football

HE COMPLAINED OF HEARTACHE! Nigerian football coach, Sunny ‘Supremo’ Chukwu, dies in his sleep

A Nigerian football coach, Sunny Supremo Chukwu, popularly known as ‘Jangaza Supremo’ is dead. Chukwu,…

ZERO GAMES CLUB! Five coaches who exit club without playing a march

After Englishman Terry Butcher resigned before his first game in charge of the Philippines,…

OFF THE LITE! My father advised me to drop football for music, says Nigerian singer Danny S

Nigerian singer, Danny S, has said he dropped his dreams of becoming a football…

MY FATHER USED TO BEAT ME WITH A BELT FOR PLAYING FOOTBALL! – Kelechi Iheanacho opens up on childhood

Nigerian footballer, Kelechi Iheanacho, has revealed that his father, James, used to beat him…

ANTI-GRAFT! EFCC tackles corruption with new football club

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has inaugurated a new means of fighting corruption:…

HOMICIDE? Man allegedly killed days after winning N11 million in football bettings in Nasarawa

    The remains of a man have been has been discovered by the…

SO SAD! Ex-Nigerian footballer falls to his death in Brazil while chasing man who duped him

Nigerian ex-footballer based in Brazil, Chukwuneta Anyabolu, is dead. Anyabolu, popularly called Changa or…

PASSION FOR FOOTBALL! At 38, ex-Manchester United striker Diego Forlan joins Hong Kong club, says no retirement plans

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan said he hasn't lost his passion for football…

PHOTOS: Moments from NFF/Aiteo Awards

The Nigerian Football Federation held it's maiden NFF/ Aiteo awards on Monday 19th February 2018…

Arsenal sign on 17-year-old British-born Nigerian, Xavier Amaechi

British-born Nigerian talented winger, Xavier Amaechi, has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal…

Ghana abuzz as nominees arrive for CAF Awards

The capital of Ghana, Accra is abuzz and set for one of the biggest…

I’ll never be friends with Ronaldo, says Messi

Lionel Messi believes he and Cristiano Ronaldo will never share a close friendship because they do not…

PHOTOS: Super Eagles beat Argentina 4-2

The Super Eagles of Nigeria came back from two goals down to overcome a…

Nigeria thrash Argentina 4-2 in Russia

The Super Eagles of Nigeria came back from two goals down to overcome a…

See full list of CAF African Player of the Year nominees

Nominees for the 2017 African Player of the Year and Africa-based Player of the…