Female referee suffers concussion after trying to stop player brawl
A female assistant referee suffered a concussion after she was knocked to the ground while attempting to separate players during a pre-season friendly between French club Metz and Dutch side Fortuna Sittard.
Pinnick wants Eagles to re-enact 2001 spirit against Sudan
As the Super Eagles flew out of the country on last night for the first of two quick–fire sessions against Sudan in the on–going 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series, President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has charged the players to remember the heroics of their predecessors and imbibe the spirit with which the Class of 2001 demolished the Falcons of Jediane 3-0 at home and 4-0 away in Korea/Japan 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
President Jonathan assures Pinnick of govt support
The President and Commander-In-Chief of the the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR on Thursday congratulated the new president of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on his ascendancy, and assured that the Federal Government would afford even more support to Nigeria football.
Uyo Stadium to host Nigeria vs South Africa 2015 Afcon qualifier
Newly constructed ultra modern 30,000 capacity stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State will host the Afcon 2015 final group qualifying match between the Super Eagles and South Africa.
I’m not scared of a starting shirt – Uduak
Super Eagles new invitee Emem Uduak says he will not be frightened if Coach Stephen Keshi hands him a starting shirt in the all important 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan this weekend.
AFCON 2015 qualifier: Mark tasks NFA board to ensure Nigeria beat Sudan
Senate President David Mark on Thursday urged the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) to ensure that Nigeria beat Sudan in Saturday’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match.
Spain crash, England cruise in Euro qualifiers
Defending European champions Spain suffered their first qualifying defeat in eight years Thursday when they slumped to a 2-1 loss against Slovakia while England made it two wins in two.
Super Eagles can defeat Sudan, Says Siasia
Samson Saisia, former Super Eagles coach says he is optimistic that the Super Eagles can win their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Sudan this weekend.
Eagles off to Sudan
Nigeria Super Eagles flew out at about 9pm Thursday night, from Abuja ahead of a decisive AFCON qualifier in Sudan this weekend.
Jonathan splashes over N300m on athletes, officials
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday splashed over N300 million on athletes and their officials who made the country proud at different international competitions in 2014.
I’ll never invite Ike Uche as long as I’m in charge – Keshi
Super Eagles Head Coach Stephen Keshi yesterday warned that he will not be interested in talking about out-of-favour striker, Ikechukwu Uche who is yet to play for the national team since after the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) win.
