BREAKING: France beat Croatia 4-2 to win 2018 FIFA World Cup
France overwhelmed Croatia in Russia to clinch their second FIFA World Cup, winning 4-2. The first was on home soil in 1998.
Oscar rounds on critics after ‘dream’ start
SAO PAULO – Oscar took a dig at his critics on Thursday after delivering a “dream,” goal-scoring performance in Brazil’s 3-1 World Cup-opening win over Croatia.
Neymar rides to Brazil’s rescue
He is small of stature and slight of build, but Neymar showed he could carry the hopes of a troubled nation with an electrifying performance in Brazil’s World Cup opener.
Joy for Brazil as World Cup opens
Brazil launched the World Cup with an emotion-fuelled 3-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday as an opening day which began with violent clashes gave way to an outpouring of joyful celebrations.
We ‘ll do well in Brazil – Emenike
Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Emenike has declared war on Argentina, branding the two-time world champions as
‘disrespectful and boastful’.
Nigerian DJ to entertain Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation are confident the Super Eagles will advance beyond the first round of the World Cup that they have arranged for a disc jokey to entertain the squad two days after the final Group F match against Argentina.
Supporters’ club sends 300 to Brazil
No fewer than 300 members of the the Nigeria Football Supporters Club will be in Brazil to cheer the Super Eagles at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The first batch of 150 members will fly out today on an Ethiopian Airline flight.
Eagles’ first practice session
The Super Eagles first training session held at Estádio Brinco de Ouro on Wednesday afternoon and lasted for two and a half hours.
Keshi not thinking of Messi
Speaking to reporters shortly after the Nigeria delegation arrived Sao Paulo, Super Eagles manager, Stephen Keshi says his mind is not focused on Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi.
Maradona tells Messi: Win the World Cup for Argentina
Diego Maradona has told Lionel Messi to go out and win the World Cup for Argentina and enjoy the adulation of his people for the rest of his life.
Brazil’s Marcelo scores first goal as World Cup kicks off
The 20th edition of the FIFA World Cup tagged “Brazil 2014’’ on Thursday got underway officially in Sao Paulo with a colourful opening ceremony.
Fans demand good football from Super Eagles at World Cup
Football enthusiasts have said they expected the Super Eagles to put up a good showing at the 2014 FIFA World Cup which kicks off in Brazil on Thursday.
Oboabona out of Bosnia match
Rizespor central defender Godfrey Oboabona has been ruled out of Nigeria’s clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday at Arena Pantanal (Cuiabá, Mato Grosso).
