Shola Ameobi could be heading to this summer’s World Cup, less than two years after winning his first cap for Nigeria. And the long-serving Newcastle United striker sat down for a chat about an Italian inspiration and expectation levels for the African champions in Brazil.

Taye Taiwo talks about his disappointment over his national team snub, but makes it clear he will not be benched by any of Stephen Keshi’s current crop.

UEFA on Friday fined Manchester City 60 million euros ($82 million, £49 million) and capped their Champions League squad to 21 for falling foul of financial fair play rules.

President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Comrade Bobboi Kaigama has lauded ex-international Paul Okoku for floating the Greater Tomorrow Foundation for less-privileged kids In the Nigerian society.

Nigeria’s under -20 women football team, the Falconets, resumed full training on Friday in Abuja in preparation for the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup scheduled for Canada in August.

African champions Nigeria have imposed a World Cup code of conduct on their players in a bid to halt the tantrums that saw them crash out of their last two finals in the first round.

LAGOS (AFP) – Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi, making his debut at the World Cup finals, will be crucial in determining how far Nigeria go in Brazil. According to former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia, Mikel and forwards Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike will be the central players for the African champions. “Mikel will be key […]

Stephen Keshi has earned the right to be considered an icon of Nigerian football after captaining and coaching the country to Africa Cup of Nations titles.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said it was a mistake to choose Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup in the summertime, adding that it must be held in the winter instead.

Four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has agreed terms on a new contract with Spanish giants Barcelona, the club confirmed on Friday, likely making him the best paid player in the world.