FIVE young players to watch
Nosa Igiebor, Nigeria After missing the 2012 Afcon tournament for the first time in 26 years, Nigeria are back for 2013 bringing a host of youngsters to the occasion. For...
Messi: I’ve changed so much
Argentina’s Lionel Messi is undisputedly one of the most popular sporting personalities on the planet right now, with his goals played and replayed countless times in every corner of the...
World Cup security plan to cover Africa Cup
Football’s Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off this weekend, will enjoy the same kind of security as the World Cup in South Africa three years ago, organisers said Thursday....
’94 Eagles vs Present Eagles: Any comparison?
A couple of days ago, precisely on Monday, January 14, the Super Eagles Coach, Mr Steven Okechukwu Keshi equated the present Eagles which he is handling to that of all-conquering...
NIGERIA: Butcher shows pride, stabs self to death in Zaria
A 44-year-old butcher at Tudun Wada Market in Zaria, Kaduna State, Tanko Maitsiren-Safe, has stabbed himself to death. Confirming the report, the Sarkin Fawan Tudun Wada, Malam Abdullahi Ibrahim, described...
Somalia’s Shebab say they have executed French hostage
Somalia’s Shebab Islamists said Thursday they have executed a French agent they had held since 2009, as France said the hostage was likely killed several days ago in a failed...
Hodgson eyes long-awaited England glory
As the Football Association begins its 150th anniversary year, England manager Roy Hodgson has challenged his players to provide the ultimate celebration by at least putting themselves in contention to...
Hostile atmosphere at Stamford Bridge affecting players – Chelsea Benitez
Rafael Benitez blamed Chelsea’s defensive problems for their failure to beat struggling Southampton and admitted skipper John Terry remains a major doubt for the weekend clash with Arsenal. Chelsea allowed...
Drogba upbeat that Ivory Coast will end Cup jinx
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in South Africa on Saturday with Didier Drogba’s hugely gifted yet trophy-less Ivory Coast favourites once again to march...
I want to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians – Keshi
The Super Eagles of Nigeria flew into South Africa Wednesday and are about settling down in the former apartheid enclave for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations which begins Saturday....