NFF, FIFA Eulogize Yekini
On May 4, 2012, Nigeria lost a former super striker and the country’s all time highest goal scorer with 37 goals in 58 appearances. Rashidi Yekini passed on at the age of 48 after a prolonged illness, and his iconic performance for the Super Eagles is one the world will never forget. FIFA paid tribute […]
Odemwingie Announces Retirement From Football
Former Super Eagles international and West Brom striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, has announced his retirement from football at the UEFA Equal Game conference at Wembley on Wednesday. The 37-year-old forward has been capped for Nigeria 63 times, scored at the 2014 World Cup, and also has 36 goals to his name in 129 Premier League […]
Keshi Demands $5M From NFF for Defamation of Character
Erstwhile Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has demanded for $5m (N1.2 billion) as compensation from the country’s football governing body for defamation of character. The 53-year-old former Green Eagles’ captain was sacked from his role by the Nigeria Football Federation, who accused him of applying for the vacant Ivorian coaching job whilst in charge […]
Globacom Again, To Sponsor The Nigerian Professional Football League
Globacom is back as the title sponsor of the Nigerian Professional Football League, after signing a new N1.9 billion three-year deal, with the League Management Company (LMC). Globacom, a leading telecommunications network provider in Nigeria and supporter of sports in Nigeria is looking at giving the League further lift — within the continent and around […]