Super Eagles number one goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, on Tuesday thanked Nigerians for their support which made it possible for him to be named the best African Player in the French League I season.

Azubuike Egwuekwe, a member of the Super Eagles 30-man provisional list for the 2014 World Cup said on Tuesday in Abuja that Nigeria was capable of lifting the trophy in Brazil.

Tim Sherwood has been sacked as manager of Tottenham Hotspur, the English Premier League club announced Tuesday.

The 45-year-old former England international replaced the axed Andre Villas-Boas on an 18-month deal in December but the short-term nature of his contract meant his position was subject to constant speculation.

Spain’s provisional 30-man squad for the World Cup finals in Brazil, named by manager Vicente del Bosque on Tuesday:

Vincent Enyeama became the first Nigerian, the first goalkeeper and first player from English speaking Africa to be named France’s Ligue 1 African player of the season on Monday.

Scotland coach Gordon Strachan has announced his squad for the May 28 international friendly with the Super Eagles at Fulham’s Craven Cottage ground in London.

THE Nigerian team to the 2014 Standard Chartered international tournament taking place at Anfield, Liverpool on Tuesday will face defending champions Thailand in their first game of the round-robin first round after both teams were drawn together in Group A on Monday.

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari on Monday joined President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, Vice President Namadi Sambo, Secretary to Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, Sports Minister, Dr. Tammy Danagogo and other prominent Nigerians in endorsing the new HIV awareness initiative tagged ‘Protect the Goal’ campaign.

Nigerian Breweries, makers of Star has announced two Nigerian football icons, Jay Jay Okocha and Kanu Nwankwo as ambassadors with their new sport initiative, Star Football, which is a social project established to celebrate Nigerian football fans.

The Nigeria Football and other Sports Supporters Club (NFSSC) on Monday demanded for the provision of 62 million condoms for fans attending the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.