Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser, who officiated the match will sell the ball • FIFA World CupThe football that was at the feet – and hand – of Diego Maradona as he shocked the world with acts of both brazen gamesmanship and breathtaking skill in Mexico 36 years ago has been put up for […]
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An unidentified footballer has slumped and died while playing at the Green Field Football Ground in Lekki area of Lagos State. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the state command ,confirmed the incident in his verified Twitter handle on Monday. Hundeyin said that officers from Maroko police division brought in the information […]
At least 174 people have been killed in a stampede following a riot at a football match in Indonesia between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya, after police fired tear gas to disperse angry fans from the pitch. The tragedy happened on Saturday night in Malang, were fans of the loosing Arema team, invaded the pitch […]
Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has been elected as the new President of the Nigeria Football Federation. Alhaji Gusau was elected Friday at the NFF’s 78th Elective Congress holding in Benin, the Edo State capital. He polled 21 votes to defeat his closet challenger and former 1st Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi, who recorded 12 votes. Former […]
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has retired from professional football after a 20-year professional career. The former Nigeria international announced his retirement on Tuesday on his social media account. Obi retires at the age of 35 with laurels won for both clubs and country.
Jose Peseiro, the Super Eagles’ coach, has expressed his joy at returning to the team. The Portuguese coach took over as Super Eagles head coach in May and has overseen four matches, winning two and losing two. His last game in charge was the 10-0 thumping of Sao Tome and Principe in Morocco. Three months […]
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