Tag: soccer
Who will win the COPA Coca-Cola 2016 School Cup?
The famed Onikan Stadium will host the final of the 2016 COPA Coca-Cola U-15 school cup this Friday, July 1st ...
Alan Shearer wants England head-coach job
Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer believes he has what it takes to replace Roy Hodgson after the 68-year-old resigned following England’s ...
#Euro2016: ‘I’m sorry it had to end this way’ – England coach, Roy Hodgson quits
Roy Hodgson has announced his resignation as coach of England after the team was sent packing out of the ongoing Euro ...
#Euro2016: England fall to dogged Iceland
Oh how the might have fallen… On Monday night, England were left with their hands on their head trying to ...
#Euro2016: Germany outclass Slovakia to advance to quaterfinals
Germany showed class, finesse and composure to beat Slovakia 3-0 to march on to the quarterfinals of UEFA Euro 2016 tournament. The ...
Alex Iwobi signs with Nike (WATCH)
Nigerian International, Alex Iwobi has inked a lucrative deal with Nike. The Arsenal talent has exhibited a lot of promise ...
Sorry Arsenal, Jamie Vardy is staying with Leicester for 4 more years
Jamie Vardy has inked a 4-year contract extension with English Premier League champions, Leicester City. This brings to an end weeks ...
Cristiano Ronaldo sets goal-scoring record (WATCH)
While the world was swooning over Lionel Messi‘s record breaking free-kick at the Copa America, pressure was mounting on his rival, ...
Here’s how the late Stephen Keshi will be buried
The family of the late Stephen Keshi has announced the burial arrangements of the former Super Eagles player and coach. ...
Ex-International football star pays surprise visit to COPA Coca-Cola teens (WATCH)
Legendary ex-international football star, Mutiu Adepoju, who is popularly known as The Headmaster, was at the COPA Coca-Cola coaching clinic not ...
Messi becomes Argentina’s highest goal scorer of all-time (WATCH)
All eyes were on Lionel Messi – on Tuesday night during Argentina’s Copa America semifinal clash with host, USA at the NRG Stadium ...
Sunday Oliseh ‘turns down three job offers’ – Here’s why
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has stated he will be staying away from the dug-out for a while as ...
Copa America: ‘Hand of God’ knocks out Brazil (WATCH)
Brazil has been knocked out at the group stage of the Copa America Centenario after losing 1- 0 to Peru ...
#Euro2016: Luka Modric screamer gives Croatia victory over Turkey (WATCH)
Midfield maestro, Luka Modric led his Croatian side to a win over Turkey at the Parc Des Princes on Sunday. ...
#Euro2016: Wasteful England suffer opening match blues (WATCH)
England were left stunned as a Denis Glushakov‘s goal denied them a win in their Euro 2016 opening clash against Russia ...
Copa America: Messi-inspired Argentina demolish Panama
He can be quiet off the pitch but when there is a call for someone to rise to the occasion, ...
Luis Suarez throws a tantrum after being told he can’t play (WATCH)
Uruguayan attacker, Luis Suarez is back with his mischievous antics and temperamental behaviour on the pitch. In his country’s last match ...
NFF pays condolence visit to Stephen Keshi’s house in Benin (PHOTOS)
The president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick alongside some executive members of the football body have paid ...
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Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing ...
Aderonke Ogunleye: My last encounter with Stephen Keshi
“Hello Sir, I am Aderonke Ogunleye, a sports journalist from MTNfootball.com, I want you to react to your new appointment ...
Opinion: Nigeria has lost a treasure in Keshi
by Tobi Adebiyi These days, in this part of the world waking up to news of sad occurrences, unfortunately, happens ...
RMD writes moving tribute to his ‘brother’, Stephen Keshi
Former Nigerian skipper and coach of the Super Eagles , Stephen Keshi passed on to the great beyond. In honour ...
Mourinho’s first signing at Manchester United is an African (PHOTOS)
Jose Mourinho, who has begun building a team for next season, has made a central defender his first signing. Minutes ago, Manchester United ...
Obafemi Martins bashed for not paying respect to his former coach, Stephen Keshi
Nigerian International, Obafemi Martins has faced heavy criticism from some disgruntled followers on his Instagram for not honouring his former ...
Stephen Keshi: The world reacts to sudden death of Nigerian football legend
The nation has been thrown into a state of mourning after it lost one of its champions, Stephen Keshi to ...
Arsenal trigger Jamie Vardy’s £20m release clause [DETAILS]
Reports have emerged tonight that Arsenal Football Club has taken interest in Leicester’s top marksman, Jamie Vardy and the North ...
After 8 years, Dani Alves ‘decides to leave’ Barcelona for Juventus
Barcelona right back, Dani Alves is reportedly heading to Juventus on a free transfer this summer. Technical secretary of the ...
Joseph and Adaeze Yobo honoured with chieftancy titles in Rivers (PHOTOS)
Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo and his wife, Adaeze were honoured with a Chieftaincy title at a ceremony in ...
Manchester United’s appointment of Mourinho sets the Internet afire
After a long wait, the Special One is finally here. Jose Mourinho was unveiled as the new man in charge ...
Jose Mourinho unveiled as new manager of Manchester United (PHOTO)
Manchester United fans can now breathe easy as Jose Mourinho has been officially announced as the new manager of Manchester United. ...
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