Implications of FIFA Ban on Nigeria

The news of the ban of NFF might have stunned many Nigerians but it didn’t take many sports analysts by surprise after the Federal Government placed a probe on NFF. The FIFA Emergency Committee decided to suspend the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) with immediate effect, on account of government interference. Article 13, par. 1 and […]

Germany Crowned World Champions

  In a repeat of the 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals, Germany defeated Argentina in a thrilling encounter to lift the coveted World Cup trophy at the Maracana Stadium in Brazil on Sunday. Bayern Munich’s Mario Gotze was the hero on the night after he scored a sublime goal deep into second half of […]

5 Ways Moses and Mikel can Spur Eagles to Glory in Brazil

The long awaited 2014 world cup finals is just less than a month to kick off. Nations who will be participating are already gearing up for what many have tipped to be the best world cup ever. Nigeria is not left out of it as the Chief coach of the super Eagles have released a […]

World Cup Friendlies: Super Eagles to Play Scotland, Greece and USA

The Nigeria Football Federation, on Monday, April 14, 2014, released the dates for three high profile friendlies for the National team’s preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. According to the NFF, the Super Eagles will play against Scotland on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Craven Cottage in London. On Tuesday, June 3, […]

World Cup Playoffs: Nigeria Trumps Ethiopia 2-1

Super Eagles of Nigeria rallied to a 2-1 victory over the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia in the first leg of their World Cup play-off. The reigning African champions came from a goal down to record a much-needed victory at Addis Ababa. The Ethiopians took the game to the Super Eagles in the first half, dominating […]