaian Team

For those following my series on the African Nations Championship, last week I focused on Ejike Uzeonyi, I’m sure many might be calling me a soothsayer; I’m sorry to disappoint you on that perception. I will describe the incredible comeback

CHAN 2014: Super Eagles of Nigeria to Face Black Stars of Ghana in Semi-final

The home-based Super Eagles representing Nigeria at the Africa Nations Championship in South Africa will face their Ghanaian counterparts in one of the semi final pairings of the tournament. The Black Stars of Ghana emerged as Eagles’ opponent after clinching

FA Cup Round-Up

Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool Victor Moses celebrated his return to the Liverpool starting lineup with a goal to push his team into the next round. Youngster, Jordan Ibe, who is eligible to represent Nigeria was on the bench for the duration

CHAN 2014: Super Eagles Rally to Beat Morocco 4-3; Advance to Semi-Finals

The Super Eagles of Nigeria rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Atlas Lions of Morocco 4-3 in a stunning display of resilience just as it advanced to the semi-final stage of the African Nations Championship. The Eagles went

CHAN 2014: Ejike Uzoenyi Showing Class

It has been a rejuvenated experience for the home-based Eagles at the ongoing African Nations Championship holding in South Africa. After conceding to a defeat to Mali in its first match, the Super Eagles still ended the group stage

CHAN 2014: Super Eagles to Square-up Against Morocco in Quarter Finals

The home-based Super Eagles representing Nigeria at the 2014 African Nations Championships in South Africa will, perhaps, be facing its toughest battle this Saturday. The Eagles will be put to the test when they square-up against the Moroccan national team.

CHAN 2014: Super Eagles Defeat South Africa; Qualify for Quarter Finals

Nigeria had one of its best games since the start of the African Nations Championship in South Africa. The Super Eagles, comprising of home-based players, got an easy ride over host Bafana-Bafana in a 3-1 clash. Ejike Uzoenyi opened the

CHAN: Super Eagles Back on Track with 4-2 Win Over Mozambique

Despite a poor opening with a 2-1 loss to Mali on Saturday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria got back on track at the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in South Africa with a 4-2 victory over Mozambique on Wednesday. The

Cristiano Ronaldo Wins 2013 World Footballer of the Year Award!

In what seemed surreal, Cristiano Ronaldo, put an end to Lionel Messi’s four-year dominance of global soccer when he was awarded the 2013 FIFA Ballon d’Or in Zurich on Monday. Amidst tears, the 28-year-old Ronaldo, winner of the same award

CHAN 2014: Can These Eagles Be Champs?

Mali brew up one of the earliest shockers of the CHAN tournament when it beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in the second game of Group A at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on Saturday night. Goals from Abdoulaye

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